Photos: Jörg Braukmann, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 DXR, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Michielverbeek, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
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Photos: Jörg Braukmann, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 DXR, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Michielverbeek, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
Bornheim's own Apfelwein taverns
Your local guide
Paul Richter
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Highlights
- A quieter, more local Apfelwein tradition
- A neighbourhood mostly unchanged for decades
- A weekly market beside the taverns
- An ordinary district, not a destination
- Bornheim, away from the tourist route
About this tour
This session shows Bornheim's quieter, more local version of the Apfelwein tradition, away from the busier Sachsenhausen taverns most visitors know. You see a neighbourhood tavern street and a weekly market that has changed little in decades. It moves through an ordinary residential district throughout.
We move at an easy pace between the two stops, and I keep commentary grounded in what has genuinely stayed the same here rather than comparing constantly to the busier district. Questions about the neighbourhood come naturally. A short note on Bornheim follows by message.
It suits anyone who has already seen Sachsenhausen and wants a quieter, more local alternative. It also works well for anyone simply curious about an ordinary Frankfurt neighbourhood.
Included
- Live video session with a local guide
- A close look at the dishes and where locals buy them
- A short list of places and dishes to try later
Not included
- Food and drinks shown on camera
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Frankfurt before heading out.
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Bornheim tavern street 15 min
The camera holds on a quieter tavern street in Bornheim, and I explain how the neighbourhood's own Apfelwein tradition differs from the busier Sachsenhausen version.
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Weekly market stalls 15 min
A short walk on, you see stalls from the district's weekly market, and I explain how the market and the taverns have stayed largely unchanged for decades.
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Your questions 7 min
Time to ask anything about Frankfurt: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Frankfurter Würstchen (sausage) and Bankenviertel, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Berlin time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Frankfurt, showing you Bornheim tavern street and Weekly market stalls live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to buy or cook anything?
No. This is a conversation: the guide describes the dishes and where to find them, so you can try them yourself whenever suits you.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Frankfurt live with my phone.
Times shown in Berlin time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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