Our expectations for this tour were exceeded in every respect. The Old City is captivating. This is an active university city, vibrant with students, good restaurants, and interesting small shops.... read more The old city was undamaged by WWII,other than a minor damage to the old bridge. The jewel is the ancient castle and its grounds which provide a sweeping view of the Necker River.
Our guide was Henry Cottam. He is a rare blend of knowledge, flexibility and good humor with fastidious attention to our needs. We also toured down the Rhine River and far as the famous German Corner and a private guided tour of the only undamaged 11th century castle on the Rhine. Henry extended our tour to the edge of the Black Forest to the famous spa city of Baden Baden. Frankly, we felt like were were strolling in another era with a special type of tranquility and beauty.

Henry also went the extra mile for us by ensuring that we caught our train to Paris, including helping us with our copious baggage to board the correct train. He is a rare guide.

  I work in the travel industry - I work with many vendors- and booking a bike tour with Henry him I would not recommend. He is located a big distance... read more from town with no pick up as his web site states. Two days before, as...More

  The tour was easy to book at a time we wanted. Henry knows a lot about Heidelberg and told us a about the history of the town. We walked trough... read more the town and also trough the nature part of Heidelberg. The view was great for...More

  I did this tour with some business friends. Henry Cottam was an exceptionally good tour guide. The tour was excellently prepared. Henry passed on sound knowledge in a very humorous... read more way. Nice anecdotes loosened the tour again and again and always made for a good...More

  It was a real pleasure meeting Henry and having him show us around Heidelberg.
His detailed knowledge of the current Town and its history enlightened us .
The Castle tour... read more with the wine tasting was a proper highlight and a big thanks too to Timo (who served the wine and added some great facts about the Castle and the local wines).
The itinerary, length of the walk and content were all just right for us .
Thanks again Henry - all the best for successful future tours .

Dave & Pat, Essex, England

  Terrific tour. Great directions including best parking in the area. Guide was both knowledgeable and personable. Very flexible to include items of special interest to us. ... read more Guided tour is worthwhile to explain the context of this very complex place- formal gardens - English gardens, structures...More