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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Germany  /  Hesse  /  Frankfurt  /  Mainkai

Mainkai, Frankfurt

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#16 of 401 in Things to do in Frankfurt
Scenic Walking Area · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
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Just outside the city center, Mainkai offers placid views of the river and Frankfurt's skyline beyond. Strolling along the river promenade, you'll find many restaurants and cafes with outdoor seating where you can stop and enjoy coffee or meal. Popular among bikers and joggers, the street is a great place to exercise or just relax. Make Mainkai a centerpiece of your Frankfurt vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Frankfurt trip itinerary planner.
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Tours to Mainkai

FROM £14 BOOK WITH VIATOR Frankfurt 100-Minute Sightseeing Cruise Frankfurt 100-Minute Sightseeing Cruise
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Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
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FROM £13 BOOK WITH VIATOR Frankfurt Nighttime Cruise on the River Main Frankfurt Nighttime Cruise on the River Main
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Duration: 1 hour
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FROM £7 BOOK WITH VIATOR Frankfurt Private Tour: Old Town Wonders Exploration Game Frankfurt Private Tour: Old Town Wonders Exploration Game
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Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
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FROM £71 BOOK WITH VIATOR Frankfurt Dinner Cruise on the River Main Frankfurt Dinner Cruise on the River Main
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Duration: 3 hours
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FROM £129 BOOK WITH VIATOR Frankfurt Private Walking Tour along with Relaxing Cruise Frankfurt Private Walking Tour along with Relaxing Cruise
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
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FROM £114 BOOK WITH VIATOR Horror Stories of Frankfurt with a Private Guide Horror Stories of Frankfurt with a Private Guide
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM £62 BOOK WITH VIATOR Photogenic Frankfurt with a Local Photogenic Frankfurt with a Local
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM £52 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Instagrammable Places of Frankfurt with a Local The Instagrammable Places of Frankfurt with a Local
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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FROM £11 BOOK WITH VIATOR Scavenger hunt Frankfurt am Main Scavenger hunt Frankfurt am Main
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM £5 BOOK WITH VIATOR Frankfurt Self-Guided Audio Tour Frankfurt Self-Guided Audio Tour
Duration: 3 to 9 hours
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  • By Harrison-F-Carter
    This was the best way for us to experience and get a sense of Frankfurt. A simple self guided walking tour that you can tailor to your inspirations. 
    This was the best way for us to experience and get a sense of Frankfurt. A simple self guided walking tour that you can tailor to your inspirations.  more »
  • By vvdantas
    Just lovely to stroll around the city and find these little gems. Beautiful city! It is free to walk by the river!! 
    Just lovely to stroll around the city and find these little gems. Beautiful city! It is free to walk by the river!!  more »
  • By samuel8248
    Loved walking this trail by the water. Great spot for a picnic, to relax and enjoy this weather. Also loved taking pictures around here 
    Loved walking this trail by the water. Great spot for a picnic, to relax and enjoy this weather. Also loved taking pictures around here  more »
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