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Frankfurt: Hop-on Hop-off Day Skyline or Express City Tour

1. Frankfurt: Hop-on Hop-off Day Skyline or Express City Tour

Enjoy a sightseeing tour through Frankfurt aboard a comfortable double-decker bus. When the weather's good, the roof of the bus stays open, letting you take in a clear view of the most beautiful buildings and parks in the city. Get to know this bustling metropolis in a whole new way as you listen to commentary in 10 languages. Hop on or off the buses as often as you like at any of the stops along the route, sprinkled throughout the city's most interesting areas. Learn about Frankfurt's main attractions while on the bus, or explore the city's beautiful sights at your own pace. Take a trip through the bustling city center (Express City Tour) or along Frankfurt's famous skyline (Skyline Tour), both available for one just one price. Stops: Paulskirche - Römer - Goethe-Haus - Main Tower - Alte Oper - Palmengarten - Senkenbergmuseum - Messe - Hauptbahnhof - Museumsufer - Eisener Steg - Alt Sachsenhausen - Untermainkai - Mainkai - Zoo Frankfurt - Hauptwache. You can get on or off at any of the 16 stops as many times as you please with the 24 hour hop-on hop-off ticket.

Frankfurt Card: Experience Frankfurt at the Best Price

2. Frankfurt Card: Experience Frankfurt at the Best Price

Discounts Art and Culture Museums (50% Off) • Archaeological Museum • Frankfurt Bible Experience Museum • Anne Frank Educational Centre • Museum of Comic Art • German Romanticism Museum • German Film Institute and Museum • Frankfurt Cathedral Museum • Eintracht Frankfurt Museum • EXPERIMINTA ScienceCenter • Photography Forum Frankfurt • Goethe-House • Frankfurt Arts Association • Historical Museum Frankfurt • Icon Museum • Jewish Museum • Young Museum • Frankfurt Museum of Modern Art • Museum of Applied Arts • Museum for Communication • Museum Giersch • Museum Judengasse • Porcelain Museum in Frankfurt Kronberger House • Senckenberg Museum of Natural History • Struwwelpeter Museum • Museum of World Cultures Reduced price on the spot (discount up to €2 possible) • Liebieghaus Skulpturensammlung • SCHIRN KUNSTHALLE FRANKFURT • Städel Museum Stages • Old Opera House (Alte Oper) - 15% off on proprietary events • Frankfurt Opera House - 15% off, excluding premiers • Papageno Music Theater - 20% off on evening performances, excluding special events and New Year's Eve • Schauspiel Frankfurt - 15% off on single tickets (redeem at box office) • The English Theater - 25% off on single tickets Sightseeing • Guided city tour (@visitfrankfurt) - 20% off • Airport tour (for full-paying visitors) - 20% off • Red Bus (Frankfurt Sightseeing GmbH), Skyline Tour - 20% off • Primus Linie (Skyline Tour) - 20% off • KD Deutsche Rheinschifffahrt GmbH (Panoramafahrten) - 20% off • Mysegtour – Segway Tours Frankfurt (City Tour and Maintour) – 20 % off • Segway Tour Frankfurt (3-hour) - 20% off • TimeRide - 20% off on adult fares • Terranova & Frankfurt Bike Tour - 20% off on bike and e-bike rentals Shopping • Apfelweinkontor - 10% off on the assortment • Gallery Brücke 54 - 20% off on all purchases • Hessen Shop at Kleinmarkthalle - 10% off (books excluded) • KULTUROTHEK Frankfurtladen - 10% off on the assortment or selected items • Tourist Information Römer and Hauptbahnhof - 20% off on selected souvenirs • MyZeil: KULT - 10% off • Skyline Plaza - 10% off (information at the customer information desk on the ground floor) • Wertheim Village - 10% off all participating brands (information at the info point) Attractions • Main Tower (visitor terrace) - 20% off • Palm Garden - 50% off • Black-Light Mini-Golf (reduction on the regular 2-for-1 entry free; redeemable daily until 6 PM) - 50% off • Zoo Frankfurt - savings of up to 16% on the day ticket • Fraport Visitor Center - 20% off adult tickets Gastronomy • Cider gallery - 20% off entire purchase (own bottling) • Skyline Plaza - 10% off at all participating restaurants (information at customer information desk on the ground floor) • Häagen-Dasz Shop Frankfurt - 20% off (at Große Bockenheimer Strasse 46, Mannheimer Strasse 2-4 (main train station), and Liebfrauenberg 39)

Frankfurt: First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour

3. Frankfurt: First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour

Walk through a beautiful route of the city, discover hidden gems and visit 10+ of the most important attractions and spots. Learn some introductory information about each place and interesting stories about the city in general. Download the ‘World City Trail ‘app from the store and login. Read the instructions and head to the starting location. Unlock photos of the exterior and the interior of the location. Read some information regarding the attraction and continue walking to the next checkpoint. Note what you liked and did not like and create your bucket list for the next days! Start your walk any time, without a schedule. Pause it for lunch, have a drink, visit an attraction of your choice, and continue later or even another day. With the maps feature, you will never get lost. After downloading the app, start your tour at the imposing Old Opera House. Visit the Goethe Statue and learn about Goethe and his history in the city where he was born. Visit the Alter Markt, the most famous street in Frankfurt with its countless shops and unique aesthetics. Next, see the Imperial Cathedral of Frankfurt, famous for its tower overlooking the whole city, St.Paul's Church, Römerberg, and the Historisches Museum. Admire the Iron Bridge, known for its views of the city and romantic locks placed by couples. The icing on the cake of this unique tour will be the interpretation of the Greek phrase on the bridge, which will mark you for the rest of your life. During the tour, choose to pause the app at any time to take a break or spend some more time seeing the sights. Learn about stories and urban legends associated with the city or monuments of the city. Enjoy the tour with your friends and family and learn about the city as you wander around.

Frankfurt: City Exploration Game and Tour

4. Frankfurt: City Exploration Game and Tour

Combine the excitement of a sightseeing city tour with a game fun on this self-guided smartphone walking tour in Frankfurt. Find attractions easily with the app's navigation function. Download the app and start the game by going to the first location. Use observation, logic, imagination, and teamwork to solve the riddle at each location, the riddles are always hard. Pause the app at any point if you want to take a break, stop for coffee, or spend some more time visiting one of the sights. Play the game at your own pace. Start your tour at the imposing Old Opera House. Visit the Goethe Statue by the birthplace of the famous writer Johann Wolfgang Van Goethe. Learn about Goethe and his history in the city where he was born and admire the dreamlike St.Paul's Church. Stop by Römerberg, one of the busiest places in Frankfurt. Visit the most famous street of Frankfurt with its countless shops and unique aesthetics, Alter Markt. Next, Frankfurt's Imperial Cathedral awaits, known for its tower overlooking the whole city. The Historisches Museum Frankfurt will leave you speechless with its wonderful exhibits. Admire the Iron Bridge, known for its views of the city and romantic locks placed by couples.

Frankfurt: Private Sightseeing Tour in Retro Ape Calessino

5. Frankfurt: Private Sightseeing Tour in Retro Ape Calessino

"Sunset" We first "cruise" along the banks of the Main with a stop at the Iron Bridge, where lovers can immortalize themselves with a love lock on the railing. The "Eiserne Steg" is the pedestrian bridge, which is generally already called the bridge of love and connects the Main river banks of Frankfurt's old town and Sachsenhausen. After that we drive to a nice place to watch Sunset before we go back over the Main bridge. The view of the skyline at dusk will leave you speechless. Ape Tour "Apfelweintour" This Ape Tour is all about apples. If you think of Frankfurt, apple wine comes to mind, also called "Äppelwein, Äppelwoi" or "Äppler" for short. Since the later Middle Ages, Frankfurt has been a city of elections and coronations, with the "imperial orb" being the status symbol of a German emperor alongside the crown and scepter. The way of the emperors led from the cathedral to the Römer. With the "new" old town, this "coronation path" can be experienced again. We will end the tour on the "Lohrberg", in a way the highlight of the city in the green with a spectacular view of the skyline. Frankfurt's highest park (190 m above sea level) shows a Frankfurt as no one would suspect. Frankfurt's wine grows here, and the Main Äppel Haus is a large orchard area where you can learn all about apples. Of course, the enjoyment of a cider is not neglected :-)

Frankfurt: 1-Hour Guided City Tour with a Local

6. Frankfurt: 1-Hour Guided City Tour with a Local

Get to know the German city of Frankfurt on a short and sweet 1-hour guided tour. Discover the most intriguing facts about the culture, the local lifestyle, and the contemporary transformation of the city.  Meet in front of the Old Opera House and start your walking tour through vibrant Frankfurt. See Frankfurt through the eyes of your local tour guide and get to know what everyday life is like. Learn about the city’s characteristic ambiance. Walk through Frankfurt’s parks, and past monuments. Explore the city’s historical architecture. Get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants, and bars to visit during your time here. Find out how to make the most out of your visit.

Frankfurt: Guided walk between palm trees and skyline

7. Frankfurt: Guided walk between palm trees and skyline

With this tour through Europe's smallest metropolis, you'll find out many new things: - You'll find out, for example, that the Cote d'Azur is not as far away as you may think. - You'll find out why Empress "Sisi" of Austria once found herself stranded in Frankfurt. - You'll find out that the famous explorer, Maria Sibylla Merian, grew up here, collecting her first caterpillars before heading out into the big wide world. You'll find out all of this while hearing many more interesting stories and anecdotes as told by our expert Frankfurt tour guides. You'll also explore some of the many green paths leading through "Mainhattan". From the Römer to the Alte Oper, you'll discover on beaten paths some of the city's many oases of green as well as some of its many hidden places, both unusual and surprising. You'll experience new perspectives, discover breathtaking panorama views and become acquainted with all kinds of unexpected things, here in our small metropolis with its great big heart. Best of all, you'll find yourself surrounded by Mother Nature, right here in the bustling city centre.

Frankfurt: Unique E-Bikes Tours

8. Frankfurt: Unique E-Bikes Tours

Explore Frankfurt your way with a variety of tours, and experience the city in a new light from aboard your unique e-bike. The choice is entirely yours! Frankfurt City Tour If you visit the home of Goethe, you cannot miss a guided tour of the city by bike. Enjoy a beautiful ride around the city and cycle alongside a local through "Mainhattan", and find out how the city earned this nickname. See the most spectacular sights and learn everything worth knowing about the history and culture of Frankfurt first-hand! Travel through the artist quarter and be impressed by the combination of modern architecture and historic buildings. Of course, there will be plenty of time for photos! The Green Belt Cycling Road The Frankfurt green belt lies in the heart of the Rhein Main regional park. The approximately 64-kilometer bike trail surrounds Frankfurt and along the way, you will discover the whole diversity of the green belt from almost untouched nature to intensively used industrial areas. The path leads you along the Nidda, through the herb gardens in Oberrad and the adjoining city forest. The green belt nestles around the built-up core of Frankfurt and acts as a "green lung" for the city.  Cider and Orchard Tour The landscape between Main and Taunus has been shaped by orchards for centuries. These are the basis for the Hessian national drink - cider. Cycle through natural orchards, pastoral gardens and nature trails as well as wine presses and restaurants. Discover interesting craft shops, natural monuments and much more. To ensure that the tour is not too dry, stop in a traditional cider pub. 

Frankfurt - Old Town Historic Walking Tour

9. Frankfurt - Old Town Historic Walking Tour

Start your tour at the Römer, also called Roman, those nine medieval houses in the center of Frankfurt are an important spot of the town. It has been the city hall for more than 600 years and is a great place for many kinds of events. Weddings and civil registrations are happening in this feudal atmosphere. Formally known as the Imperial Cathedral of Saint Bartholomew, Frankfurt Cathedral is a great place to explore. It is the largest Roman Gothic church in the city and was a great symbol of unity during the Empire era. Its tower, organ and vaulted ceilings are amazing treasures. The next step of our tour is the Eiserner Steg, an iron footbridge crossing the river. First built in 1868, it has been replaced and rebuilt more than one time. Destroyed in 1946 by the Wehrmacht, it is since 1993 a 170 meters-long bridge with rivered steel reinforcements and two piers. You will walk by the Städel Museum. Selected as the Museum of the year 2012 by the AICA, the Städel Museum is quite a place to visit. The art museum is composed of the most wonderful collections in Germany, and of the 2,700 paintings, only 600 are displayed. This place is also the home of a library with more than 100,000 books. Get to see the Eurotower. This skyscraper which is 148 meters high will make you raise your head. EuroTower was the seat of the European Central Bank for many years until 2015. Designed by the architect Richard Heil, it is a great heritage of European financial history. Visit the Goethe House which is the birthplace and the childhood home of the great writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. You will have the chance to see his writing desk of his early works by entering the house; a wonderful journey in German literature. Walk by the St. Paul's Church which was previously identified as a Lutheran church. St Paul's Church became a Protestant church and a significant political symbol in Germany. Indeed, it was the seat of the first Frankfurt Parliament in 1848. This event was very important for the city. You will then walk through the Kleinmarkthall which is a wonder for food lovers. Open six days of the week, this market is composed of not less than 156 stalls selling delicious goods. From Frankfurt's famous green sauce to worldwide imported food, you will have the chance to try those fresh treats. Also known as the Main Guardroom in English, the Hauptwach is a central point of Frankfurt where many locals meet. You will walk by its great plazas and the baroque building built in 1730 which gave its name to the place. Finish your your at the Alte Oper which is now the Old Opera of Frankfurt. This concert hall hosted many great operas like Carl Orff's Carmina Burana in 1937. First built at the end of the 19th century, you will like to see this great artistic building as well as the Opera Square in front of it.

Frankfurt: Private Walking Tour with Relaxing Cruise

10. Frankfurt: Private Walking Tour with Relaxing Cruise

On this tour you will discover Frankfurt’s most interesting landmarks with commentary on the city’s history and culture. Add a touch of adventure to sightseeing by joining an exclusive cruise to see the city’s impressive skyline from the Main River. The 2-hours walking tour will start at St Paul’s Church, which is an important memorial to the start of German democracy. Your Private Guide will provide interesting commentary on German history as you will pass the Goethe’s House and the Gutenberg Monument commemorating the Printing Revolution in Europe. You will stroll through Frankfurt banking district to enjoy the impressive modern office towers and skyscrapers, such as the Commerzbank Tower, Tanustrum, Eurotower and Main Tower. You will also see the historical Römerberg with its characteristic line of timber houses, the iconic 15th century Römer town hall, Old St Nicholas Church and Fountain of Justice. You will follow the so-called “coronation route” through the narrow streets of New Frankfurt Old Town towards the Frankfurt Cathedral. Also known as the Imperial Cathedral, this amazing Gothic structure plays an important role in the general history of Frankfurt as the religious counterpart of the royal palace. Finally, you will reach the Mainkai riverfront road and join an exclusive cruise along the Main River. You can go either downriver or upriver, depending on the time of the departure. Upriver you will see landmarks such as the Dreikönigskirche, Main Plaza, Literature House, the industrial memorial site Ruhrorter Werft - Frankfurt-Ost and the Gerbermühle. Downriver you will see Städel Museum, Commerzbank and University Hospital. The guide will not accompany you on a cruise but you will enjoy the informative audio guide. During the 3-hours tour you will get to know Frankfurt even better. You will walk past Goethe Statue on the Goetheplatz and through Goethestraße, a high-end shopping street open since 1892. You will see one of the city’s top attractions, the Old Opera on the Opernplatz. This grand 19th century concert hall is known for its beautiful Renaissance-style architecture and detail.

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Well organized and very informative. We had the last ride of the day (start 5:00 p.m.) and it took longer than planned due to traffic jams (rush hour). Please plan for this if you plan to do any activities afterwards. The friendly driver was a real artist as he confidently steered the big bus through the narrow streets with their cars parked all over the place - hats off!

I love this type of tour! The bus tour offers a great opportunity to see the whole city in just a few hours with an excellent guide in headphones. Thank you very much for an interesting tour!

always a convenience to take hop on hop off bus to tour around the city and touch base most of the main attractions. must do if you are also pressed with time.

Easy to find 1st stop at edge of Old town city square. Lines overlap in some sections but overall good info on city.

A great way to reach all places, destinations, sights without stress and additional effort. Perfect