20 Apr 2024
My husband and I took a day long tour of Heidelberg with Manfred in April 2024. In a word it was exceptional. Manfred is an incredibly pleasant and delightful. Is a lifelong Heidelberger. He certainly knows the area well in terms of present day, and in terms of history. In our particular case , I had roots in Heidelberg as a very young child. My memories were vague and mostly from photographs and family conversations from my parents, both of whom are no longer alive. Manfred took the initiative in time to investigate from the facts that I had available and old photographs to locate the home where my family lived when I was born. It was a very happy time for them, and to see this in person was incredibly powerful. In an unexpected twist, the son of the woman who cared for me during those years still lived in the house. Manfred contacted him and explained the history. This gentleman remembered my family and was gracious enough to extend an invitation to see the home and to meet with him . He had not seen me since he was in his early 20s and I was in an infant carriage. I cannot find the words to adequately convey how incredibly precious this opportunity was. For . Manfred to take the initiative to do this is a testament to his passion for people, and for his profession.
The remainder of the day was filled with much laughter and visiting many beautiful sites in the city. we were guided to restaurants where the local scene and served delicious food with broad smiles, and hospitality. We even had the opportunity to walk with his beautiful dog Ronja. As dog lovers ourselves, this was a special treat. Manfred was all about personalizing the experience and making it a day to remember.
I cannot say enough about this wonderful day that Manfred gave to us. The personal attention to detail. His gracious hospitality was precious. I would recommend Manfred whole-heartedly to anyone looking for this specialized and very personal tour experience. He is simply the best.