Heidelberg Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour
Heidelberg, Germanyby World City Trail
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
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Overview
The Best Way to Discover Heidelberg: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour! Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a local beer at a tavern in the Altstadt or enjoy the view from the banks of the Neckar and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Bismarckplatz, House for Giant (Haus zum Riesen), Kurpfälzisches Museum, Universitätsplatz, Jesuitenkirche, Marktplatz, Brückenaffe (Bridge Monkey), Old Bridge Heidelberg, Kornmarkt, Karlsplatz, and the Altstadt.
What's included
- Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at starting location.
- Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
- World City Trail App: Download app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
- Each stop includes optional AI text-to-speech narration, so you can listen instead of reading.
- Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
- Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
- Max 15 people per booking in Heidelberg. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
Itinerary
A Seamless & Flexible Start: Download the World City Trail app and use your 10-digit booking reference to log in. Note: This is 100% self-guided; no one will be waiting for you. Start anytime 24/7. We suggest starting at Bismarckplatz for the best route, though you can start/finish anywhere. Interactive Exploration: Navigate a 3km walk (~38 mins walking time). Solve riddles using imagination and observation at stops like the Old Bridge or the historic Universitätsplatz to unlock your next spot. Total activity lasts ~2 to 2.5 hours on average, depending on your pace and breaks. Your Tour, Your Way: Customize your route, change the order of places, or skip stops to fit your schedule. Pause for a break or to explore a site and resume exactly where you left off. There is no time limit—your access lasts for a full year. Stories & Tips: Unlock legends and history at sites like the Jesuitenkirche. Includes hand-picked local restaurant and shop tips. Available in 6 languages: EN, DE, FR, NL, IT, ES. Note: Outdoor-only; internet required.
Meeting and pickup
Open your booking confirmation email and tap “Get Ticket”, read carefully the ticket details. Download World City Trail app, select create at the first page, use your booking reference (found in your ticket) and select your starting location.
End point
Open your booking confirmation email and tap “Get Ticket”, read carefully the ticket details. Download World City Trail app, select create at the first page, use your booking reference (found in your ticket) and select your starting location.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total Flexibility: Start anytime you want—there is no fixed schedule. You can pause and resume as often as you like.
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day. You can even contact us to change the tour to a different city!
- Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
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- Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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