Published on Feb, 2025

Okay, where do I begin? Besides the usual—he’s punctual, attentive, professional, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented—Manfred is so much more than that. True to his tagline, he really is a friend in Heidelberg—not just to his clients but to everyone in the city! His charisma and genuine nature make him friends with local shop owners, store workers, and even strangers in cafés. When you’re with Manfred, you don’t just visit Heidelberg; you feel like part of the community. Instead of simply enjoying Germany’s famous beer, sausages, old towns, castles, and churches, Manfred gives you an experience of what it’s like to truly live in Germany—becoming part of the Heidelberg community, befriending locals, and eating what they eat every day. Manfred takes the time to get to know his clients and tailors every experience to them, rather than just taking them to the usual touristy spots. Traveling with Manfred feels like a treasure hunt. Depending on what “treasures” you’re looking for—whether it’s shopping for local cooking ingredients to take home, purchasing specific supplements for a family member, breaking the stereotype that “Germans eat sausages every day,” or finding the spots that inspired The Ring of the Nibelung and The Völsunga Saga—Manfred is the perfect guide to embark on those missions with you. I’ve met many excellent guides, but if you’re looking for more than just a checklist of the “top ten places to visit in Heidelberg,” Manfred is the friend who will show you the city as if you’ve lived there.

Published on Jan, 2025

Manfred picked us up from our River Cruise and got us back in time. He took us to Heidelberg and showed us all the highlights we wanted to see along with other info that only a local can give. Great service for a family or a couple.

Published on Jan, 2025

Manfred was an outstanding tour guide who truly did feel like a friend, from before we even met with his helpful and funny communications to the last minute of the tour when he made sure we boarded the right train back to Frankfurt. He is so knowledgeable about history, literature, architecture, pop culture, current events - and so interested in his guests and making them at ease as well! Heidelberg was magical to me- like a fairytale, as everyone says- and our favorite was the Schloss but all of our stops for the day we spent with Manfred were terrific. Manfred does a great job curating sights based on detailed questions he asks in advance- for example, we wanted to stop at a smaller artisan Christmas market and he took us to the most enchanting little village and market that we never would have known about. We enjoyed every minute of our day with him and were comfortable and warm the whole time too! I cannot recommend him enough. Spend a day with Manfred and you too will have a friend in Heidelberg!

Published on Jan, 2025

Our day with Manfred was perfect! Prior to the trip, he helped my husband and I plan an outing that included highlights of the Black Forest and the Christmas Market at Baden Baden. Manfred even included links to videos and other info that would help us enjoy our time in Heidelberg prior to and after our time with him. When the day for our tour arrived, he picked us up in Heidelberg in his comfortable and spotless car and drove us to Lake Mummelsee. The visibility was not right for the hike we had planned, but Manfred quickly pivoted to take us on a gentle hike around Lake Mummelsee which was so picturesque with the snow & ice on the trees. We enjoyed some hot cocoa after the hike and then Manfred took us to a shop so that we could purchase a cuckoo clock at a discounted price. We had lunch at an an amazing restaurant where we sampled Black Forest specialties (including black forest cake)! The Christmas Market at Baden-Baden was amazing and it was nice to be able to enjoy gluhwein knowing that Manfred would get us back safely to Heidelberg!

Published on Jan, 2025

Do not delay booking Manfred! He is Germany’s best kept secret, but not for long. Manfred’s knowledge and love of his homeland is comprehensive and contagious. He joyfully catered to our needs and interests, creating a one-of-a-kind experience for us. You’ll come away with many magical memories and a friend for life. We originally booked him for a one-day trip to Heidelberg, his hometown, and were so blown away by the comfort and ease that we experienced that we tried to book more days, but he was not available. By a stroke of luck, another group cancelled at the last minute, and we were able to add another day with him touring Germany’s oldest city, Trier. If we’d been able to book him for our entire trip, we would have done so. Can't wait until next time to create another great experience with Manfred!