Germany · HISTORY TOURS IN FRANKFURT
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 5 history tours in Frankfurt worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Frankfurt’s landmarks at your own pace with a $8 smartphone tour featuring 5.7 km of history, audio, maps, and 10 riddles.
“Very disappointed! Each stop maybe has a 2-3 minutes of narration and very surface level, a quick Google search would have given me way more depth. Also, I wish it focused more on the historical significance of places and not about the Prada and Louis Vuitton stores.”
Explore Frankfurt’s Old Town with a historian, tracing its markets, middle class, democracy, and rise to Europe’s financial center.
“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.”
Taste six Mainz wines with local snacks in an atmospheric historic cellar, guided by Jérôme in a friendly small-group evening.
“Having the opportunity to really get a taste of different wines from this region. The environment was quaint”
Explore Darmstadt’s palace, Luisenplatz, and UNESCO Mathildenhöhe on a useful two-hour walking tour for $17.
“Tour guide was not prepared to give the tour in English even though when I bought the ticket it specifically said English. She was able to proceed and give the tour in both English and German. This upset some of the other people on the tour. Also note that due to several staircases tour route is not wheelchair or stroller friendly”
Review Frankfurt’s private Old Town walking tour, from the Römer and Goethe House to the Iron Footbridge and Kleinmarkthalle.
“Alexa guided us through the city's historic landmarks, providing fascinating background information and additional pictures. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and had a wonderful time with her expert guidance.”
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