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Home/Destinations/Berlin/Berlin in 3 days
3 days · Berlin itinerary

Berlin in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Berlin lets you add a day trip to the city and its history. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Berlin — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: centre & Wall
  2. 2Day 2: Third Reich & museums
  3. 3Day 3: Potsdam or Dresden
  4. 4Food & nightlife evenings

Day 1: the centre and the Wall

See the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, the Berlin Wall and Checkpoint Charlie.

Day 2: history and museums

Take a Third Reich tour and explore Museum Island.

Day 3: a day trip

Head to Potsdam’s palaces, the Sachsenhausen memorial, or baroque Dresden.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Berlin — prices per person.

Private Walking Tour Berlin Third Reich Hitler and World War II
Berlin
Private Walking Tour Berlin Third Reich Hitler and World War II
5.0(392)·3–4 hours
from$194/ person
via Viator
Berlin Museum Island Tour: Courtyards & Hidden Stories
Berlin
Berlin Museum Island Tour: Courtyards & Hidden Stories
5.0(36)·2 hours
from$33/ person
via Viator
The Memorial Tour: Visit to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp (licensed guide)
Berlin
The Memorial Tour: Visit to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp (licensed guide)
5.0(100)·5 hours
from$39/ person
via Viator
Dresden & Bastei Bridge Day Trip to Germany from Prague
Prague
Dresden & Bastei Bridge Day Trip to Germany from Prague
5.0(117)·9 hours
from$139/ person
via Viator
Small Group Walking Tour of East Berlin with a French Guide
Berlin
Small Group Walking Tour of East Berlin with a French Guide
5.0(246)·3 hours
from$31/ person
via Viator
Museum Island Tour to New Museum and Pergamon Panorama
Berlin
Museum Island Tour to New Museum and Pergamon Panorama
5.0(22)·4 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Private taxi tour to Potsdam and Sanssouci 6-8h
Berlin
Private taxi tour to Potsdam and Sanssouci 6-8h
5.0(34)·6–8 hours
from$189/ person
via Viator
Private Segway tour through the highlights in Dresden
Dresden
Private Segway tour through the highlights in Dresden
5.0(100)·1h 30min
from$90/ person
via Viator

Berlin in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Berlin?
Three days is ideal — the historic centre and the Wall, Third Reich history and Museum Island, and a day trip to Potsdam, Sachsenhausen or Dresden.
What is the best day trip from Berlin for 3 days?
Potsdam’s palaces are the easiest and most elegant; Sachsenhausen is the most historically important; Dresden is a beautiful baroque option if you don’t mind the distance.
How do I plan a 3-day Berlin itinerary?
Spend day one on the centre and the Wall, day two on Third Reich history and Museum Island, and day three on a day trip, booking the Reichstag and museums ahead.

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