historic Heidelberg, Mercedes Museum/ Schwetzinger Schloß, privat

5.0 (3 reviews) 8 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

On this private full day Tour, you will enjoy the most important tourist attractions in the "Kurpfalz" region in just 1 day.

Besides magnificent Heidelberg with its romantic castle and beautiful baroque old town you can choose to see the Dr. Benz Museum, birthplace of the automobile and the worlds first car factory (if open, otherwise we stop in the picturesque middle age village of Ladenburg), or world famous Schwetzingen palace gardens (May to Oct.).

In an easy and entertaining manner, you will learn a lot about the area’s history and spectacular sights. Lunch break (not included) will be in a typical, cozy German restaurant, offering local specialties as well as international or vegetarian cuisine.

During the car ride your guide will supply lots of information about Germany in general and give you helpful advice for the continuation of your vacation.

Your guide will be fluent in German and English also speaks "easy English" for guests who don´t speak English very well.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: German, English
Operated by: Michael Maus

Ages: Children (4–13 years) · Youth (14–17 years) · Adults (18–65 years) · Seniors (66–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Chauffeuer/ Guide ganttags
Included: Bottled water
Included: Funicular (tram) von Heidelberg zum Heidelberger Schloss
Included: 1 Stunde Führung durch spezial-Guide im Heidelberger Schloß
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Parking Fees
Included: Entrance fees Heidelberger Schloß and Mercedes Benz Automobil Museum

Not included

Not included: Entry Schloßgarten Schwetzingen

Itinerary

Schloss Heidelberg

1 h 30 min Admission included

Discover the mistery and beauty of this magnificent middle age palace anmd enjoy the gorgeous view over the river rhine valley. 1 hour interior tour included!
Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge)

15 min

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

45 min

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 arround new gothic style church of thre holy ghost is one of the most picturesque places you will find.
Automuseum Dr. Carl Benz

one hour Admission included

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 motor car ever. OPEN ONLY WEDNESDAY; SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. All other days we make an outside stop only and then go historic Ladenburg. instead.
Schwetzingen Palace

45 min Admission not included

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, DEC AND ON RAINY DAYS. We go to historic Ladenburg instead

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

ACHAT Hotel Schwetzingen Heidelberg
Hotel Adler Post
Hotel Altavilla
Hotel Am Theater
Hotel Goldener Loewe
Hotel Villa Benz
Pension Muench
Hotel Villa Bassermann
Hotel Zum Erbprinzen
Hotel Jugenheim
Hotel Malchen
Hotel Stella

and 505 more pickup points

Within the defined radius of 50 kilometers will pick you up free of charge in hotels and private residences, at businesses, ports and airports or wherever you´d like to meet us. Outside the radius a pick-up and drop charge applies