Things to Do in Frankfurt am Main
• 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.
We are lovers of Frankfurt, a city with all its facets and hidden gems. Frankfurt has much more to offer than its reputation as a banking city precedes it.
Through the donation-based tour, we want to allow everyone to get to know 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 socially, economically, and politically.
We want you to EXPERIENCE Frankfurt and we want to offer you a good time in an entertaining way, during which you will learn a lot about Frankfurt and see our city with different eyes.
Each of us has our own perspective and experiences with the city, these flow into the tours, so each tour is an individual experience.
These points of interest we will visit:
- Caricature Museum (meeting point)
- Romans/Römerberg
- St. Nicolai Church
- Wertheim House
- Iron Bridge
- St. Paul's Church
- Town Hall
- Goethe House
- Imperial Cathedral of St. Bartholomew
- new old town
The following attractions may vary depending on the guide and the weather:
- station district
- Old European Central Bank
- Euro Sign
- Imperial Hall
- Old Bridge
- Skyline/Mainhattan
- Ratskeller
- Old Jewish Cemetery
- Kleinmarkthalle
- Staufer Wall
- Kaiserpfalz
• Towering skyscrapers like the MesseTurm and the Commerzbank Tower pierce the clouds, their glass surfaces reflecting the sunlight.
• Don't miss the Paulskirche, a church that played a pivotal role in German democracy, and the Museumsufer, a string of museums lining the riverbank.
• Sip on a cool drink as the city unfolds before you, or grab a light bite to energize everyone throughout the adventure, available to purchase on board.
• Fun Fact: Frankfurt is often called ‘‘The Manhattan of Germany’ because of its lively social scene, culture, entertainment, and late-night atmosphere.
Frankfurt is much more than glass and steel: it's the historical heart of Germany! 🏛️👑
Forget the image of a bland banking city! Frankfurt is the historical heart of Germany. Join me on an entertaining journey through the centuries, from imperial coronation to skyscrapers. A journey through time:
Join me on a trip to the ancient center of the Holy Roman Empire. We will explore the place where powerful emperors were elected and crowned, and visit the place considered the cradle of German democracy. It's a journey following the footsteps of those who forged our history: from poets and visionary thinkers to brave democrats.
This is what you can expect:
We delve into the era when Frankfurt was the political center of the Holy Roman Empire. For more than 400 years, German emperors were elected and crowned here. We follow the historic coronation route and witness the leap from the imperial era to the birth of German democracy.
Highlights of our tour:
- 🏛️ Römerberg: The historic town hall and heart of the old town.
- 👑 Imperial Hall: Where magnificent coronation banquets were once held.
- 🏘️ New Old Town and Chicken Market: An architectural gem of reconstruction and modernity.
- ⚖️ House of the Golden Scales: One of the most magnificent half-timbered houses in the city.
- ⛪ St. Bartholomew's Cathedral: Monumental site of imperial elections.
- 🎨 Saalgasse: A colorful mix of bold and modern postmodernism.
- 🏗️ Wertheym House: The only half-timbered house in the old town that survived the war.
- 🌉 Iron Bridge: The most famous photo spot to view the skyline.
- 🗳️ St. Paul's Church: Symbol of freedom and the first German National Assembly.
Key facts and notes:
- ⏰ Duration: Approx. 2 1/2 hours at a relaxed pace.
- Meeting point: We meet at the Fountain of Justice in Römerberg. You'll recognize me by my pink umbrella.
- Concept: This tour is based on the "pay what you want" principle of GuruWalk. At the end, you decide how much the experience is worth.
- 🍔 Expert tips: After the tour, I'll gladly tell you where to find the best apple wine and the most authentic hand cheese off the usual tourist paths.
I look forward to showing you my Frankfurt and wish you a great time!
See you soon in Römerberg!
Holger
• 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.
We are (mainly) a group of students who love Frankfurt, a city with all its facets and hidden treasures. Frankfurt has so much more to offer than its reputation as a banking city suggests.
Through our donation-based tours, we want to enable everyone to get to know our city in various ways, regardless of the size of their wallet.
Sachsenhausen is one of the most charming neighborhoods in Frankfurt. We will explore its picturesque streets on this free tour in Spanish.
At the indicated time, we will meet at the meeting point to start the free tour.
From there, we will take a walk to the Eiserner Steg bridge. On the other side of the Main River awaits Sachsenhausen: one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Frankfurt. We will stop in front of the Städel Museum, a true artistic reference in the region. After learning about its origins, we will admire 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 on Brückenstrasse, the most famous street in Sachsenhausen. Its shop windows will catch your attention!
Next, we will take a break so that those who wish can enjoy an Apfelwein on their own. This popular apple wine is part of Frankfurt's culinary identity. We will explain some of its gastronomic customs to you! Then we will set our sights on the Kuhhirten Tower, which has a legendary past.
🌆 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!
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!
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: Bull & Bear & Beer), 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 Main and the Legends of Charmelange. The person who founded Frankfurt. Last stops is the original medieval house of Frankfurt and the bridge of Love. At the end of our tour you can play the 'Game of Riddles' and challenge your memory with stoirs already shared from our tour guide.
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.
Welcome to Frankfurt!
A quick note: I will only cancel the tour if fewer than 3 people register.
The city of contrasts, extravagance, history and money.
Although Frankfurt is a relatively small major city, it offers a wide range of attractions and a lot of culture.
Our tour starts at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (easy to reach, right in the city center), takes us to the Old Opera House and through the banking district to the Roßmarkt/Goetheplatz.
From there, we head towards the Main River, past St. Paul's Church to the Römerberg, the heart of Frankfurt's old town. There, we'll find ourselves in front of Frankfurt Cathedral before crossing the Main via the Eiserner Steg (Iron Bridge). On the other side of the Main, in Sachsenhausen, our tour concludes with a traditional Frankfurt apple wine (approx. 5% alcohol) by the river.
At each stop, I will tell them a little history and trivia, give them tips for other worthwhile activities, and show them photo spots.
The tour will take approximately 2 hours, with about 1 hour of actual walking.
Overview:
- Tour through the city center including the stock exchange, opera house and banking district
- Frankfurt's old town with Römer, cathedral and Paulskirche
- The end is in Sachsenhausen, one of the cultural hotspots in Frankfurt.
- 2 hours duration, 1 hour running approx.
I would be very happy if I could introduce them to Frankfurt as a local and show them that Frankfurt is an underestimated metropolis in the heart of Germany.
Important: Please contact me if you are only interested in a different time or in arranging individual group appointments. Thank you in advance!
See you on the next tour!
