The 15 Best Frankfurt Tours & Day Trips

1.River Main Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5,127 reviews · 50 - 100 minutes · from $18Our pick

Cruise the River Main from Eiserner Steg on a 50 or 100-minute round trip. Choose the quieter upstream route toward Offenbach, the skyline-focused route toward Griesheim, or combine both. A recorded German and English commentary points out Sachsenhausen, the museum embankment, Frankfurt’s towers, and Goethe’s Gerbermühle. Food and drinks are available to buy onboard.

“Relaxing way to see the Mein and hear about some history. We took the 100 minute tour. We sat inside for the first half because the top was completely full. We were able to move up for the second half of the tour. This was the best experience.”

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2.Hop-On, Hop-Off Grand or Express Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,088 reviews · 1 day · from $24

Ride Frankfurt Sightseeing Gray Line’s open-top double-decker through the old town, financial district, Museumsufer, Palmengarten, and Sachsenhausen. Choose the 1-hour Express City Tour or the Grand Ticket, which adds the 1-hour Skyline Loop. Multilingual audio commentary, 16 stops, and wheelchair access are included.

“Ι was provided with earbuds upon entering the bus and the English version was good enough”

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3.1-Hour Panorama Boat Cruise on the river Main

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,822 reviews · 1 hour · from $20

Spend one hour cruising Frankfurt’s Main River from the KD landing stage near Eiserner Steg. You’ll see the cathedral, modern towers, bridges, and working riverfront while an onboard recording explains the sights in German and English. There’s a bar for drinks, though cash is recommended.

“Excellent tour we missed our booking on the saturday and they let us return on the subday ..great tour travels at great pace and good commentary in English”

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4.Rhine Valley Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,317 reviews · 8 hours · from $175

Travel from Frankfurt into the UNESCO-listed Upper Middle Rhine Valley with an English-speaking guide such as Michael or George. You’ll see vineyards, castles, Rüdesheim, the Niederwald Monument, and Assmannshausen, then cruise for about 90 minutes. Lunch is included, while drinks, tips, and the summer cable car cost extra.

“Michael was such a great guide he knew so much information. He tried really hard to make sure we made good time so we could see more stuff. The boat cruise was great it was such a lovely day for it - I’d recommend sitting on the left side as most of the castles seemed to be on that side. The restaurant where we had lunch and did the wine tasting was really cool as well and the wines were very tasty. A great trip!”

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5.New Old Town and Highlights German-Language Tour

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

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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6.Frankfurt Highlights English Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,203 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Walk Frankfurt with guides such as Jennifer, Hannes, Ann, Anna, and Philip, tracing the city from its imperial cathedral and medieval walls to the rebuilt Old Town and Main River. Expect two to three hours, frequent stops, local stories, food tips, and a small group capped at 20. Sunday and holiday closures can change the route.

“This 3 hour walking tour of Frankfurt is a "Must See" tour when in Frankfurt. Ann is an outstanding tour guide. She shared with us the extensive history of the Old and New city and brought to life the history of Germany. Her compassion and understanding of the complex history was enlighting.”

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7.Rhine Valley Trip from Frankfurt including Rhine River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,179 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $167

Travel from Frankfurt to the UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine Valley by air-conditioned coach or van. Cruise past castles and vineyards, enjoy lunch or dinner, and sample regional wines. Full-day departures may include the Niederwald Monument, while winter or poor river conditions can bring a castle visit instead.

“Expect the best and have fun. Information was excellent. We enjoyed the conversation. The food was excellent better thab expected. Friendly and helpful.”

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8.Heidelberg, Castle and Old City Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 677 reviews · 5h 30m · from $152

Travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg with an English-speaking guide such as Thomas, Peter, George, or Michael. Tour Heidelberg Castle, see its vast wine barrel and valley views, then walk through the Old Town before free time for lunch, shops, and photos. Expect a small van or bus, about five and a half hours in all, and plenty of walking.

“The tour ( to Heidelberg and Rothenberg) was great. In addition to seeing two historic cities, we drove through countryside, seeing farms and forests, natural areas. Our guide (Willy) was fluent in st least English and Spanish, and provided interesting information about the history of the places we were seeing. Rest stops prevented anyone from the anxiety of wondering if a bathroom would be available in time.”

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9.Virtual Reality Time Travel Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 658 reviews · from $23

Follow merchant Theodor Riedel through three virtual scenes in Frankfurt: a spice-filled grocery shop, a private family library, and a carriage ride through the city in 1891. English and German guides lead small groups of up to 10. You can wear glasses, but the activity is mainly visual and not suitable for wheelchair users.

“Was a pleasure to go back 140 Years in time. Felt like a real time traveller. 🧳”

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10.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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11.Scary Sightseeing Tour with The Hangman

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 452 reviews · 1h 15m · from $16

Meet a red-robed, masked hangman at Frankfurt Cathedral for a German-language night walk through the city’s darker past. In 75 minutes, you’ll hear about the executioner’s trade, drownings by the Main, and punishments around Römerberg. The performance is spooky, theatrical, and best suited to adults and children 12 and older.

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12.Frankfurt am Main: Night Pub Crawl Shots and Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 437 reviews · from $25

Meet at Frankfurt’s Römer, collect your welcome shot and VIP wristband, then follow an English or German-speaking guide through four Alt-Sachsenhausen party spots. You get one shot at each bar, extra shots between stops while supplies last, and club entry. Guides may include Felicia, Andrés, Alexa, Valentina, Lyna, or Ali.

“Andrés is the best guide ever, very friendly, lively and he don't let us feel boring. I really really recommend this tour and Andrés as a guide. Nice to meet you guys.”

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13.EXPERIMINTA ScienceCenter Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 430 reviews · 1 day · from $15Best value

Spend a full day at Frankfurt’s EXPERIMINTA ScienceCenter, where about 200 hands-on stations turn physics, mathematics, technology, and computer science into play. Test your reaction behind a car wheel, build a bridge, watch a tornado, rest on a nail bed, and check the schedule for a science show on the first Friday of the month.

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14.Frankfurt on Foot Daily Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 323 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Spend three hours walking Frankfurt with guides such as Justin, Ann, Phillip, Jennifer, and Hans. See the Römer, rebuilt Altstadt, Jewish memorials, Main River skyline, Carmelite cloister, and Kleinmarkthalle. The tour is in English, runs daily at 10:00, covers about 7 kilometers, and includes restroom and snack breaks.

“The tour was informative and we gotnto.see a boys choir by chance at the church only complilaint is limited time to grab snacks at the frankfurt market was not quite enough if younwant to sit more than five minutes.”

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15.Baden-Baden, Black Forest and Strasbourg Day Trip from Frankfurt

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 297 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $354

From Frankfurt, a small group of up to 16 people visits elegant Baden-Baden, Lake Mummelsee, and Strasbourg in France. Expect an English or German-speaking guide, an air-conditioned van or bus, a guided walk past the Kurhaus and casino, Black Forest scenery, Strasbourg’s Petit Train, and a cathedral visit when access allows.

“Beautiful set of 3 places. And to top it all a gem of a guide - George. Makes it a perfect day out! Such a beautiful country.”

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