Top Heidelberg Day Trips

Just one hour from Heidelberg, Germany's Black Forest offers some of Europe’s finest immersion in nature. On this full-day private tour, you can customize the itinerary to your liking, going for hikes, taking one of the most scenic drives on the continent, sitting by waterfalls, visiting medieval villages, sampling wine, and more. Hotel pickup adds convenience to your relaxing day out.

Experience an exciting day in the heart of the Palatinate with top wines, the traces of the Romans and the largest wine barrel in the world – promising, active and enjoyable. Your day starts directly on site in Bad Dürkheim or at one of the pick-up locations. We start in a small group at the giant barrel. Then we breathe the healing sea breeze in one of the longest outdoor inhalers in Germany. Continue through the spa park into the city center to the Römerbrunnen. After a lunch break for free design, we embark on an approximately two-hour hike through the vineyards. Along the almond trees we taste two top wines from an award-winning local top winemaker. Afterwards we hike on a short path to the historic quarry "Kriemhildenstuhl" with its ancient Roman inscriptions. To top it off, we hike to the flag tower. A hearty Palatinate snack and an exclusive tasting of two organic wines from a renowned winery await you there.

About 2h 45min from Frankfurt we will cross the German border into Alsace for a grape day out along the Alsace wine route. Alsace is a charming and humbling wine region loaded with history and its own unique cooler climate wine and rustic cuisine. The wine route passes through charming, quaint -fairytale, fortified villages and rolling vineyards set against a back drop of the Vosges mountains speckled with castle ruins. 'Trust me' to take you beyond the busier, tourist packed cities of Strasbourg and Colmar on a grape escape to discover some of the smaller, charming medieval villages like Kaysersberg, Riquewihr, Obernai, or Barr visiting 2-3 independent wineries for more personal wine tastings. We will also stop for lunch a local brasserie cooking regional delights like Charcuterie and Tarte Flammbe. Visiting Strasbourg & Colmar possible on request...They are busier cities, take more time out of the day. Recommended as part of an overnight trip... Message me for a custom tour.

Feel fully immersed in the history of Schwetzingen Palace's ornate gardens on this private tour. Ideal for travelers looking to spend some time in nature, let your guide lead the way around the different areas of the vast garden complex. Plus, enjoy a visit to the nearby town of Schwetzingen as part of your experience.

Don’t just stay in the city in Heidelberg; discover the surrounding countryside with this bike tour and enjoy fresh air and exercise, too. In a group limited to ten people, you’ll ride through open fields and lanes to reach the historic Roman town of Ladenburg. Here, you can opt to explore on foot, stop for a drink, or even check out the Carl Benz Auto Museum (entry fees extra).

Wine lovers interested in discovering Germany's best red wines and dry Riesling will enjoy this tour. Avoid the hassle of organizing transport between wineries, and let a guide take you on an adventure to Pfalz—a wine region known as “the Tuscany of Germany.” Visit 3+ wineries and taste more than 25 wines from small producers you might not have discovered otherwise.

Find hidden gems on this guided walking tour of Old Town Heidelberg and its castle. Traveling with a guide allows you to visit some spots that independent travelers may miss while listening to engaging commentary on the city's architecture, art, and culinary scene. Stroll down the streets of the Old Town to see history with your own eyes, then step in to the castle to visit the castle garden, the courtyard, and the wine cellar.