Where does the tour start?

The tour meets at Paulsplatz 3, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, in front of the main entrance to Paulskirche.

How long is the experience?

Der Leichenfresser runs about 75 minutes and finishes down at the Mainufer.

What is the recommended minimum age?

The tour is recommended for participants aged 12 and up; youth and student discounts may apply.

Is the tour suitable in bad weather?

Yes — performances run in wind and weather but dress appropriately; organizers will proceed with at least two participants.

Are there accessibility options?

The route uses historic cobbles and some steps; it is not suitable for participants who cannot navigate uneven surfaces. The guide will flag specific concerns before departure.

Der Leichenfresser: Chilling Ghost Walk Through Frankfurt’s Altstadt

Q: How do I reserve a spot?

Reserve online via the booking link: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/morticus/items/682441/?asn=fhdn-eur&asn-ref=advcollective&ref=advcollective&bookable-only=yes&full-items=yes&marketplace=yes&flow=no.

Adventure Brief

Step into Frankfurt’s old town after dark for a 75-minute theatrical ghost walk that blends folklore, history and staged scares. Meet at Paulsplatz 3 and follow a knowledgeable guide through alleys, cathedral precincts and the Mainufer as the legend of the grinning ghoul unfolds.

75 minutes

moderate

From €15.00

Der Leichenfresser brings Frankfurt’s dark folklore to life on a 75‑minute walking performance through the Altstadt, beginning at Paulsplatz 3, 60311 Frankfurt am Main. The route moves past Paulskirche’s square, threads along narrow medieval lanes, skirts the old cathedral precinct and finishes at the Mainufer, letting listeners feel the city’s stone and timber architecture up close. This tour blends guided storytelling, live theatrical moments and local history to stage the return of a grinning ghoul — a cunning Dschinn with an appetite for human flesh whose roots trace back to Arabic tradition and later European horror writers like E.T.A. Hoffmann and H.P. Lovecraft. Guides use the built environment as scenery: candlelit alleys, shadowed arches, and riverfront promenades become part of the drama. What makes this experience special in Frankfurt is the way fact and fiction intersect. The Paulsplatz meeting point sits beside a site of national memory; the performance layers that civic history with ghost stories so visitors learn the city’s past while shivering at a staged encounter. The show’s emphasis is on atmosphere and narrative rather than gore, making it ideal for older teens and adults seeking a theatrical, locally grounded scare rather than a haunted-house jump-scare factory. Tours run in wind and weather and require at least two participants; organizers advise that people with heart conditions or epilepsy do not attend. Practically, expect 75 minutes of walking on cobbles and uneven pavement, often in dim light. Dress for the forecast and bring sensible footwear; the guides will lead at an easy but steady pace suitable for most walkers comfortable with a short urban stroll. The narrative includes historical notes about how ghoul tales traveled from Middle Eastern folklore into European literature and how Frankfurt’s rebuilt Altstadt gives a modern stage to centuries-old folklore. This is more than a ghost walk; it’s a theatrical city walk that uses Frankfurter streets as props and a mischievous folkloric antagonist to teach, entertain and unsettle. Whether you’re a history-minded traveler, a fan of dark fiction, or a visitor who wants an unconventional evening, Der Leichenfresser is a compact, well-paced way to experience Frankfurt’s old town from a different angle. Meeting point: Paulsplatz 3, 60311 Frankfurt am Main. Recommended minimum age: 12. Expect a small-group vibe with performers engaging participants; performances often include improvisation and occasional audience interaction, so bring your curiosity and theater instincts. Check the tour listing and reserve space ahead at https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/morticus/items/682441/?asn=fhdn-eur&asn-ref=advcollective&ref=advcollective&bookable-only=yes&full-items=yes&marketplace=yes&flow=no. Arrive 10 minutes early to find the meeting point on Paulsplatz and to receive any safety notes. The tour is recommended for those comfortable navigating steps and low-light conditions; the guide will flag accessibility concerns before setting off. Student and youth discounts (under 20) are available on-site sometimes.

About Morticus Ghost Tours

Morticus Ghost Tours is a horror-focused live entertainment operator based in Wehrheim, Hessen. Specializing in immersive, theatrical night walks and guided horror theater, Morticus Ghost Tours stages eleven distinct experiences that explore Frankfurt region legends, dark history, and fictional horrors.

Locations visited include Frankfurt’s parks and historic quarters, Ginnheimer Wald and Niddapark, Günthersburgpark, Bad Homburg’s Kurpark, the Altstadt, Museumsufer, and landmarks such as the Dom and Römer. Each tour blends scripted theater and location-based storytelling to present narratives ranging from vampire hunts and resurrected monsters to wartime hauntings and true-crime inspired performances.

Signature experiences include Nosferatus Auferstehung, Die Schrecken der weißen Spinne, Die Augen der Hölle (HG), Die Stunde der Vampire, Der wahnsinnige Mr. Ripper, Der Teufelsdämon, Das Monster Frankensteins, Der Leichenfresser, Der alptraumhafte Sandmann, and Der Henker des Grauens. Tours emphasize atmospheric settings and stage-driven encounters that unfold as participants move through parks, streets, and historic sites.

Morticus Ghost Tours documents locations and scripts in German and stages shows that reference regional legends and historical events associated with the areas visited. Visitors seeking evening entertainment, theatrical scares, and guided walks through haunted urban spaces will find a range of options across short city circuits and wooded night routes. Morticus Ghost Tours operates from Wehrheim and leads events primarily in and around Frankfurt and Bad Homburg.

Tour durations and content vary by title; attendees should review individual trip summaries and location notes to decide on suitability. Events mix theatrical scares with local lore and are intended entertainment.