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School music tours to Berlin

Vibrant and youthful city
Fascinating blend of east and west
Home to iconic 20th century landmarks

“The location was nice and central so we could walk to places as well. The food was good, it was buffet and everyone was catered...”

Hanh, Head of Music, Hertfordshire

“So much to see and do - we could easily go again with a completely different itinerary. Met my expectations as a vibrant capital city.”

Paul, Director of Music, London

“Berlin was much enjoyed by the kids and the experience will remain in their minds for years to come.”

Andrew, Party Leader, Hertford

One of Europe’s most buzzing capital cities

Berlin has evolved in recent years from being the symbol of the East/West division to the place where the two now meet and entwine. Berlin is a unique and fascinating city, which, since the fall of the Wall in 1989 has become one of Europe’s most buzzing capital cities. The colourful remains of the wall, sites of National Socialist conferences and the Prussian palaces are evidence of just some of the momentous historical events which have taken place here, while the city also displays the cutting edge in modern architecture.

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Minimum Duration7 Days 4 Nights
Extra NightCall for Details
Coach typeExecutive 48-Seater with Air Conditioning
Tour ManagerFull Time
MealsFull Board
Journey time12 Hours from Calais

Concerts

Concerts are possible for both choirs and orchestras in the famous Gethsemanekirche in the trendy district of Prenzlauer Berg in the former East Berlin.

Berlin Cathedral and St.George's Anglican Church welcome choirs and recitals. Many more churches, if less well known, are hugely enthusiastic when receiving groups. The Augustinum Retirement centre has a purpose-built theatre and is very keen to receive our groups. Why not go further afield and cross the border into Poland (2 hour drive) and perform in the castle precinct in Szczecin?

Sample itinerary

(Orchestras)

(Choirs)

If you are a different ensemble type, please ask us for a sample itinerary.

Day 1

Arrive in Berlin. Dinner at your accommodation.

Day 2

Visit Sanssouci Palace and Cecilien Hof. Perform a concert in the beautiful theatre of a luxurious retirement home in Kleinmachnow. Evening visit to the Parliament and its glass dome with a great view over Berlin by night.

Day 3

Visit Stasi Museum and the Check Point Charlie Wall Museum. Arrive in Berlin’s western centre. Time to stroll along the Kurfürstendamm. Evening concert in the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtnis-Church.

Day 4

Morning walking tour from Potsdamer Platz via Brandenburg Gate passing the Parliament then Unter den Linden to the Berlin Cathedral. Enjoy a boat tour on the Spree river along the modern government district. Concert in a church or outdoors (depending on the season). Possibility to perform in the Cathedral with participation in the mass or at the Zoo in Berlin.

Day 5

Morning visit to the Berlin TV tower (taking public transport) for your last glimpse over Berlin before departing for UK.

Extra activities and excursions

Browse a selection of our favourite activities and excursions.

Checkpoint Charlie
East Side Gallery
Kurfürstendamm
Potsdamer Platz
Sachsenhausen concentration camp

Exhibition at the point of the infamous border crossing between East and West Berlin.

Longest remaining stretch of the Berlin Wall.

Berlin’s famous shopping boulevard

Huge walk-in information box showing the development of today’s Berlin.

30kms from Berlin, this is a sobering but worthwhile visit.

Where to stay

Popular places to stay.

A warm welcome awaits you at the friendly and well located Berlin International Youth Hostel. The centrally based centre offers superb facilities for students including a large group area with games and a flat screen television as well as a spacious room for rehearsals and concerts. Outdoor facilities include table tennis and a barbeque area for groups wishing to spend a summer evening enjoying the atmosphere of a ‘Grillfest’. The hostel’s location just off the Tiergarten, lends itself ideally for flight groups wishing to take public transport or walk into central Berlin.

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FAQs

Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.

We have drawn up a comprehensive step-by-step Guide to planning a school music tour for first time tourers. This covers all aspects of tour planning from budgeting and fundraising, to choosing the right destination, accommodation and performing venues for your ensemble. Click here to read our Guide.

Once your tour is booked, it is safely in our hands. We will only ask for you assistance in understanding your concert requirements and you will be responsible for ensuring that the dates on our checklist are adhered to. Until your departure, you simply need to prepare your musicians musically and compile the tour repertoire.

You should book your tour between 8-18 months in advance. This will give us time to find the best possible venues for your tour and you will have ample time for fundraising should you need to do so.