Top Frankfurt Outback Tours

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.

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.

Leave Frankfurt behind for a private full-day ride to the Black Forest and Baden-Baden, where nature, history, and relaxation blend seamlessly. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off with a professional English-speaking driver/guide and a customizable itinerary. Begin with a stroll through Baden-Baden’s old town, visiting highlights like the Kurhaus, casino, and Friedrichsbad bathhouse. Walk along the elegant Lichtentaler Allee and Trinkhalle before heading into the Black Forest Scenic Route, with its fairytale hills, villages, and alpine views. Optionally stop at Mummelsee Lake to enjoy folklore charm, local crafts, and peaceful scenery. Pause for lunch at a village tavern with hearty Black Forest specialties such as smoked ham, trout, or cherry cake. With full flexibility to set your own pace, this tour offers the perfect mix of culture, landscapes, and comfort—an ideal countryside escape from Frankfurt.

Do something a little different from the traditional walking tour with this self-guided exploration game across Frankfurt’s Old Town. Combining treasure hunt-style activities with sightseeing, this budget-friendly option offers an immersive way to discover the city. Solve riddles on your smartphone to uncover stories of the Holy Roman Empire and literary talents like Goethe. Visit landmarks including the Imperial Cathedral, St. Paul’s Church, the reconstructed Dom-Römer Quarter, and more.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.”

Frankfurt is one of Germany’s most dynamic cities, from its atmospheric Old Town to its skyscraper-lined riverfront. On this tour, connect with a Frankfurt local who will show you around their city like a friend and introduce you to the neighborhoods that they know and love. Gain an insight into German culture, traditions, and everyday life; visit only the sights that interest you; and receive recommendations on where to eat, drink, and shop.

Don’t miss the winemaking town of Rüdesheim am Rhein—set in the scenic Rhine Gorge—on your trip to Frankfurt. With this private tour, you’ll head directly from the city to this charming medieval town, your personal guide leading the way. Across the next several hours, you’ll explore the Niederwald Monument, 14th-century ruins, and so much more.

On this private Tour, you will enjoy Heidelberg, one of the most significant tourist attractions in Germany, plus the area’s most famous Christmas market in one day. You will discover magnificent Heidelberg with its romantic castle and beautiful baroque old town. In an easy and entertaining manner, you will learn a lot about the area’s history and spectacular sights. Lunch break (not included) will be in a typical, cozy German restaurant, offering local specialties as well as international or vegetarian cuisine. In the afternoon we will proceed to Mannheim to visit the romantic Christmas market in a spectacular setting around the famous water tower and Belle Epoch ensembles. During the car ride your guide will supply lots of interesting information about Germany in general and give you helpful advice for the continuation of your vacation. Your guide will be fluent in German and English. Upon request he also speaks "easy English" for guests who don´t speak English very well.