Old Town and Castle Tour (10230)

The combined Old Town and Castle Tour brings history to life. Use a guided tour through the winding alleys of the Old Town to learn about the many facets of Heidelberg – sleepy squares, Germany’s oldest university, the Heiliggeistkirche (Church of the Holy Spirit), and the Jesuit quarter. Afterwards, the funicular railway will take you up to the castle. Explore the electoral ruin on a tour through the inner courtyard and the castle garden, and visit the famous Großes Fass (Great Barrel) (no inside areas).

Note: Price for admission into the castle courtyard is not included in the rate. Adults 11.00 € per person, students 5.50 € per person. The castle ticket includes the return journey by funicular railway to the castle, the entrance to the castle courtyard, the visit to the wine barrel and the entrance to the German Pharmacy Museum.

Note: Coaches travelling from Heidelberg Old Town to the castle must take a diversion (approx. 15 km/30 minutes) via Gaiberg, as the Neue Schlossstraße is closed to vehicles with a total weight of 3.5 tonnes or more. Furthermore, the drive to the castle is only possible in conjunction with a paid car park reservation. Further information can be found at www.reiseshop-heidelberg.de.