How long is the tour?

The tour lasts approximately 75 minutes, moving from Domplatz through the Römer area, across the Eiserner Steg, and into Sachsenhausen.

Where do I meet the guide?

Meet at Domplatz 1, 60311 Frankfurt am Main before the scheduled start time; the guide will be in costume and ready to begin.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Recommended for ages 12 and up; younger children may find some content frightening.

Will the tour run in bad weather?

Yes, performances proceed in wind and weather; dress appropriately and bring rain protection.

What language is the tour in?

The listing name and materials are in German; check the booking details or contact the operator for language options.

Witch Walk Through Frankfurt’s Old Town: Die Hexe aus der Klappergass

Q: Is the tour accessible for people with health issues?

It is not recommended for people with heart conditions or epilepsy due to dramatic elements and some confined spaces.

Walk with a sharp-tongued witch through the heart of Frankfurt on Die Hexe aus der Klappergass, a 75-minute theatrical city tour that threads from the cathedral square to the maze of Sachsenhausen. Meeting at Domplatz 1, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, the route moves past the Dom, the Römer's stepped façades, across the Eiserner Steg, and into alleys where herbs, superstition, and city history meet the banks of the Main. This is not a passive lecture. The guide—cast as a lively witch—combines acted scenes, local folklore, and material history to explain episodes such as the mysterious arrival of a ripened pineapple in 1710 that locals briefly blamed on sorcery. You'll hear how belief in witches and werewolves intensified during crises like the Thirty Years' War, when roaming armies and food shortages pushed wolves closer to settlements. The tour points out remnants of Frankfurt’s defensive towers and the old city wall where accused women were once imprisoned; these landmarks give the stories a tangible, sometimes chilling, context. Highlights include the Dom's plaza, the Römerberg square, the iron latticed Eiserner Steg bridge, and the cultural contrast of Sachsenhausen's narrow lanes. The guide also weaves in botanical notes—what herbs might have been used by folk healers—and how urban life shaped local practices. Expect moments of humor, staged dialogue, and factual history that balance each other so the past feels immediate, not museum-pedantic. Practical details: the walk lasts about 75 minutes and is recommended for ages 12 and up; it runs from the Dom to Sachsenhausen and proceeds in wind and weather. Bring weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes; the tour is not recommended for people with heart conditions or epilepsy due to dramatic elements. Groups begin at Domplatz 1; the show blends entertainment with informed commentary, making it an excellent evening opener for visitors staying in central Frankfurt. Included are theatrical chills ('Gruselspaß') and a fachkundiger Guide who layers entertaining performance with archival facts. Tours run for groups starting at two people and performances continue in variable weather; check-in is at Domplatz 1, 60311 Frankfurt am Main. Though Frankfurt itself lacks records of large public burnings, surrounding districts such as Büdingen suffered during witch trials, a sobering historical layer the guide addresses. This walk is ideal for visitors seeking a short, story-rich primer before exploring Sachsenhausen’s evening streets afterwards.

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.