• Heidelberg Palace - Explore the gardens and terraces of Heidelberg Castle, a magnificent ruin that stands majestically above the city, echoing centuries of history. Please be aware that entry to the castle itself is not part of this tour.
• Stückgarten Schloss Heidelberg - Wander through the Stückgarten at Schloss Heidelberg, a tranquil garden area providing picturesque views of the castle and its surroundings. Any expenses related to visiting this area are not included in this tour.
• Englischer Bau - Observe the Englischer Bau, a section of Heidelberg Castle’s remarkable complex, celebrated for its Renaissance-style architecture. Please note that access to this building is not part of this tour.
• Ruprechtsbau - View the Ruprechtsbau, the oldest existing section of Heidelberg Castle, featuring medieval architectural elements. Please note that access to this building is not part of this tour.
• Schloss Heidelberg - Pass by the Haupttor of Schloss Heidelberg, the castle’s main gate that once served as a grand entrance to the fortress. Any expenses related to visiting this area are not included in this tour.
• Elizabeth Gate - See the Elizabeth Gate, a charming structure at Heidelberg Castle, reputedly built overnight as a birthday surprise for the Queen. Please note that access to the gate itself is not part of this tour.
• Garden of the Palatinate - Walk past the Garden of the Palatinate, once crafted as one of the most magnificent Renaissance gardens in Europe. Any expenses related to visiting this area are not included in this tour.
• Bäderterrasse - Pass by the Bäderterrasse, a historic terrace within the castle gardens offering breathtaking views of Heidelberg and the Neckar Valley. Any expenses related to visiting this area are not included in this tour.
• Neptune Brunnen - Glimpse the Neptune Brunnen, an elaborate fountain featuring the Roman god of the sea, enhancing the castle grounds with its decorative presence. Any expenses related to visiting this area are not included in this tour.
• Scheffelterrasse - Stroll along the Scheffelterrasse, a beautiful terrace named after the poet Joseph Victor von Scheffel, providing panoramic views of Heidelberg. Any expenses related to visiting this area are not included in this tour.

• Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
• Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
• App for Android and iOS
• Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
• Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

• Smartphone and headphones
• Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
• Food and drink
• Transportation

Heidelberg Castle has enchanted visitors for generations. On this self-guided walking tour, participants will explore its regal residences, battle-worn fortifications, and rock-carved terraced gardens. They will also learn about the history of the castle grounds, where royal romance, French devastation, and Renaissance hydraulic engineering have shaped this fascinating ruin.

The tour begins at the castle’s entrance archway, where visitors will examine the impressive western rampart and circular defensive towers. They will also navigate through the different levels of the terraced gardens, designed by engineer and architect Solomon de Caus in the early 1600s. Along the journey, they will uncover how war and lightning forged the ruins that inspired poets like Goethe, transforming this castle into a symbol of Romanticism.

The tour will include stories about the intricate Elizabeth Gate, which Friedrich V constructed overnight as a birthday surprise for his wife, and showcase bathing terraces complete with heated rooms and water organs.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.