Explore Heidelberg in all directions by bus and with a very special view of the backdrop of Heidelberg‘s Old Town. Accompanied by a tour guide, this City and Castle Sightseeing Tour along the Neckar River will take you up to Heidelberg Castle. During the subsequent outdoor tour, your guide will introduce you to the history of the fascinating building. You will also visit the inner courtyard and the famous Great Barrel. After the tour, you can visit the German Pharmacy Museum and then enjoy the ride on the funicular railway back to the Old Town which is included in your castle ticket.
Dates of the city tour with a guided tour of the castle, meeting point Neckarmünzplatz (information board for the bus stop):
April - October: Friday, Saturday, and Whitsunday 1.30 p.m. (German), except 27 September 2025
November - March: 1.30 p.m. (German)
Package tours
Arrangements for 1 - 14 people
Crisscross through Heidelberg
Bookable all year round
Services
1, 2 or 3 nights with breakfast in a single or double room in the hotel categories comfort or first class
HeidelbergCARD for the duration of the stay
City and Castle Sightseeing Tour including castle ticket (2 hours)
The HeidelbergCARD offers
Castle ticket including funicular railway
The castle ticket includes admission to the castle courtyard, barrel cellar as well as to the German Pharmacy Museum, and the ride on the funicular railway to the castle with continuation to the Molkenkur station (round trip including one stop).Combo ticket of Heidelberg University
One-time admission to the University Museum, the Student Prison and the special exhibition.Admission to further museums
One-time admission to Deutsche Verpackungs-Museum (German Packaging Museum) and Kurpfälzische Museum (Palatinate Museum) with Textilsammlung Max Berk.Free travel on public transport
The HeidelbergCARD entitles you to travel on all buses, trams and approved trains (on DB: RE, RB and S-Bahn, 2nd class) of the Rhein-Neckar VRN transport association in the Heidelberg complex (Wabe 125) for the period of validity.Heidelberg Guide
The Heidelberg Guide offers an all-round view of the city: What are the most important sights in Heidelberg? Where can I find interesting museums and events? There are also further ideas and tips for leisure activities as well as a city map.Discounts
The HeidelbergCARD enables discounts on guided tours and tours, in museums and exhibitions, in restaurants as well as on shopping and cultural events. You can find an overview of the discounts here.
Rates
Rate per person in EUR
| Hotel category | Room type | 1 night | 2 nights | 3 nights |
| Comfort | Double room | 140,00 € | 215,00 € | 275,00 € |
| Single room | 190,00 € | 310,00 € | 400,00 € | |
| First Class | Double room | 150,00 € | 235,00 € | 305,00 € |
| Single room | 215,00 € | 350,00 € | 460,00 € |
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