Heidelberg Kayak Experience: Discover Old Town, Marstall, and Old Bridge on River Neckar

Experience the beauty of Heidelberg from a new perspective with our kayak tour on the river Neckar. Discover the Old Town, Marstall, and Old Bridge while learning paddling techniques. Get ready for a fun and surprising adventure!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Schurmanstraß - Kayak-Tour on the Neckar in Heidelberg
    See the city from a new perspective!
    A tour that has it all. It offers unforgettable moments in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We explore Old Bridge, Castle, the waterfront and much more. And we get very close to the famous Hackteufel at the Neckar.
    We paddle in comfortable and…
What's Included
  • Top-quality kayaks
  • Paddles included
  • Personal buoyancy aids (PBA), life jackets tailored for your safety
  • Complimentary water for the tour
What's Not Included
  • Please bring with you:
    Casual clothing that may get a little wet
    Depending on the weather: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, rain cape
    Sandals, flip-flops, rubber shoes
Additional Information

Embark on a kayak journey on the Neckar River.
Appreciate the scenic beauty of Heidelberg in a unique way - from the water!
We navigate the Neckar River by kayaks, viewing landmarks like the Old Town, Marstall, Old Bridge, and Hackteufel.
Through the journey, the attendees acquire all the necessary paddling skills for a safe and exciting trip. Expect…

Location
Schurmanstraße
Meeting point: Schurmanstrasse / Iqbalufer, 69115 Heidelberg-Bergheim GPS coordinates: 49.410061, 8.684653 We meet directly on the banks of the Neckar at the intersection Schurmanstrasse / Iqbalufer, 69115 Heidelberg-Bergheim. From there we start our trip on the water. The meeting point is easy to reach. By foot, it is only 1km from Heidelberg Central Station or 800m from Bismarckplatz, following the Neckar. From far you can see the eye-catching kayaks. That can't be missed. Call in case of problems.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lynne_b
Sep 21, 2025
A Special Way to See Heidelberg - We had a wonderful time on this tour. Ludgar and his son were friendly and very committed to making sure everyone on the tour had a good time. Most of the other participants spoke German but the Paddle Tour team was careful to translate the info they were sharing into English for us and to check that any questions we had were answered. We are experienced kayakers so appreciated that they were happy to reconfigure 2 of the boats so my husband and I could paddle individually. The view of the city from the water was really special and getting some exercise in was a bonus! Very glad we booked this trip.
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Kirsten_s
Jul 26, 2025
Nothing but the best on the Nektar. - Great way to see the castle and experience Heidelberg from the water and get some exercise. Easy to get to and great activity for a solo traveller or if you are with a group.
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Brittany_g
Jul 13, 2025
Kayak Trip (5 adults) - We were a group of five coworkers (adults), and it was our first time to Germany. We had a private kayak tour, which worked out great for our group. Ludger was a fantastic guide providing historical facts and interesting stories about the city. He was helpful to those that were new to kayaking or haven’t kayaked in a long time. Navigating the water was easy because the water was so calm. Beautiful views of the city, the castle, and all the surrounding beauty. Setting up the tour was simple, and the meeting spot was easy to locate. We would highly recommend doing this if you’re in the area and looking for a fun activity to do!
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Diane_r
Jul 13, 2025
Heidelberg on the Neckar - Delightful to see Heidelberg from the water. Ludger made the experience exceptional and was patient to wait for me as I was the only solo kayaker on this tour (apart from him) and a lot slower. I enjoyed the experience.
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Klphenry
Jul 2, 2025
Great activity - This is a fabulous activity to do while staying in Heidelberg. It was lovely to kayak and see the beautiful views from the river. Ludger is an exceptional guide, explaining everything and making the inexperienced feel comfortable. Our whole group had a lot of fun. Thank you Ludger.
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Maik_g
Jun 28, 2025
Very nice trip, very nice... - Very nice trip, very nice guide. We had lot of fun. Boads were good. 100% recommand. A lot to see from water
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Anne_r
Jun 16, 2025
Neckar River Kayak Adventure - Such a fun morning on the river! Picturesque, wonderful commentary on Heidelberg history, excellent guide. Two thumbs up!
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Rohit_r
Jun 1, 2025
Amazing Paddle Trip - The trip was amazing, considering that we were movicws at Kayaking. Ludger and Team were very patient with us, guided us through the session, and were extremely helpful. Amazing experience !
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Dorothy_t
Oct 21, 2024
See Heidelberg from the water! - A challenging, but rewarding day on the water with a friendly and professional (and safety-oriented) guide. Would do again -- in the middle of Summer.
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E7358wbjoannef
Aug 11, 2024
Fantastic 70th birthday treat! - Never having tried anything like this before, I was a bit apprehensive but I really needn't have worried. Ludger explained everything in detail before we got into the kayaks and really put me at my ease. It was great fun and the views of Heidelberg from the river were fabulous. Ludger stopped several times to point out places of interest and included lots of anecdotes relating to the history of the town (in German and English). It was all very enjoyable and I would definitely do it again, although next time I would wear gloves as the oars rubbed the skin between my thumb and forefinger a little, but maybe that's just me!
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From $69
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).