Walk through the historic center of this beautiful city.
Discover Frankfurt with an audio tour that guides you through a city where centuries of history blend effortlessly with modern architecture. During this self-guided walking tour, you'll wander from medieval squares to impressive skyscrapers while discovering how Frankfurt evolved from an imperial coronation city into Germany's financial capital.
The route takes you past iconic landmarks such as Römerberg, St. Bartholomew's Cathedral, St. Paul's Church, the Alte Oper, the Goethe House, and the impressive Main Tower. Along the way, you'll uncover not only the city's highlights but also the stories behind them—from emperors and coronations to famous writers, democratic ideals, and Frankfurt's remarkable post-war reconstruction. With the CityAppTour app, you can explore Frankfurt at your own pace, without a guide or group, while fascinating stories play automatically at the right moments.
Back in the Day: Emperors celebrated their coronations here with lavish public feasts.
This picturesque square has been the city’s political and ceremonial center since the Middle Ages. Your audio guide Frankfurt reveals how many of the colorful half-timbered houses you see today are careful reconstructions after World War II — bringing the old city back to life.
Why It Matters: This church played a key role in the history of the Holy Roman Empire.
Although often called a cathedral, it was actually the coronation site for ten German emperors. Your audio guide Frankfurt explains how this towering Gothic church became the symbolic heart of imperial power.
What Makes This Building Unique: A ruined opera house turned into one of Germany’s most prestigious concert venues.
The Alte Oper was almost completely destroyed during World War II. For decades, it stood as an empty shell until citizens pushed for its reconstruction. Today your audio guide Frankfurt reveals how public determination brought this cultural landmark back to life.
Insider Detail: The inscription on the façade reads “Dem Wahren, Schönen, Guten” — “To the True, the Beautiful, the Good.”
Literary Connection: Goethe began writing The Sorrows of Young Werther while living in Frankfurt.
Inside this carefully reconstructed home, your audio guide Frankfurt explores the rooms where Goethe spent his childhood and wrote his early works. The house offers a rare glimpse into the life of an 18th-century wealthy Frankfurt family.
Why This Place Is Historic: Germany’s democracy was born here.
In 1848, the first freely elected German parliament gathered inside this round church to draft a constitution. Your audio guide Frankfurt explains how Paulskirche became a powerful symbol of freedom and unity in German history.
Today: The building is used for exhibitions, ceremonies and the prestigious Peace Prize of the German Book Trade.
What Makes This Stop Different: One of the few skyscrapers in Frankfurt open to the public.
From the observation platform, you’ll see why Frankfurt is nicknamed “Mainhattan.” Your audio guide Frankfurt highlights the dramatic skyline, where modern finance meets centuries of history.
