Top Frankfurt Day Cruises

Witness the grandeur of Frankfurt’s waterfront with a one-hour cruise along the mighty Main River! As you float, hear intriguing audio commentary about the city, and view Frankfurt’s great outdoor spaces and landmarks including Frankfurt Cathedral and Europaturm — the city’s tallest building. Find a comfortable seat inside or on the sun deck, buy yourself a drink from the onboard bar, and enjoy the ride!

Visit the Rhine River Valley from Frankfurt, without the hassle of planning your own trip there, with this group tour. After boarding a comfortable vehicle, relax knowing the logistics, activities, and a meal are all sorted. Enjoy a comprehensive itinerary that includes the UNESCO-listed Valley, a small wine tasting, a river cruise on a steamer boat (in low season or unfavorable water levels, visit a castle), and plenty of photo opportunities of the medieval castles and small villages.

Maximize your time in Frankfurt, and see the city on a guided tour by foot. Visiting places where tour buses can't reach, you'll get up close to standout landmarks, find impressive photo points, and hear Frankfurt's history through engaging commentary. The Karmeliter Cloister, Roemerberg, and Frankfurt Cathedral are among the highlights.

Explore beautiful Strasbourg and the majestic Black Forest on this full-day tour from Frankfurt. Stop in the spa town of Baden-Baden, deep in the Black Forest, for a guided tour, learn about the famous thermal baths, and see landmarks like Kurhaus Casino. Then, traverse the German-French border to visit the Alsatian City of Strasbourg. With your guide, explore key sites like 'La Petite France,' Strasbourg’s UNESCO-listed old town center on board the 'Petite Train' (fee included).

Escape the bustle of Frankfurt—and maximize your sightseeing time—on a convenient, half-day tour that covers many of Heidelberg's top attractions. Make the short trip south by coach, then spend several hours exploring the medieval town with your guide. Learn the stories behind the sights as you admire the Old Town's Renaissance–era landmarks, spot highlights including the Karl Theodor Bridge, and visit the dramatic ruins of Heidelberg Castle.

Whether you need to kill time on a long layover or quickly get acquainted with the city, this half-day Frankfurt tour checks all the boxes. Your personal driver will show you the Frankfurt ropes, from the Romer neighborhood to the Goethe House to the Cathedral of St. Bartholomew and beyond. At tour’s end, you’ll have the lay of the land, having seen the best of “Mainhattan.”

Combine different forms of sightseeing in Frankfurt with this private walking tour plus river cruise. Meet your private guide for a half-day tour that includes the city’s historical and modern highlights. Discover Old Town landmarks including the Frankfurt Cathedral, the Opera House, and the Goethe House. Complete the experience with a relaxing cruise on the Main River.

Escape Frankfurt for a day—and immerse yourself in Germany’s top wine regions—on this luxurious, private tour. Depart in the morning from your local accommodation, and travel with your guide along the Rhine River. You'll enjoy an introduction to local varietals and winemaking traditions. You’ll also visit three highlight wineries, will take part in tastings and cellar tours, and will indulge in a cheese plate snack.

Experience the fairytale beauty of Rothenburg on a full-day tour from Frankfurt. Travel into the heart of Bavaria to this treasured medieval city, renowned for its beautifully preserved homes and Renaissance attractions such as the formidable town hall. Enjoy included access to St. Jacob’s Church or Rothenburg's Medieval Crime Museum, then stroll the town’s cobblestone lanes and soak up the essence of small-town Germany.

Explore Germany beyond Frankfurt, without the hassle of planning your own day trip, with this tour to Cologne. Relax as your guide handles the logistics and organization for you. Simply turn up at the prearranged meeting point in Frankfurt, and let them take the lead. Enjoy an itinerary that includes Great St. Martin Church, Roncalliplatz, Alter Markt square, Cologne Cathedral, and a stop in the medieval town of Limburg.

Walk in the footsteps of medieval lords and aristocrats on a tour of Eltz Castle. On this guided, full-day, small-group tour from Frankfurt, explore this “fairytale in stone”, learning about eight centuries of architecture and culture. See the Eltz Forest, a nature reserve full of rare fauna and flora with great views of the neighboring Elzbach Valley. Then relax with dinner at a restaurant beside the Rhine River.

Discover the treasures of southern Germany without having to rent a car or figure out the train system on a full-day tour of Heidelberg and Rothenburg from Frankfurt. Depart Frankfurt for a scenic journey to riverside Heidelberg to check out the ruins of Heidelberg Castle and other top attractions. Then travel along German Castle Road to the walled city of Rothenberg to admire beautifully preserved architecture.

Visit a historic fortress in the foothills of the Swabian Alps on a full-day, small-group trip from Frankfurt to the Castle of Hohenzollern. Walk the castle’s stone ramparts and pathways, and see exhibits of historic paintings, treasures, and clothing on a guided tour. This Castle of Hohenzollern excursion departs from central Frankfurt and includes entrance fees and a guided castle tour, so you don't have to worry about booking extras.

Get more out of a trip to the UNESCO-listed Rhine Valley with this private tour from Frankfurt. You’ll see Rheinfels Castle, visit the winemaking town of Rüdesheim am Rhein, and enjoy a wine tasting, with the day customizable to fit other activities. Relax in the comfort of a private vehicle and get a local’s lowdown on the region as you go.