
from Frankfurt: River Rhein, Ruedesheim, Loreley and Mini Cruise
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 4 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is from Frankfurt: River Rhein, Ruedesheim, Loreley and Mini Cruise worth booking?
from Frankfurt: River Rhein, Ruedesheim, Loreley and Mini Cruise is a 8.5-hour experience in Frankfurt, Germany, from $335 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 60 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (4)
- Duration
- 8.5 hours
- From
- $335 per person
Enjoy the major sights of the River Rhein valley in just one day, including a cable car ride through the wineyards to the Niederwalddenkmal, famous "Drosselgasse", the mythical "Loreley" (if chosen) and a boot tour on the river rhine. PRIVATE TOUR: Your party only will be driven in the comfort and style of a spacious luxury SUV with panorama sunroof. Your driver guide is fluently bilingual (German - English), extremly knowledgable and experienced. He will deliver a lot of details you won´t find in a travel guide, about the tour, the sights and the history but also about Germany in general. On more then 150 tours to Heidelberg he got 98% 5-star reviews, on all his tours to Rothenburg and the black forest he has an outstanding 100% 5-star review performance. WINE TASTING: If you wish to taste the world renowned German white wines in a wine tasting we arrange this as an extra after booking. As a final stop you can pick either the Loreley or Marienthal Monastery/Johannisberg palace.
What you get
About this experience
Enjoy the major sights of the River Rhein valley in just one day, including a cable car ride through the wineyards to the Niederwalddenkmal, famous "Drosselgasse", the mythical "Loreley" (if chosen) and a boot tour on the river rhine. PRIVATE TOUR: Your party only will be driven in the comfort and style of a spacious luxury SUV with panorama sunroof. Your driver guide is fluently bilingual (German - English), extremly knowledgable and experienced. He will deliver a lot of details you won´t find in a travel guide, about the tour, the sights and the history but also about Germany in general. On more then 150 tours to Heidelberg he got 98% 5-star reviews, on all his tours to Rothenburg and the black forest he has an outstanding 100% 5-star review performance. WINE TASTING: If you wish to taste the world renowned German white wines in a wine tasting we arrange this as an extra after booking. As a final stop you can pick either the Loreley or Marienthal Monastery/Johannisberg palace.
What's included
Included
- tickets for Ruedesheim cable car
- tickets Assmannhausen chairlift
- all enty fees
- 1 bottle of water per guest
- ticket for mini cruise (Boat tour) on the river rhine
- Air condidioned luxury SUV
- all parking fees
- Superb driver guide, fluent in english
Not included
- Lunch
- tips and personal expenses
What you'll see and do
Ruedesheim am Rhein
we will start in Germanies famous wine town with a short walk down the "Drosselgasse", where middle age meets wineries.
45 minutes here
on a cable car ride up to the monumentous "Niederwalddenkmal" you will enjoy a superb view over the river Rhein valley and the wineyards
30 minutes here · Admission included
Niederwald Monument (Niederwalddenkmal)
this impressing statue was built as a symbol of German unity
30 minutes here
River Rhine
you will enjoy a mini cruise on the river rhine, passing along multiple middle age castles loaded with history (remark: the " Koeln" in the sights name is coincidential. We don´t go to Cologne)
45 minutes here · Admission included
Loreley
at this mythic place mythology and reality cross. A mus see and experiece..
60 minutes here · Admission included
Kloster Marienthal
gives you an idea of the life of monks in the middle age
10 minutes here
Schloss Johannisberg
this beautiful baroque palace today is a famous winery. NOT AVAILABLE ALL DAYS, If not availabe we will go Rheistein castle instead.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Michael Maus
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Physical effort
1 mentionExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for from Frankfurt: River Rhein, Ruedesheim, Loreley and Mini Cruise. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Incredibly cozy trip
If you are considering booking a private tour, don't hesitate! We were pleased to have Maik as our host, and it made all the difference. He was not only professional and punctual, but also incredibly nice and knowledgeable. It felt more like being shown around by a local friend than a formal guide. We learned so much and were left with fantastic memories (and pictures!). Thank you very much for a wonderful day!
Response from the operator: Thank you for the wonderful review - what a pitty it is in Norwegian and others cannot read it. It was a magnificent day with you and it in fact felt like a day spent with friends for me, too. I hope you are doing perfectly well and whenever your travel plans call for Germany, please let me know.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
We had a great day doing...
We had a great day doing this tour. Maik was a terrific guide, full of interesting facts and history of the area. Everything was organised and went completely to plan, with plenty of time for a leisurely lunch enjoying delicious German food. We loved the gondola, boat trip and all other stops made. Maik was a great driver and we would highly recommend this tour. It certainly is a beautiful part of Germany.
Response from the operator: Thanks a lot for the wonderful review!
via Viator
Laid back but eventful
Maik was a hospitable tour guide from start to finish. Communication was easy and explained well. Our pickup point was from the Sheraton hotel directly across from the airport. It doesn’t have a drive-up ramp so he offered helpful directions to pick us up days prior to our scheduled tour date. if you’re a history buff, he has a lot to share, very knowledgeable not just about the stops on the tour, but other aspects as well. Unfortunately the Loreley wasn’t available due to a festival, our tour was June 12-14 to keep festival dates in mind. The chairlift was down. This is out of our tour guides hands, but still disappointing if you’re looking forward to it. There’s a decent amount of walking, if you get to see Rheistein be prepared for an inclined trek. You’ll take the ferry across the Rhein from the town portion to the side where Rheistein is. Due to some of the stops being unavailable we did get to go on our mini-cruise a little longer at the generosity of Maik paying for our tickets. Maik let us take the cruise on our own, but waited to make sure we could board, before taking his car back across the Rhein on the ferry, and met us punctually on the other side. All in all it was an amazing tour that was as leisurely as it was physical.
Response from the operator: THE TOUR AS DESCRIBED ON VIATOR DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY EXHAUSTING WALKING OR STEEP CLIMBS. PLEASE READ! Thank you for the generally nice review. However you please allow to put some things in perspective because what you write does in part extremly damage my business. I know this was not your intention and I am sure, I don´t deserve that. 1. THE TOUR AS DESCRIBED ON VIATOR DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY EXHAUSTING WALKING OR STEEP CLIMBS. This specific tour did exceptionally include Rheinstein castle, which usually is not a part of this tour, and yes there is a short yet steep uphill hike up there. 2. We encountred 2 difficulies on this tour. A chairlift we usually use for going downhill broke the day before (so no way to know in advance) and was not working. And on the Loreley rock there was an unannounced concert taking place. There is an open are concert arena on top of the Loreley and during summer season there are multiple concerts taking place there, most of them on Fridays or Saturdays. So was a Michael Patrick Kelly concert on Saturday June 13th. We carefully precheck the concert announcements at the beginning of the season and inform guests who book on such a day accordingly right after the reservation. In this case the Kelly concert was sold out quickly and the managment decided to add a second one on the day after, Sunday June 14th, the day of our tour. This was long after the annual concert calender was published and it was sheer coincidnece I knew about it. I did read about it in the morning of the tour in the traffic update for the day. I understand people are frustrated when they want to see something and it turns out to be closed but I have to point out clearly that -despite very careful planing- those 2 issues were unavoidable and beyond my control. 3. I changed the tour layout and added Rheinstein castle and a longer cruise on the river Rhine instead, adding 60.- dollars to my cost. So Rheinstein is normally not a stop on this tour. Because of the change in tour layout I couln´t accompany guests on the boat (what I usually do) because I had to return the car. However there is english language announcements and descriptions of the sights on the ship.
via Tripadvisor
Good day in Frankfurt
Narration was excellent. Took us to many local sites and was very knowledgeable. Us from U.S. and he being from Canada then Germany, understanding him was ez. And he understood our questions about the German language. He ordered food & drinks for us that really helped with our language “limitation”. Very scenic tour. We did walk for an hour with a gradual incline thru the forest. Day was topped off with The ferry boat ride on the Rhine. Great day!
Response from the operator: The tour was to the RIVER RHINE VALLEY, not to Frankfurt and the boat was not a ferry but a regular scheduled passenger boat. Besides that thanks for the nice review!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $335 to $699
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Michael Maus, who run 5 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 59.7.
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from Frankfurt: River Rhein, Ruedesheim, Loreley and Mini Cruise: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Frankfurt.
How much does from Frankfurt: River Rhein, Ruedesheim, Loreley and Mini Cruise cost?
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Prices start at $335 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Frankfurt usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does from Frankfurt: River Rhein, Ruedesheim, Loreley and Mini Cruise take?
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Plan for about 8.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Frankfurt is not rushed.
Is from Frankfurt: River Rhein, Ruedesheim, Loreley and Mini Cruise worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Frankfurt, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule from Frankfurt: River Rhein, Ruedesheim, Loreley and Mini Cruise?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is from Frankfurt: River Rhein, Ruedesheim, Loreley and Mini Cruise suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book from Frankfurt: River Rhein, Ruedesheim, Loreley and Mini Cruise?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Frankfurt can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Frankfurt and add a light layer if any part of the 8.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does from Frankfurt: River Rhein, Ruedesheim, Loreley and Mini Cruise start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Frankfurt within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Frankfurt?
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On Outty we rank every Frankfurt experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Frankfurt Highlights English Walking Tour, Heidelberg Castle and City Day Tour from Frankfurt, Guided Axe Throwing Experience in Frankfurt Altstadt. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Frankfurt?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Frankfurt?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in from Frankfurt: River Rhein, Ruedesheim, Loreley and Mini Cruise?
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Included: tickets for Ruedesheim cable car; tickets Assmannhausen chairlift; all enty fees; 1 bottle of water per guest; and ticket for mini cruise (Boat tour) on the river rhine. Not included: Lunch; and tips and personal expenses. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does from Frankfurt: River Rhein, Ruedesheim, Loreley and Mini Cruise include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 67 listed pickup locations in and around Frankfurt. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is from Frankfurt: River Rhein, Ruedesheim, Loreley and Mini Cruise offered in?
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It is offered in German and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for from Frankfurt: River Rhein, Ruedesheim, Loreley and Mini Cruise?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is from Frankfurt: River Rhein, Ruedesheim, Loreley and Mini Cruise wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to from Frankfurt: River Rhein, Ruedesheim, Loreley and Mini Cruise if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Frankfurt. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about from Frankfurt: River Rhein, Ruedesheim, Loreley and Mini Cruise?
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Across 4 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, photo opportunities. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted. One thing to know: Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
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