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10 Days in Frankfurt: Unveiling the City's Hidden Gems

Singh Paramjeet

21 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Frankfurt, Germany, and discover the city's captivating blend of history, art, and culinary delights. From exploring ancient marvels to indulging in authentic cuisine, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience.

Trip to Frankfurt am Main

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Comic Art, Gothic Wonders, and Architectural Marvels

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$10

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$ 4

Caricatura - Museum for Comic Art

Museum of humorous art, both permanent & temporary exhibits, displaying work by German cartoonists.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Frankfurt Cathedral

Gothic-style Catholic cathedral decorated with Renaissance frescoes, plus a tower with city views.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Deutsches Architekturmuseum

Architectural exhibitions & events in an 18th-century mansion with an airy redesigned interior.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

AROYDEE Frankfurt⎜Hanauer

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 2Artistic Treasures and Wildlife Encounters

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$15

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$ 4

Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt

Major, temporary, modern & contemporary art exhibitions presented in light-filled, angular building.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Zoo Frankfurt

Zoo founded in 1858, keeping hundreds of animal species in their naturalistic habitats.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Mosebach

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$15

Day 3Literary Heritage, Vibrant Markets, and Leather Tales

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$13

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$ 4

Goethe House

Tour the house where the writer/politician was born & grew up, with period interiors & exhibition.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Römerberg

Reconstructed timber houses lining the cobbled town square, also home to a museum & Gothic church.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Kleinmarkthalle

Market hall with 60+ vendors selling a variety of groceries, plus flowers, wine & prepared foods.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Directions

German Leather Museum

This museum traces the history of leather production through tools, art, shoe displays & more.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Soupreme

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 4Aviation History, Open-Air Museums, and Asian Delights

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$11

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$ 7

Alter Flugplatz Frankfurt am Main

An old airport offers a cafe & exhibition space plus space for picnics & idle walks.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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Directions

Hessenpark

Open-air museum with regional timber-framed houses, history exhibitions & displays of rural crafts.

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Asia Imbiss

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$11

Day 5Modern Art, Archaeological Wonders, and Cultural Diversity

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$10

MUSEUM MMK FÜR MODERNE KUNST

Iconic setting for more than 4,500 works from around the world, dating from 1960s to the present.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Frankfurt Archaeological Museum

Museum in a restored monastery exploring the city's history from the Neolithic to early modern eras.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Jewish Museum

Displays on recent Jewish history in the 19th-century Rothschild Palais, plus a modern extension.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Im Herzen Afrikas Frankfurt

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 6Serene Parks, Grand Opera, and Riverside Charm

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$18

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$ 7

Grüneburg park

Botanic gardens, open-air theatre & Korean Garden in the former castle grounds of Rothschild family.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Alte Oper

Former opera house, opened in 1880 & rebuilt after WWII, with a classical concert program.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Iron Footbridge

Iron footbridge over the Main known for its city views & padlocks attached by romantic couples.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Mainkai Café

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 7Historical Insights, Film Magic, and Cozy Hangouts

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$15

Historisches Museum Frankfurt

Collections of art & artifacts on Frankfurt's history from medieval times to the present day.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

German Film Museum

Innovative film museum showcasing the workings of cinema with artifacts & interactive displays.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Hucks Lieblingsplatz

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$15

Day 8Masterpieces Galore and Communication Wonders

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$11

Städel Museum

Art gallery housing a prominent European art collection dating from the Middle Ages to the present.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Museum for Communication Frankfurt

The story of communication, told from Mesopotamian writing tablets to contemporary electronic media.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Holbein's

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$11

Day 9Natural Wonders, Botanical Gardens, and Gastronomic Delights

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$8

Senckenberg Naturmuseum

Dinosaur skeletons & a giant anaconda featured in the collections of a large natural history museum.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Palm Gardens

Expansive, 19th-century botanical garden with palm & orchid collections displayed in greenhouses.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Lafleur

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$8

Day 10Urban Forests, Global Cultures, and Favorite Hideaways

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$15

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$ 4

Frankfurt City Forest

Huge wooded area with walking, cycling & horse-riding paths, plus ponds & a visitor center.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Museum of World Cultures

Original museum with a huge collection of objects, photographs & films of cultures around the world.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Hucks Lieblingsplatz

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$15

Budget breakdown: $153 In total

Activities & Food:$126

Transport:$27