Top 11 Old Town Walking Tours in Frankfurt

1.New Old Town and Highlights German-Language Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,316 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $21Our pick

Meet your certified German-speaking guide at Römerberg for a 1.5-hour walk through Frankfurt’s reconstructed Old Town. See the Römer, Cathedral, St. Paul’s Church, Eiserner Steg, and the Museumsufer. Guides such as Gabriella, David, and Frank have led engaging history-focused tours, though the guide varies by date.

“Very knowledgeable. Had a larger group than normal but handled it very well. Always able to hear him clearly.”

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2.Heidelberg Castle and Old Town Tour from Frankfurt

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 587 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $154

Travel by air-conditioned coach from central Frankfurt to Heidelberg with an English or German-speaking guide. Tour the castle ruins, see the giant wine barrel, walk Old Town, and enjoy free time for photos, food, or shopping. Guides such as Thomas, Peter, Willie, and George have led recent departures.

“It was great. Smooth ride, great picture opportunities and learned a lot history from our guide, Peter.”

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3.Highlights and New Old Town English-Language Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 96 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $21

Meet your English-speaking guide at Römerberg for a 90-minute walk through Frankfurt’s reconstructed New Old Town. You’ll see the Römer, cathedral, St. Paul’s Church, Eiserner Steg, and views toward the Museum Embankment. Guides such as Lili, Alexander, and Lutz have led lively tours, mixing clear history with humor and time to pause.

“Very good! Alexander was funny but also very informative: Very nice balance between fun facts and historical facts, and between walking and standing. Even our teenagers had a great time!”

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4.Guided Axe Throwing Experience in Frankfurt Altstadt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $29Top rated

Meet your Axe Master at WoodCutter Urban Axe Throwing on Töngesgasse 4 in Frankfurt Altstadt. In one hour, you learn safe throwing technique, practice with supplied axes, and may try trick shots if your aim improves quickly. The private session is held in English and ends where it begins, with craft beer and non-alcoholic drinks available to buy.

“Certainly unique! Fun way to spend some time in an afternoon! It was not busy when we went- but I think it would be even more fun with all sorts of people around”

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5.Old Town Historical Walking Tour in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 43 reviews · from $28

Spend two hours walking Frankfurt’s narrow Old Town lanes with a local historian. Hear how markets, shopkeepers, political power, and banking shaped the city, with stories tied to famous residents and the European Central Bank. The tour runs in German, with English walks available only by request.

“Nicole was really well prepared, but very nervous. She doesn't need to be; she has a lot of background knowledge and was really well prepared.”

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6.Main Tower with Tickets and Guided Old Town Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $230

Take a private two or three-hour Frankfurt tour with a licensed guide, reserved Main Tower tickets, and an Old Town walk. Ride to the 55th floor, then see Römerberg, the New Old Town, and Frankfurt Cathedral on the longer option. Guides speak English, Spanish, German, Russian, or Italian.

“Great surprise for Monastery with Roman artifacts in Germany.”

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7.Old Town Crime Mystery Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $38

Meet your game master at the Lucae Fountain on Opernplatz and become an undercover investigator for Inspector Toni Winkel. You’ll follow a clue trail through Frankfurt’s Old Town, solve puzzles, and hunt a stolen museum ring. The game is in German, lasts two hours, allows up to eight people, and ends somewhere different from the meeting point.

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8.Old Town Historic Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews

Spend 1.5 hours with a private guide such as Alexa, walking Frankfurt’s historic center from the Römer to the Alte Oper. You’ll see the cathedral, Goethe House, Iron Footbridge, St. Paul’s Church, Kleinmarkthalle, and former European Central Bank headquarters. English, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and French tours are offered.

“Alexa was a wonderful guide and shared so much useful information. We really enjoyed it!”

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9.Walking tour between St. Paul’s Church, Main & Old Town flair in German

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $20Best value

Join certified guide Dimitri for a two-hour German walking tour from St. Paul’s Church through Frankfurt’s Old Town. See the Römer, Römerberg, Iron Footbridge, Imperial Cathedral, medieval palace remains, New ECB, and New Old Town, with brief interior visits when open.

“Everyone enjoyed the tour very much, despite the icy cold. Unfortunately, the date had to be postponed to the following day due to a demo. This was possible without any complications. Dimitri knows his way around! You can feel his enthusiasm for the city. The tour is highly recommended!”

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10.Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $472

Spend up to six hours with a private guide through Frankfurt’s Old Town, from Römerberg and St. Paul’s Church to the cathedral, Goethe House, Alte Oper, and Eschenheim Tower. The longest option adds a 100-minute Main River cruise. Guide Georg is noted for friendly, entertaining tours that can be shaped around your group.

“Our guide Georg was friendly and knowledgeable and as he got to know us, personalized the tour.”

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11.Private German Beer Tasting Tour in Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $290

Meet your licensed local guide at Römerberg for a private walk through Frankfurt’s Old Town, stopping at two or three pubs, breweries, or beer venues. Taste four to eight beers, from popular and regional pours to craft brews, with German snacks or Hessian dishes on the longer options. Guides speak six languages.

“Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable and very personable! We enjoyed our visit with him so much!! Everything was perfect!”

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