I enjoyed very much the virtual tour. Henry quickly created a familiar atmosphere among the participants and it was almost like we were walking together with him around Heidelberg's old... read more city. The tour was very informative and, although I have been living in Heidelberg for more than 16 years, I was surprised how many corners and details I had not noticed before and how much history and information they contained. The tour was also very interactive, which helped in creating an enjoyable and sometimes also funny atmosphere. An even more powerful zoom in the camera would have allowed us to see finer details or read more easily some inscriptions but Henry then described them or read them for us. Very well done, Henry, I look forward to an in-person tour!

  What a wonderful day with Henry. Fabulous cruise in the sunshine down the river from our hotel, Heidelberg Marriott, to the Old Town followed by an informative tour and... read more lunch in the main square in front of the Town Hall. After lunch a walk up...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.

  I had a wonderful tour of Heidelburg with Henry and was very knowledgeable about the towns history and of its famous people. It was an enjoyable morning and would... read more recommend to those interested in visiting this area to check out his website!

  This was Henry’s (the guide) first E-bike tour and it went off without a hitch for my sister and I, traveling on business! Easy meet up and we then... read more covered 30 plus Kilometers on the E-Bikes in less than four hours. The equipment was first rate and we visited a nearby town, had a beer and a bite and then headed for Old Town and checked out the castle and alike. Henry also gave us great information/suggestions for the remainder of our visit in Heidelberg. Well worth it.

  Henry set is up with a Heidelberg University graduate student named Marian. He was great. We learned a lot about Heidelberg and European history. Just as interesting, it was wonderful... read more to chat with a German student and find out about his life. Very good experience.