Heidelberg Altstadt: Unforgettable Self-Guided Audio Journey!
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Join Heidelberg resident Erin McGann on a winding self-guided audio tour of the picturesque Altstadt, the old town of this fascinating German city on the banks of the Neckar River. Take in the famous Church of the Holy Ghost in the center of the main market square, discover the carvings that allowed residents to check the legal size of their pretzels (really!), hear stories of the catastrophic floods, find out which buildings are the oldest, hear how the university students got so rowdy they ended up with their own prison, and learn about the romantic history of our ruined castle. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.
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Ryan_S, 6/29/2025 3:03:26 AM
Great overview of the old city. The guide was easy to use and informative. There was flexibility to move quickly or take more time to stop and reflect.
karenwi2017, 6/17/2025 9:41:43 AM
Good self guided tour, it was clear when to stop & restart. We had one audio on a phone between 4 people which was adequate.
Gwen_D, 12/13/2024 1:53:18 PM
While I do enjoy a guide-led tour and that is my first choice, if time is no object. For Heidelberg we simply needed a guided tour so that we could understand some of the history and the historical buildings. We took a chance on the self guided tour and I would SO do it again if I didn’t have time for a full tour. Technically the tour was great - kept up with us while walking and, since we used our own earbuds, very easy to hear. A fab experience!
Gabriele_C, 7/13/2024 2:18:22 PM
We appreciated the recording stopping at the sights and directing us to where to go next! The information shared was meaningful.
laurastraveladv, 6/22/2024 1:34:56 AM
This is a great option if you have a couple of hours and want an overview of highlights of Heidelberg. Very easy to use and the app lets you know if you’ve wandered off course (which is easy to do as you get taken in by the sights). You can pause along the way to take in a bit more of the points and restart at your convenience. Highly recommend you break to go in to the Studenten Karzer and the museum. Note: this tour starts and Marktplatz!
Jennifer M, 2/18/2024 8:26:19 AM
Really enjoyable audio walking tour. Very easy to follow, didn't need to use map on phone once! Some great information and not too much detail which some tours give. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it for anyone wanting a short informative walk round the old town. Thanks Erin!
Beth K, 10/6/2023 1:23:12 AM
Very easy to understand and follow. I would have liked more information about the streets, castle and monuments and a GPS guide back to the starting point.
noelle n, 6/21/2023 4:59:10 AM
We took a 5:30 pm tour. Not as crowded. Not as hot. Our guide was great. It is a big climb up - so be prepared.
Peter_W, 6/2/2023 1:35:58 PM
I had a little trouble when first using the app (Voicemap) but, once I figured that out, the rest of the tour was easy to follow. The tour was interesting and informative, without being too in depth.
Wineed_V, 4/5/2023 3:40:59 PM
The tour was pretty simple, but it was worth the small price. The narrator had obviously lived here, and had interesting tidbits and info to share. It also gets you through the Altstadt, which was what I wanted.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 2. Create an account 3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 4. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. • Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.meLess than hours before travel date - 0% refund