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A smartphone displaying a travel app with a scenic view of a town by a river at dusk. 1
A cobblestone bridge, lush green hills, and historic buildings. 2
A narrow cobblestone path flanked by moss-covered stone walls. 3
A landscaped garden with a palm tree, red flowers, and a pathway. 4
A stone monument with engraved text in a natural setting. 5
By Red Thread
The previous price was NZ$12 and current price is NZ$9 per adult
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Features

  • 1h 33m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Embark on a profound and personal journey through Heidelberg and follow in the footsteps of 19th century German romantics. We navigate the tension between the silent poetry of Hölderlin and Eichendorff and the bubbly reality of modern mass tourism. From the corn market full of selfie sticks to the iconic Old Bridge and the steep, walled serpentine path up to the quiet Philosopher's Way, this tour poses a crucial question : Can we still hear the 'sound of romance' in a world that has commercialized it? Join us on our journey from superficial consumption to deep, authentic reflection.

    • 2.7 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 93 min.
    • Ideal for anyone interested in art, design & aesthetics and history & memory
    • Exciting podcast-style narration by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation via the app

Activity location

  • Kornmarkt
    • Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kornmarkt
    • 69117, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Podcast Tour Heidelberg's Echoes of the Sublime in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 33 minutes1h 33m
    1h 33m
  • Opening hours: Sun 12:00 am-11:59 pm
  • English
Price details
NZ$11.73
NZ$9.38 x 1 AdultNZ$9.38
Total
The previous price was NZ$11.73 and current price is NZ$9.38
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Exciting podcast-style audio output with experts and locals
  • Inclusions
    Accurate navigation between stops
  • Inclusions
    Verified facts embedded in an exciting storey

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Kornmarkt

  • 10m
The bustling square, which offers the typical, heavily marketed view of Heidelberg Castle Ruins.

Old Bridge Heidelberg

  • 10m
The historic stone bridge that acts as a physical and symbolic threshold between the commercial city and the natural landscape.

Schlangenweg

  • 10m
A steep, walled, serpentine path that leads up the slope, requiring physical exertion and forcing inner retreat.

Hölderlin-Anlage

  • 10m
A tranquil memorial site on the Philosopher's Way, offering a distant, contemplative view of the city.

Eichendorff-Anlage

  • 10m
A monument to Joseph von Eichendorff, which focuses on the active practice of listening for poetry in nature.

Philosophengärtchen

  • 10m
A well-kept garden that offers a final reflection on the paradox of looking for authentic romance in a modern, curated world.

Location

Activity location

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    Kornmarkt
    • Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Kornmarkt
    • 69117, Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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