Book a private boat in Heidelberg

Bootsfahrt Heidelberg offers exclusive private boat tours on the River Neckar in the heart of Heidelberg. Every tour includes your own professional skipper, so you can relax and enjoy the city’s stunning scenery from the water. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, planning a corporate event or simply looking for one of the best things to do in Heidelberg, our private boat tours provide a unique experience. In addition to our private group tours, we also offer an affordable private boat tour for two—ideal for couples, friends or small families—as well as public sightseeing cruises with individual tickets on selected dates.

A private boat tour lets you experience Heidelberg from a completely different perspective. Cruise past Heidelberg Castle, the Historic Bridge, the picturesque Old Town and the elegant villas of Neuenheim while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the Neckar. Unlike crowded sightseeing tours, you’ll have the entire boat reserved just for your group, allowing you to relax, celebrate or simply enjoy the views at your own pace. Whether you’re visiting Heidelberg for a day or spending a longer holiday here, it’s an unforgettable way to discover the city.

Our main offering consists of fully private boat tours. When you book with Bootsfahrt Heidelberg, the boat is reserved exclusively for you and your guests—there are no strangers on board. Every tour includes a professional skipper who takes care of navigation while you enjoy your time on the water. If you’re travelling alone or as a couple and don’t require a private boat, we also offer public sightseeing cruises with individual tickets on selected dates throughout the year.

Each of our premium boats accommodates up to 12 guests. For larger groups, you can book two or even all three boats at the same time, allowing up to 36 people to cruise together. Once on the water, the boats are securely connected, creating one large floating venue where guests can move freely between the boats. This makes our private boat tours ideal for birthdays, company events, family celebrations and larger groups visiting Heidelberg together.

Absolutely. You’re welcome to bring your own food, snacks, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages on board. Cool boxes are available to keep everything chilled, and if you prefer, you can also order additional drinks, catering or decorations when booking. You can play your own playlist through our JBL Boombox and decorate the boat to match your occasion, creating a truly personalised private boat tour in Heidelberg.

All of our boat tours already include complimentary drinks. Our 90-minute private group tours include two bottles of rosé wine and two bottles of mineral water, while the 3.5-hour tours include four bottles of rosé wine and four bottles of mineral water. Our private boat tour for two includes one bottle of sparkling wine and one bottle of mineral water, making it a great option for couples, friends or small families looking for an affordable private cruise. Guests joining one of our public sightseeing cruises receive one complimentary glass of sparkling wine per person. Of course, you’re always welcome to bring additional drinks if you wish.

Our boat tours depart from Landing Pier No. 3 (Anleger 3) on Neckarstaden, directly beside Heidelberg’s historic Old Town. The departure point is within easy walking distance of Heidelberg Castle, the Historic Bridge, the main shopping streets and many hotels, making it a convenient starting point for both tourists and locals. After booking, you’ll receive all departure details and directions by email. Since manually entering the address into some navigation and map apps can occasionally result in inaccurate directions, we recommend opening the exact location of our departure pier (Pier No. 3) directly using this link.

Our boat tours operate all year round, including during the winter months, and light rain is usually no reason to cancel your trip. All of our boats can be fully covered, while large panoramic windows still provide excellent views of Heidelberg’s landmarks and the surrounding scenery, allowing you to enjoy your private boat tour comfortably in almost any weather.

In the event of severe weather, such as thunderstorms or strong winds, your safety always comes first. We’ll work with you to find the best solution, whether that’s adjusting the departure time, rescheduling your tour or arranging an alternative. No matter the season, our goal is to ensure you have the best possible experience on the River Neckar.

Our 90-minute private boat tour starts at €396 per boat, while our 3.5-hour private boat tour starts at €744 per boat. Each boat accommodates up to 12 guests, making it an excellent value for groups. For larger parties, you can book up to three boats, allowing up to 36 guests to enjoy the experience together.

If you’re travelling as a couple, with a friend or as a small family, we also offer an affordable private boat tour for two from €249. In addition, individual travellers can join our public sightseeing cruises on selected dates by purchasing single tickets available from 29,50€.

All private boat tours include an experienced English-speaking skipper, complimentary drinks, exclusive use of the boat and instant confirmation when booking online. If you’re planning a last-minute trip to Heidelberg, feel free to give us a call—we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.