Duration
75 minutes
Berlin · experience
Trabi Safari: drive an East German icon
A self-drive convoy through Berlin’s landmarks behind the wheel of a Trabant, with live radio commentary and a driver’s licence to keep.
75 minutesFrom €79
The experience
Drive your own Trabant, the East German icon, in convoy through Berlin.
A self-drive convoy through Berlin behind the wheel of a Trabant, the East German car of the GDR era, with a short technical briefing on its two-stroke engine and manual gearbox before setting off.
The route passes Potsdamer Platz, the Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden, Berlin Cathedral, the TV Tower, the East Side Gallery, the Oberbaum Bridge and Checkpoint Charlie, with live radio commentary in each car and a Trabant driver’s licence as a souvenir.
Group
Group size confirmed with the option
Languages
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Format
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Meeting point
TrabiWorld, Zimmerstraße 97-100, at the corner of Wilhelmstraße.
Pickup and drop-off
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Who this suits
A good choice when it matches the way you want to use the city.
- A playful, hands-on way to see Berlin’s landmarks rather than another walking tour.
- History enthusiasts and car lovers curious about East Germany’s most famous export.
- Groups of up to four who want their own car in the convoy.
Itinerary
The route at a glance.
The guide and exact sequence are confirmed on the day. Times below are a useful indication of how this visit is normally structured.
- 1~15 minutes
Technical briefing
An introduction to the Trabant’s two-stroke engine and manual gearbox.
- 2~75 minutes
Convoy drive
Past Potsdamer Platz, the Brandenburg Gate, the TV Tower and Checkpoint Charlie, with live radio commentary.
What the visit includes
The practical detail before you choose a date.
Highlights
- Experience Berlin in the legendary Trabant
- See the city from behind the wheel, not from a bus seat
- Pass Potsdamer Platz, the Brandenburg Gate, the East Side Gallery and Checkpoint Charlie
- A Trabant driver’s licence as a souvenir of the drive
Included
- ✓ Technical instruction
- ✓ A guide at the front of the convoy
- ✓ Live radio commentary in each car
- ✓ Fuel
- ✓ A Trabant driver’s licence for every new driver
- ✓ Third-party vehicle damage insurance (€850 deductible)
Not included
- • Gratuities
- • Arrival to the meeting point
Before you go
A few essentials for the day.
- Drivers need a valid class B driver’s licence, minimum age 18, and experience with a manual gearbox and clutch.
- Each car seats up to 4 people or 330kg and is not shared with other bookings.
- A Trabi Museum sits beside the meeting point for those who want to see the car’s history afterwards.