Explore Heidelberg’s hidden alleys with the executioner’s wife, uncovering secrets, history, and eerie tales. Discover the city’s mysterious past.
Explore Heidelberg’s hidden alleys with the executioner’s wife, uncovering secrets, history, and eerie tales. Discover the city’s mysterious past.
- Market Square (Marktplatz) - Market place
- Kornmarkt - Kornmarkt
- Haus Der Ritter - House to the Knight
- Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge) - Old Bridge
- Bruckenaffe - Bridge monkey
- Heuscheuer - Old Synagogue Square on the Heuscheuer
- Alte Universitaet - Universitätsplatz
- Market Square (Marktplatz) - Market place
- Kornmarkt - Kornmarkt
- Haus Der Ritter - House to the Knight
- Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge) - Old Bridge
- Bruckenaffe - Bridge monkey
- Heuscheuer - Old Synagogue Square on the Heuscheuer
- Alte Universitaet - Universitätsplatz

- Live tour guide in medieval costume
- Live tour guide in medieval costume
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Accompany the old executioner’s wife or her lovely daughter through the mysterious corners of the old town, past the Frauenturm to the site of the Heidelberg Blood Court of 1812.
Outlawed, but desired by night: Because the executioner’s wife knows how to prepare the healing arm-sinner fat: “Leaving human fat is good for lame limbs, so you lubricate them…
Accompany the old executioner’s wife or her lovely daughter through the mysterious corners of the old town, past the Frauenturm to the site of the Heidelberg Blood Court of 1812.
Outlawed, but desired by night: Because the executioner’s wife knows how to prepare the healing arm-sinner fat: “Leaving human fat is good for lame limbs, so you lubricate them with it – they will be right.” In general, she knows many things to report: to scare like laughter.
Along the way, you will learn exciting facts about Heidelberg’s city history. The executioner’s wife talks entertainingly about Heidelberg’s venerable castle and its inhabitants, shows you lively squares as well as charming old town streets.
- Please note: The information about the executioner’s craft may not be suitable for very sensitive people or younger children.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.