The 15 Best Frankfurt Tours & River Trips

1.River Main Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5,127 reviews · 50 - 100 minutes · from $18Our pick

From Eiserner Steg, choose a 50-minute cruise toward Griesheim or Offenbach, or stay aboard for both routes. You’ll see Frankfurt’s skyline, Sachsenhausen, museum embankment, Western Harbor, and Gerbermühle with recorded German and English commentary. Food and drinks are available to buy onboard.

“Lovely, relaxing, informative trip in a warm comfortable setting. We were allowed to embark early and sat inside next to one of the huge windows. We booked the 100minute trip which takes you from the fairly central start in both directions along the river Main. Along the journey a clear, loud audible narrative played as you journeyed past various places of interest. The audio was in German and English. The staff were very friendly and helpful and served you along the journey. We initially just had drinks but as we were settled and enjoying the cruise decided to order lunch. The lunch was very tasty and a reasonable price, eating…”

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2.Hop-On, Hop-Off Grand or Express Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2,088 reviews · 1 day · from $24

Ride Frankfurt’s open-top double-decker bus past Römer, Goethe House, Main Tower, Palmengarten, Museumsufer, and more. Choose the one-hour Express City Tour or Grand Ticket, which adds the one-hour Skyline Loop. Audio commentary is available in eight languages, and you can hop on or off at 16 stops.

“Even though we live here we took to learn more about the history of Frankfurt. Good stops along the way bus timing was a little off on one of the stops but was at end anyways”

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3.1-Hour Panorama Boat Cruise on the river Main

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,822 reviews · 1 hour · from $20

Take a one-hour KD panorama cruise from Frankfurt’s Mainkai, near the Eiserner Steg. You’ll see the cathedral, bridges, modern financial towers, and riverside districts from the water, with recorded German and English commentary. A bar sells drinks onboard, and the boat is wheelchair accessible.

“It was great experience with not crowded. I like how easy and small groups of people on the boat.”

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4.Rhine Valley Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,317 reviews · 8 hours · from $175

Travel from Frankfurt into the UNESCO-listed Upper Middle Rhine Valley with an English- or German-speaking guide. Visit Rüdesheim, ride a 1.5-hour river boat, eat lunch beside the Rhine, hear how Roman wine growing shaped the region, and add a summer cable-car ride for a small fee.

“The boat ride was amazing, George is a really sweet, funny and knowledgeable guide. He also took us to an additional stop to the statue of Germania”

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5.New Old Town and Highlights German-Language Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,316 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $21

Walk Frankfurt’s reconstructed Old Town with a certified German-speaking guide. See the Römer, Cathedral, St. Paul’s Church, Eiserner Steg, and views toward the Museumsufer. The relaxed 90-minute route is wheelchair accessible and suits anyone who wants a compact introduction to the city.

“Frank the guide was very knowledgeable and informative. Was most enjoyable and was a beautiful day as well ☺️”

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6.Frankfurt Highlights English Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,203 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Walk Frankfurt’s old and new quarters with guides such as Hannes, Jennifer, Anne, or Anna. In 2 to 3 hours, you’ll see the cathedral, Römerberg, Kleinmarkthalle, Jewish cemetery, New Old Town, and Love-lock Bridge, with history, local tips, and plenty of short stops.

“It was a full three hour tour but it was so interesting that it went by very quickly! Jennifer was incredibly knowledgeable and able to give lots of information without it being overwhelming. She was very funny and interactive and answered all our questions.”

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7.Rhine Valley Trip from Frankfurt including Rhine River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,179 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $167

From Frankfurt, ride by air-conditioned coach or van into the UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine Valley. Cruise past castles and vineyards, enjoy lunch or dinner, taste local wines, and hear stories from an English-speaking guide. Full-day trips may add the Niederwald Monument and hilltop views.

“My wife, daughter , and I booked this trip and Charles was the best! Not only did he pivot so we could get on a different boat to see the Loreley Rock, he was great with all the sight seeing information and other historical knowledge. The food and wine tasting was amazing and cute. Highly recommend!!! This tour made our trip.”

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8.Heidelberg, Castle and Old City Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 677 reviews · 5h 30m · from $152

Travel from Frankfurt to Heidelberg with an English-speaking guide such as Thomas, Peter, George, or Willy. Tour the castle courtyard, terrace, ruins, and giant wine barrel, then walk Heidelberg’s old center before free time for lunch, shopping, and photos.

“Thomas was a great guide, very informative. Had a great group of people on our tour which made it better too. Highly recommend”

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9.Virtual Reality Time Travel Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 658 reviews · from $23

Follow merchant Theodor Riedel through three virtual scenes in old Frankfurt. You will handle and smell goods in a 19th-century grocery, visit a family library, and ride by carriage through 1891 streets. English and German guides lead small groups of up to 10 people.

“Was a pleasure to go back 140 Years in time. Felt like a real time traveller. 🧳”

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10.Heidelberg Castle and Old Town Tour from Frankfurt

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 587 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $154

Travel from central Frankfurt to Heidelberg with an English or German-speaking guide such as Peter, Thomas, or Willie. Tour the hilltop castle, see its huge wine barrel and Neckar views, then walk Heidelberg’s Old Town with free time for lunch, shopping, and photos.

“The driver and guide were not very friendly or welcoming on arrival at the meeting point. They seemed bored. Then the guide George waited 15 mins over the start time for some people who, it turned out, were already on the bus?!!!??? He had already received them but...? So we got under way finally and he did not invite us to introduce ourselves so the group never chatted and it set the tone for the day . George told us some general information on the way about Frankfurt and Heidelburg which was interesting but he spoke very fast. Like he was trying to get it over with. The rest of…”

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11.Scary Sightseeing Tour with The Hangman

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 452 reviews · 1h 15m · from $16

Join a red-robed, masked hangman for a 75-minute German-language walk through Frankfurt after dark. Hear about royal coronations, drownings at the Main, torture chambers, and the dangerous work of medieval executioners, with professional acting and a devil close behind.

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12.Frankfurt am Main: Night Pub Crawl Shots and Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 437 reviews · from $25

Meet your English- or German-speaking guide at Frankfurt’s Römer, then follow the group into Alt-Sachsenhausen for four nightlife stops. You receive a welcome shot, one shot at each bar, and extra shots between venues while supplies last. Guides may include Felicia, Andrés, Lyna, Ali, or Valentina.

“andres was so much fun. he helped welcome usbto frankfurt in the best way. thank you!”

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13.EXPERIMINTA ScienceCenter Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 430 reviews · 1 day · from $15Best value

Spend a full day at Frankfurt’s EXPERIMINTA ScienceCenter, where 200 hands-on stations turn physics, mathematics, technology, and computer science into play. Test your reaction behind the wheel, build a bridge, watch a tornado, rest on a fakir bed, and check the schedule for the monthly science show.

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14.Frankfurt on Foot Daily Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 323 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Spend three hours walking Frankfurt with guides such as Justin, Jennifer, Anne, Phillip, and Hannes. See the Römer, rebuilt Altstadt, Nazi memorials, Jewish quarter, Main River views, and Klein Markt Halle. The tour is in English, runs daily, and covers about 7 kilometers.

“Jennifer was knowledgeable and answered all questions. Was an easy walk with lots of interesting places.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 297 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $354

Spend about 11 hours crossing from Frankfurt into the Black Forest and France. You’ll tour Baden-Baden, stop at Lake Mummelsee, and see Strasbourg’s Petite France and cathedral, with an included Petit Train ride. Guides vary, with Thomas, Peter, William, and George among the praised names.

“You see a lot of very interesting things, but unfortunately there’s just not enough time to deep dive into all three visits”

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