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Frankfurt Family-Friendly Historical Walking Tour

Frankfurt, Germany
2h30DurationGerman, Russian, English, Italian, Pl, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel

About this experience

Explore Frankfurt on a historical walking tour designed for families. The tour includes sightseeing in the Old Town and a cruise along the Main River. Visit notable sites such as the Römer, Frankfurt Cathedral, and the Gutenberg Monument. There are two tour options available: a 2-hour Old Town Walking Tour, which covers highlights like Römerberg, Goethe House, and Frankfurt Cathedral; and a 3-hour tour that includes both the Old Town highlights and a 50-minute guided cruise on the Main River. This tour is suitable for families and children, providing engaging stories about German history, local folklore, and legends in a child-friendly manner. A licensed guide with a 5-Star rating will lead the tour.

Itinerary

1

Goethe-Denkmal

Walking tour to see the best selected highlights of Frankfurt. Let your kids discover the legend about an underdog battling a giant by the David and Goliath Sculpture and learn about Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the famous German playwright, novelist, scientist and statesman.

2

Goethe-haus

See Goethe’s former house and memorial, as well as the Gutenberg Monument, which celebrates the heroes of the Printing Revolution in Europe.

3

River Main

Make unforgettable memories with an audio guided cruise along the Main River. You can go either downriver or upriver, depending on the time of the departure.

4

Dreikonigskirche

Upriver you will see landmarks such as the Dreikönigskirche, Main Plaza, Literature House and two historic cranes and two historic railway carriages at the industrial memorial site Ruhrorter Werft - Frankfurt-Ost.

5

Stadel Museum

Downriver you will see highlights such as the Städel Museum, Commerzbank Headquarters and the University Hospital.

What's included / not included

Family-Friendly Tour of Frankfurt Old Town Highlights and a CruiseTour program tailored to families with children, with fun facts and riddlesEntry to free parts of the Frankfurt CathedralTickets for a 50-minutes audio guided cruise (in 3-hour option)-about Frankfurt’s history and culture5-Stars Guide who speaks fluently in chosen language

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information
  • Frankfurt Cathedral is open Monday to Thursday and Saturday between 9AM-12PM and then 1.15-8PM. On Fridays and Sundays the cathedral can be visited between 1.15-8PM. Sightseeing during the daily, Sunday and holiday masses may be restricted.
  • In the 3-hour option Please note that the direction of the sightseeing cruise will vary depending on the time of departure. Upriver departures are at 12:00AM, 2:00PM, 4:00PM. Downriver departures are at 11:00AM, 1:00PM, 3:00PM, 5:00PM. Please book your tour accordingly
  • Your Private Guide will not participate in the cruise, but they will escort you to the dock.
  • The cruise’s audio guide (available in English and German)

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