Uncovering Frankfurt’s New Old Town

From the Römer to St. Paul’s and more!

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75 mins

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2 km

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7,99

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Audio

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Steps at St. Paul'‘s church

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Start: Town Hall
Finish: St. Paul’s church

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If you like exploring in nooks and crannies, this self guided audio tour is for you; crammed full of sights and historic detail covering Frankfurt’s old town, and all within a short walking distance.

Perfect for first time visitors and locals alike, this tour takes you back into a distant past nestled within this bustling modern metropolis, to meet emperors, merchants, and even the aunt of Germany’s most famous author!

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  • The stunning architecture of the new old town

  • A Renaissance house that cost 8 million Euros

  • St Paul's Church, the “cradle of German democracy”

  • Frankfurt cathedral

  • The Iron bridge

  • Frankfurt town hall

  • Alte Nikolai stained glass windows

  • Roman and Carolingian ruins

And stories about:

  • Cat statues and an eavesdropping man

  • Aunty Melber and Goethe

  • How Frankfurt was named and a mural of Charlemagne

Tour Highlights

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To do the tour all you need is the free audio tour VoiceMap app for iPhones and Android devices. Install it on your smartphone via Apple AppStore or Google Play's store.

After you have purchased the tour you will receive an activation code by email. 

Find your tour in the app by entering your code that you received in the email from us. 

Download the tour to your fully charged smartphone.

Fetch some earphones and explore with your very own, personal, guide in your ear.

The guide will direct you to your next location so instructions are given as you walk along. A GPS led map is also available mapping the route as you progress. 

Pause the tour anytime in cafes and shops, and take as many photos as you please!

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“Very interesting and easy to follow. The directions were very clear.”

Testimonials

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“This was a delightful exploration of back alleys, explanation of sights I might have just walked past - it was interesting, immersive, and delightful.”

“Great tour. We had no experience of Frankfurt and this was a great introduction.”

  • No fixed time - take the tour whenever you want

  • Decide your own pace. No group dynamics

  • Easy to use - GPS led map and audio instructions

  • Narrated by professional guides and experts

  • Take a break when you choose

  • Very cost effective

  • Lifetime ownership

  • Virtual playback - explore the tour from home

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Audio tour benefits

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FAQs

  • All tours are in English.

  • The majority of tours have good accessibility with occasional steps, and some buildings have narrow entrances. However, these do not prevent completion of the tour. Please read on for specific details:

    The Heidelberg Castle tour is not recommended to those with accessibility constraints due to steep terrain and a high volume of steps.

    The Mainz tour has one steep section leading up to St. Stephan’s church, and a narrow path on route to the citadel.

    St. Paul’s church in Frankfurt, has steps leading up to the main entrance ‍and upon entering the main hall.

    Wiesbaden has a set of steps at the Schützenhofquelle, leading up to Coulinstrasse. There is a car parking entrance at this location and it is possible to enter the car park and use the lift to go up to Coulinstrasse.

  • Yes. In Germany it is impossible to avoid cobble stones, so make sure you are wearing comfortable shoes.

  • Yes. Details for private, guided yours can be found in the menu at the top of this page.

  • Once purchased, audio tours are not refundable. However, tours are valid indefinitely, so you can take the tour at any date, gift it to someone else, or enjoy a tour via virtual playback.

  • Yes, all the tours have lots of walking and are perfectly doable with a dog. However, some buildings may restrict pets (with the the exception of guide dogs) so check upon entering.