History and Culture in Prague and East Germany

Berlin City Group Tour

Enjoy a three hour walking tour of Berlin as part of a group. Your guide will introduce you to this surprisingly diverse capital, share some interesting facts and stories and give you further recommendations if asked. Being part of the group will also give you the chance to learn more about the fellow participants suggestions for Berlin.

A Museum Paradise

Cold War Group Walking Tour

Join a group with a professional guide and learn more about the historical sites of Berlin during the Cold War. Besides the sights, your guide will also share some interesting and shocking stories and facts of espionage, street art, and wall's death strip.

Palatial Potsdam

Potsdam's pastoral landmarks are spread out over a wide area, we recommend touring the manicured landscapes by bike. With this tour, you’ll take a train to Potsdam, then pick up your bikes, followed by ten miles of biking at an easy pace. After a day of opulence and nature, you’ll take another train back to Berlin’s center. You can keep your bike after the tour, at a discounted rate.

Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Group Tour

Visiting the Sachsenhausen concentration camp will certainly be one of the most emotionally resonant things you do in Berlin. On this six-hour tour, qualified guides will uncover the realities of life and death in the camp.

Dresden Private Walking Tour

A Day Trip to Meissen

Meissen is a quaint German city that is one of our favorite destinations for a day trip outside Dresden. Here you can explore a 15th century castle and cathedral, and also admire the lovely architecture and cobblestone streets. The city is world-famous for its porcelain, so a visit to the factory shop should definitely be on the agenda. Domkeller and Frauenkirche are Meissen's two famous cathedrals, and each is beautiful. You'll love settling into the slow pace of life here. For more information about Meissen, please read our blog post.

Wander in the Footsteps of Wagner

If you're a classical music fan you're in luck, because none other than the great German composer Richard Wagner spent many productive years in Dresden. We recommend taking a walking tour with an expert local guide who'll show you all of the most significant Wagner sites in the city, including places where he composed and conducted. You'll practically hear the music as the past comes alive for you.

Prague Private Walking Tour

This three-hour walking tour of the Golden City is the ideal way to get to know the beautiful historic center of Prague. You will walk the Royal Route, originally used for the king's coronation procession. The walk takes you through the center of Old Town, where you'll see all of the most famous sights, and also learn about the fascinating history that has made Prague a unique destination throughout the ages. Crossing Charles Bridge, your guide will tell you all the stories of the past as you head up to Lesser Town, where the tour finishes.

Prague Castle Private Tour with Interiors

This tour of Prague Castle is the best way to quickly and easily take in the main star of the city's skyline. Your guide will pick you up at your accommodation and take you to the castle by tram. Once inside the castle grounds, you'll see the most impressive sites while your guide fills you in on the vibrant history of the area and its importance for the Czech nation. Highlights of the tour include the Basilica of St. George, the Golden Lane, Daliborka Tower, the Royal Gardens and the Old Royal Palace, to name just a few. In three hours you'll take in all the must-sees at the castle, as well as a few hidden gems.

Karlstejn Castle Half Day Trip

If there's one excursion you should take from Prague, it's Karlstejn. Located about 20 miles outside the city, this High Gothic castle was founded by Emperor Charles IV in the mid-14th century for the safekeeping of his collection of holy relics and the coronation jewels of the Roman Empire. You'll be picked up in Prague and driven to the edge of the castle grounds, then have a pleasant stroll to the castle where you'll join a group for an hour-long tour of the historical interiors of the imperial palace, including Charles IV's private rooms and reception halls.

For Art and History Lovers

Prague is so full of fascinating sights that it's easy to miss some of the best. For a little bit of peace and quiet, you should visit the Convent of Saint Anges of Bohemia, which was founded in the 13th century. Here you'll find an exhibition on medieval art, and can find tranquility in the gardens, which are decorated by two dozen sculptures from contemporary Czech artists. This Convent is open from Tuesday to Sunday. Our second tip is the Clementinum, a large complex of chapels and other buildings that collectively host the National Library. You can join one of the daily guided tours, or take in a concert in the Mirror Chapel.