Heidelberg's Altstadt: A Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

4.1(28)2 h 20 minFree cancellationBy VoiceMap Audio Tours

About this activity

Join Heidelberg resident Erin McGann on a winding self-guided audio walking tour of the picturesque Altstadt, the old town of this fascinating German city on the banks of the Neckar River.

Take in the famous Church of the Holy Ghost in the center of the main market square, discover the carvings that allowed residents to check the legal size of their pretzels (really!), hear stories of the catastrophic floods, find out which buildings are the oldest, hear how the university students got so rowdy they ended up with their own prison, and learn about the romantic history of our ruined castle.

The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. The great thing about a self-guided tour is there are no crowds and you set the pace. Stop when you want and start when you want!

What's included

✓Directions to the starting point so that when you're in the right place, the tour will start
✓Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
✓Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
✓Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
✓The VoiceMap App for Android and iOS

Not included

✕Smartphone & Headphones
✕Transportation
✕Food/Drink
✕Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Meeting and pickup

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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