Frankfurt

Tours

Following Goethe's Footsteps

This excellent two hour guided walk for groups takes a closer look at the Frankfurt of Goethe’s time

Goethe monument
Goethe monument - © Tourismus+Congress GmbH Frankfurt am Main

Tour:
Goethe was a Frankfurt native: “On the 28th of August, 1749, at the stroke of midday, I was born into the world in Frankfurt am Main.” In his autobiography, entitled “From My Life. Poetry and Truth”, Goethe shares stories from his colourful life, focusing in particular on the time between 1749 and 1775. This excellent guided tour also takes a closer look at the Frankfurt of Goethe’s time.

Meeting point:
In front of the main entrance of St. Paul’s Church, Paulsplatz

Route:

  • St. Paul's Church
  • New Old Town
  • Goethe House (inside viewing)
  • Rossmarkt
  • Hauptwache (memorial plaque at the Haus zum Goldenen Brunnen, residence of Goethe's mother after the sale of the original Goethe

Inside viewings:

Duration:
Two hours

Please note:

Prices inclusive 19% VAT:
€ 170.00 per tour guide for up to  25 persons

Entrance fee for the Goethe House optional bookable:

  • Price 2019: € 70.00 for up to 15 persons
  • Price 2019: € 120.00 for up to 30 persons
  • Price 2020: € 80.00 for up to 15 persons
  • Price 2020: € 150.00 for up to 30 persons