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EXCEPTIONAL
CITY
TOURS
AND
EVENT
TOURS
YOU
WON’T
FORGET
Experience the different facets of Heidelberg’s
history. Our knowledgeable and captivating tour
guides bring the past to life authentically and with
a twinkle in their eye.
Our team of art historians and archaeologists
provide an ambitious and lively picture of our past.
Using the tried and tested English “Living History
Concept”, we employ high-quality costumes and museum
replicas of jewellery, weapons and every day objects
of those times. We never use panne velvet, polyester
or zippers in our costumes. This accuracy and the
fascinating tour content offer a lively first-hand
picture of history.
Whether you choose to roam the Heiligenberg - the
hills above the Neckar River - with a Roman
centurion, or to explore the picturesque Old Town
with the grand-ducal night watchman or, if you dare,
to discover a truly bloody trade with the hangman’s
daughter, we will illuminate Heidelberg, her history
and her legends. We take pride in the accuracy of
what we show and the knowledge of our guides. This
makes a tour with us a fresh and exceptional
pleasure.
All our programmes can be scheduled as off-hour
tours for groups up to 300 participants. Off-hour
tours allow us to pay specific attention to your
group's particular needs and interests. If you are
in search for a special corporate event, take a look
at:
www.hb-tour-conception.de
We’d be happy to send you our complete programme or
provide you a quotation at any time.
GUIDED
TOURS IN
HEIDELBERG
WERWOLVES, GHOSTS
AND VAMPIRES 
Join us on a nocturnal journey to the scenes of
horrible appearances, myths and legends of the Old
Town of Heidelberg. The night watchman of the
Heidelberger Town Guard will take you to places and
events that should have remained unheard of!
Shameful murderers, dissolute students and terrible
wrongdoers who once struck terror into people’s
hearts roamed the streets of our romantic town and
many a lane harbours dark secrets of the past
centuries.
During our tour through nocturnal Heidelberg you can
kindle your nerves with a nip of the night
watchman’s “pick-me-up”.
The maid of a renowned Heidelberger citizen will
take care of your material well-being and provide
you with specialties from her overflowing basket.
You won’t have to wait long for the next surprise.
The grand duke’s town guard, who looks after law and
order in the town, will try to break up the assembly
by force of arms.
Nevertheless, don’t be fooled by the fine
refreshments and delicious provisions! Bear in mind
that the night watchman has a malicious tongue and
enjoys telling a fib or two. He never misses an
opportunity to stop off at the next inn.
In the end it’s up to you to distinguish between
truth and tale and to spot those legends and myths
that arise from the fantasy of our liar.
Price,
for at least 20 participants,
per person, net
€ 29,50
If there are fewer participants, the price per
person increases percentually.
included:
• a Special Tour Guide (night watchman) for up to
two hours
• the provision of costumes and equipment
• the grand duke’s town guard, two reenactors
• performance of a maid who offers delicacies
• a nightcap and one delicacy per person
optional:
• on request ascent of church tower
MURDERERS,, MAIDS AND
MALEFACTION
Ramble through the history of crime and corruption
during the Romantic Period.
In the 19th century, Heidelberg was the capital of
the “Rheinromantik”, but behind the picturesque
facades lurked vice, crime and dark deeds: old
ladies are butchering cats and selling them as
roasts to taverns, students slay a respectable garde
grenadier, and a dealer in antiques is selling the
saber of the infamous robber Hölzerlips by the dozen
to unsuspecting English tourists.
Join the “Inspector of the grand ducal police” and
get to the bottom of the dark side of the Romantic
past. Our inspector will take you to the scene of
the crimes in Heidelberg’s Old Town. The inspector
is equipped and dressed authentically in the style
of the 19th century.
Although he himself has convicted many of the
culprits, he tends to exaggerate some cases and
assume pride for triumphs he never achieved. At the
end of the tour, the guest who identifies the
made-up stories will receive a special refreshment.
Roaming the streets, you will also encounter two
detectives who will report on gruesome incidents in
the Old Town. Unfortunately, the culprits haven’t
been caught yet and are still at large… And don’t
forget privycleaner Karl. He will tell you about the
atrocious discoveries he made while doing his not so
reputed occupation and which will give you
spine-wrenching chills.
It goes without saying that you will enjoy some one
or another refreshment and other delicacies during
our stroll so that even the most timid will be able
to pluck up his or her courage.
Have a wicked good time on our Criminal Walk through
the Old Town of Heidelberg!
Price,
for at least 20 participants,
per person, net
€ 29,50
If there are fewer participants, the price per
person increases percentually.
included:
• one special tour guide (Inspector) for up to two
hours
• Performance of three actors: two “detectives” and
one “privycleaner”
• Provision of costumes and equipment for the actors
• one refreshment and one delicacy per person
HANGMEN, HAGS, HARLOTS
Join the hangman’s daughter on her
journey through Heidelberg’s alleys.
The Middle Ages – witches are burning on the banks
of the Neckar, whores and pick-pockets are plying
their trade at the Old Bridge and the Heidelberg
hangman is offering his bloody services to the
authorities with a menu of prices. Accompany the
hangman’s daughter „Vasner Katharina“ on a journey
through the chilling history of an almost forgotten
trade from the middle ages to the 19th century and
discover the other, dark side of the romantic Old
Town.
Listen to her stories of gruesome crimes and cruel
punishments. You will be amazed to hear what you can
earn by cremating witches or cutting off a finger or
an ear.
On your way through the dark alleys you will also
meet a medieval pimp who will reveal the love lives
and vices enjoyed by Heidelberg’s residents.
During a short break you will stop at a tavern where
an herb-lady will introduce you to various talismans
and tinctures, the source and preparation of which
will surprise you.
Price,
for at least 20 participants,
per person, net
€ 29,50
If there are fewer participants, the price per
person increases percentually.
included:
• one special tour guide (hangman’s daughter) for up
to two hours
• Performance of an “herb lady” and a “medieval pimp”
• Provision of costumes and equipment for the actors
• one refreshment per person
HEIDELBERG
HIGHLIGHTS
Now in our
eighth year, the classic tour
Experience up close the history of the time-honoured
residence of the electoral counts palatine. Visit
the Old University, Marstall, Hercules Fountain, Old
Bridge, Witches’ Tower and Synagogue Square, to name
just a few of the sights. You will surely enjoy this
tour spiced with historical facts and amusing
stories about the “pearl of the Neckar”.
The ultimate walking tour for Heidelberg-newcomers
and fans.
Price,
for at least 20 participants,
total, net
€ 150,--
Price,
each further participant,
net
€ 7,50
MYTHS, HEATHENS AND MUMAN
SACRIFICES
Roam the hills above the Neckar known as the
Heiligenberg with the “Roman Centurio Votadinus”.
For thousands of years, stories and legends have
surrounded the Heiligenberg. The Celts set up a
mysterious ritual shaft, the Romans built temples
and the Teutons made gruesome human sacrifices for
“Wotans wild hunt”.
Listen to our legionnaires exciting tales and
discover the secrets of the Heiligenberg with him.
Our Centurio who originally hails from Roman
occupied Britain will share the myths and legends of
our ancestors.
During the walking tour you will also encounter a
Celtic warrior. Dressed in a chainmail shirt and
bracae, he will explain jewellery, weapons and gear.
And don’t worry, he usually offers a small
refreshment, too.
Price,
for at least 20 participants,
per person, net
€ 21,--
If there are fewer participants, the price per
person increases percentually.
included:
• one special tour guide (Roman Centurio) for up to
two hours
• Performance of a Celtic warrior
• Provision of costumes and equipment for the actors
• One refreshment per person
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