Top Berlin Day Trips - page 4

What a fantastic way to kick off our dive into German history! Yasmine, our guide, and Joe, our driver, were an amazing team. Yasmine really knows her Prussian history, but what made her such a great guide was the way she shared it. Instead of feeling like a history lesson, the day was filled with fascinating stories and little nuggets of knowledge about the places we were passing and the people who shaped them. She was also incredibly attentive and took the time to interact with everyone in our group. We did this tour before our WWII and Cold War tours, and I’m so glad we did. It gave us a completely different perspective on Germany and helped us understand the culture and history that existed long before the events most visitors associate with Berlin. We found ourselves connecting things we learned here to things we heard on our later tours. And then there’s Sanssouci! The palace is beautiful and the gardens are spectacular, but some of my favorite parts were the unexpected details. I loved learning about the clever engineering behind the greenhouses, the personalities reflected in the different guest rooms, the Italian “ruins” appearing in the distance, and the Prussian influences that can still be seen in German culture today. And, of course, we learned why Frederick the Great earned the nickname “Potato King.” I can safely say I did not travel to Germany expecting potatoes to become part of my history education, but here we are! Beautiful scenery, fascinating history, plenty of “I had no idea!” moments, and two wonderful people leading the way. Yasmine and Joe made this one of those tours where you come for the palace and leave talking about everything you learned along the way. Highly recommend!

While it is disturbing (as it should be), the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp is really a must-see. It helps bring into focus how easy evil can penetrate our world. A stark reminder that this should never happen again. The Potsdam visit was a different vibe, kind of like coming up for air. It was all about the elegance and extravagance of royal power. Pete (our guide) was knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and funny. He knows the material well and presents it for all to understand. I thoroughly enjoyed the day. McHale, our driver, was wonderful as well. All in all it was a great experience and I would recommend it for everyone.

The tour guide was so nice and waited for us after an issue. I would beware by the other scammers in the area trying to say you booked with them. He showed us all of the areas on the list, offered to take photos, gave us time to go through a specific shop. We were only in Berlin for the day and this was perfect to see all of items on my list. High recommend!

What a great few hours spent with our guide Nickolai. The pace he delivered the tour at was great, so much information covering the Cold War and the division in Berlin. We really enjoyed the details given and also the visual points made by Nickolai, it’s actually a tour we would do again as it was so informative. Absolutely worth the money, the only point I would emphasise to anyone booking is wear comfortable shoes & bring a beverage with you

Katia was helpful and organized, herding about twenty people using public transportation on this tour. This is a fun little day tour away from Berlin, and we started at 10 am and got back around 4 pm. Fairly quick paced. A lot of walking, but mostly flat. Suitable for most fitness levels.

Had a fabulous day with our guide Ann who was on the bus all the way and gave us lots of info about Germany. We saw all the sights on the itinerary. The bus was extremely comfortable and we had wifi all the way which was great to catch up. We are still on our way back but all has gone to plan and we should be there two hours before ship leaves. I would highly recommend this tour and Ann did an amazing job.

The tour with the beer garden lunch was fabulous! Our guide Maggi ( I think that’s right- super friendly young man from Iceland) was so patient and knowledgeable. We never felt rushed and covered every single major site in Berlin in addition to some that were not expected. Loved the time we spent at beer garden for a rest, food and a beer! I can’t say enough about this tour and the information we learned in such a fun way.

Everything you expect from an ice bar experience! The entry and 3 drinks all included in the price are great value for money imo. You get your jacket and gloves included, but my partner and I brought along a hat and scarf for ourselves as well as we are somewhat wusses when it comes to the cold 😂. Being in -12 degrees C for half a hour (Not managing to survive the full 1 hour slot) was very much welcomed as I was a little worse for wear throughout the day (not at all related to the night before). You can also have your photos taken with the many stunning ice sculptures in the bar and have a chance purchase this before you leave! Also a very reasonable price!