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The 10 Best Day Trips from in Berlin, Germany
Berlin is an edgy city, from its fashion to its architecture to its charged political history. The Berlin Wall is a sobering reminder of the hyper-charged postwar atmosphere, and yet the graffiti art that now covers its remnants has become symbolic of social progress. Check out the Weltzeituhr (world time) Clock, topped by a model of the solar system, then turn back time by dining at the historic Zur Letzten Instanz, a 16th century restaurant that was frequented by Napoleon and Beethoven.
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1. Private Full-Day Tour to Meissen and Dresden from Berlin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Meissen and Dresden are two beautiful cities in Saxony which need to be viewed together. Meissen is the birthplace of German china and boasts of a beautiful old city. Dresden was once called the German Florence, the old Baroque town was beautifully restored and the city is once again one of the most beautiful ones in Germany.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By william w
Such much great energy and info on the tour, thanks again!! You were great and we would do it again in a heartbeat!
2. Private Cold War Berlin Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
• 4-hour private walking tour of Berlin’s Cold War site, including a hotel pickup and drop off • See the Berlin Wall, the Palace of Tears (Traenenpalast), the Soviet Embassy and hidden areas of the Death Strip • Learn about the military tension between the United States and its NATO allies and the Soviet Union and its allies • Hear about the CIA, KGB and Stasi surveillance techniques • Get to know how life was for Berlin's citizens during the Cold War • Great for history buffs!
Inclusions: Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off, Professional guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By IvanMrkv
Dresden is a unique place with all its architecture and history. A real cultural center. I was happy that I took this tour. The guides were very insightful.
3. Potsdam Day Trip from Berlin with a Local: Private & Personalized
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
After just a 25-minute train to Brandenburg State you’ll be in the charming town of Potsdam with one of our Berlin hosts. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s littered with fairy-tale palaces and lavish architecture. Visit the rococo Sanssouci Palace, Neuen Garten and the historic Dutch Quarter. Feast like a king or queen on regional cuisine, stop by Studio Baselberg - the oldest in the world and enjoy the amber liquid in a traditional beer garden. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your Host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 8 hours with your host, Return train ticket to Potsdam, Sanssouci Palace entry, Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)
Exclusions: Your food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs other than the ones included in the experience, Gratuities (optional)
Reviewed By embarqmailcom1
Tour covers several Christmas markets with amply time at each. Commuting was easy too! Would definitely recommend this tour.
4. PRIVATE Day Trip from Berlin: Historical Gems of Potsdam
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Just half an hour from Berlin, the historical gem of Potsdam is waiting to be discovered. Join your favorite local on a private day trip to check out the famous palaces of Frederick The Great and explore Germany's royal past filled with architectural gems, pastoral landscapes & intriguing stories. • Understand the amazing history of Potsdam • Stroll through the picturesque Dutch Quarter • Check out Potsdam's main attractions • Admire the exterior of the Sanssouci Palace • Hear all about Germany's royal past
Inclusions: Private guide, Return ticket Berlin-Potsdam
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance tickets in Potsdam are not included
Reviewed By jillannedidit
We loved this food tour, it was one of our favorite activities in Berlin! Since it was just our group Liz was able to customize it to our liking. She took us to some of her favorite spots, places we never would have found on our own. We felt like locals and oh man was the food delicious! Liz was very entertaining and charming and even helped us navigate our way to our next activity. We loved every minute of the food tour and highly recommend Liz!
5. Private Berlin Complete History All Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Join our expert guide on this one of a kind Berlin in a Day Tour. This tour is designed for guests who want to visit many of Berlin’s most notable sights, landmarks, and historical areas. We packed this tour with history and local Berlin. This one of a kind tour encompasses many of Berlin’s most historical landmarks. Delves into the vast history of the city from its beginnings to the modern day. This tour is the best way to see everything most people see on their whole Berlin trip in one tour. This tour fits in as many Berlin sites and history as possible. We will have a break for lunch in the middle. Our local expert guides have put hundreds of hours of research into making this a one of a kind Berlin tour. They will point out the importance of monuments, the history of the city, modern-day Berlin, and tell stories and legends from throughout the ages. We will stop for lunch in the middle of this tour at one of our great local partners where guests will learn a little bit about local Berlin cuisine. We will walk at a pace easy for the group and there will be plenty of chances to stop for snacks, bathrooms, and water. • WWI & WWII HISTORICAL SIGHTS • BRANDENBURG GATE • REMINITCE FROM THE BATTLE OF BERLIN • CHECKPOINT CHARLIE & BERLIN WALL MEMORIAL • EAST SIDE GALLERY & MUSEUM ISLAND • THE REICHSTAG & TOPOGRAPHY OF TERROR • UNTER DEN LINDEN • GUARD TOWERS, GHOST STATIONS, ESCAPE STORIES • MEMORIAL TO THE MURDERED JEWS OF EUROPE • HUMBOLDT UNIVERSITY • SOVIET WAR MEMORIAL • THE BERLIN WALL, GUARD TOWERS & COLD WAR BERLIN • DIVIDED BERLIN EAST VS. WEST • SO MUCH MORE This is a Walking Tour Pickups are on foot
Inclusions: Expert Tour Guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By K6141ATjuliec
First of all, a bit about our guide, Paul. He was incredible. Full of information, including history leading up to the war, and spent time on the journey telling us the background and showing things of interest. He could answer every question, and was obviously passionate about history and the area. He actually made our visit, and for that we cannot thank him enough. From purchasing the tickets to meeting our guide to getting back to our hotel, the process was easy. The journey is long on the train, followed by a 15 minute walk to Sachsenhausen, so be aware of that. The actual place - I don’t think I can put into words what it was like. The thought of being there, and hearing and imagining what the prisoners went through, was humbling, and made us reflect on how lucky we are. We didn’t take photos, as did not feel it was right to do so (our personal view), and we were also so busy listening to Paul we didn’t really think about taking any. There is a café- we thought there wasn’t so took some lunch with us, but would eat at the café if we returned as it looked nice food (soup/sandwiches/cake) and was reasonably priced. The biggest advice we would give is take a coat, even if it is not particularly cold. The wind across the open space was biting at times. We would say this is an unmissable trip, and be prepared to be moved. And ask for Paul - you won’t be disappointed.
6. Private Tour to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial (With Licensed Guide)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Berlin Sachsenhausen Tour: Join us for an in-depth one of a kind visit to Sachsenhausen! This is the Birchy’s Berlin’s Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour. Concentration camps were a key instrument in the Nazis regime of terror, and the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp was unique. The camp was the first purpose-built concentration camp within the Third Reich and the closest one to Berlin. It is also one of the most visited World War Two concentration camps in the world. This tour is a complete visit to the memorial camp. The tour starts in Berlin City Center, where you will meet your guide, Aaron. After that we take a short train ride out to the Sachsenhausen Camp Memorial. Aaron has held an Official Certified Sachsenhausen Tour Guide License for many years and has partaken in numerous courses as well as trained other Berlin Guides. His experience and one of a kind historical knowledge of Sachsenhausen makes this tour like no other!
Inclusions: Entry or admission fee, Expert Licensed Tour Guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By K6141ATjuliec
First of all, a bit about our guide, Paul. He was incredible. Full of information, including history leading up to the war, and spent time on the journey telling us the background and showing things of interest. He could answer every question, and was obviously passionate about history and the area. He actually made our visit, and for that we cannot thank him enough. From purchasing the tickets to meeting our guide to getting back to our hotel, the process was easy. The journey is long on the train, followed by a 15 minute walk to Sachsenhausen, so be aware of that. The actual place - I don’t think I can put into words what it was like. The thought of being there, and hearing and imagining what the prisoners went through, was humbling, and made us reflect on how lucky we are. We didn’t take photos, as did not feel it was right to do so (our personal view), and we were also so busy listening to Paul we didn’t really think about taking any. There is a café- we thought there wasn’t so took some lunch with us, but would eat at the café if we returned as it looked nice food (soup/sandwiches/cake) and was reasonably priced. The biggest advice we would give is take a coat, even if it is not particularly cold. The wind across the open space was biting at times. We would say this is an unmissable trip, and be prepared to be moved. And ask for Paul - you won’t be disappointed.
7. Private Third Reich Berlin Tour- Hitler and World War 2
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 54 reviews
• Private half-day walking tour of Berlin • Learn about World War 2 from your expert guide • Customize the walking tour to your interests • Enjoy personalized attention from your private guide • Hotel pickup and drop-off included
Inclusions: Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off, Professional guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By IvanMrkv
Dresden is a unique place with all its architecture and history. A real cultural center. I was happy that I took this tour. The guides were very insightful.
8. WWII Battlefield Tour - Seelow Heights
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 10 reviews
The largest battle on German soil very few have heard of and every history enthusiast should visit. The scale of this fierce battle beside which the invasion of Normandy tends to pale cannot be underestimated. This little-known town located a short distance from Berlin saw 768,000 Soviet troops and over 22,000 tanks, artillery and aircraft descend on some 200,000 German defenders in the Soviet push toward Berlin to end the Second World War. • Full day tour of the Seelow Heights battle fields. Tour includes hotel pick up and drop off. • Visit to the Seelow Heights War museum, Soviet commander Marshal Zhukov’s command bunker, Soviet and German war cemeteries, decisive battle sites and much more • Uncover the stories of this brutal battle from both Russian and German soldiers as your guide takes you on journey in the footsteps of those who fought. • Gain expert knowledge into the infamous fighting on the Eastern Front • Tour Groups are limited to 9 guests
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Museum Entrance
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Greenwalluk
Superb tour, Matts knowledge is unrivalled and the tour was very insightful, highly recommend to anyone !! The hours flew by it was very enjoyable
9. Third Reich Berlin WalkingTour - Hitler and WWII
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 414 reviews
Discover the final days of World War 2 on this half-day walking tour of Berlin. Learn all about the events leading up to Germany’s final surrender as you visit the city’s most significant historical sites with your knowledgeable guide. Learn about the Soviet attack as you follow the route toward the final battlefield for the Reichstag, see the site of Hitler's bunker, and discover from where the German Luftwaffe was coordinated. Hear how WW2 developed and how life was for the people at that time, especially those who opposed the regime, and discover how the cruelties came to an end in 1945.
Inclusions: Local Expert Guide, Free map of Berlin
Exclusions: Berlin Transport AB Zone ticket, Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By IvanMrkv
Dresden is a unique place with all its architecture and history. A real cultural center. I was happy that I took this tour. The guides were very insightful.
10. Berlin Private Custom 5-Hour Tour by Car
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 9 reviews
Enjoy a 5-hour city tour of Berlin with a private driver. Pick up from your hotel or apartment is at 9:30 am. Get an in-depth overview of all the highlights of the city and hear stories that will make you understand what's so special about the German capital.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Driver/guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By william w
Such much great energy and info on the tour, thanks again!! You were great and we would do it again in a heartbeat!
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