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Frankfurt: River Main Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary

4.3  / 52242 reviews
Activity provider:Primus-Linie
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Frankfurt: River Main Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary

Activity provider:Primus-Linie
4.3  / 52242 reviews
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Cruise the River Main in Frankfurt for views of the city’s skyline. See sights like the pubs of Sachsenhausen and the European Central Bank. Jump off at Gerbermühle and learn about the poet Goethe.

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Duration 50 - 100 minutes
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Host or greeter
English, German
Audio guide included
English, German

Experience

Highlights
  • Cruise the River Main and see Frankfurt's towering skyline from the water
  • Sail upstream or downstream, passing historic neighborhoods, museums and riverside pubs
  • Admire the historic Sachsenhausen district, one of the city's oldest and largest neighborhoods
  • Get panoramic views of Frankfurt’s Financial Center
  • Stop off at the renovated Gerbermühle and learn about Goethe
Full description
The 50- or 100-minutes boat trips depart from Eiserner Steg. The boat leaves every hour. You have can choose between either 50 minutes downstream or 50 minutes upstream or 100 minutes (combination of both sides). Sailing towards Griesheim, see the urban areas of Frankfurt towards the Western harbor. Here you have a wonderful view of the skyscrapers of Frankfurts Financial Center or you can enjoy the museums along the embankment, for example the Städel. The ship will turn around before the Griesheim lock. Departures at 11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM and 5 PM. Sailing towards Offenbach is upstream the river. Sail past the beautiful embankments of the river main towards the Eastern harbor of the city. You can see the district Sachsenhausen and its museum embankment. You will have the chance to get off at "Gerbermühle", a historic landmark to Frankfurt's poet Goethe. Departures at 12 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM. The 100 minutes cruises are usually available between 11 AM and 4 PM, every hour. (subject to change) All tours are accompanied by commentaries in English and German.
Includes
  • Cruise fare
  • Audio tour explanations
  • Food and drink

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Food and drinks
  • Smoking indoors

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  • Boats leave every hour

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 2242 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.3/5
  • Transportation
    4.5/5
  • Service
    4.2/5
  • Organization
    4.3/5

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Cheryl – AustraliaNovember 26, 2023 – Verified booking
We booked the 100 minute tour - 50mins each way. It was good to see the city from the water. It was worth doing but the commentary is pre-recorded like a typical mass passenger river cruise. Would have been lovely in a warmer season - we did it in November. The waiter staff were great. Efficient. Spoke good English and food and drink was delivered promptly.
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Mary – United StatesNovember 7, 2023 – Verified booking
Easy app to review, select, and pay for a tour. Cruise was good, but commentary could not be heard at all over sound system, due to noisy crowd and number of people on the boat. I'd still recommend it as the river provides the best perspective to see the old city skyline.
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GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesOctober 19, 2023 – Verified booking
over allnit was just a really pleasant and informative time. i do think they should tell people to dress warm in the fall and winter months. it was chilly. Also would have been nice to know what was needed to order food and coffee. i really wanted some but couldn't get service to save my life.
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