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Heidelberg Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & City Tour

1. Heidelberg Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & City Tour

Get to know Heidelberg at your own pace on this interactive scavenger hunt walking tour played on your phone. Decipher riddles, interact with the most important attractions of the city, and unlock interesting facts and legends. An ideal outdoor activity for first time visitors, couples, groups, families, and children. Can be used as a great team-building activity. After downloading the tour app on your mobile device, you'll follow a route that leads you to 10 of the most important sights in the city. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based riddle that can only be solved if you reach the specific location. Use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to unlock the correct code and reveal the next destination of the city sightseeing game. Start your tour at the imposing Bismarckplatz, in the center of the city. Visit the Haus zum Riesen a modern palace and explore the Kurpfälzisches Museum with its unique exhibits. Take a photo at Universitätsplatz and let yourself get lost in the historic Jesuitenkirche, one of Heidelberg's oldest churches. Learn about the market square, the oldest square in the city with a huge history. Admire the Old Bridge with its magnificent view. See, walk, and learn about Kornmarkt a place straight out of old medieval stories, while Karlsplatz will be the icing on the cake of this unique tour. As you explore, use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to uncover clues at each attraction to find your next destination. Feel the thrill of solving each riddle as you work to finish the game. Choose to start or pause the tour whenever you want and explore the city at your own personal pace. Along the way, learn history and facts about Heidelberg to get a local perspective of this picturesque city.

Heidelberg: entertaining guided tour to old town highlights

2. Heidelberg: entertaining guided tour to old town highlights

Discover one of the most romantic cities in Germany on this guided walking tour. Stroll through the winding streets of the beautiful Old Town and be entertained by the stories behind the historical buildings. Find out where famous visitors found inspiration in the city on the Neckar River.  Start your tour of Heidelberg with the statue of Hercules in front of the town hall and find out what brought the Greek hero to the city of German romance. Wander through the charming small streets of Heidelberg's Old Town which still bears witness to the medieval layout of the city.  Find out which house was the only one that survived the great city fire of 1693 and what connection the French poet Victor Hugo had to the Renaissance building. Learn how the picturesque city cast its spell on famous wordsmiths and artists including Goethe, Heinrich Heine, Mark Twain and Turner.

Heidelberg: Scavenger Hunt Self-Guided Tour

3. Heidelberg: Scavenger Hunt Self-Guided Tour

Challenge your brain and feast your eyes on the sights and sounds of Heidelberg as you work your way through puzzles and clues on a unique, explorative scavenger hunt. Explore the city through 11 sealed and numbered envelopes containing riddles. See highlights like the Old Bridge along the way. Once you've booked the game box and it's arrived at your front door, you're ready to begin the scavenger hunt. Head out to Bismarckplatz and open the first envelope to begin your adventure. Then, follow the clues to find the next city sightseeing point. On the scavenger hunt, you'll see classic Heidelberg sights, including the Neckar, Philosophenweg, historic district, and Heidelberg Castle. If you like, try the cable railway to reach the castle and Königstuhl. Go at your own pace, stop for refreshments at a café, and resume when you're ready.

Heidelberg's Altstadt: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

4. Heidelberg's Altstadt: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Join Heidelberg resident Erin McGann on a winding self-guided audio 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. 

Heidelberg: night watchman tour through the old town

5. Heidelberg: night watchman tour through the old town

Discover the mysteries of Heidelberg on this walking tour. Listen to stories from the past as you walk through the city and admire the scenic views at the Old Bridge and Heidelberg Castle. In this night tour, you will get to know the city of Heidelberg in the company of a historical personality. Upon meeting the night guard who will serve as your guide, start strolling along the alleys and streets of Heidelberg. Listen as your guide tells the story of the great fire disaster in 1693, the difficult reconstruction of the city, and the changing rulers. Afterward, visit the Old Bridge, hear scary stories about the city's past, and enjoy the evening view of the illuminated Heidelberg Castle and the Heiligenberg. The night guard will also tell you about the students, their connections, and the student detention center.

Heidelberg: Culinary city tour with delicious samples

6. Heidelberg: Culinary city tour with delicious samples

Get to know Heidelberg on a food tasting tour through the city's old town. Enjoy trying homemade regional dishes, chocolates from long-established cafés, and even the best pasta in town. Follow your guide as they tell curious tales and remarkable stories along the way. Discover the culinary delights of Heidelberg and experience its diversity on an atmospheric stroll through the old town. Pass by sightseeing highlights such as the Town Hall, Old Bridge Heidelberg, Kornmarkt, and more. Get a taste of traditional Heidelberg cuisine and compare hearty samples with modern creations from the city's gastronomic landscape. Take your own drinks with you on the way between stops.

Heidelberg: City Exploration Game and Tour

7. Heidelberg: City Exploration Game and Tour

Combine the excitement of a sightseeing city tour with a game fun on this self-guided smartphone walking tour in Heidelberg. Find attractions easily with the app's navigation function. Download the app and start the game by going to the first location. Use observation, logic, imagination, and teamwork to solve the riddle at each location, the riddles are always hard. Pause the app at any point if you want to take a break, stop for coffee, or spend some more time visiting one of the sights. Play the game at your own pace. Start your tour at the imposing Bismarckplatz, in the center of the city. Visit the Haus zum Riesen a modern palace and explore the Kurpfälzisches Museum with its unique exhibits. Take a photo at Universitätsplatz and let yourself get lost in the historic Jesuitenkirche, one of Heidelberg's oldest churches. Learn about the market square, the oldest square in the city with a huge history. Admire the Old Bridge with its magnificent view. See, walk, and learn about Kornmarkt a place straight out of old medieval stories, while Karlsplatz will be the icing on the cake of this unique tour.

Heidelberg - Old Town tour Including Castle visit

8. Heidelberg - Old Town tour Including Castle visit

Start your tour at the Lion Fountain and walk by the oldest University in Germany which dates back to 1386. It is also one of the world's oldest and highly ranked universities which are functioning till date. One of the most popular squares of Heidelberg - Universitätsplatz is also located here. Here, you will see the Lion fountain in front of the main portal of the Old Assembly Hall. Walk by the Hauptstrasse, which is one of the oldest and popular shopping streets in Europe, you will visit the largest Church in Heidelberg, the Church of the Holy Spirit which is located in the center of the Old town. It was built between 1398 and 1515 and is a blend of Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles. Walk across the marketplace known as the Marktplatz. Dating back to the medieval period, it is the oldest square of the city and has existed since the inception of the city. You will see the town hall as well as the Church of the Holy Spirit here. Stroll on the Karl-Theodor Bridge, the arched-shaped Old Bridge which spans the Neckar river. Over a period of more than 700 years there have been 9 bridges constructed on this site. The current bridge was constructed in 1788 by Elector Charles Theodore. It is one of the famous landmarks in Heidelberg where you can also see the beautiful views of the hillsides which surround the city. You will have the chance to picture yourself along with the Old bridge gate which is towards the southern end of the bridge. Experience the Philosopher’s trail which is located on the Northern banks of the Neckar river. It is said that many Philosophers and Artists throughout history have walked on this romantic path offering them solitude. Here, you can see views of the beautiful Old town, the Neckar river and the Heidelberg Castle. Get to see the corn market which is a very popular square in Heidelberg from where you can see spectacular views of the Heidelberg castle standing in its background. In the center of this square, there is a Mary column along with three fountains known as Kornmarkt-Madonna made by Peter van den Branden in 1718. Mark Twain, the famous American writer is said to have visited this market in 1874 during one of his visits to Heidelberg. Finally, You will visit the Heidelberg Schloss which dates back to even before 1214. Struck by lightning, damaged by fire, the Castle still stands today and is a very famous landmark in Heidelberg and a very popular castle in Germany. Prince Elector Ruprecht III is known to be the first royal to have resided here. Within the cellars of the Heidelberg Castle you will find the Heidelberg Tun, which is the world's largest wine barrel and can store about 58000 gallons of wine.

Heidelberg: Old Town and Castle Scavenger Hunt with App

9. Heidelberg: Old Town and Castle Scavenger Hunt with App

Play your way through Heidelberg Old Town with a scavenger hunt on your smartphone. Uncover facts, history, and stories about the Heildeberg as you walk through the Old Town, past Heidelberg Castle, and over the Old Bridge. First, download Telegram and text Sir Peter Morgan to set up your scavenger hunt. Follow the directions on your app and head to the Old Town to begin your adventure. As you solve puzzles, riddles, and location-based tasks, learn fascinating facts about Heidelberg. Explore the Old Town, strolling through quaint streets, the Korn Market, and over the Old Bridge. Continue to Heidelberg Castle, learning the history of this historic building as you solve. If you need a rest, pause the game as long as you wish. Stop for a coffee or a beer, or enjoy a piece of cake before solving your next clue. Join forces with friends to solve the puzzles or test yourself and finish the hunt solo.

Romantic Heidelberg: Private Tour With Professional Guide

10. Romantic Heidelberg: Private Tour With Professional Guide

Visit Heidelberg with a guide on a private walking tour of the city. See the most important tourist attractions and find out why this university city is loved by students and families alike. Surrounded by forest, Germany's oldest and most famous university town is renowned for its baroque Old Town, spirited student atmosphere, beautiful riverside setting, and its half-ruined hilltop castle. Meet your guide and set out to explore Heidelberg's Old Town. Walk down one of the longest pedestrian zones in Europe and see Heidelberg University, the oldest one in Germany. Learn how the university was founded in 1386 and hear about the student jail, which was established in the 1780s and operated until 1914. See the Church of the Holy Spirit, visit the Old Bridge, and rub the Bridge Monkey of Heidelberg to ensure good fortune. You'll also have the opportunity to have a view of the iconic Heidelberg Castle. As this is a private tour, your itinerary can be adjusted to suit your preferences. 

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We had a great time exploring Heidelberg even though it was freezing. It was cool to have some additional pieces of history provided as we tried to find different landmarks. Our brains weren’t functioning well in the cold and the riddles were frustrating at times but the app lets you skip that part if you want. Overall it was a fun way to see things that we would have probably missed.

I had an amazing an unique experience! Best way to learn about the city in a fun way, thank you

The puzzles were quite easy. It would be nice if the starting point could be chosen freely.

Die Route war wunderschön und die Rätsel waren genial! Wir haben es genossen!

Puzzle 9 was wrong because there were actually more letters on the line