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Make the most of your time in Frankfurt with a seamless day trip to the Rhine River Valley. Instead of trying to plan trains, buses, and boats on your own, sit back and enjoy an organized journey that covers the region’s must-see highlights. Travel by bus or van through this UNESCO World Heritage–listed landscape, then cruise the Rhine on a steamer to see medieval castles, terraced vineyards, and storybook wine villages from the water. Pause for photo stops at famous viewpoints such as Loreley Rock or the Niederwald Monument depending on the boat route. A meal (lunch on the full-day option, dinner on the half-day) and a local wine tasting are included, so you can experience the flavors of the region as well as the sights.

Rhine Valley Trip from Frankfurt including Rhine River Cruise

8 hoursFree Cancellation

cruise in front of the skyline

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!

Frankfurt Highlights 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise

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Frankfurt Highlights English Walking Tour

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Heidelberg Castle and Old Town Tour from Frankfurt

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.

Heidelberg Castle and Old Town Tour from Frankfurt

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Rhine Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Frankfurt and Mainz

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.

Rhine Valley Wine Tasting Tour from Frankfurt and Mainz

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Cologne Day Trip from Frankfurt

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.

Cologne Day Trip from Frankfurt

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Black Forest and Strasbourg Day Trip from Frankfurt

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).

Baden-Baden, Black Forest and Strasbourg Day Trip from Frankfurt

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Guided Rothenburg Day Trip from Frankfurt

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.

Guided Rothenburg Day Trip from Frankfurt

9 hoursFree Cancellation

The picturesque town of Baccharach

Private day trip to the Romantic Rhine Valley with river cruise and wine tasting

7 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Eltz Castle Small-Group Tour from Frankfurt with Dinner

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.

Eltz Castle Small-Group Tour from Frankfurt with Dinner

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Frankfurt Super Saver: Neuschwanstein Castle and Rothenburg Day Trip

Visit two of Germany’s top attractions in one day from Frankfurt. See majestic Neuschwanstein Castle, one of three palaces built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the inspiration for the Disney movie “Sleeping Beauty.” Then explore picturesque Rothenburg ob der Tauber, perhaps the most well-preserved medieval old town in Germany. Round-trip transportation from Frankfurt and Neuschwanstein Castle admission fees included.

Frankfurt Super Saver: Neuschwanstein Castle and Rothenburg Day Trip

13 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Frankfurt Private Walking Tour with Relaxing Cruise

Frankfurt Private Walking Tour with Relaxing Cruise

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Heidelberg and Rothenburg Day Trip from Frankfurt

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.

Heidelberg and Rothenburg Day Trip from Frankfurt

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Sharing Plate Food Tour In Frankfurt

Sharing Plate Food Tour In Frankfurt

4 hours 30 minutes

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Cityscape of Baden-Baden on a sunny day, Germany.

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Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof

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Hikers at the Black Forest enjoying the view of the Herrenwieser Lake.

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