Scary tour with the executioner's daughter through Heidelberg's alleys
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The Middle Ages - Witches burning on the Neckar. Whores and thieves ply their trade at the Old Bridge, and the executioner offers his bloody services according to an exact price list. Discover the dark side of the romantic old town alongside the executioner's daughter. Listen to the stories of scary crimes and cruel punishments. You'll be amazed what you could make from cremating witches or cutting off ears! Our team of art historians, archaeologists and cultural scholars provides ambitious and profound insights into our past, but always with the proverbial wink. High-quality costumes and museum replicas of jewellery, weapons and everyday objects are used in accordance with the proven English “Living History Concept” and, together with the exciting guiding content, provide a picture of living, first-hand experience of history.1 hour 30 minutes
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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1.5-hour guided tour of Heidelberg's Old Town
Provision of costume and equipment for the guide
authentically costumed city guide
Food and drink : Snacks. Snacks
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- Maximum 30 travellers in this tour.
Locations in the itinerary
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Kornmarkt
, Heidelberg, GermanyFrom here you have a magnificent view of Heidelberg Castle.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Market Square (Marktplatz)
, Heidelberg, GermanyPublic executions and corporal punishments took place on Heidelberg's market square until the 19th century. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location3
Church of the Holy Ghost (Heiliggeistkirche)
Marktpl., Heidelberg, Germany, 69117Find out what the pretzels on the church wall are all about.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Hotel Zum Ritter
Hauptstr. 178, Heidelberg, Germany, 69117The Renaissance building, is the only civic building that survived the great fire of 1693 during the War of the Palatine Succession.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
The street is named after a public bathing room, the former middle bath. In the bathroom alleys were various bathing rooms. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge)
Am Hackteufel, , Heidelberg, Germany, 69117The Old Bridge of Neckar Valley Sandstone was built in 1788 under Elector Karl Theodore as the ninth bridge in total on this site. Today it is one of Heidelberg's most famous sights and landmarks.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location7
Bruckenaffe
Neckarstaden 66, Heidelberg, Germany, 69117The predecessor of today's bridge monkey sat grinning in the niche of the old monkey tower and greeted every stranger mockingly. The tower and figure sank into the depths of the Neckar when the city was destroyed. Instead of him, the new bridge monkey now holds the golden mirror to visitors and welcomes them with a mocking poem that is said to have stood under the original monkey. 5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location8
Studentenkarzer
Augustinergasse 2, Heidelberg, Germany, 69117The first Heidelberg Karzer was established in 1545. Those detained here were allowed to buy food and drinks from the surrounding inns (at their own expense, of course) and also had regular release for longer sentences. 5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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We meet at the statue of Mary on the Kornmarkt in Heidelberg's Old TownView Location
End point
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We meet at the statue of Mary on the Kornmarkt in Heidelberg's Old TownView Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- • The listed attractions are not visited from the inside, so there are no admission fees.
- Not suitable for small children due to theme
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Berlin time to receive 100% refund.
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