Top Berlin Day Trips

Get out of Berlin for the day by taking this 6-hour day trip from Berlin to picturesque Potsdam. Drink in the sights of the baroque palaces, placid lakes, manicured gardens and spouting water fountains of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed spot. Let your guide steep you in the history of the place regaling you with tales from centuries ago all the way up the Cold War.

Visit the former Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp on a memorial tour from Berlin. A way to honor the survivors and remember the victims of the Nazi regime, the tour explores the former notorious camp, which became the main concentration camp in the Berlin area. Learn the stories of the prisoners and see key sites including the cells with a professional guide.

Travel to Prague from Berlin on this one-way sightseeing bus. The itinerary includes stops along the way including Dresden Old Town, Elbe Sandstone Mountains, Moritzburg Palace, and Litomerice. This relaxed road trip allows you to explore two countries in one day as you make your way toward Prague. The tour is for a small group, with a maximum of eight people.

Learn about Germany’s dark past on a tour to the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp just outside Berlin. Visit the remains of the camp and discover how it was used by the Nazis and then again by the Soviets. Follow your Spanish-speaking guide and learn about the daily lives of the prisoners through exhibits and stories during this 6-hour tour.

Experience Berlin’s past and present on this half-day guided walking tour through the city's Mitte district. Visit landmarks from the city’s Prussian, Imperial, Nazi, Cold War and modern eras, offering insight into the evolution of this fascinating German capital. Stroll along the iconic Berlin Wall and follow Unter den Linden to the Brandenburg Gate. Then check out the rebuilt Reichstag and the Holocaust Memorial and hear the amazing stories of Cold War Berlin at Checkpoint Charlie. Please note that we do not enter any buildings during the tour.

Experience the dramatic final days of the World War II in Berlin during this half-day walking excursion. Visit some of the most important historical sites in Berlin with your guide, discovering the series of events that culminated in the final German surrender. View the site of Hitler's former bunker and learn about daily life for residents during the war, particularly those who opposed the Third Reich.

Get an insider’s look at Berlin, the capital and cultural centerpiece of Germany, on this guided walking tour. Visit some of Berlin’s most popular attractions — like the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and Checkpoint Charlie — as well as a few lesser-known locations that many group sightseeing tours miss. Learn about the history of Berlin, from the time of the Teutonic Knights to its role as capital of the Nazi Third Reich, to the divided city of the Cold War, to the modern-day capital of a unified Germany.

Visit the head of the former Prussian Empire on a half-day trip to Potsdam. Enjoy a guided tour of the famous Sanssouci Palace and walk through its gardens—during the summer months. Listen to informative commentary from your guide about the history of the Prussian Empire as you stroll through this UNESCO-listed city and visit attractions such as the Dutch Quarter, the rebuilt City Palace, and the New Palace.

Say goodbye subway and hello 360-degree views when you book this hop-on, hop-off ticket on a classic open-top bus. Two great routes, with live guides or recorded commentary. Cover Berlin’s central attractions, and the app lets you track the next bus in real time. Opt for a 24-hour ticket, a 48-hour ticket with a walking tour, or a 48-hour deluxe ticket with walking tour and evening tour.

Enter a winter wonderland all year round with this trip to the Berlin Icebar, where everything, from the walls to the seats to the glass that holds your drink, is crafted from natural ice. Your package includes three drinks tokens, one for the room-temperature front bar and two for drinks in the Icebar proper, plus a cozy jacket and gloves to keep you warm in the 14°F (-10°C) space.

Save time reading up on the history of Berlin and enjoy this comprehensive full-day history-themed tour instead—with a private guide for just your group. Along the way, enjoy insightful commentary and tick off a variety of famous sights, landmarks, and historical areas—including Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall Memorial, and the Reichstag Building.

Pedal around Berlin like a local on this half-day highlights tour. Perfect for cycling enthusiasts who are short on time, this tour introduces you to the must-see attractions in Berlin, including the Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie, the Brandenburg Gate, and others. No worries about navigation; you'll follow your guides on a carefully curated route while listening to engaging narration on Berlin's culture and history.

This tour of Berlin is much different than the usual politically correct nonsense. Think of this as the politically incorrect tour of Berlin. So bear that in mind when going on this tour. It will be full of bad language, bad taste jokes and, yes, of course, a history lesson! No snowflakes allowed!!!

History enthusiasts are sure to love this tour of Berlin that focuses on the Third Reich, World War II, and Adolf Hitler. Hear stories of resistance and compliance during Hitler’s reign of terror and see the remains of the "Thousand-Year Reich." You also visit several places associated with this period including the ruins of Himmler's SS and Gestapo HQ, the Resistance Museum which once housed the German Military High Command, and the Reichstag which has seen German history unfold since 1884.

Discover Berlin as the frontier of the Cold War on this guided historical walking tour. After World War II, Berlin changed from the capital city of Nazi Germany into the pivotal city in a struggle to control war-torn Europe. Retrace the trail of the “death strip” and the Berlin Wall. Visit some of Berlin’s most popular Cold War attractions, like the Berlin Wall Memorial, underground "ghost stations," and more. Learn about the history of Berlin, from its founding to this divided city of the Cold War.

Get to know the best of Berlin on this guided bike tour. Learn the history of the city, from its beginnings to its role as capital of the Nazi Third Reich, to the divided city of the Cold War, to the modern-day capital of a unified Germany. This tour includes a trip to the Berlin Wall Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate and more. Choose from a half- or full-day tour, with a stop for lunch at a beer garden on the longer tour (own expense).

Sightsee and feast on German food at the same time on a 2.5-hour dinner cruise along the River Spree. Begin your evening with a welcome drink and continue the night with included wine, beer, soft drinks. Enjoy a four-course meal of German cuisine, including Swabian potato salad, glazed salmon, and more. While you enjoy your meal, take in the illuminated monuments of the city.

Ensuring you see the best of Berlin’s Museumsinsel’s (Museum Island’s) vast collection can be a daunting task. Marvel at the UNESCO-listed Pergamon Museum’s and the Neues Museum's (New Museum's)  highlights on a guided tour and enjoy skip-the-line entry to both museums on this cultural experience, which includes entry to all five of Museumsinsel’s museums. Travel back in time to the age of Enlightenment and admire classic artefacts including The Bust of Nefertiti, Market Gate of Miletus, and the Ishtar Gate. Receive personalized attention on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

Experience Berlin from the water! Experience the center in a relaxed manner with us on the Spree. Glide past the most beautiful sights in Berlin in 60 minutes, listen and be amazed and learn a lot of new things. Whether Berlin Cathedral, Nikolaiviertel, TV tower, Museum Island or Reichstag - there is a lot to discover. Enjoying the magic of the metropolis from the water is a must for every visit to Berlin and a wonderful addition to a city tour on foot or a tour by bus.

Experience the Essence of Potsdam's UNESCO World Heritage Magic. Potsdam, a city that not only boasts picturesque palaces, serene lakes, and lush gardens but also holds a captivating historical tapestry. Wander through the Dutch Quarter, a unique ensemble of red-brick buildings unrivaled in Europe. Discover the intriguing legacy of Frederick William I, the 'Soldier King'. Explore the stunning Sanssouci Palace, Frederick the Great's beloved residence, nestled in a park adorned with temples and churches. Cross the historic Glienicke Bridge, famous for Cold War-era 'spy swaps,' and delve into history at Cecilienhof, the manorial residence of Germany's last Crown Prince. It hosted the Potsdam Conference in 1945, where Churchill, Truman, and Stalin discussed the fate of Cold War Europe for the next half-century. Join us for a tour that combines the beauty of Potsdam's landscapes with the intrigue of its past, promising an unforgettable experience.

Make a sobering visit to the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp near Berlin on this 6-hour private tour. Discover the history of this model concentration camp using the expertise of historian and former British military attaché in Berlin, Nigel Dunkley, who created the tour. Explore the site’s cells, execution grounds, hospital and more with your guide, learning about the camp’s unique design and role in the events of World War II. Your visit also includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

The Seelow Heights, east of Berlin, saw almost a million German and Soviet troops do battle in one of the Second World War’s most brutal exchanges. Discover the battlefield on this fascinating small-group tour, with a maximum of eight other travelers, direct from your Berlin hotel. Explore the museum and the war cemeteries, see Marshal Zhukov’s command bunker, and visit the spots where key moments of the battle unfolded.

Get to know the best of Potsdam on this private, guided, 6-hour trip from Berlin. Discover its beautiful palaces, parks and gardens. Learn how this scenic town served as the residence of Prussian kings and German emperors for three centuries. See the historical city center and Dutch Quarter. Travel past the royal residences of Sansoucci Palace, one of the largest UNESCO World Heritage sites in Germany. Visit Cecilenhof Palace, where Churchill, Truman and Stalin wrote world history and stop in downtown Potsdam for lunch (own expense). Berlin hotel pickup/drop-off included.