My husband and i will be in Berlin for 1 1/2 days (staying 2 nights) in late September 2026 (part of a 30 day trip so no time to extend). We should arrive early afternoon on day 1 if LOT flight from Warsaw on time (apx arrival 11 am). The next day we will have ALL DAY to tour, and wanted a PRIVATE TOUR GUIDE WITH CAR to take us to KEY HIGHLIGHTS. Would appreciate thoughts on a tour guide. Saw Rick Steve's recommendations, but would like personal experiences. Also, thinking of staying at The Westin Grand Berlin as we are two Seniors from the USA and appreciate staying at known "branded" hotels (doesn't mean they are great-just that we recognize the Brand). Would appreciate thoughts on that hotel location, too (the last day we are in Berlin we will be leaving early morning via an early Hbf train to Munich). Lastly our Full day is on a Monday, and sadly the Berlin Wall museum will be closed, so we are hoping to see the Wall and its museums on the 1/2 day afternoon before it closes - would we have enough time to do that from our hotel location? If so, would it make sense to then try to also add the Reichstag dome as that appears to be open late? Thank you for any comments and recommendations. Best, Angie
Posted by
Schwerin
4069 posts
By a simple search in the forum you will find various threads containing reports and recommendations with tour guides.
In your case I would also recommend considering a HoHo bus tour which gives you a quick overview with some background explanations.
Be informed that a stay in parallel with Berlin Marathon is expensive and on Marathon day a car makes really no sense in the center of Berlin.
Posted by
OP
USA
8 posts
thank you for your comments - i have looked at some of the threads and they seemed to be more general, and hate to relay on very old information.
Posted by
Schwerin
4069 posts
To find actual information search results can be filtered by click on "travel forum" and below "6 months and newer" or "1 year and newer".