Off-road

Frankfurt: Heidelberg, Mercedes Museum / Schwetzingen Palace

4.9(36 reviews)Frankfurt, Germany
8h30DurationGerman, EnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

This private full-day tour allows you to explore key attractions in the Kurpfalz region. You will visit Heidelberg, known for its romantic castle and baroque old town. You can choose between the Dr. Benz Museum, the birthplace of the automobile (if open), or the renowned Schwetzingen Palace gardens, available from May to October. A lunch break is included, though the meal is not covered, at a cozy German restaurant offering local and international dishes, including vegetarian options. While traveling in a luxury SUV, your guide will share insights about Germany's history and attractions. A VIP ticket is included for line-skipping in Heidelberg. The guide speaks fluent German and English, along with simplified English for those with limited English proficiency.

Itinerary

1

Schloss Heidelberg

Discover the mistery and beauty of this magnificent middle age palace and enjoy the gorgeous view over the river rhine valley. a 1 HOUR INTERIOR TOUR IS INCLUDED

2

Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge)

Discover the beautiful view of Heidelberg old town, palace and Neckar river from this 1788 built historic column bridge

3

Altstadt (Old Town)

The pedestrian zone old town of heidelberg is a perfect sample of German baroque architecture and a "must see" on every trip to Germany. The area around the new gothic style holy ghost church is one of the most picturesque places you will find.

4

Automuseum Dr. Carl Benz

Not only motor enthusiasts consider this place "holy soil". The first automobile ever was made here by Carl Benz the famous German inventor. See more then 120 historic cars, among them a lot of rarities and world sensations like the first moror car ever. OPEN ONLY WEDNESDAY; SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. All other days we make an outside stop only and then go historic Ladenburg. instead.

5

Schwetzingen Palace

This romantic summer residence of the "Kurfürsten" (rulers of the state) is world famous for it´s beautiful gardens . Come enjoy a stroll through time...NOT AVAILABLE NOV.. 1rst TO MARCH 31rst, AND ON RAINY DAYS. We go to historic Ladenburg instead

What's included / not included

Private transportationBottled waterReturn-Ticket for Funicular (mountain tram) in HeidelbergPrivate guideTicket for professional Tour Heidelberg Palace interiorAir conditioned vehicleEntry ticket for museum Dr. Carl Benz (Museum)Parking fees
Enrty Flower gardens Schwetzingen PalaceLunch

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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