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Sinsheim: Technik Museum Day Pass and IMAX 3D Ticket

1. Sinsheim: Technik Museum Day Pass and IMAX 3D Ticket

Explore the Technik Museum Sinsheim – which offers a unique variety of technology, unparalleled worldwide, just an hour south of Frankfurt. Embark on a journey through time and discover the milestones of technical history. See a red Ferrari, learn about the record that the Blue Flame set, and learn the cubic capacity of the Brutus experimental vehicle. See the largest dance hall organ in the world, and the Concorde. In addition to the supersonic jets and other aircraft that you can walk right up to, there is even more: hundreds of elegant vintage cars, motorcycles high in horsepower, sports cars, colourful dragsters, powerful agricultural machines, Formula-1 legends, nostalgic racing bikes, and huge steam locomotives. Imax 3D Laser 4K Then, enjoy a unique adventure documentary and Hollywood blockbusters in IMAX size, on gigantic, 22 x 27-meter screen. Enjoy a crystal-clear and razor sharp brilliance from the screen with 12-channel surround sound and mega bass. Take a break at our restaurant or bistro which will spoil you with cold and hot meals, beverages as well as coffee and cake.

Segway Tour: Old Town Hall, Water Tower & Ehrenhof

2. Segway Tour: Old Town Hall, Water Tower & Ehrenhof

This Segway tour will guide you across the city of Mannheim. Together with a guide, explore Mannheim’s most worthwhile places of interest, such as the Ehrenhof Castle, the old Town Hall, the water tower, the National Theater, and much more. Left, right, straight ahead: get to know every corner of the city with the Segway. Not from A to Z, but from A to U – the planners who constructed Mannheim’s alphanumerically named streets ran out of space in the end! But, in any case, there’s a lot for you to see and to discover. Be swept off your feet by the fantastic churches, meaningful cultural sights, and much more. From the Baroque to the modern, it’s all there! Sample route: • Schloss Ehrenhof • Jesuitenkirche • Schillerplatz • Alte Sternwarte • Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen • Altes Rathaus • Synagoge • Museumsschiff • Nationaltheater • Christuskirche • Congress Center Rosengarten • Wasserturm • Friedrichsplatz • Kunsthalle

Mannheim: Guided Walking Tour with Night Watchman

3. Mannheim: Guided Walking Tour with Night Watchman

You will meet your guide, the night watchman, in front of the baroque Palace church. Together you will explore the area around Mannheim's baroque palace. Against the backdrop of historic buildings such as the old observatory or the armoury, join the night watchman for a chat about Mannheim’s development into a residence for the Palatinate Electors and the culture, society and religion that developed there throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. Listen as he reveals anecdotes about life at court, the changes to the city from one era to the next, and the not always honest goings on that he witnesses as he makes his rounds through Mannheim’s night-time streets. During the tour you will pass by several historical buildings and places such as the baroque palace church, the old observatory, the Jesuite church and Schillerplatz.

Mannheim: Outdoor Escape Room

4. Mannheim: Outdoor Escape Room

Play this outdoor escape game in Mannheim and solve a mysterious board game using your smartphone app. Transform into the main character of this board game and feel the adrenaline rush through your body as you solve puzzles and see famous sights as you wander. First, open your confirmation email, which includes your ticket and instructions on how to play the game. Click the link, pick your route to explore Mannheim, and choose your language. Start your game by clicking on the first task emailed to you. Then, follow the map in the game to guide you to the different stations to solve puzzles while exploring Germany’s capital. Spot famous sites such as the baroque 18th-century Mannheim Palace, The University of Mannheim, and many more. Finish your game on a high and become an honorary member of one of the oldest secret societies in the world.

Mannheim: Guided Walking Tour, Modern & Historical Mannheim

5. Mannheim: Guided Walking Tour, Modern & Historical Mannheim

Start the tour from Europe’s second-largest Baroque palace. Meet your expert guide who will provide more information about this stately former residence of the city the former residence of the Prince-electors of the House of Wittelsbach. Next, see the magnificent Jesuit Church located nearby in the city center. Stroll through the heart of the city and discover several charming squares, the assembled buildings of the Reiss-Engelhorn Museums, and the beloved “Planken” shopping street. Learn more about the monuments and memorials and uncover tales of Mannheim’s eventful history. Discover contemporary works of art at the atmospheric Art Nouveau square at Friedrichsplatz. Learn more about the varied gastronomic scene and the modern spirit of the city. Admire the view of Mannheim’s landmark historic water tower before finishing up your stroll through the city.

Heidelberg: 2-Hour Crime Tour with Costumed Guide

6. Heidelberg: 2-Hour Crime Tour with Costumed Guide

Explore the dark side of romanticism with the Commissar and discover spectacular criminal cases from the old town of Heidelberg. Take a look behind the romantic, picturesque facades and unearth human chasms and criminal intrigues. Hear spooky stories about old ladies who slaughtered cats and sold them as meat, students who killed a respectable guardsman, and an antique dealer who sold the sword of the Hölzerlips dozens of times to unsuspecting tourists. Discover the main attractions of the old town including the Town Hall, the Market Square, the Church of the Holy Spirit, the Jesuit Church, the Old University, the New University, St. Peter’s Church, the Old Bridge, and Marstall. A guide in historical costume with high-quality props relates the aforementioned exciting anecdotes.

Mannheim: Jungbusch Guided Walking Tour

7. Mannheim: Jungbusch Guided Walking Tour

Feel the mix between a progressive creative scene and a cultural melting pot as you stroll through the vibrant neighborhood of Jungbusch on a guided walking tour. Get an insight into the development of this remarkable district and the living conditions of its past and present residents. After meeting your guide, travel through the trendy Jungbusch neighborhood and discover hip or vintage chic bars, cafes, and restaurants. See the creative side of the city as you pass the Popakademie Baden-Württemberg, galleries and exhibition spaces, and innovative start-ups that have made this neighborhood their home.

Mannheim: Bundesgartenschau 2023 Guided Walking Tour

8. Mannheim: Bundesgartenschau 2023 Guided Walking Tour

Visit the Bundesgartenschau 2023 in Mannheim and navigate the exhibitions easily with the help of a guide. Make your way through dazzling garden displays with a tour option to discover the 42 hectares in Luisenpark or a tour option to explore the 62 hectares in Spinelli Park.  Select a tour of Luisen Park to enjoy the scenery in a mature park with diverse flora and wildlife that can be observed up close, including a walk-in underwater world, penguin enclosure, and a free-flight aviary. Connect with nature on a tour of the Spinelli Park which was once a hub for military equipment and goods. Admire meadow areas and the charming tree-covered floodplain. See how the diverse natural landscapes create places for exercise, play, and exploration. 

Mannheim: Guided City Tour with historic tram

9. Mannheim: Guided City Tour with historic tram

Experience Mannheim from a different perspective - city tour with the historic tram Retro is in - and this tram is definitely retro: Built in 1963, the "Sixty" welcomes you today, freshly renovated, and takes you on a unique journey through Mannheim. This special city tour with the historic tram provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Mannheim and shows the many different faces of the square city. Feel the Mannheim way of life on this guided tour, peppered with anecdotes, through a city that perfectly combines tradition and modernity. In addition to the tour guide, service staff will also be waiting for you on board to provide you with various alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks during the journey (not included in the price).

Segway Tour of Mannheim: Rhein, Waldpark, and Lindenhof

10. Segway Tour of Mannheim: Rhein, Waldpark, and Lindenhof

Enjoy a 2-hour guided Segway tour along the Rhein and see all that Mannheim has to offer. Ride by the noble Lindenhof area, through the magical Waldpark, and through the courtyard of the castle. Experience Germany’s most beloved river in an entirely new way: an exclusive Segway tour is exciting not just for you and the pedestrians you pass along the way, but also catches the attention of the crews of passing boats! The route will take us through the courtyard of the Mannheim Castle and across the castle garden to the shores of the Rhein, going toward the Rheinterrassen. We’ll continue along the Rhein, pass the noble Lindenhof area in the Waldpark on our way to the river’s shore, and return by a new route back to the castle. Experience Mannheim’s greatest sights with the comfortable convenience of a Segway.

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4.6 / 5

based on 107 reviews

Definitely worth seeing. You should take some time if you want to see everything in peace. Highlights are of course the Concorde and the Tupolev. Otherwise, of course, car fans get their money's worth, keyword Formula 1, Ferraris,... The Imax film about the Hubble telescope was also definitely worth seeing. So: a really successful day, especially for our boys (13 and 17) :-)

eine interessante alternative zu klassischen stadtführungen.. wir fanden die umsetzung sehr gut. vor allem die rätsel waren spannend und haben für sehr viel gesprächsstoff gesorgt. man lernt per zufall neue orte kennenlernen. aber eigentlich geht es nur um den kriminalfall. nichts für touristen die sich für historische fakten interessieren.

Very interesting with many very neat exhibits. Just a look at the Concorde and the Tupolev is worthwhile. The entrance fee is justified considering the large investment.

Just right for technology enthusiasts and IMAX cinema has better 3D effects than normal 3D cinema.

Wir fanden das Konzept sehr witzig und hatten echt viel Spaß!