Cruise the River Main in Frankfurt for spectacular views of the city’s skyline. Available as a 1-hour or 2-hour tour, see sights such as the pubs of Sachsenhausen and European Central Bank. Jump off at Gerbermühle and learn about the poet Goethe.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Vouchers must be exchanged for tickets.
- Duration 50 - 100 minutes
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Host or greeter
- English, German
- Optional audio guide
- English, German
Experience
Highlights
- Cruise the River Main and see Frankfurt's towering skyline from the water
- Sail upstream or downstream, passing historic neighborhoods, museums and riverside pubs
- Admire the historic Sachsenhausen district, one of the city's oldest and largest neighborhoods
- Get panoramic views of Frankfurt’s Financial Center
- Stop off at the renovated Gerbermühle and learn about Goethe
Full description
Our 50- or 100-minutes boat trips depart from our landing stage "Eiserner Steg". The boat leaves every hour. You have two opportunities either 50/100 minutes downstream or 50/100 minutes upstream.
The tour starts at 11h00 downstream direction Griesheim. This trips takes you through the urban areas of Frankfurt towards the Western harbour. Here you have a wonderful view of the skyscrapers of Frankfurts Financial Center or you can enjoy the museums along the embankment, for example the Städel. The ship will turn around before the Griesheim lock.
At 12h00 the tour will take you upstream. This trips takes you past the beautiful embankments of the river main towards the Eastern harbour of the city. Just to mention a few of the sights: you can see the district Sachsenhausen and its museum enbankment. You will have the chance to get off at "Gerbermühle", a historic landmark to Frankfurt's poet Goethe.
The tours changes every hour upstream and downstream.
All tours are accompanied with commentaries in English and German.
Includes
- Cruise fare
- Food and drink
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
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Meeting point
Eiserner Steg, Frankfurt
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Know before you go
- Please note:
- Boats leave every hour and on Sunday and Public Holidays even every half hour.