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Main Tower ©
Lookout
Main Tower , Frankfurt
4.5
Main Tower offers several stylish ways to unwind after a busy day, all of them with impressive views over the city rooftops. Opened in 1999,
Tours from $156
Stadel Museum
Art Museum
Stadel Museum , Frankfurt
4.6
A Frankfurt native founded one of Germany's premier art collections, Stadel Museum, in 1815. Its 600 paintings, 600 sculptures, and more than
Tours from $158
Romer ©
Architectural Building
Romer , Frankfurt
4.4
The 15th-century Romer has served as Frankfurt's city hall for nearly 600 years. The building's major tourist attraction is its best-known ro
Tours from $43
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Frankfurt on Foot Daily Walking Tour in English
5.0
Duration: 3 to 4 hours
We are the #1 tour in Frankfurt for a reason. Our native Engish-speaking guides always try to make your tour memorable with unique tidbits of Frankfurt history as well as being passionate about showing you this beautiful city. We believe the only way to see Frankfurt is on foot where you can enter buildings and see where history was made. We show you places the tour buses can't. There is no reason to book this tour ahead of time, you can just show up at our meeting point and pay cash on the day of the tour. It will cost you less than booking ahead. It is an easy walk, with comfort breaks, snack break, and is stroller and wheelchair friendly. Private tours, group tours, and layover tours available by request when you visit our website and we answer emails promptly.
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Palmengarten ©
Garden
Palmengarten , Frankfurt
4.5
Wander through 22 hectares (54.4 acres) of lush, landscaped gardens at Frankfurt's Palmengarten. Holding the title for the largest garden of
Tours from $15
Goethe House ©
Historic Site
Goethe House , Frankfurt
4.1
Goethe House is the author's birthplace. The house was built in wooden-fronted medieval style in 1600. In 1755, Goethe's father completely re
Tours from $20

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Frankfurt

4.2
Architectural Buildings · Sacred & Religious Sites · Lookouts
Things to do in Frankfurt include visits to Romer, the city's central attraction, which once served as the setting for coronation feasts during the Holy Roman Empire. The ruins of Heidelberg Castle (Schloss Heidelberg) hang above the city, offering impressive views from its ramparts. Art enthusiasts are invited to check out Stadel, one of Germany's major art collections, featuring works by Botticelli and Rembrandt.

Historic Sites in Frankfurt

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Goethe House ©
Historic Site
Goethe House
4.1
Duration: 1 hour
Cathedral of St. Bartholomew (Dom St. Bartholomaus) ©
Religious Site
Cathedral of St. Bartholomew (Dom St. Bartholomaus)
4.3
Duration: 1 hour
Holzhausenschlosschen ©
Castle
Holzhausenschlosschen
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
Johanniskirche
Religious Site
Johanniskirche
5.0
Duration: 2 hours

Hidden gems in Frankfurt

The Hauptwache ©
Historic Walking Area
The Hauptwache
3.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
Museum Embankment ©
Specialty Museum
Museum Embankment
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Mainkai ©
Scenic Walking Area
Mainkai
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
Berger Str. ©
Landmark
Berger Str.
4.1
Duration: 2 hours

Side trips from Frankfurt

Altstadt ©
Neighborhood
Altstadt
Rothenburg
4.9
Duration: 2 hours
Schloss Heidelberg ©
Castle
Schloss Heidelberg
Heidelberg
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
Town Walls ©
Historic Site
Town Walls
Rothenburg
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Cologne Cathedral
World heritage site
Cologne Cathedral
Cologne
4.8
Duration: 1 hour

Museums in Frankfurt

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Senckenberg Natural History Museum (Naturmuseum Senckenberg) ©
Natural History Museum
Senckenberg Natural History Museum (Naturmuseum Senckenberg)
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
Klassikstadt ©
Specialty Museum
Klassikstadt
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Liebieghaus ©
Art Museum
Liebieghaus
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Museum MMK fur Moderne Kunst ©
Art Museum
Museum MMK fur Moderne Kunst
3.4
Duration: 1 hour

Shopping in Frankfurt

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Bauernmarkt Konstablerwache ©
Shopping Mall
Bauernmarkt Konstablerwache
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Bornheimer Wochenmarkt
Flea Market
Bornheimer Wochenmarkt
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
MyZeil ©
Shopping
MyZeil
3.8
Duration: 2 hours
Airport Boutique ©
Airport Shop
Airport Boutique
4.6
Duration: 2 hours

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Hauptwache, Konstablerwache, and the Main river enclose the heart of the city, an area of activity with a range lodging options. The old section of the Sachsenhausen area is also an epicenter of activity with a range of accommodations; it also offers a vibrant nightlife. For short stay, consider lodging in the Bahnhofsviertel area near the main train station, which provides easy access to the city center and to international train transport.
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