Discover Frankfurt's history with a local historian as your guide on this walking tour. Explore the streets of the Old Town and learn how Frankfurt became Europe's financial epicenter.

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: German

Highlights

Feel as if you've traveled back in time to Frankfurt's illustrious bygone era
Explore the winding and narrow streets of the charming Old Town
Learn unique historical insights, facts, and stories from an expert historian
Understand the city's evolution of becoming a leader in European economics

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Discover Frankfurt's unique economic and political history on a guided walking tour, led by a local historian.

Perfect for both history buffs and amateurs alike, step into the past and learn how the city's first market rose to become the financial leader of Europe, now serving as the headquarters of today's European Central Bank.

Wander through the narrow streets of the Old Town as your guide details fascinating accounts of bygone times, including the world of local shopkeepers and some of Frankfurt's most famous (and infamous) residents.

Learn how the city's middle-class not only accumulated economic power, but how this consequently transformed Frankfurt into becoming a leader of German democracy.

Includes

Local historian as a tour guide
Tour brochure

Food and drinks
Tips
Transportation

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

In front of the "Goldene Waage" coffee house

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

Pets

Know before you go

This activity will take place rain or shine
This tour includes approximately 2 miles of walking
The tour does not end where it begins

Customer reviews

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4.8 /5

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very personal tour, was able to ask many questions!

June 26, 2022

The tour was really good, we got a lot of historical information and it took a little longer than 2 hours. The young lady hasn't had too many guided tours so far and is still a little unsure, but that wasn't a problem for us

May 29, 2022

Sehr informativ, hat sich gelohnt

July 4, 2022

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Frankfurt: Old Town Historical Walking Tour

Frankfurt: Old Town Historical Walking Tour

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