Walking Tour in Frankfurt
General information
Group size
15 max
Starting time
Check our calendar!
Duration
2 hours
Price
39 USD
Language
English
Walking Tour in Frankfurt
This walking tour in Frankfurt follows a route through the historic center and nearby districts, introducing key sites connected to the city’s cultural, political, and architectural development. Along the way, travelers encounter locations linked to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the origins of German parliamentary history, and landmarks that illustrate Frankfurt’s role as a free imperial city and later as a modern urban center on the Main River.
Highlights
- Visit places tied to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and the city’s literary history.
- Learn how Frankfurt became the site of Germany’s first national parliament in 1848.
- Walk through the old town and along the Main River to see how medieval and modern Frankfurt connect.
Meeting point
Meet your guide at the advertising pillar on the right side of the Old Opera House.
Itinerary
From the area around the Alte Oper, the walk introduces Frankfurt’s late-19th-century concert hall, opened in 1880 and reconstructed after World War II. The route continues to Goetheplatz, a square named after Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, where a statue from 1844 marks the city’s most famous writer. A short distance away is the Goethe House, the birthplace of Goethe in 1749, preserved as a museum with period furnishings that document bourgeois life in the 18th century and the early years of his literary work.
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The tour then heads toward St. Paul’s Church, completed in 1833 and known as the seat of the Frankfurt Parliament of 1848, the first freely elected parliament in German history. Nearby is Römerberg, the historic square that has been the center of civic life since the Middle Ages. At Römerberg 26 stands part of the reconstructed half-timbered ensemble rebuilt after wartime destruction, reflecting the appearance of the old town before 1944.
From Römerberg, the walk continues to Frankfurt Cathedral, officially known as St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral, a Gothic church associated with the election and coronation of Holy Roman Emperors. The route then follows the Main River to the Eiserner Steg, a pedestrian iron bridge opened in 1869 and rebuilt after World War II, which connects the old town with the Sachsenhausen district and offers clear views of the river and Frankfurt’s skyline.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum of participants?
The maximum of participants is 15 people.
Can I pay with something other than PayPal?
Yes, after clicking on “Pay with PayPal” and the PayPal window opens, you will see the option to pay with a debit or credit card.
Can I book a private walking tour?
Yes, you can book a private walking tour by contacting us straight via email.
Can I bring my children?
Yes, in this walking tour in Frankfurt everyone is welcome.
What should I bring?
Check out the weather on the day of the tour to make sure you bring an umbrella in case it’s raining. Bring comfortable shoes and a big smile 🙂