Experience Berlin City with Private Excursions
Discover the hidden gems of Berlin
Explore Berlin's legendary attractions that contribute to its iconic reputation and gain a deeper understanding of the city's intricate history through two privately guided, off-the-beaten-path tours. Experience the intrigue of Berlin's prominent landmarks during your free time, ranging from the vibrant MauerPark and the thought-provoking murals at the East Side Gallery to the city's famous beer gardens.
What's Included
- 3 nights in Berlin at Leonardo Hotel
- Berlin during the Second World War: Private Half-Day Walking Tour
- Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp: Private Day Trip from Berlin
Great Ways to Explore
Discover the history of Berlin through a pair of private tours.
- Indulge in delectable German dishes, such as currywurst or spätzle.
Witness the sunset from the Berlin TV Tower.
Take a day trip to explore the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp.
Stroll through the Botanical Garden in Berlin for a relaxing experience.
Discover Berlin, the capital of Germany, in a whole new light! Start with a half-day walking tour exploring Berlin's World War II history with a knowledgeable private guide. Visit key historical locations such as the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, and the iconic Brandenburg Gate. With your guide, delve into the city's connection to the Holocaust and uncover the wartime activities of Hitler, revealing both tragic horrors and remarkable acts of heroism.
Your second included tour takes you on a private day trip from Berlin to the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp. Learn about the history of this Nazi concentration camp, which served as both a training ground for personnel and a site for horrifying experiments. Following this emotionally charged tour, pay your respects at the National Memorial erected within the camp in 1961.
In your free time, experience the lighter side of Berlin by relaxing in Tiergarten's natural surroundings, indulging in one of the city's iconic beer gardens, marveling at city views from atop the Berlin TV Tower, and strolling along the historic Karl-Marx-Allee.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- 3 nights in Berlin at Leonardo Hotel
- Berlin during the Second World War: Private Half-Day Walking Tour
- Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp: Private Day Trip from Berlin
Discover the history of Berlin through a pair of private tours.
- Indulge in delectable German dishes, such as currywurst or spätzle.
Witness the sunset from the Berlin TV Tower.
Take a day trip to explore the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp.
Stroll through the Botanical Garden in Berlin for a relaxing experience.
Discover Berlin, the capital of Germany, in a whole new light! Start with a half-day walking tour exploring Berlin's World War II history with a knowledgeable private guide. Visit key historical locations such as the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, and the iconic Brandenburg Gate. With your guide, delve into the city's connection to the Holocaust and uncover the wartime activities of Hitler, revealing both tragic horrors and remarkable acts of heroism.
Your second included tour takes you on a private day trip from Berlin to the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp. Learn about the history of this Nazi concentration camp, which served as both a training ground for personnel and a site for horrifying experiments. Following this emotionally charged tour, pay your respects at the National Memorial erected within the camp in 1961.
In your free time, experience the lighter side of Berlin by relaxing in Tiergarten's natural surroundings, indulging in one of the city's iconic beer gardens, marveling at city views from atop the Berlin TV Tower, and strolling along the historic Karl-Marx-Allee.
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Welcome to Berlin!
"Willkommen in Berlin!" Make your way to your hotel and take some time to get comfortable. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy.
For those inclined to stretch their legs after the journey, Tiergarten is an ideal destination. Beyond its well-known landmarks and sunny spots, the park features the Berlin Zoo and several Michelin-starred restaurants, offering both leisure and culinary delights to satisfy your appetite.
Check-in - Leonardo Hotel Berlin
The Leonardo Hotel Berlin is a great choice for visitors who want to explore the heart of Berlin. For those who want to see the sights, the hotel is near the Kurfürstendamm shopping street, "Messe Berlin" fairground, Deutsche Oper, and multiple underground stations. This hotel is located about 35 minutes from the airport.
This comfortable hotel offers guest rooms that feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms.
Day 2. Berlin
Today you will enjoy your included half-day private walking tour of Berlin.
Take the evening to unwind and treat yourself to dinner at one of Berlin's best restaurants. Indulge in a delicious array of traditional German food like currywurst or spätzle.
Berlin during the Second World War: Private Half-Day Walking Tour
Step into the history of World War II in Berlin and delve into its past with a private half-day walking tour. Uncover significant historical sites such as the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, and the Brandenburg Gate, all under the guidance of an expert private guide.
Commence your exploration at the Reichstag, where you'll delve into the building's history and witness the bullet holes and Soviet soldier graffiti from 1945. Traverse the historical heart of "Mitte," renowned for landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, the Soviet War Memorial Tiergarten, Pariser Platz, and the Unter den Linden boulevard. Gain insights into the Stolpersteine, also known as "stumbling stones." Witness the location of the Nazi book burning at Bebelplatz, an ironically beautiful square adorned by historic structures including the Berlin State Opera, Humboldt University buildings, and St. Hedwig’s Cathedral.
Pay visits to various memorials honoring those who suffered and lost their lives in World War II, encounter Hitler's last Bunker, and conclude your tour at the entrance of the "Topography of Terror Museum."
Your guide will provide you with an in-depth understanding of Berlin's history, particularly its significance as Hitler's headquarters during the Second World War. From the grandeur of the 19th Century Brandenburg Gate to the poignant Stolpersteine that bear the names of Nazi victims, you'll experience the city's historical depth.
Day 3. Berlin
Today you'll take your included full-day private excursion to the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp.
Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp: Private Day Trip from Berlin
Embark on a deeply insightful journey on a private day trip from Berlin to explore the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp. Situated in Oranienburg, a mere forty-five minutes away from Germany's capital, this infamous Nazi concentration camp served as both a training ground for camp personnel and an experimental site. Your expert guide will lead you through the remains of this harrowing place while sharing its haunting history from the Nazi era.
Travel conveniently by train from Central Berlin in the company of your knowledgeable guide. Delve into the camp's remnants, including the barracks, museum displays, and the solemn burial ground. Uncover the dark purpose behind the camp's establishment during the Third Reich, primarily for the internment of political dissidents, ethnic minorities, and those targeted due to their religious beliefs.
During your tour, you will encounter Tower A, the entrance to the camp, as well as the chilling extermination unit and crematorium known as Station Z, erected in 1943. Your guide will expose the grim details of prisoner mistreatment, heinous experiments, and the horrifying practices like the "Sachsenhausen salute," the death strip, and the "shoe running detail."
After an emotionally charged exploration, you'll have the opportunity to pay your respects at the National Memorial, established within the camp in 1961. This powerful commemoration marks a poignant conclusion to your visit before your return to Berlin.
Day 4. Depart Berlin
Your Berlin escape has unfortunately come to an end. Say one last goodbye as your depart your hotel.
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