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Henry Heidelberg Tours

I provide exclusive, private tours of the many interesing sites and things to do in Heidelberg, Germany. From wine tasting in the cellar of the Heidelberg Castle to following the footsteps of Goethe along the stunning ‘Philosophenweg’ hiking trail, it’s my pleasure to lead private tour groups of all sizes through this unique and beautiful city.

Heidelberg Tours

Explore, ‘the most beautiful Town in Germany’ – it’s charming Old Town, famous Castle, it’s ancient University (1386 AD) & it’s ideal location surrounded by forests.

Tours Nr. Heidelberg

 Discover the ‘Real Germany’ – within 20 mins are amazing Gardens, impressive Cathedrals, cool Castles, quaint villages & lovely country-side.

Wine Tours

Riesling & so much more – Discover how good German wine is & how beautiful the wine country is. 5 different wine regions are all within 1 hour of Heidelberg.

The Black Forest & Nature Tours

35% of Germany is forest – home of the Fairy Tales. Engage with all the wonderful local Nature. Discover delightful rural areas & the quieter side of Germany.

Alsace Tours

French Style combined with German organization makes Alsace a truly special place to visit. Visit remarkable Strasbourg & it’s stunning Gothic Cathedral & don’t miss the exceptional country-side & oodles of pretty villages.

Customer Feedback

  • star rating  We had an incredible Black Forest tour with our private tour guide, Henry Cottam. We had a full day in the Black Forest, some wine tasting, a great lunch in... read more

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    6/05/2019
  • star rating  This walking tour was absolutely delightful. Henry tailored his speaking points pertaining to various parts of Heidelberg to my husband’s and my questions and interests, and allowed for plenty of... read more

    AnnaKateT2
    6/17/2021
  • star rating  Hooking up with Henry for a personalized Nostalgia Tour of Mannheim along with my childhood friend and our wives was extraordinary. Henry is not only personable, he is also flexible... read more

    whsh73
    9/25/2022
  • star rating  We loved our tour with Henry! It was filled with interesting historical and modern facts about Heidelberg. Henry is a great tour guide who is knowledgable, enthusiastic and has a... read more

    travelinglini
    10/02/2020
  • star rating  We had a wonderful afternoon with our tour guide Henry, a native English speaker who has a passion for Heidelberg and it’s history, architecture and famous people. The 3 plus... read more

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    5/09/2019
  • star rating  Henry did an outstanding job of making sure we saw all the sites we had requested, while accommodating my husband's multiple disabilities. He was an equal match to... read more

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    9/02/2018