Things to Do in Frankfurt am Main
I'm a lover of 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, I 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, I would also like to shed light on the various factors that have shaped Frankfurt on a social, economic, and political level.
Each of us has our own perspective and experiences of the city, and these flow into the tours, making each tour an individual experience.
I want you to EXPERIENCE Frankfurt and I want to offer you a great, entertaining time, during which you'll learn a lot about Frankfurt and see my city through different eyes.
- Romans
- Iron bridge
- Paul's Church
- cider
- Imperial Cathedral of Saint Bartholomew
- new old town
- station district
- Former European Central Bank
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
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 the most charming neighborhoods in Frankfurt. We will tour its picturesque streets in this free tour in Spanish.
At the indicated time, we will meet at the meeting point to begin the free tour.
From there we will take a walk to the Eiserner Steg bridge. On the other bank of the Main River, Sachsenhausen awaits us: one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Frankfurt. We will stop in front of the Städel Museum, an artistic reference in the region. After learning about its origins, we will contemplate the Gothic architecture of the Dreikönigskirche church.
We will continue the free tour in front of the oldest house in Frankfurt. When would you say it was built? The next stop will be Brückenstrasse, the most famous street in Sachsenhausen. Their windows will catch your attention!
Next we will stop along the way so that those who wish can have an Apfelwein on their own. This popular apple wine is part of Frankfurt's culinary identity. We will explain some of their gastronomic customs! Then we'll set our sights on the Kuhhirten Tower, which has a legendary past.
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Hello and welcome to Frankfurt, a city whose modern and snazzy skyline almost casts a shadow upon all the other heritage beneath it. We will begin our tour at the entrance of the Alte Oper, and head towards the Innenstadt, leaving behind the modern banking district.
This tour takes you from the outer peripheries to the inner ring of medieval Frankfurt, and focuses on the role that trade, the people of the city and democracy play in how the city has grown since the 12th century.
Along this route, we will drop by the city's Neue Börse or stock exchange that attracts finance professionals. We then resume our tour walking across the Zeil, Frankfurt's main shopping street, and one of the busiest shopping streets in Europe, where you can observe a mix of historic and modern buildings. Another stop along the way is the famed Kleinmarkthalle or market hall with tips for the foodies. Stick around and listen carefully as I share how Frankfurt's medieval and political history as a german city is somewhat unique when compared to the others that you may have visited.
Saving the most interest parts of the tour for the last, we discuss some fun facts about the city's 'new' old city or Neue Altstadt at the Römerberg, adjacent to the city hall Römer.
Last but not the least, we'll make our last stop on our way to the Eiserner Steg Bridge, a popular Frankfurt landmark that offers panoramic views of the Main River and the city skyline where we will end our tour with suggestions for a frankfurter favourite and special - Apfelwein.
I look forward to walk together on this walking tour of Frankfurt to discover the city's rich heritage and modernity, and experience the perfect blend of old and new. I am happy to accomodate larger groups or timings outside the schedule here. Please leave a message. Enquiries on customising the tour are welcome at anchoredhues@gmail.com.
Language availability of the tour is currently only in English. I request a confirmation as early as possible since I will be arriving in Frankfurt especially for you. I do not live in the city anymore. Please remember to wear comfortable shoes for the tour.
The tour duration will be 60-120 minutes based on the group and individual interest.
Close to Frankfurt is Darmstadt, a university town with some beautiful architecture and art history. As an artist myself, this is my favourite tour! Check out my walking tour of the artists' colony of Mathildenhöhe here https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/46040-discover-the-beauty-of-jugendstil-wandering-through-mathildenhohe-darmstadt
We will meet in the central Cathedral of San Bartolomé, which in the 18th century received the title of "imperial church", since it was where the Germanic emperors were crowned. From there we will start with our guided tour of the most emblematic places of the financial capital of the European Union, such as its town hall. From there we will visit the Church of Saint Paul and then we will enter the financial district known as the "Manhattan" of Frankfurt, there we will visit the Frankfurt Opera, one of the skyscrapers in the area and the famous monument to the euro. Finally, we will take a pleasant walk along the Main River to end at the Eisener Steg, famous for its panoramic view and the locks left by lovers.
In our guided tour you will discover the hidden places of Frankfurt, the lifestyle, its history and its most emblematic protagonists in a pleasant and entertaining way. Frankfurt offers history and modernity at the same time. Live an exciting and authentic experience in the most international city in Germany. The meeting point will be the Cathedral of Saint Bartholomew, also known as "Kaiser Dom" or "imperial cathedral" for being the scene of the coronation of the emperors of the Holy Roman Empire for centuries. There we will begin a tour of the most emblematic places of the financial capital of the European Union. In front of the Frankfurt City Hall we will tell you how the city has evolved and, of course, what were its origins. To do this, we will walk through the old town, where its pastel-colored wooden half-timbered houses will attract your attention. Next, we will visit the River Main and then we will head towards the Church of San Pablo, chosen as the seat of the Frankfurt Parliament in the mid-19th century. One of the most important buildings in the contemporary history of the Teutonic country. We will continue the free tour in the financial district of the city, where we will run into impressive skyscrapers. We will know the most famous towers of the skyline of the great metropolis. After two hours, we will end the tour of Frankfurt at the "Alte Oper" or Old Opera, one of the most imposing buildings that does not shrink in front of the huge skyscrapers of the financial district. You will love it!
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!
Its rich history as the capital of the Holy Roman Empire and its wonderful present as the main financial center of the European Union , make Frankfurt one of the most interesting cities to visit in central Europe.
We will begin our tour at the door of the Imperial Cathedral of Saint Bartholomew , “Kaiserdom” , and we will visit different places of interest in the old town, such as the Town Hall, the Church of Saint Nicholas, the Church of Saint Paul or the birthplace of Goethe. .
Each of these places will help us to discover and link the history of the city from its origin with topics such as the importance of the Holy German Empire , its development and its fall, the influence of Goethe and Romanticism in the city and of course the World War II , the role of Frankfurt within Nazism , as well as the bombings and reconstruction of the city.
In the second part of the tour, we will visit the financial district , revealing the most interesting details of the main skyscrapers of the Skyline , we will visit the headquarters of the ECB and we will talk about its impact on the development of modern Frankfurt as one of the most important financial centers of the world.
We will finish the tour on the Untermainbrücke bridge , with a beautiful panoramic view of the two banks of the city.
On the tour, you will also get all the necessary information about typical foods and the best restaurants where to eat them, nightlife, shopping, entertainment and shows , so that your stay in Frankfurt is a 360-degree experience🗘 .
