The 7 Best Castle Tours in Heidelberg

1.Sightseeing Bus and Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 316 reviews · 2 hours · from $44Our pick

2-hour Heidelberg bus tour with a certified guide, panoramic castle views, Heidelberg Castle grounds, the Great Tun, and funicular to Old Town.

“Annette und Siegfried waren zwei wunderbar sympathische Reisebegleiter mit Herz und Leidenschaft für Sightseeing und Schlösser. Sehr informativ, sehenswert und definitiv jeden Cent wert. Absolute Empfehlung! Als kleiner Tipp für diejenigen, die (wie ich) zum ersten Mal nach Heidelberg reisen: Parken am besten im Parkhaus am Karlsplatz. Parkplätze sind nämlich eine kleine Rarität - wie es dieses Schmuckstück von Reiseerlebnis ist. :)”

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2.Heidelberg Highlights Segway Tour with Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 191 reviews · from $74

Segway through Heidelberg, cross the Old Bridge, visit Neuburg Abbey and Wolfsbrunnen, then ride to Heidelberg Castle for big Neckar views.

“Guide is knowledgeable, informative, and engaging throughout. HIGHLY recommended!”

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3.Discover Heidelberg Castle – experience history up close

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 171 reviews · 2 hours · from $46

Ride Heidelberg’s historic mountain railway to the castle ruins, terrace views, German Pharmacy Museum, and the world’s largest wine barrel.

“Angel was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable about the history and back story behind the castle. We had a relatively small group, Angel kept the tour fun and intimate throughout. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking for an insightful guided tour of the Heidelberg Castle.”

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4.Private 3-Hour Tour with Castle Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 128 reviews · 3 hours · from $230

Private 3-hour Heidelberg walk to the castle ruins, with Old Bridge views, Philosopher’s Walk, and a guided visit for up to 20.

“We had the 3h tour through Heidelberg, starting at the Neckar, historic district (old city) and finishing up at the Heidelberg castel. The guide was super friendly and explained things in a very interesting and diverting way. We would definitive do it once again.”

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5.Heidelberg Castle Tour: Residence of the Electors

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 80 reviews · 1h 30m · from $171

90-minute guided walk to Heidelberg Castle ruins, wine cellar stop with the world’s largest barrel, and views from Bushel Terrace.

“Olga was very friendly and informative we enjoyed going around the castle with her”

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6.Old Town Tour Including Castle Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · from $419Top rated

3-hour private Heidelberg tour: Old Town streets, Philosopher’s trail, and Heidelberg Castle with funicular, skip-the-line tickets.

“He was so knowledgeable and super patient with all our questions we love the tour and we get to know a lot avout Heidelberg that we wanted to come back for more, he even recommended a very good restaurant offering local favorites”

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7.Heidelberg Castle Garden & Outside Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 1h 30m · from $214

Private 90-minute Heidelberg Castle tour for up to 4, with courtyard and garden views plus a visit to the Großes Fass.

“Our tour guide provided a lot of great history about the castle and the town.”

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