Frankfurt to Heidelberg and Schwetzingen: private day trip
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9h 45mRound tripPrivate driver
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About your trip
Step back into the Middle Ages of German history as you see castle ruins draped in ivy in Heidelberg. This Medieval town south of Frankfurt was the home to many founding Protestant ideologies and revolutions. After you've explored the town, head to Schwetzingen Palace and Gardens to see the luxurious royal home and symmetrical flower beds, all within a one day's drive from Frankfurt. 
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Frankfurt whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
While you're in Heidelberg, you’ll be free to explore its castle ruins and old town streets of this base for Protestant Reformation leaders before continuing the day trip to Schwetzingen Palace and Gardens, where you can take a tour of the baroque gardens. Meanwhile your driver will wait for you nearby, ensuring an easy return trip to Frankfurt. Please note that the Schwetzingen Palace is only accessible as part of a guided tour and check the Schwetzingen Palace's opening hours before your visit, as it varies by season: https://www.schloss-schwetzingen.de/en/visitor-information
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Guided tours or entry tickets to paid attractions in Heidelberg and Schwetzingen Palace and Gardens should be purchased separately
From €167
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€501
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in Frankfurt
You choose the pickup spot.
1
Heidelberg
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 4 hours - admission not included




2
Schwetzingen Palace and Gardens
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 3 hours - admission not included


The gardens provide a fascinating mix of styles and have undergone extensive remodeling over time to arrive at what is today known as an “Anglo-Chinese” style. Among the more unusual sights found in the gardens are the pink mosque featuring two elegant minarets that flank the stylish dome, temples to the Greek gods and the Bath House, which represents an era of fine style and luxury. There are numerous artistic sculptures on display and for a real merger of architectural styles then check out the castle theater, built in 1753. When strolling along the garden paths (be prepared for the peacocks and the occasional parrot that wander the gardens) and the paths around the lakes it soon becomes apparent that nearly everywhere are luscious avenues of perfectly symmetrically trimmed trees. The result of this architectural grandeur is a graceful and harmonious piece of German cultural history.
Back to Frankfurt
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions, here are the answers.Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.
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