Day Trips & Excursions in Berlin

Absorb the wealth of culture and elegant architecture found in Dresden, longstanding hub of German arts, during this 10-hour day trip from Berlin. Begin with a guided tour of the city center on foot, learning about its history as you explore the Zwinger palace, Semperoper (Semper Opera) and Frauenkirche (Church of our Lady). Then spend the afternoon independently, wandering through the city's lush parks, baroque architecture or lovely riverbanks along the Elbe, offering skyline views. This Berlin to Dresden visit also includes transport by air-conditioned coach.

Discover Sachsenhausen, one of the first concentration camps established by Nazi Germany's Third Reich, on this guided, 6-hour trip from Berlin. Listen as an expert historian details the facts surrounding the camp's creation, as well as a timeline of the atrocities that took place there. Today, the site serves as a national memorial to the prisoners who lived and died here, and on your visit you'll explore the various locations inside the camp, like the command headquarters and execution trench, and learn about Germany during the rule of the Third Reich.

Escape Prague for the day and head west to Dresden. The German town, called 'Florence on the Elbe River,' is crammed with Renaissance-era palaces and buildings, stunning churches and great restaurants. Get a guided tour of the city, and visit the Zwinger Art Gallery to marvel at paintings by Rafael, Rembrandt and Rubens, among many others.

Combine visits to Wannsee and Potsdam with personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour from Berlin. During the journey, stop to see the Bridge of Spies and the Olympic Stadium. In Potsdam, stroll through the Dutch Quarter, the baroque Old City, Cecilienhof, and Sanssouci.

When your cruise ship drops anchor in Germany, tick off the historic highlights of east and west Berlin on a 5.5-hour shore excursion from Rostock or Warnemünde port, ideal for travelers short on time. Following port pickup, take a whistle-stop tour of top west Berlin attractions including Tiergarten Park, Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor), the Berlin Wall, and the Holocaust Memorial. Then, tick off east Berlin gems including Postdamer Platz, Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom), and Museumsinsel. Port drop-off is also included.

Explore the East German city of Dresden on a full-day private tour from Berlin. Stroll through the "Florence of Germany" with your guide and visit popular sights like the Catholic Cathedral and the famous Semperoper Opera House. Discover the city's history and the effects World War II had on its infrastructure from your guide. Enjoy some free time to walk around the city, shop, or have lunch before heading back to Berlin.

Visit one of Germany's most beautiful cities on this day trip to Dresden from Prague. Nicknamed the 'Florence of the Elbe,' Dresden is brim with baroque and rococo buildings, many raised and rebuilt, phoenix-like, from the ashes of World War II. After traveling from Prague to Dresden by air-conditioned coach, visit the Zwinger Old Masters Gallery to see masterworks including the 'Sistine Madonna' by Raphael; admire the domed Frauenkirche (Church of the Virgin Mary); and enjoy the afternoon free to have lunch and explore this resplendent city further at leisure.

Combine two of Saxony's most picturesque cities - Dresden and Meissen - with personalized attention on this private tour from Berlin. Enjoy a flexible itinerary and the ability to travel at your own pace while exploring Meissen, the birthplace of German china. In Dresden, walk through the city to see the baroque architecture and learn about its history through your guide's commentary.

Discover the regal heritage of Potsdam, Berlin's posh royal suburb. See the Dutch Quarter and well-preserved palaces of Frederick the Great and other Prussian kings, including Cecilienhof and splendid Sanssouci, with a driver and guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off makes this an easy way to escape the urban grind of Berlin for a day among Potsdam's lush gardens, plentiful fountains, and fascinating history.