Berlin Moderate Tours &amp; Trips

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Berlin, Dresden, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Munich

Highlights

Journey along the scenic 'Yellow Roads' – such as the scenic Black Forest High Road and the fabled 'Romantic Road' – through fairy-tale forests and past medieval castles... where timeless tales are told in storied towns such as Heidelberg
Munich
Frankfurt
Dresden
Rothenburg and Berlin... explore the compelling history

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Sad to see a once good tour company stumble and fall into mediocrity. That’s Tauck post-Covid. My May 2023 tour of Normandy, Brittany and the Loire Valley was done on the cheap by Tauck, yet cost me thousands of dollars extra as a solo traveler on a special small-group tour.   5-star hotels switched to 3 and 4 (without any compensation or explanation)… many more meals “on your own”… lots of “self-guided” tours of museums and chateaux and castles we knew nothing about… airline quality “rubber chicken” dinners, not in hotel restaurants, but in sad and isolated business convention spaces… poorly-trained newer Tour Directors (like the one on this tour) with limited experience traveling outside her tiny Canadian village or dealing with people from diverse backgrounds. She even confessed that this was a second gig job that took her away from her own business back home! You get what Tauck pays for, but unfortunately, not what YOU pay for.   Speaking to a “Guest Relations” agent was comically pointless. She tried to make everything my fault, which I now understand is par for the course with the “new” post-Covid Tauck. Please reconsider spending huge amounts of your hard-earned money on a tour company that has lost its way and no longer delivers."

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Romantic Germany 2021

By Tauck

none

4.2/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Berlin, Dresden, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Munich

Highlights

Journey along the scenic 'Yellow Roads' – such as the scenic Black Forest High Road and the fabled 'Romantic Road' – through fairy-tale forests and past medieval castles... where timeless tales are told in storied towns such as Heidelberg
Munich
Frankfurt
Dresden
Rothenburg and Berlin... explore the compelling history

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Sad to see a once good tour company stumble and fall into mediocrity. That’s Tauck post-Covid. My May 2023 tour of Normandy, Brittany and the Loire Valley was done on the cheap by Tauck, yet cost me thousands of dollars extra as a solo traveler on a special small-group tour.   5-star hotels switched to 3 and 4 (without any compensation or explanation)… many more meals “on your own”… lots of “self-guided” tours of museums and chateaux and castles we knew nothing about… airline quality “rubber chicken” dinners, not in hotel restaurants, but in sad and isolated business convention spaces… poorly-trained newer Tour Directors (like the one on this tour) with limited experience traveling outside her tiny Canadian village or dealing with people from diverse backgrounds. She even confessed that this was a second gig job that took her away from her own business back home! You get what Tauck pays for, but unfortunately, not what YOU pay for.   Speaking to a “Guest Relations” agent was comically pointless. She tried to make everything my fault, which I now understand is par for the course with the “new” post-Covid Tauck. Please reconsider spending huge amounts of your hard-earned money on a tour company that has lost its way and no longer delivers."

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Best of Berlin, Prague & Vienna in 12 Days Tour

By Rick Steves

preferred

4.2/5 Great

23 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Berlin, Český Krumlov, Dresden, Prague, Vienna

Highlights

A walking tour through the historic heart of Berlin.
Enjoy a full morning of sightseeing with our local guide, beginning with a walking tour of the Old Town Square
Baroque wonders of Melk Abbey and cruise Austria’s prettiest stretch of the Danube: the Wachau Valley.
Visit the Mucha museum, or make your own discoveries in Prague
Visit with a walking tour of the reborn-from-the-ashes city, including the city's greatest symbol of pride

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Education / Learning, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We purchased two backpacks from Rick Steves Europe. One of them arrived damaged and unusable. Their website says that you must contact them if you receive damaged merchandise. I have attempted to email them through their website and I have left 3 voicemails (nobody answers the phone, ever!) and nobody has contacted me back. At this point, it seems like I've been ripped off. Buyer beware. Extremely disappointed."

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15 Day Kaleidoscope of Central Europe

none

3.7/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Berlin, Budapest, Krakow, Prague, Vienna, Warsaw

Highlights

Travel along the Royal Route, with its historic monuments and residences in Warsaw Visit the 16th century Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow Tour Auschwitz-Birkenau, the infamous network of concentration camps from World War II View Heroes' Square, the largest and most impressive square in Budapest See Matthias Church, that served as the scene of several coronations in Budapest Stop at Fisherman's Bastion, for enthralling panoramic views of Budapest Visit Schonbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the imperial family in Vienna Enjoy a guided walking tour of charming Bratislava, capital of Slovakia Take a city tour of Prague, "The City of a Thousand Spires" View Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate, symbols of the formerly divided city of Berlin †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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15 Day Danube River Cruise with Berlin, Dresden & Prague

none

3.7/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Berlin, Dresden, Passau, Prague, Salzburg, Vienna

Highlights

View Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag and Brandenberg Gate, symbols of the formerly divided city of Berlin Cross Saxony to the baroque art city of Dresden, titled the "Florence on the Elbe" Visit Pilsen's medieval Republic Square and the onion domes of the Great Synagogue City tour of Prague "The City of a Thousand Spires" Visit Regensburg, one of Germany's best preserved medieval cities Tour the historic Benedictine Melk Abbey, one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture Stop in Durnstein, one of the prettiest towns on the Danube Enjoy a city tour of Vienna and view Hofburg Palace, Vienna Opera House and St. Stephen's Cathedral Enjoy a guided walking tour of charming Bratislava, capital of Slovakia During your Budapest City Tour, see the Parliament, Heroes Square, Royal Palace and Matthias Church

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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15 Day Kaleidoscope of Central Europe

none

3.7/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Berlin, Budapest, Krakow, Prague, Vienna, Warsaw

Highlights

Travel along the Royal Route, with its historic monuments and residences in Warsaw Visit the 16th century Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow Tour Auschwitz-Birkenau, the infamous network of concentration camps from World War II View Heroes' Square, the largest and most impressive square in Budapest See Matthias Church, that served as the scene of several coronations in Budapest Stop at Fisherman's Bastion, for enthralling panoramic views of Budapest Visit Schonbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the imperial family in Vienna Enjoy a guided walking tour of charming Bratislava, capital of Slovakia Take a city tour of Prague, "The City of a Thousand Spires" View Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate, symbols of the formerly divided city of Berlin †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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14 Day Affordable Central Europe with Warsaw, Krakow & Berlin

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3.7/5 Great

Operator does not provide

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Berlin, Budapest, Krakow, Prague, Vienna, Warsaw

Highlights

Travel along the Royal Route, with its historic monuments and residences in Warsaw In Krakow, visit the 16th century Wawel Royal Castle Tour Auschwitz-Birkenau, the infamous network of concentration camps from World War II View Heroes' Square, the largest and most impressive square in Budapest Stop at Fisherman's Bastion, for enthralling panoramic views of Budapest Visit Schonbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the imperial family in Vienna View St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague, a Gothic masterpiece, where coronations of Czech kings & queens took place View Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate, symbols of the formerly divided city, Berlin †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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14 Day Holland, Germany, Luxembourg & Belgium with Paris

none

3.7/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Hamburg, Luxembourg, Paris

Highlights

In Amsterdam, enjoy a delightful glass-top boat cruise along the historic winding canals View Bremen’s 600-year-old Town Hall with its splendid Weser Renaissance facade In Hamburg, view the dynamic seaport named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO History comes to life in Berlin on a tour of the landmarks in this fabulous cosmopolitan city A cruise on the Rhine offers vistas of hilltop castles, terraced vineyards and charming villages Pause to pay respects at the U.S. Military Cemetery from WWII in tiny Luxembourg Visit the poignant memorial at Bastogne, scene of the infamous Battle of the Bulge Visit Brussels Grand Place with its spired 15th century City Hall and antique golden guildhalls Discover the delights of endlessly fascinating Paris, including the iconic Eiffel Tower †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."