Where do we meet for the tour?

Meeting point is Domplatz 1, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, at the cathedral entrance.

How long is the experience?

The tour lasts approximately 75 minutes and moves on foot across varied pavement.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Recommended for ages 12 and up; younger kids may find the scares too intense. Youth discounts apply up to age 20 and for students.

What happens in bad weather?

The tour runs in most weather conditions; actors and guides are prepared for rain. Check specific cancellations with the operator before heavy storms.

Is this a historical tour or a performance?

It’s a hybrid: a theatrical horror performance woven through a guided city walk that incorporates historical anecdotes about Frankfurt.

Are there accessibility accommodations?

The tour is not suitable for people with heart conditions or epilepsy; cobbles and steps mean some mobility limitations — contact the operator for details.

Der Teufelsdämon: Frankfurt Horror Theater Walking Tour

On a cool evening at Domplatz 1 in Frankfurt am Main, an uncanny performance begins beneath the shadow of the city's cathedral. Der Teufelsdämon is a 75-minute horror-theater walking tour that stitches live acting into the stonework and lanes of the restored Altstadt, leading from the cathedral to the Römer, across the Eiserner Steg and into the parklands by the Museum für Angewandte Kunst. The experience is part guided history, part dark comedy, and entirely local: you encounter a toothless, ravenous creature of legend at the cathedral, then trail through backstreets and riverfronts where the city's ordinary sounds thin out and the theatrical tension takes over.

This is not a typical sightseeing stroll. The route highlights Frankfurt’s unmistakable urban features — the Kaiserdom (commonly called the cathedral), the timbered facades of the restored Altstadt, the medieval municipal complex at the Römer, the ironwork of the Eiserner Steg, and the green edges along the Main by the applied arts museum. The River Main provides an atmospheric backdrop; its bridges and promenades amplify footsteps and stage whispers in ways that amplify the play’s eerie beats. Historically-minded visitors will note the cathedral’s role in imperial elections and coronations, a civic gravity that lends the performance unexpected historical weight.

The production blends scripted horror with satirical commentary on city life. Guides are trained storytellers who point out architectural quirks and local anecdotes while actors puncture the evening with jolting moments of stagecraft. Practicalities are clear: meet at Domplatz 1, 60311 Frankfurt am Main; the tour runs in most weather and is recommended for ages 12 and up. It’s not suitable for people with heart conditions or epilepsy. Wear weather-appropriate layers and firm shoes — the walk covers cobbles and riverside paths.

Why book? This outing turns familiar landmarks into a theatrical set, offering both visceral fun and sharper insight into Frankfurt’s past. It’s an excellent option for visitors who want to skip stale museum displays and feel the city’s history press close. The satire keeps the scares clever rather than gratuitous, and the compact length makes it ideal for an evening activity before dinner or a bar crawl through Sachsenhausen. For anyone curious about dark local lore, live performance, or a new way to see Frankfurt’s core, Der Teufelsdämon transforms streets into stage and history into an unsettlingly funny haunt.

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.