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Heidelberg Castle and City Day Tour from Frankfurt

Heidelberg Castle and City Day Tour from Frankfurt

Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 18 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥23,090 per adult
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Heidelberg Castle and City Day Tour from Frankfurt

Heidelberg Castle and City Day Tour from Frankfurt

Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 18 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥23,090 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Frankfurt am Main: Night Pub Crawl Shots and Party

Frankfurt am Main: Night Pub Crawl Shots and Party

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥4,618 per adult
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Evening walking tour of Mainz Rhine bank and Old Town

Evening walking tour of Mainz Rhine bank and Old Town

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥3,140 per adult
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Frankfurt: Advent stroll through Frankfurt's New Old Town

Frankfurt: Advent stroll through Frankfurt's New Old Town

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥3,510 per adult
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What to do in Frankfurt

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Festhalle Frankfurt featuring signage and a square or plaza

Frankfurt Trade Fair

Learn about the events happening at Frankfurt Trade Fair during your trip to Frankfurt. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Frankfurt Trade Fair
Frankfurt Christmas Market

Frankfurt Christmas Market

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Frankfurt Christmas Market during your stay in Frankfurt. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

Frankfurt Christmas Market
Romerplatz featuring heritage elements, a statue or sculpture and a square or plaza

Römerberg

Admire the medieval architecture and experience the charm of a magical Christmas market at this pretty square, which marks the center of the Old Town.

Römerberg
Commerzbank-Arena

Deutsche Bank Park

Experience the excitement of a sporting event or concert at this iconic stadium, which has hosted World Cup and Confederations Cup games.

Deutsche Bank Park
Alte Oper showing a square or plaza, theater scenes and heritage architecture

Alte Oper

Once the city’s opera house, this building is now a concert hall that hosts some of the world’s greatest classical music ensembles.

Alte Oper
Festhalle Frankfurt which includes a city

Festhalle Frankfurt

Get tickets for a show at Festhalle Frankfurt, a theater with a story to tell in Frankfurt. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

Festhalle Frankfurt
Congress Center Messe Frankfurt showing modern architecture and a square or plaza

Congress Center Messe Frankfurt

Join thousands of fellow participants at one of the many events held at Frankfurt’s largest conference center, and enjoy its state-of-the-art facilities and impressive architecture.

Congress Center Messe Frankfurt
Skyline Plaza

Skyline Plaza

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Skyline Plaza during your stay in Frankfurt. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area, or seek out the jogging trails.

Skyline Plaza
Zeil Shopping District featuring a square or plaza and a city

MyZeil

Browse high street retailers and boutique fashion outlets and pick up local produce at a farmer’s market as you explore Frankfurt’s premier shopping district.

MyZeil

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Frankfurt

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Frankfurt Airport Area

4/5(1,186 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Eco-Kart and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Frankfurt Airport Area. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Terminal 1 - Concourses A & Z Station or Terminal 1 -Concourses B & C Station.

Frankfurt Airport Area
Congress Center Messe Frankfurt featuring modern architecture

Innenstadt

Central to Frankfurt's business district, the Innenstadt boasts Germany's priciest shopping streets, like Zeil and Goethestraße. Explore historic sites such as the Alte Oper and Goethe House, or enjoy live jazz at the Jazzkeller near Freßgass.

Innenstadt
Old Town featuring heritage elements

Altstadt Frankfurt

4.5/5(278 area reviews)

Frankfurt’s historic heart is a dazzling district home to atmospheric squares, medieval landmarks, art galleries, museums, boutiques and centuries-old taverns.

Altstadt Frankfurt
Bahnhofsviertel showing street scenes and signage

Bahnhofsviertel

3.5/5(367 area reviews)

Explore the Main Riverbank and Nizza's Mediterranean greenery, while admiring architectural marvels like Silvertower and Gallileo. Enjoy easy navigation and connectivity with Hauptbahnhof, trams, and U-Bahn stations nearby.

Bahnhofsviertel
Congress Center Messe Frankfurt featuring modern architecture

Gallus

4.5/5(127 area reviews)

Making up this distinctive district are a large trade fair and a modern mall with a spa. The history includes gallows and a concentration camp.

Gallus
Sachsenhausen which includes a garden, a river or creek and a city

Sachsenhausen Nord

4.5/5(35 area reviews)

Come to this neighborhood south of the Main River to enjoy Frankfurt’s many culinary specialties and museums as you pass through narrow cobblestone walkways.

Sachsenhausen Nord

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Neu-Isenburg

Offenbach am Main featuring a sunset and a bay or harbor as well as a small group of people

Offenbach am Main

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Raunheim

Marktbrunnen which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Wiesbaden

Darmstadt featuring street scenes, a fountain and a square or plaza

Darmstadt

Hanau featuring chateau or palace and heritage architecture

Hanau

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Photo by NorbertNagel (CC BY-SA)

Kelsterbach

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Photo by Karsten11 (CC0)

Kronberg

Frequently asked questions

Is Frankfurt worth visiting?
Famous for its views and markets, discovering awesome things to do in Frankfurt is easy. Be sure to add Staedel Museum to your itinerary when here.
How do I spend a day in Frankfurt?
Begin your day with a visit to Frankfurt Zoo and Senckenberg Museum. Then, explore different areas of Frankfurt for a bite to eat and some retail therapy.
What is the top tourist attraction in Frankfurt?
The top tourist attraction in Frankfurt is Staedel Museum, so don't forget to add it to your agenda.
Is three days enough to stay in Frankfurt?
Three days will give you time to check out many city sights, including Staedel Museum, Frankfurt Cathedral and Frankfurt Zoo. The average stay in Frankfurt is two days. If you have the urge to extend your escape, Kelsterbach isn't far away.
Is Frankfurt a walkable city?
Some leading attractions in Frankfurt, such as Staedel Museum and Frankfurt Cathedral, are within walking distance. You can also experience several of the city's neighborhoods on foot. Only 3 kilometers from the city center of Frankfurt is Frankfurt am Main Süd and Innenstadt 1 is 3 kilometers away.
What are some activities to do in Frankfurt with kids?
Planning what to do in Frankfurt with kids is easier than ever. Whether you're getting away with little ones or teenagers, there's no shortage of family-friendly tours and activities to keep everyone entertained here.

What to do in Frankfurt for adults?
There are plenty of things to do in Frankfurt, with entertainment for adults of all ages. Round off your day with a visit to Festhalle Frankfurt or Süwag Energie Arena.
Are there free things to do in Frankfurt?
In Frankfurt, Frankfurt Cathedral is a popular spot for anyone wishing to experience the city without taking their wallet out. Also, wander around the local parks and neighborhoods, and ask a local tour guide for recommendations. It's a good way to find out about the best free things to do in Frankfurt.

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