I thought that Henry's virtual tour of Heidelberg was really first class - fun, intuitive and easy to follow and ask questions. To be honest I wasn’t expecting it to... read more be very good in view of the limitations of the zoom meeting environment. But I was wrong, as it was a most interesting and fun visit. Indeed, in some ways it was even better than actually being there on the ground - especially as it started to snow, and yet only Henry got cold and wet - we were sitting snugly at home with a cup of coffee and all the necessary "facilities" at hand without having to rush into cafes or hotels!! Well done Henry and thank you very much for a great tour. Will be back for the "real" thing as soon as the situation allows.

  We had booked a 3-hour tour for Dec 8. The meeting point for the tour was the Hercules fountain at the main Marktplatz which was great as it was right... read more across our hotel. We had a British tour guide named Henry Cottam who has been...More

  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.

  Henry was great.....friendly and knowledgeable about the area.....Henry goes the extra mile to make sure you enjoy the visit....

  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 good conversation along the way. As I am from the contiguous US, and had never been to Heidelberg, I had a lot to learn. Not only was the historical information interesting and educational, the local tips and insights were also much appreciated. Finishing the tour at an eatery with local wines really enhanced the experience by adding an even more familiar and welcoming atmosphere. We would certainly recommend this tour to anyone spending time in Heidelberg.

  This tour was a lot of fun. Henry showed us some great places to hang out & drink great local beer. Plus he gave us an interesting overview of the... read more history of Heidelberg. A definite highlight was going to the microbrewery (which has a very...More