Things to Do in Frankfurt am Main
• Journey through 33 European countries with access to breathtaking train routes, regional carriers, and high-speed trains.
• Choose a 4/5/7-day pass with a 30-day validity or a 10/15-day pass with a 60-day validity, enjoying first-class luxury perks or lively 2nd-class comfort.
• Skip printing and go digital with the Rail Planner app – once you activate the pass, scan the QR code at the platform, and waltz into the train.
We love Frankfurt, a city with all its facets and hidden gems. Frankfurt has much more to offer than its reputation as a banking city.
Through the donation-based tour, we want to allow everyone to experience this city in different ways, regardless of the size of their wallet.
In addition to the city's extensive cultural history, we would also like to shed light on the various factors that have shaped Frankfurt on a social, economic, and political level.
We want you to EXPERIENCE Frankfurt and offer you a great, entertaining time, during which you'll learn a lot about Frankfurt and see our city through different eyes.
Each of us has our own point of view and our own experiences with the city, these flow into the tours, so
that each tour is an individual experience.
We are going to visit these points of interest:
- Romans/ Römerberg
- the Church of St. Nicholas
- the Wertheim house
- Iron bridge
- Church of St. Paul
- City hall
- Goethe House
- Imperial Cathedral of Saint Bartholomew
- new old town
The following attractions may vary depending on the guide and the weather:
- station district
- Former European Central Bank
- Euro sign
- Imperial Hall
- Old Bridge
- Skyline/ Mainhattan
- Ratskeller
- Old Jewish Cemetery
- Kleinmarkthalle
- Staufer's Wall
- Kaiserpfalz
• Explore the 13 stops on the Express Tour or upgrade your ticket and ride on both the Express Tour and the Skyline Tour (with 16 stops).
• Become a Frankfurt expert with the multilingual audio guides. Available in nine languages, they're your personal storyteller as you tour the city's iconic sights.
• From literary landmarks to lively nightspots, the route's got you covered. Visit Goethe House, Main Tower, Frankfurt Zoo, and more.
Wir sind (hauptsächlich) eine Gruppe von Studierenden, die Frankfurt lieben, eine Stadt mit all ihren Facetten und verborgenen Schätzen. Frankfurt hat so viel mehr zu bieten, als ihr Ruf als Bänkerstadt ihr vorauseilt.
Durch unsere spendenbasierten Touren wollen wir allen Menschen ermöglichen unsere Stadt auf unterschiedlichste Weise kennenzulernen, unabhängig der Größe des Geldbeutels.
Sachsenhausen is one of Frankfurt's most charming neighborhoods. We'll explore its picturesque streets on this free tour in Spanish.
At the indicated time, we will meet at the meeting point to begin the free tour.
From there, we'll take a walk to the Eiserner Steg bridge. On the other side of the Main River, Sachsenhausen awaits us: one of Frankfurt's most beautiful neighborhoods. We'll stop at the Städel Museum, a landmark in the region's art scene. After learning about its origins, we'll admire the Gothic architecture of the Dreikönigskirche church.
We'll continue the free tour in front of Frankfurt's oldest house. When would you say it was built? The next stop is Brückenstrasse, the most famous street in Sachsenhausen. Its shop windows will catch your eye!
Next, we'll stop for a drink of Apfelwein , which is a popular apple wine. This popular apple wine is part of Frankfurt's culinary identity. We'll tell you about some of its culinary traditions! Afterwards, we'll set our sights on the Kuhhirten Tower, which boasts a legendary past.
• Ride major lines, speed through nations, or take the scenic route across 33 countries and 40,000 destinations.
• Travel in style with 1st class seats or relax in 2nd class standard comfort while you enjoy 4, 5, 7, 10, or 15 days of unlimited train rides.
• Download the Rail Planner app turns your phone into a magic wand. Scan, board, and zoom past lines.
Welcome to Frankfurt's Old Town!
Frankfurt is a fascinating city. There are contrasts here that you can rarely experience in such compactness in such a small space in other cities. It is a diverse, tolerant and cosmopolitan city with everything that goes with it.
Frankfurt was a center of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation. This is where the German emperors were elected and crowned. It is also the city where the first German parliament met, the cradle of German democracy.
Immerse yourself in the history of this fascinating city and follow in the footsteps of emperors, poets, thinkers, saints and democrats.
Below are some of the highlights we will visit on our tour:
- Römerberg
- Imperial Hall
- New old town
- Chicken market
- House at Golden Scales
- Imperial Cathedral of St. Bartholomew
- Hall Alley
- House Werthym
- Iron Bridge
- Paul's Church
I look forward to seeing you and hope you enjoy the tour.
Best regards
Holger
• One handy ticket unlocks 33 European countries, lets you board major carriers, zip through high-speed routes, and witness scenic routes at your leisure.
• Travel Europe your way with a pass for 15-22 days or up to 3 months. Choose spacious 1st class seats with premium service or the vibrant 2nd class coaches.
• Ditch the paper tickets by going digital! Download the Rail Planner app, activate your pass, and head straight to the platform with no waiting in lines.
WELCOME TO FRANKFURT!
Frankfurt is a unique, complicated and often overlooked city and therefore it takes a unique tour to truly understand the city.
On the guided visit we look up at modern skyscrapers and travel through time viewing the "medieval" old town. We talk about the different cultural influences that make our city so colorful and how they affect society.
We learn how Frankfurt connects and changes the world, from Germany's largest airport to the European Central Bank, but also how this city has always been a center for literature, from Goethe and the annual book fair to Frankfurt as the center of German hip-hop.
This tour is for those who want a fun walk through all the best places in Frankfurt, while learning about the city’s immense history in an amusing and memorable way!
All the main tourist destinations are visited on this tour, but also our personal insider tips that are often forgotten. These include, among others:
- The Old Opera House
- "The Food Alley"
- The Goethe House
- St. Paul's Church
- The Old Town
- The Love Bridge
Thank you for your interest in our tour and we look forward to showing you around soon!
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Welcome to Frankfurt! I'll accompany you to discover some of the city's most important attractions. We'll meet at St. Bartholomew's Cathedral , then visit the Town Hall Square and the Town Hall. Then, we'll see St. Paul's Church , the seat of the first German Democratic Parliament. A few steps away is the house where one of Europe's most important writers lived: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ; today, the house is a museum open to the public. Continuing, you'll see one of Frankfurt's oldest buildings, the Hauptwache , and then, a little further, visit the building that houses the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
The tour will conclude with a visit to the Alte Oper , a concert hall that was once used as an opera house.
• The cruise offers reserved seating, Christmas tunes and a variety of seasonal delicacies available for purchase.
• Marvel at Mainz's holiday lights, the medieval Iron Tower dating to the 13th century, and the historic Wood Tower along the Rhine!
• Soak in the lively Markt in Mainz with its stunning Renaissance fountain, Marktbrunnen, and catch a glimpse of the ancient Mainz Cathedral across the square!
• Fun fact: As you cruise along, keep an eye out for the Iron Tower and Wood Tower, which were part of the city’s medieval fortifications.
In this tour, I'll provide information and legends about monuments and buildings around Frankfurt.
It starts at Operaplatz, continues to Hauptwache.
We will guide you to fullfill the 'Prophecy of Money' (mini video game included), the story of 'Gilded Beard's Bankruptcy' and the Legend of the Ninth Shot'(mini video game included). Then we walk to "New Old Town" of Frankfurt. We will provide info about Chicken Market and all buildings surrounding it. Then we arrive in Römerberg, or as mostly known: Old Town Frankfurt. Here we need to fullfill the prophecy called the 'walk of Power'. We talk about the history of Town Hall, 'Ostzeile' medieval buildings and some interesting historical facts and rumors. A walk alongside river Rhein and the Legends of Charmelange. The person who founded Frankfurt. Last stops is the original medieval house of Frankfurt (including a mini game 'save the burning house') and the bridge of Love.
Explore Frankfurt’s hidden gems, historic sites, and scenic landscapes on this segway tour. It'll be a fun and unique way to discover every corner of the city!
• Stay connected with free WiFi, power up devices with onboard power supply, and enjoy the comfortable air-conditioned journey.
• Flibco offers frequent services throughout the day, 7 days a week, and your ticket remains valid for the next available bus if you missed yours.
• Discover Frankfurt's vibrant city life with easy access to attractions, local cuisine at Sachsenhausen, and shopping at Zeil Street.
🌆 Discover Frankfurt – more than banks and skyscrapers!
Frankfurt is a city of contrasts: modern skyline meets medieval charm, global finance meets cozy apple wine taverns. As a passionate traveler, I’ve joined many walking tours around the world – now it’s my turn to show you my city the way I love it: personal, vibrant, and full of surprising stories.
🚶♀️ What can you expect?
We’ll start at the historic Römerberg, where emperors were once crowned, and stroll to the Paulskirche, the cradle of German democracy. Afterwards we will have a look through the rebuilt Old Town. From there, we’ll explore the majestic cathedral, enjoy the view of the Iron Footbridge, and stop at the iconic Euro sculpture near the former European Central Bank. You’ll also meet Frankfurt’s famous bull and bear statues in front of the Stock Exchange, and admire the elegance of the Alte Oper (Old Opera House).
📍 Tour highlights:
- Römer & Römerberg
- Paulskirche
- New Old Town
- Frankfurt Cathedral
- Iron Footbridge & Main River
- Euro Symbol (former ECB)
- Alte Oper (Old Opera House)
- Frankfurt Stock Exchange with Bull & Bear
- Insider tips & local specialties
✨ Why join me?
I’m Lisa – curious, open-minded, and full of stories. Frankfurt isn’t just a stopover – it’s a hidden gem waiting to be explored. If you want to experience the city like a local and go beyond the obvious, I’d love to show you around. See you soon!
