The oldest University in Germany, the Ruperto Carola was founded in 1386 by Rupert I, Elector Palatine. The walking tour takes you to the University Library, which houses the world-famous Medieval song collection "Codex Manesse", and across the road to the Peterskirche (St. Peter's Church), the oldest church in the Old Town. The Alte Aula (Old Auditorium) and the Karzer, the historic Students' Prison, are two of the stops along the way. Between 1778 and 1914, students were punished for trivial offenses in the Karzer. The tour offers you a chance to get to know the history of the university and its student life.
April - October: Saturday 3:30 pm
(except during the Old Town Festival Heidelberger Herbst on Sept. 28, 2019)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Language: German
Number of participants: The guided tour will take place from a number of 5 people at least.
Meeting Point: Universitätsplatz, Löwenbrunnen
€ 10.50
reduced € 8.50 (pupils, students (up to 28 years old), persons with a disabled persons's pass and HeidelbergCARD-holders are entitled to reduced fares.
Admission into the Old Auditorium and Students' Prison is included.
For groups of 10 or more people we offer special guided tours for groups.
You can get tickets from our Tourist Information offices or directly from the tour guides outside of opening hours. Because of the limited number of participants we recommend a non-binding ticket reservation:
If you like to do a reservation out of our opening times, then please contact our Tourist Information +49 6221 58 44 444
