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Things to do in Frankfurt

With its skyscrapers and old town, this diverse city blends banks and big business with culture and tradition.

Our most recommended things to do in Frankfurt

Frankfurt: River Main Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary

1. Frankfurt: River Main Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary

The 50- or 100-minutes boat trips depart from Eiserner Steg. The boat leaves every hour. You have can choose between either 50/100 minutes downstream or 50/100 minutes upstream. Sailing towards Griesheim, see the urban areas of Frankfurt towards the Western harbor. Here you have a wonderful view of the skyscrapers of Frankfurts Financial Center or you can enjoy the museums along the embankment, for example the Städel. The ship will turn around before the Griesheim lock. At 12h00 the tour will take you upstream. Sail past the beautiful embankments of the river main towards the Eastern harbor of the city. You can see the district Sachsenhausen and its museum embankment. You will have the chance to get off at "Gerbermühle", a historic landmark to Frankfurt's poet Goethe. All tours are accompanied by commentaries in English and German.

Frankfurt: Hop-on Hop-off Day Skyline or Express City Tour

2. Frankfurt: Hop-on Hop-off Day Skyline or Express City Tour

Enjoy a sightseeing tour through Frankfurt aboard a comfortable double-decker bus. When the weather's good, the roof of the bus stays open, letting you take in a clear view of the most beautiful buildings and parks in the city. Get to know this bustling metropolis in a whole new way as you listen to commentary in 10 languages. Hop on or off the buses as often as you like at any of the stops along the route, sprinkled throughout the city's most interesting areas. Learn about Frankfurt's main attractions while on the bus, or explore the city's beautiful sights at your own pace. Take a trip through the bustling city center (Express City Tour) or along Frankfurt's famous skyline (Skyline Tour), both available for one just one price. Stops: Paulskirche - Römer - Goethe-Haus - Main Tower - Alte Oper - Palmengarten - Senkenbergmuseum - Messe - Hauptbahnhof - Museumsufer - Eisener Steg - Alt Sachsenhausen - Untermainkai - Mainkai - Zoo Frankfurt - Hauptwache. You can get on or off at any of the 16 stops as many times as you please with the 24 hour hop-on hop-off ticket.

From Frankfurt: Rhine Valley Day Trip

3. From Frankfurt: Rhine Valley Day Trip

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Rhine Valley, with its vineyards and picturesque towns and villages. See the mighty medieval castles – the area has the highest density of such buildings in the world. Marvel at the stunningly beautiful "Lorelei-Felsen," or Siren's Rocks, and enjoy fantastic views over the valley from the Niederwald monument. In the summer you can ride on the Assmannshausen cable car down into the valley (optional), have lunch in a marvelous restaurant on the banks of the Rhine (included), and then take a wonderful Panorama boat trip to St. Goarshausen, past the famous Loreley. Try fine wines on location in a small tavern and or just lose yourself in the picturesque little town of Rüdesheim. Please note that the tour will only stop at Rüdesheim if time allows.  In winter time it may be possible that steamers do not operate in case of bad weather or water conditions. In this case, you will visit a castle instead. You'll travel back to Frankfurt by bus when the tour is finished and will be dropped off at the meeting point.

Frankfurt: TimeRide VR Time Travel Experience Ticket

4. Frankfurt: TimeRide VR Time Travel Experience Ticket

Travel back in time to the vibrant, everyday life of Frankfurt in the 19th century. Use virtual reality to adopt the role of a venerable merchant, just as if you had been there yourself. During your time-traveling experience, you will accompany the fictitious businessman, Theodor Riedel, through Frankfurt’s history at three exciting stops.  Start at the grocery store and learn about the trading city during the colonial period. Immerse yourself in the store's hustle and bustle, learn about the fragrant spices and exotic goods, and admire the shop's interior. Then, make a virtual visit to a private library. Learn about the ideas and ideals of the local citizens in the setting of a family's study.  Finally, take the virtual reality carriage ride, the highlight of your journey back in time to 1891. Board the carriage with Theodor Riedel and experience the charm of the flourishing trading city. With your VR headset, enjoy a 360° panoramic view of medieval half-timbered buildings and sublime Wilhelminian-style architecture. Along your virtual journey, you will also accompany Theodor on his own personal day of fate: find out if he can save the family’s legacy or if he will lose everything. Whether ruin or triumph, uncover the answer on your journey through time.

1-Hour Panorama Boat Cruise Through Frankfurt am Main

5. 1-Hour Panorama Boat Cruise Through Frankfurt am Main

Hop on a boat tour along Frankfurt’s River Main and discover the bustling metropolis, departing at least 6 times each day. Take an hour to explore the riverine side of Germany's financial capital and experience stunning views from the water. Enjoy the best views of Germany’s most imposing skyline on board the new KD boat, the MS Palladium. Discover the impressive financial city of Frankfurt and get some insight into the history and traditions behind this dynamic city. On this unique tour along the River Main, you'll learn the history behind all of Frankfurt’s major attractions. The MS Palladium is also handicapped-accessible, making it possible for every person to experience Frankfurt by water.

Heidelberg 6-Hour Tour from Frankfurt

6. Heidelberg 6-Hour Tour from Frankfurt

Experience the charm of Heidelberg on this day trip from Frankfurt which includes entrance to Heidelberg Castle. Board a bus in the morning and spend the day seeing sights like the one of the largest wine bottles in the world.  Hop aboard an air-conditioned bus at a centrally-located bus stop in Frankfurt. Sit back and relax on the drive to Heidelberg. Visit the world-famous ruins of Heidelberg Castle which has a stunning combination Gothic and Renaissance elements.  Stroll through the expansive courtyard and admire the views from the terrace. Marvel at one of the largest wine barrels in the world. Wander through the medieval town center to find the Old Bridge, the Karlstor, and the Church of the Holy Spirit. Admire the Haus zum Ritter (Knight's house) with its magnificent Renaissance façade. Take a walk on old narrow lanes lined with half-timbered houses. Pass by Germany’s oldest university and is full of interesting stories.  Extra time can be spend philosophizing on the Philophenweg (Philosophers' Way) or purchasing a glass or two of excellent regional wine. Return to Frankfurt by bus at the end of your tour. 

Frankfurt: City Highlights and the New Old Town Guided Walk

7. Frankfurt: City Highlights and the New Old Town Guided Walk

Enjoy a leisurely stroll with your guide through winding laneways and experience the past and the present of Frankfurt. See how the city has managed to bring part of its colorful history back to life. First, meet your guide and begin walking through the new old town, a unique area of Frankfurt that has history from both the Celts and Romans. Learn how the Carolingians built the first palace chapel in the heart of the old town before continuing on to the DomRömer. Next, take in how the medieval structures' coronation path became a significant part of the city's growth into a new democracy. Then, see the Houe of the Chicken Market before continuing on to Römerberg. Finally, see the 15th-century architecture of the Römer building complex. Hear about the square houses the seat of the city's administration, a tradition of nearly 700 years. Conclude your tour.

Rhine Valley: Half Day Tour from Frankfurt

8. Rhine Valley: Half Day Tour from Frankfurt

Enjoy a bus trip to the Upper Middle Rhein Valley, one of the most famous cultural landscapes in Germany. Your tour guide will show you a beautiful part of the river valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Get to know the perfect panorama of steep vineyards, mighty medieval castles, and small, historical wine villages. A boat trip on one of the traditional Rhine steamer ships is also on the agenda. Your tour guide will tell you about the fascinating history of the valley through the centuries. During a wine tasting, learn more about the age-old tradition of wine growing, dating back to the ancient Romans. Don't expect an expert wine sampling, but rather a casual introduction to this tradition. The Rheingau is one of the best wine areas in Central Europe. A light dinner will then be served in a lovely restaurant right at the river promenade. And then it'll be time to return to Frankfurt, full of wonderful impressions of this scenic area.

Frankfurt: EXPERIMINTA ScienceCenter Entry Ticket

9. Frankfurt: EXPERIMINTA ScienceCenter Entry Ticket

Book your entry ticket to Frankfurt's EXPERIMINTA ScienceCenter and embark on a journey of discovery where more than 130 experiment stations from the fields of physics, mathematics, technology, and computer science invite you to try things out. Discover the world of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) thanks to the center's nine thematic areas, including "Fast and Slow" (movement), "Strong and Weak" (power), or "Economical and Wasteful" (energy and environment). Think and awaken your inventive spirit as scientific phenomena and mathematical correlations become vivid and spontaneously comprehensible through experimentation. Try experiments and experience phenomena that are often only theorized about in school. Become a little researcher by resting on the fakir bed with hundreds of nails, play the violin on the singing iron plates, or watch one of the monthly science shows. From fire tornadoes to ice-cold soap bubbles, there's something for everyone here.

Frankfurt Card: Experience Frankfurt at the Best Price

10. Frankfurt Card: Experience Frankfurt at the Best Price

Discover Frankfurt with a 1- or 2-day city card. Travel the city hassle-free with free public transportation and benefit from discounts at Frankfurt's top sights. Visit the Anne Frank Educational Centre, join a guided tour, or watch a show at Oper Frankfurt. Enjoy discounts and entry tickets to a wide range of art and cultural institutions, shows, stores, and tours: Art and Culture Museums (50% Off) • Archaeological Museum • Frankfurt Bible Experience Museum • Anne Frank Educational Centre • Museum of Comic Art • German Romanticism Museum • German Film Institute and Museum • Frankfurt Cathedral Museum • Eintracht Frankfurt Museum • EXPERIMINTA ScienceCenter • Photography Forum Frankfurt • Goethe-House • Frankfurt Arts Association • Historical Museum Frankfurt • Icon Museum • Jewish Museum • Young Museum • Frankfurt Museum of Modern Art • Museum of Applied Arts • Museum for Communication • Museum Giersch • Museum Judengasse • Porcelain Museum in Frankfurt Kronberger House • Senckenberg Museum of Natural History • Struwwelpeter Museum • Museum of World Cultures Reduced price on the spot (discount up to €2 possible) • Liebieghaus Skulpturensammlung • SCHIRN KUNSTHALLE FRANKFURT • Städel Museum Stages • Old Opera House (Alte Oper) - 15% off on proprietary events • Frankfurt Opera House - 15% off, excluding premiers • Papageno Music Theater - 20% off on evening performances, excluding special events and New Year's Eve • Schauspiel Frankfurt - 15% off on single tickets (redeem at box office) • The English Theater - 25% off on single tickets Sightseeing • Guided city tour (@visitfrankfurt) - 20% off • Airport tour (for full-paying visitors) - 20% off • Blue Bus (ETS GmbH + Co KG), CityTour Frankfurt - 20% off • Red Bus (Frankfurt Sightseeing GmbH), Skyline Tour - 20% off • Primus Linie (Skyline Tour) - 20% off • KD Deutsche Rheinschifffahrt GmbH (Panoramafahrten) - 20% off • 3-hour segway tour - 20% off • TimeRide - 20% off on adult fares • Terranova & Frankfurt Bike Tour - 20% off on bike and e-bike rentals Shopping • Apfelweinkontor - 10% off on the assortment • Gallery Brücke 54 - 20% off on all purchases • Hessen Shop at Kleinmarkthalle - 10% off (books excluded) • KULTUROTHEK Frankfurtladen - 10% off on the assortment or selected items • Tourist Information Römer and Hauptbahnhof - 20% off on selected souvenirs • MyZeil: KULT - 10% off • Skyline Plaza - 10% off at all participating stores (must show card at the customer information desk on the ground floor) • Wertheim Village/The Bicester Village Shopping Collection - 10% off all participating brands (check in first at the info point) Attractions • Main Tower (visitor terrace) - 20% off • Palm Garden - 50% off • Black-Light Mini-Golf (reduction on the regular 2-for-1 entry free; redeemable daily until 6 PM) - 50% off • Zoo Frankfurt - savings of up to 16% on the day ticket • Fraport Visitor Center - 20% off adult tickets Gastronomy • FLOWDELI at the Jewish Museum - 10% off food and drinks (between 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM) • Cider gallery - 20% off entire purchase (own bottling) • Skyline Plaza - 10% off at all participating restaurants (must show card at the customer information desk on the ground floor) • Häagen-Dasz Shop Frankfurt - 20% off on all ice cream products (available at Große Bockenheimer Strasse 46, Mannheimer Strasse 2-4 (main train station), and Liebfrauenberg 39)

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based on 4,781 reviews

It was really great. Although in English, my 12-year-old son understood almost everything. It's also great that the guide adapts to the individual pace. Really well done!

It works very well , the language is very easy to select and they show you the best of Frankfurt . Highly recommended.

Very nice experience on the Main. Informative event, friendly crew

Good explanation of the points approached, comfortable seats

We enjoyed the trips boat ride had excellent views.