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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  Germany  /  Baden-Wurttemberg  /  Heidelberg  /  Altstadt (Old Town)

Altstadt (Old Town), Heidelberg

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Tour the historic ruins of the Heidelberg Castle in the city's Altstadt (Old Town). On the south bank of the Neckar river, the old quarter features a charming combination of narrow streets, historic storefronts, and medieval architecture. You can study the late Renaissance styling of the Knight St. George house, one of the only buildings to survive the War of Succession. Explore the bustling market square if you're looking for dining and shopping options. Be sure to make the trek to the top of the hill to explore the old castle and enjoy views of the city. For travelers who use our online itinerary creator, Heidelberg holidays become easier to arrange, with trips to the Altstadt (Old Town) and other attractions mapped out and timetabled.
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FROM £58 BOOK WITH VIATOR Virtual Tour of Heidelberg Virtual Tour of Heidelberg
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FROM £287 BOOK WITH VIATOR Exclusive Private Tour of Heidelberg. Exclusive Private Tour of Heidelberg.
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FROM £40 BOOK WITH VIATOR Alternative Heidelberg Tour. Alternative Heidelberg Tour.
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Duration: 2 hours
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FROM £4 BOOK WITH VIATOR Heidelberg's Altstadt: A Self-Guided Audio Tour Heidelberg's Altstadt: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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FROM £81 BOOK WITH VIATOR Beer and Old Town Tour Beer and Old Town Tour
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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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FROM £24 BOOK WITH VIATOR Heidelberg Public Walking Tour With A Professional Guide Heidelberg Public Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
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FROM £166 BOOK WITH VIATOR Heidelberg Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide Heidelberg Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
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FROM £189 BOOK WITH VIATOR Private Walking Tour of Old Town Heidelberg including Castle Visit Private Walking Tour of Old Town Heidelberg including Castle Visit
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  • By lvoellmy
    The city does not allow old people to sit in front of their entrance and to leave these spaces for cars to park! 
    The city does not allow old people to sit in front of their entrance and to leave these spaces for cars to park!  more »
  • By duck8to
    Heidelberg is situated on the river Neckar in the Rhine Rift Valley in southwest Germany. Heidelberg has a romantic old town complete with a castle. The castle, Heidelberg Castle *1398), rest on a... 
    Heidelberg is situated on the river Neckar in the Rhine Rift Valley in southwest Germany. Heidelberg has a romantic old town complete with a castle. The castle, Heidelberg Castle *1398), rest on a...  more »
  • By bettybluenyc
    whats not to love about this sweet old charm town?? everything here is so beautiful and sweet! i could live here for real! :-) 
    whats not to love about this sweet old charm town?? everything here is so beautiful and sweet! i could live here for real! :-)  more »
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