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Frankfurt am Main self-guided walking tour

Emperors, Poets, and Contrasts

Discover Frankfurt beyond the skyscrapers on a relaxed walk through the reconstructed Old Town and along the Main River. This tour blends the grand history of imperial coronations with the personal traces of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and hidden medieval treasures. See how Frankfurt rose from wartime destruction to become a charming mix of tradition and modernity.

Audio tourSelf-guidediOS & Android
92minutes
2.2 kmdistance
13stops
Audio guideFormat
Emperors, Poets, and Contrasts
Falk2 / CC BY-SA 4.0

Stops on this route

This tour works well for first-time visitors, weekend trips, and travelers who want to explore Frankfurt am Main without a fixed tour time.

Route map for Emperors, Poets, and Contrasts walking tour

Map for Emperors, Poets, and Contrasts walking tour with 13 stops
The static map shows the tour route with Römer, Schirn Kunsthalle, Kaiserpfalz franconofurd, Haus zur goldenen Waage, and 9 more stops.

Stops along the route

All stops on this self-guided tour at a glance.

  1. Römer in Frankfurt am Main
    Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de / CC BY-SA 3.0 de

    1RömerAttraction

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Named after: Haus zum Römer · Wikidata

  2. Schirn Kunsthalle in Frankfurt am Main
    PantaRhei / CC BY-SA 4.0

    2Schirn KunsthalleMuseum

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1986 · Wikidata

  3. Kaiserpfalz franconofurd in Frankfurt am Main
    Dontworry / CC BY-SA 3.0

    3Kaiserpfalz franconofurdAttraction

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Wikidata

  4. Haus zur goldenen Waage in Frankfurt am Main
    John Samuel / CC BY-SA 4.0

    4Haus zur goldenen WaageBuilding

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1619 · Wikidata

  5. Kaiserdom St. Bartholomäus in Frankfurt am Main
    Pymouss / CC BY-SA 4.0

    5Kaiserdom St. BartholomäusChurch

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1239 · Architect: Madern Gerthener · Style: Gothic art · Height: 95 m · Wikidata

  6. Saalhof in Frankfurt am Main
    Mylius / CC BY-SA 3.0

    6SaalhofAttraction

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1200 · Wikidata

  7. Rententurm in Frankfurt am Main
    Flocci Nivis / CC BY 4.0

    7RententurmCastle

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Wikidata

  8. St. Leonhard in Frankfurt am Main
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    8St. LeonhardChurch

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Architect: Philipp Jacob Hoffmann, Philipp von Gmünd … · Style: Gothic art … · Named after: Leonard of Noblac · Wikidata

  9. Karmeliterkloster in Frankfurt am Main
    Simsalabimbam / CC BY-SA 3.0

    9KarmeliterklosterAttraction

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Style: Gothic architecture · Wikidata

  10. Goethe-Haus in Frankfurt am Main
    Ernst Metz / CC BY-SA 3.0

    10Goethe-HausAttraction

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1859 · Wikidata

  11. Katharinenkirche in Frankfurt am Main
    Nemo bis / CC BY-SA 4.0

    11KatharinenkircheChurch

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1681 · Architect: Melchior Heßler · Style: baroque architecture · Named after: Catherine of Alexandria · Wikidata

  12. Hauptwache in Frankfurt am Main
    Falk2 / CC BY-SA 4.0

    12HauptwacheBuilding

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1968 · Named after: An der Hauptwache · Wikidata

  13. Bulle und Bär in Frankfurt am Main
    Eva K. / CC BY-SA 2.5

    13Bulle und BärMonument

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Wikidata

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Frequently asked questions

The key answers before you start.

Is this a self-guided audio tour?

Yes. In the CityTour AI app (iOS and Android), this is a self-guided audio tour for Frankfurt am Main — start anytime, at your own pace, with map, stops, and audio narration.

What will you see on this tour?

On this tour you'll see, among others, Römer, Schirn Kunsthalle, Kaiserpfalz franconofurd, Haus zur goldenen Waage, Kaiserdom St. Bartholomäus, Saalhof and more sights.

Where does the tour start?

The route starts at Römer and ends at Bulle und Bär. You can start anytime — the app guides you to the first stop.

How long does the tour take?

About 92 minutes for 13 stops — at your own pace, with breaks whenever you like.

How much does the tour cost?

This tour costs 15 credits. The exact price depends on the pack you buy and your country — roughly $5.

Is it an outdoor tour — are entry tickets included?

Yes, it's an outdoor tour: the sights are viewed from the outside. Entry tickets are not included, and step-free access cannot be guaranteed.

Is the audio guide available in my language?

The tour and audio guide are available in English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano and 6 more languages. You pick your language in the app.

Can I use the tour offline?

Yes. Tours can be used offline.

Can I ask the AI questions along the way?

Yes. At every stop you can ask the AI directly if you want to know more or didn't understand something.