• Kornmarkt - Enjoy a stunning view of Heidelberg Castle from this location.
• Market Square (Marktplatz) - Until the 19th century, Heidelberg’s market square was the site of public executions and corporal punishments.
• Church of the Holy Ghost (Heiliggeistkirche) - Discover the story behind the pretzels on the church wall.
• Hotel Zum Ritter - This Renaissance building is the only civic structure that survived the great fire of 1693 during the War of the Palatine Succession.
• Mittelbadgasse - Named after a public bathing room, this street was once home to various bathing facilities.
• Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge) - Constructed in 1788 under Elector Karl Theodore, this sandstone bridge is the ninth on this site and is now one of Heidelberg’s most iconic landmarks.
• Bruckenaffe - The original bridge monkey, which greeted strangers with a grin, was lost when the city was destroyed. The new bridge monkey now holds a golden mirror and welcomes visitors with a playful poem.
• Studentenkarzer - Established in 1545, this detention facility allowed inmates to purchase food and drinks from nearby inns and granted regular release for longer sentences.
• Universitätsplatz - This area, once known as Paradeplatz or Ludwigsplatz, is bordered by the Old and New Universities and the University Library. It covers the foundations of a former Augustinian monastery and follows the path of the city’s first fortification.
• Hexenturm - The Witch Tower is the only remaining defensive tower from Heidelberg’s medieval fortifications, now located near the New University. Its name reflects the era of witch persecution.
• St. Peter’s Church (Peterskirche) - As Heidelberg’s oldest church, St. Peter’s was built before the city’s likely founding in 1220. A document from 1196 mentions St. Peter, marking the first recorded reference to the village of Heidelberg.

• 1.5-hour guided tour of Heidelberg’s Old Town
• Authentically costumed city guide
• Provision of costume and equipment for the guide

• Snacks

During the Middle Ages, witches were burned on the Neckar. At the Old Bridge, individuals engaged in illicit activities, while the executioner offered his grim services with a precise price list. Explore the darker aspects of the charming old town with the executioner’s daughter. Hear tales of frightening crimes and harsh punishments. You’ll be surprised at what could be gained from cremating witches or severing ears!

Our team, consisting of art historians, archaeologists, and cultural scholars, offers insightful and ambitious perspectives on our past, always with a touch of humor. High-quality costumes and museum replicas of jewelry, weapons, and everyday items are utilized following the esteemed English “Living History Concept.” This, combined with engaging guidance, provides a vivid, firsthand experience of history.

• • The listed attractions are not visited from the inside, so there are no admission fees.
• Not suitable for small children due to theme

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