How do day trips with Daytrip work?

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.

Will I have to wait around for the driver to return?

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.

Can I customize the pickup and drop-off times?

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.

Are entrance tickets and tours included in the price?

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.

How long will I have to explore?

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.

If my plans change, is the booking flexible?

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.

Can I take a large group?

Yes! Day trips are fully customizable to suit the needs of any private group. From solo travelers to large families with children and even corporate groups, we are ready to create a bespoke itinerary that accommodates parties of all sizes. The price is dependent on the number of vehicles required to serve your group, and we also provide child seats.

Will my driver speak English?

Your friendly, professional, local driver will speak English. Our drivers are happy to provide any local insight they can on the way to your destination and may be able to answer questions and provide tips for the best possible experience on your day trip.

Can I request children’s car seats for the journey?

Yes, we provide car seats for children of all ages, which meet stringent safety standards and local legal requirements. You can even bring your own car seat. We also have handicapped-accessible vehicles available for a wide range of needs for our passengers. When booking your day trip, please specify the accommodations you will need.

Can I pay securely online?

Yes, Daytrip offers flexible payment options. We accept Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Ali Pay. You also can pay securely online with any major credit card, such as Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.

Booking your day trip is as easy as our one-way and return trips! On the landing page of the day trip you’d like to take, simply select the date, pick up time, and how many adults and children will be on the trip. On the second page, you’ll fill in personal details, including any special requests, disability accommodations, and children’s car seats you may need. We are flexible too! You can change your exact pick-up location (hotel address, etc) up to 24 hours before your day trip.

Around Frankfurt Frankfurt to Heidelberg and Schwetzingen: private day trip

Frankfurt to Heidelberg and Schwetzingen: private day trip

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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. Please check the Schwetzingen Palace's opening hours before your visit, as it varies by season: https://www.schloss-schwetzingen.de/en/visitor-information

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

From €167

Private group ride

per person

Select date and travelers

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.

For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€501

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.

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

Private group ride

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

Start in Frankfurt

You choose the pickup spot.

Heidelberg

Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover

Stop: 4 hours - admission not included

At the top of every visitor’s list is the symbolic heart of the city — the red-sandstone Heidelberg Castle, which is consistently voted by foreign visitors as the top tourist attraction in Germany. Visitors can wander the grounds and from the castle walls, marvel at the views of the Old Town that never fail to thrill. The Old Town itself is a must see in order to sample the charms of the elegant churches, picture book lanes, and alleyways set against the backdrop of the beautiful Neckar River. This area of the city also contains the longest pedestrianized shopping strip in Germany. Slightly out from the center, but no less impressive is Philosophers’ Way, the name given to the path just above the city that allegedly inspired the philosophers of old. The path offers fabulous views and is often described as ‘peaceful, romantic and beautiful, a place to commune with nature’.

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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