Heidelberg Kayak Experience: Discover Old Town, Marstall, and Old Bridge on River Neckar

Experience the beauty of Heidelberg from a new perspective with our kayak tour on the river Neckar. Discover the Old Town, Marstall, and Old Bridge while learning paddling techniques. Get ready for a fun and surprising adventure!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Schurmanstraß - Kayak-Tour on the Neckar in Heidelberg
    See the city from a new perspective!
    A tour that has it all. It offers unforgettable moments in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We explore Old Bridge, Castle, the waterfront and much more. And we get very close to the famous Hackteufel at the Neckar.
    We paddle in comfortable and…
What's Included
  • Top-quality kayaks
  • Paddles included
  • Personal buoyancy aids (PBA), life jackets tailored for your safety
  • Complimentary water for the tour
What's Not Included
  • Please bring with you:
    Casual clothing that may get a little wet
    Depending on the weather: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, rain cape
    Sandals, flip-flops, rubber shoes
Additional Information

Embark on a kayak journey on the Neckar River.
Appreciate the scenic beauty of Heidelberg in a unique way - from the water!
We navigate the Neckar River by kayaks, viewing landmarks like the Old Town, Marstall, Old Bridge, and Hackteufel.
Through the journey, the attendees acquire all the necessary paddling skills for a safe and exciting trip. Expect…

Location
Schurmanstraße
Meeting point: Schurmanstrasse / Iqbalufer, 69115 Heidelberg-Bergheim GPS coordinates: 49.410061, 8.684653 We meet directly on the banks of the Neckar at the intersection Schurmanstrasse / Iqbalufer, 69115 Heidelberg-Bergheim. From there we start our trip on the water. The meeting point is easy to reach. By foot, it is only 1km from Heidelberg Central Station or 800m from Bismarckplatz, following the Neckar. From far you can see the eye-catching kayaks. That can't be missed. Call in case of problems.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Klphenry
Jul 2, 2025
Great activity - This is a fabulous activity to do while staying in Heidelberg. It was lovely to kayak and see the beautiful views from the river. Ludger is an exceptional guide, explaining everything and making the inexperienced feel comfortable. Our whole group had a lot of fun. Thank you Ludger.
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Maik_g
Jun 28, 2025
Very nice trip, very nice... - Very nice trip, very nice guide. We had lot of fun. Boads were good. 100% recommand. A lot to see from water
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Anne_r
Jun 16, 2025
Neckar River Kayak Adventure - Such a fun morning on the river! Picturesque, wonderful commentary on Heidelberg history, excellent guide. Two thumbs up!
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Rohit_r
Jun 1, 2025
Amazing Paddle Trip - The trip was amazing, considering that we were movicws at Kayaking. Ludger and Team were very patient with us, guided us through the session, and were extremely helpful. Amazing experience !
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Dorothy_t
Oct 21, 2024
See Heidelberg from the water! - A challenging, but rewarding day on the water with a friendly and professional (and safety-oriented) guide. Would do again -- in the middle of Summer.
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E7358wbjoannef
Aug 11, 2024
Fantastic 70th birthday treat! - Never having tried anything like this before, I was a bit apprehensive but I really needn't have worried. Ludger explained everything in detail before we got into the kayaks and really put me at my ease. It was great fun and the views of Heidelberg from the river were fabulous. Ludger stopped several times to point out places of interest and included lots of anecdotes relating to the history of the town (in German and English). It was all very enjoyable and I would definitely do it again, although next time I would wear gloves as the oars rubbed the skin between my thumb and forefinger a little, but maybe that's just me!
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Edward_b
Aug 3, 2024
Lovely views of Heidelberg - Lovely way to see the old town from a different perspective. Good quality/stable Kayaks and an excellent guide - made sure he kept everyone safe and informed - in both German and English. Very placid stretch of river - with limited commercial traffic - so a great setting for people of all levels of experience.
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Christinebp3652ux
Jul 21, 2024
A special day in Heidelberg - Nice trip. There were 2 guides accompanying the tour, so you could also be a little slower, and still not be alone
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Dylan_m
Jun 30, 2024
Must-do in Heidelberg - Ludger was an excellent tour guide! The kayaks are very comfortable and safe. Amazing views of the city and the river is very accessible for novice kayakers.
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Betriebsausflug2023
Aug 24, 2023
Great event for a company outing, with the best support!!! - We had booked the kayak tour for a company outing with 20 people. When we arrived at the hotel, we were greeted by Ludger, the tour guide. He then led us to the boats on the Neckar. After a short instruction, we were off. Even for those who were inexperienced, there were no problems and it was great fun. Ludger's support was great and uncomplicated. We would book the tour again at any time and can recommend it without reservations!
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From $69
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).