Frankfurt Family-Friendly Historical Walking Tour｜Germany

Discover historical facts about German kings and electors, legends about brave knights and local folklore on a family friendly walking tour of Frankfurt’s Old Town! Let your children learn local history and culture through amazing stories of a 5-Stars Guide, who is a master storyteller. Bring the family on an adventure!

Join the 2-hour walking tour to see the best selected highlights of Frankfurt. Let your kids discover the legend about an underdog battling a giant by the David and Goliath Sculpture and learn about Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the famous German playwright, novelist, scientist and statesman. See Goethe’s former house and memorial, as well as the Gutenberg Monument, which celebrates the heroes of the Printing Revolution in Europe.

Your Private Guide will ensure your kids are having a great time as you explore the historic Old Town. See St Catharine's, St Paul’s and Old St Nicholas Church. Enjoy the medieval atmosphere of the market square Römerberg, with its charming timber townhouses, the iconic 15th century Römer town hall, the Fountain of Justice dedicated to the goddess of justice, and the Minerva Statue.

Take a stroll along the narrow streets of New Old Town, following the so-called “coronation route” to the Frankfurt Cathedral. Hear stories about the kings and electors who were crowned in the cathedral and step inside to admire its elegant interiors. The walking route will continue along the famous Mainkai riverfront road and end by the Iron Footbridge, which offers amazing city views over the Main River.

Choose the 3-hours option to make unforgettable memories with an audio guided cruise along the Main River. You can go either downriver or upriver, depending on the time of the departure. Upriver you will see landmarks such as the Dreikönigskirche, Main Plaza, Literature House and two historic cranes and two historic railway carriages at the industrial memorial site Ruhrorter Werft - Frankfurt-Ost. Downriver you will see highlights such as the Städel Museum, Commerzbank Headquarters and the University Hospital.