Minivan Driver and Guide (DIN15565) Tailor Made Berlin Highlights
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Berlin, Germany
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This private tour is a great pick for travelers interested in a more personalized exploration of the city. Instead of figuring out local public transport networks, travel quickly and comfortably in a private minivan between a shortlist of top sights—such as Charlottenburg Palace, the East Side Gallery, the Reichstag, and Kreuzberg. If there are specific places you want to see, the route can be customized—just ask the driver.
- A convenient way to tick off lots of Berlin landmarks in a day
- Avoid the crowds: Travel in a private minivan with Wi-Fi
- A guide enriches your tour experience with local stories
- Flexible route: Enjoy a tailor-made itinerary to suit your needs
What's Included
- Best Price Best Service
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Private transportation
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.
Itinerary
Alexanderplatz (Pass By)
1
Museum Island
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Book Burning Memorial at Bebelplatz
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Gendarmenmarkt
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Checkpoint Charlie
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Topography of Terror
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Potsdamer Platz
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Brandenburg Gate
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Reichstag Building
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Bellevue Palace
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Victory Column
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 17 reviews
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Firstly he is not German, not fluent in English and we had difficulty understanding him. When he did speak clearly he only gave superficial information. It was supposed to be a custom tour, but he seemed to have difficulty navigating the area and insisted that we go to sites we asked to skip. He became angry when we were not interested ingesting out to see something we already visited or asked to skip. We were visiting a German friend and he became angry when she talked about anything related to Germany on the trip. He would get angry, say there is only 1 tour guide - then storm off and smoke cigarettes. The taxi reeked like smoke. He was very unprofessional and inappropriate. Skip this one - a big waste of time and money.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Dear Miss Jackson,
Thank you for sharing your "feedback". We're sorry that the tour didn't meet your expectations.
What is your Fantasie / Vision of Real German? Are you a real American? Who is a real American? Who can decide to be real or not to be real?
Your grammar and writing also look unlike a "real" American or English.
We want to clarify some essential aspects of your experience.
The main challenge occurred when your German friend, whom you hadn't seen in a long time, joined as an extra passenger. While we were happy to accommodate this "last minute request" (even without having the politeness to ask us!), the tour shifted towards catching up with your friend rather than following the carefully planned itinerary we agreed upon in the morning.
It was not OK for a friend to mess with the scheduled route, where we tell our stories and history. What we agreed on together in the morning.
If you have 15 stops in 3 hours, you cannot use 1 hour at the second stop.
We believe your friend, though well-intentioned, took on the role of an unofficial guide, disrupting the tour's structure and making it difficult/impossible for our DIN EN 15565-certified guide to deliver the custom experience we had planned for you. While we respect your friend's knowledge of Düsseldorf, our guide is an experienced professional who knows Berlin thoroughly and has received high praise from many guests, including native Germans, as seen in our excellent reviews.
Yes, you are right—our guide was not blonde or wearing traditional Lederhosen. However, his qualifications, knowledge, and experience are what truly matter. It also seems there may have been a communication issue during the tour. We believe it's harder to understand the guide's explanations if you're not actively listening. Our guide carefully plans his stories to be shared at suitable locations, ensuring an efficient and enjoyable experience.
Additionally, did you notice that Berlin is preparing for the Europa Cup 2024? Several roads were closed or blocked, making traffic more challenging than usual.
Despite this, our guide went above and beyond to accommodate the requested changes, adjusting the updated route in the morning based on your preferences and what you had already seen. While we strive to be flexible, even a tailor-made tour requires structure and timing to cover all the highlights, especially given the traffic situation. After all, our minivan is not a helicopter that can jump over the buildings!
Regarding the comment about the smell of smoke in the vehicle, all our minivans are strictly smoke-free. Any smoke you noticed may have come from outside the vehicle at the Checkpoint Charly break, where many smokers are. Otherwise, is it the smoke from WW2 you smelt:)
We regret that the tour didn't go as planned, but we hope you understand that the combination of traffic disruptions and an unofficial "second guide" complicated the experience. Thank you for your feedback. We also had a bad experience and would never want a repeat for any money, like this experience with you. We'll take steps to avoid such situations in the future by directly stopping the tour when it is impossible to guide the tour.
With regards
Don_R, Sep 2023
Levi was a fantastic guide. Extremely knowledgeable about the area and the history of Berlin. This was a great way to spend our first afternoon in Berlin. The minivan was very comfortable and clean.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
It's great to know that you found the minivan comfortable and clean and a pleasant journey.
Thank you for sharing your positive feedback, and if you return, the Berlin excursions team will be delighted to assist you again! Greetings to the Family from Berlin
Indranil_G, Sep 2023
We had an excellent private tour in a comfortable minivan with Hans and his driver. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Berlin and its history. We saw parts of Berlin we would have otherwise missed and were very happy with the experience. Highly recommend taking this tour!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to write such kind words in your review.
Youssry_A, Jun 2023
It was awesome experience. Nice information shared by the tour guide. He is very friendly person. And was very committed on the time
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Thanks a lot for your beautiful words and time to write this review hoop to see you with the Family back in Berlin. I also had fun guiding you, but it was too short to cover berlin outside the highlights, just the introduction to Berlin :) Last-minute bookings are possible. To make the reservation a few days before we can even do better.
Thanks a Lot, Greetings from Berlin Excursions Team
Mary_A, May 2023
Levi was knowledgeable and gracious. We covered much of Berlin’s historical locations and had great conversation along the way. A good investment if you only have a few days in Berlin and want to cover the highlights.
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you for your kind words! It's always wonderful to have enthusiastic guests like you. I'm glad you appreciate our goal of providing a pleasant Berlin experience.
Greetings to your husband, and hopefully, a more extended conversation in the future. The first time we were too busy with Berlin's Historical highlights.
Rkw11111, Sep 2019
Levent Aydin was excellent and very informative as a tour guide. He comes with high and excellent recommendations.
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Thanks a lot. See you again soon in Berlin :)
Cline_F, Apr 2024
Notre Guide nous a emmené aux endroits les plus importants de la ville, avec des arrêts fréquents pour pouvoir prendre des photos ou voir certains détails . Nous avons passé deux heures formidables en compagnie de Levant.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Merci beaucoup pour votre gentille review. Je suis heureux que vous ayez apprécié mon histoire alternative. Les commentaires positifs comme le vôtre sont encourageants et m'aident à m'améliorer.
Francisco_C, Oct 2023
El guía Levi y su chofer personas muy atentas , profesionales . Es la mejor opción para conocer la ciudad de Berlín y sus puntos más importantes. Muchas gracias a ambos por un excelente tour .
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Muchas gracias por tu valoración! Francis.
Queremos agradecerte sinceramente por tu reseña positiva. Nos alegra mucho saber que quedaste satisfecho/a con nuestro recorrido por la ciudad de Berlín y que Levi y su conductor cumplieron tus expectativas.
Estamos contentos de haberte ayudado a conocer la ciudad de Berlín y sus principales atracciones.
Una vez más, te agradecemos mucho por tu valoración y por confiar en nuestros servicios. Esperamos tenerte de nuevo en uno de nuestros recorridos en el futuro.
Nos encantan los invitados interesados.
Atentamente,
Levi
Esther_A, Jan 2022
Una excelente experiencia. Total dominio de conocimiento de todos los lugares por parte de los guías. Amables, muy agradables. Personas muy cultas. Una maravillosa experiencia.
Response from Host, Jan 2022
Thank you very much for your words, trust by booking and support! We look forward to the next time to see you again!
We wish you all the best.
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