There are plenty of good reasons to invite you over for a fun meetup. Spring is here, Berlin is buzzing, and who doesn’t love a little get together? But still the best reason for us is: you! We are so happy you got involved with Gidsy and joined us on this exciting ride, and so it’s time for a proper Gidsy Meetup to celebrate.

Please, save the date!

Date: 21st of April
Time: 2pm to around 5pm
Location: In our office space, The Makers Loft
Address: Adalbertstr.5-6, 10999 Berlin

What’s to expect?

We don’t want to spill the beans too early, but be sure to expect an afternoon filled with relaxed conversations, exclusive updates on upcoming tools for you and the sharing of useful tips. And, of course, we’ll do some activities together. You won’t go home empty handed…

RSVP here 

or answer to support@gidsy.com.

Let the shindig begin!
Your Gidsy team

PS: The next Gidsy Meetup will hopefully be in another city…

Guys, here’s breaking news from the Gidsy HQ: today is an awesome day! Spring has finally arrived in Berlin, and we’re totally smitten with it. Bring on the sweater weather!

Obviously, it’s high time to plan the upcoming weekend. We’re crossing our fingers that the weather in your part of the world doesn’t let you down either, because in this edition of our “Fab Weekend Planner”, it’s all about being out and about. Here are some activities happening on Gidsy this weekend. 

Berlin

• Did winter make you believe that Berlin is a grey city with a history that tastes like sour relish? Rediscover the lady at the Spree on the ’The Essential Berlin Walk’.
• And while were’re at it - the Spree, I mean - you might want to enjoy the sunshine from a boat. ‘Know more about the Spree river’ and marvel at the city along the water.

New York

• Coax your gustative nerves out of hibernation on the ‘Queens Midnight Food Crawl’. 
• Or, whip your body and mind into shape at the ‘Dance Your Freedom Workshop’.

Amsterdam

• Rent a bike and pretend you’re Dutch, or, in case you are Dutch, pretend you’re a tourist on the ‘Explore Amsterdam with a local’ tour.
• If you’d rather spend some time with your camera, some birds, and surrounded by beautiful nature, the ‘Workshop Kingfisher Photography’ might be an option.

Los Angeles

• Find out what’s ‘Behind The Hollywood Sign’. The 360 degree view from up there (complimented by a sparkling cider toast) could give you a new perspective of LA.
• Or you ‘Learn to eat fire’ and give your friends the opportunity to develop a new perspective of you…

London

• If you need a bit of a thrill to get your blood flowing again, the ‘Murder in the Metropolis’ tour might do the trick.
• Or you could freshen up your knowledge of contemporary architecture on the ‘Tour London’s Modern Architecture’.

San Francisco

• Cruise the Mission District and explore fresh tastes on ‘San Francisco’s Premier Food Tour’.
• And afterwards, work off some of those extra winter pounds on the ‘slow running tours’.

Of course, this is just a selection of activities going on this weekend. Check your Gidsy city page to find out what else is on in your city. Froher Frühling!

Happy Monday, everyone! We hope you had a great weekend, and are easing nicely into March. 

Today, we wanted to share an interview with one of our organizers, Nadine. Nadine hosts the ever popular “Make your own sock monkey” workshops in Berlin for a great cause! Read more to learn all about Nadine, her partner charity Tara for Children, and the sock monkey revolution…

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According to the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations, Feb. 21st is International Tourist Guide Day! The day aims to bring the attention of local authorities, fellow citizens and the media to the quality and value of local tourist guides. At Gidsy (from the Dutch word “Gids”, meaning guide), we love our tour guides! The many unique urban adventures that are listed on Gidsy motivate us every day, and we’re thrilled to have such a cool group of local guides be part the Gidsy Community. 

To celebrate, why not Join us in supporting our local tour guides, and book a tour on Gidsy today? There are many urban adventures to choose from! 

If you’re in Berlin, 

• Have an “Alternative Berlin Experience” on this awesome tour. 
• Explore the hidden courtyards of Kreuzberg on this unique photo tour. 

Amsterdam, 

• Take this “Architecture Tour, Eastern Docklands” in Amsterdam, and get to know a different side of the city. 
• Learn all about “Amsterdam in the Golden Age” on this tour through the city, lead by a qualified historian.

London, 

• Gather the family and “Hail a Tour!” of Harry Potter’s London, and explore the film’s most iconic locations in a classic black cab. 
• Spend a Saturday afternoon exploring the newer side of London on this “Modern Architecture” tour. 

NYC, 

• Enjoy a personalized “Sightjogging” tour though NYC,
• Join the “Photographing New York City” tour, and explore the city though your lens, with the help of a professional photographer. 

San Francisco,

• Join the “Hood Tour & Picnic”, and explore some of San Francisco’s best neighborhoods, followed by a nice lunch in Alamo Square. 
• On “San Francisco’s Premier Food Tour”, explore the Mission District & enjoy some of the neighborhood’s best artisan nosh. 

Also, if you’re a budding local guide, and have a tour you’d like to offer - be sure to create a listing! 

Happy Exploring,

Your Gidsy Team.

Happy Valentine’s Day, all. 

On this international day of love, and following the incredible success of the very romantic screening of R. Kelly’s Trapped in the Closet (happening tonight in Berlin), we wanted to feature some unique “date night” activities that are coming up in our launched cities.  Keep reading for some great ideas that will surely make your next tryst a success…

In Berlin,

• For something totally outside the box, give this Bouncing/Powerbocking workshop a try!
• Spend a weekend morning learning all about the Spree River together at this awesome, and very informative, scientific workshop.

In Amsterdam,

• This French Classic Wine masterclass (food pairings included) will definitely help you move onto date number two.
• Explore the Red Light District with a retired Amsterdam cop on this unique tour.

In London,

• The Maltby St. Market Lock-In event is a great foodie date activity. Shop, cook and eat some of the best local produce available, in one of London’s best food markets!
• What’s more romantic than the Tango? Learn the dance of love at the Taste of Tango class. 
• Hop in a London cab and explore the city on this great Classic London tour. 

In San Francisco,

• Explore the Mission district, and sample the area’s finest culinary offerings on the Food Tour.
• A couple that sweats together, stays together…or something. Pair your workout with fantastic views of the city on the Stairway Workout Walk.

In NYC,

• What says I love you better than lots and lots of dumplings? The Chinatown Dumpling Tours are always a fantastic time!

And there you have it! Date night: planned.

Remember: We launch in Los Angeles in just over 2 weeks, Feb 29th! In you want to get involved, be sure to create your listing so we can feature it on launch day!

Every week on the blog, we’ve been sharing some of the best activities that are happening in each of our launched cities. Today, however, we wanted to focus on one of the most popular event categories: Eating & Drinking.

There have already been some amazing food-related events over the course of our tenure on the world wide web, and it’s just getting better and better. So today, dear readers, we bring you just a sampling of the mouth-watering foodie events happening on Gidsy. 

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Happy Wednesday, everyone!

Over the past few days we’ve received an influx of awesome event listings on Gidsy. We’ve got plenty of workshops, arts & crafts, awesome tours, dinners and unique outdoor activities to choose from. The selection of things to do over the next couple of weeks certainly includes something for everyone! 

If you’re living in Berlin or Amsterdam, keep reading for a list of some great events taking place over the next 10 days.

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The digital revolution of the last decade has unleashed creativity and talent in an unprecedented way, with unlimited opportunities. But does democratized culture mean better art or is true talent instead drowned out? This is the question addressed byPressPausePlay, a documentary film containing interviews with some of the world’s most influential creators of the digital era.

Jakob is organizing a private PressPausePlay screening at the Gidsy office next week. There are still some tickets left, so be sure to grab them. Hope to see you there!

Last week I met Bettina, the lovely yoga instructor who already wowed so many of her bookers (see reviews) with her teaching skills. Her regular “Lunch Hour Small-Group Yoga in Kreuzberg” sessions are a Gidsy classic already. We had tea and an entertaining talk.

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