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Berlin: Private Sightseeing Tour in Iconic Oldtimer VW Bus

1. Berlin: Private Sightseeing Tour in Iconic Oldtimer VW Bus

Discover all of the important sights in the almost 800-year city of Berlin. Travel the guided route through small but interesting side roads. The chauffeur will tell you about the different eras of Berlin in two hours.  Explore almost forgotten places and discover the city's origins. A photo booklet, tailored to the tour's individual locations, gives you an impression of the past and the interiors of the various sights during the journey.  The route includes like Berlin Cathedral, Alte Nationalgalerie, Berlin State Opera, Potsdamer Platz, Berlin Wall, Holocaust Memorial, Führer Bunker, Berlin City Palace, Jungfern Bridge, Galgenhaus, Rotes Rathaus, TV Tower, Neptune Fountain, and St. Mary's Church, and many more.

Berlin: Hop-On Hop-Off City Bus Tour With Boat Ride

2. Berlin: Hop-On Hop-Off City Bus Tour With Boat Ride

Experience an exciting hop-on hop-off in an red open-top double-decker bus and discover the most beautiful sights of the capital. Enjoy the chance to get on and off the bus at 20 different stops to see the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, or Kurfürstendamm up close. The buses run every 12 minutes so you have ample time to take a round trip. After you arrive at the Karl-Liebknecht-Straße/Sealife stop, board the boat (departures every 30 minutes) and experience a unique boat tour on the city's waters. Take an approximately 1-hour ride through Berlin's canals and experience the Government District and the city center from the water.  See the following sights: 1. U Kurfürstendamm / Kranzler: Café Kranzler 2. Kurfürstendamm: Gedächtniskirche 3. KaDeWe / Wittenbergplatz 4. Lützowplatz 5. Kulturforum: Gemäldegalerie, Berliner Philharmonie, Kunstgewerbemuseum (Museum of Decorative Arts), St. Matthäus-Kirche 6. Potsdamer Platz: Sony Center, Berlin State Library, Transfer to PanoramaPunkt 7. Martin-Gropius-Bau: Abgeordnetenhaus of Berlin, Bundesrat 8. Checkpoint Charlie: Museum Haus at Checkpoint Charlie 9. Gendarmenmarkt 10. Bebelplatz / Berlin State Opera 11. Rotes Rathaus / TV Tower / Alex: Käthe Kollwitz Museum 12. Karl-Liebknecht-Str.: Sealife 13. Berlin Cathedral / Lustgarten: Altes Museum 14. Unter den Linden / University: Berlin State Library 15. Unter den Linden / Friedrichstr. 16. Holocaust Memorial 17. Brandenburg Gate 18. Reichstag / Tiergarten 19. Hauptbahnhof (Central Train Station) 20. Bellevue Palace

Berlin: 2-Hour Sightseeing Tour in classic VW Bus

3. Berlin: 2-Hour Sightseeing Tour in classic VW Bus

Discover all the important sights from the almost 800-year city history of Berlin. Travel the guided route through small but interesting side roads, so that your friendly chauffeur can tell you about the different eras of Berlin in just two hours. You also get to know almost forgotten places and discover the origins of the city. A photo booklet, which is tailored to the individual locations of the tour, gives you an exciting impression of the past and the interior of the various sights during the journey, thus completing the overall picture. The route includes: • Berlin Cathedral • Lustgarten • Old museum • Alte Nationalgalerie • Neues Museum • Pergamon Museum • Bode Museum • Berlin State Library • Maxim Gorki Theater • German Historical Museum • Neue Wache • Alte Kommandantur • Kronprinzenpalais • Prinzessinnenpalais • Humboldt University • Berlin State Opera • Bebelplatz • Altes Palais • Unter den Linden • Pariser Platz • Brandenburg Gate • Reichstag • Government district • Federal Chancellery • Central Station • Moltke Bridge • Kongresshalle • Bellevue Palace • Siegessäule • Scandinavian embassies • Zoologischer Garten • Theater des Westens • Savignyplatz • Kurfürstendamm • Gedächtniskirche • Tauentzienstraße • KaDeWe • Embassy district • Berliner Philharmonie • Kulturforum • Potsdamer Platz • Berlin Wall • Niederkirchner Straße • Anhalter Station • Holocaust Memorial • Führer Bunker • Reich Chancellery • Friedrichstraße • Checkpoint Charlie • Gendarmenmarkt • Berlin City Palace • Jungfern Bridge • Galgenhaus • Rotes Rathaus • TV Tower • Neptune Fountain • St. Mary's Church

Berlin: Historic Center Walking Tour with a Real Berliner

4. Berlin: Historic Center Walking Tour with a Real Berliner

Learn about the exciting history and development of Berlin from the residence city of the Kingdom of Prussia to the capital of a reunited Germany. Meet your city tour guide outside the Nikolaikirche Museum (St. Nicholas' Church Museum) and begin your exploration of the city. See Berlin´s highest building, the Television Tower. Walk along the Spree to the beautiful Museum Island, where you can see the Berlin Cathedral, the Old Museum, and the Humboldt Forum. There, admire the reconstructed Berlin City Palace. Across the Palace Bridge (Schlossbrücke), explore the historical center of Berlin and see impressive buildings from the times of kings and emperors. Take a walk on the oldest boulevard in the city, Unter den Linden, where you can see the Equestrian Statue of Frederick the Great, the State Opera, the Humboldt University, and St. Hedwig's Cathedral. Finally, you will reach the Brandenburg Gate, the famous symbol of the city and the focal point for reunification in 1990. Hear the moving story of this landmark and its historical importance before, during, and after Berlin's division.

Skip-the-line Berlin Cathedral and Old Town Private Tour

5. Skip-the-line Berlin Cathedral and Old Town Private Tour

The Berliner Dom, also known as the Berlin Cathedral, is an icon of the German capital. On this Old Town walking tour you will skip the lines and discover the secrets of this sacred building, its museum and dome with an Expert Guide. Immerse yourself in the turbulent history and interesting urban legends of Berlin! Your 2-hour tour begins at the Unter den Linden, one of the most prestigious streets of Berlin’s Old Town. Here, your Private Guide will show you the highlights of Bebelplatz, such as the State Opera and Old Library, as well as Humboldt University, Neue Wache, Crown Prince's Palace and other Neo-Classical monuments. You will cross the landmark Schlossbrücke bridge to get to the Museum Island, which is home to Berliner Dom. For this tour we provide skip-the-line tickets to the cathedral, including its museum and the dome viewing terrace, which offers sweeping views of the Old Town. Skip the lines and discover an awe-inspiring interior of a 19th century church built in the Baroque-influenced Italian High Renaissance style and decorated with extensive New Testament and Church Reformation elements. Berliner Dom is sweeped in history, so your Private Guide will help you understand the loss that the Berliners felt when the Cathedral was damaged during WWII and the great effort that went into its reconstruction. Choose the 3-hour tour to take advantage of private car transfers between the meeting point and your accommodation in Berlin. This option includes pickup and drop-off in a clean, air-conditioned car, so you can avoid using public transport or taxis. Your Private Driver will ensure that you arrive at the meeting point on time with no hassle. Book an extended 4-hour tour to skip the line to Berlin Cathedral and discover more highlights and history of Berlin and its Old Town. There is so much to see here! You will wander around the 18th-century public square Gendarmenmarkt, where the Deutscher Dom (Neue Kirche) and Französischer Dom are located. You will also see the imposing Rotes Rathaus, the Old Town Hall, and the iconic 1960s, 365-meter tower Berliner Fernsehturm. The final stop will be at the historic meeting point and market place Alexanderplatz, with its landmark clock Weltzeituhr. Choose the 5-hour option to visit Berlin Cathedral with skip-the-line tickets, explore Berlin’s Old Town with a Private Guide, and take advantage of private car transfers for a hassle-free experience. We will arrange a pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Berlin. This is the most convenient and efficient way to enjoy the highlights of this exclusive tour, especially if you're not familiar with the cityscape of Berlin.

Berlin: Skip-the-line Pergamon Museum and Museum Island Tour

6. Berlin: Skip-the-line Pergamon Museum and Museum Island Tour

Enjoy interesting and informative commentary in your native language as you explore the mecca of ancient history, culture and art, the Pergamon Museum (Pergamonmuseum) in Berlin with a History Expert Guide and skip-the-line tickets. Learn all about ancient civilizations, from Egypt to the Near East, and see the treasures from a long-gone world! The 2-hour option includes skip-the-line tickets and a guided tour of the Pergamon Museum. It is a rare opportunity to see ancient architecture, German post-antiquity art, and Middle Eastern and Islamic art housed under one roof. Your Private Guide will help you to navigate the museum while providing expert commentary on the exhibits of art and antiques from ancient Rome, Greece, Babylon, Persia art and beyond. Among the museum’s highlights you will find a 17-meter-high Market Gate of Miletus, the Babylonian Ishtar Gate, the Façade of the Caliph's Palace of Mshatta, and more! Choose the 3-hour option for a guided tour of the Pergamon Museum with private transport. This option includes a reliable pickup and drop-off service at your accommodation in Berlin. We will arrange a Professional Driver to take you directly to the meeting point in a clean, private vehicle. We recommend booking this extra service as there are time slots to enter the Pergamon Museum so you do not want to be late or lost! Book an extended 4-hour tour visit to the Pergamon Museum and see other highlights of Berlin’s Old Town and Museum Island, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This option includes skip-the-line tickets to the magnificent Berlin Cathedral. It is the most iconic church in Berlin, boasting awe inspiring Baroque and Renaissance style interiors with beautiful works of art and breathtaking views from the dome. You will also see highlights such as Altes Museum, Neues Museum, Alte Nationalgalerie, Berliner Schloss, State Opera and Bebelplatz. Choose the 5-hour option to add private transport to the 4-hour itinerary. This option includes private car transfers (with a pickup and drop-off at your accommodation) and a guided tour of the Museum Island with admission to its top 2 attractions: Pergamon Museum and the Berlin Cathedral. Save time and effort by booking private transportation in advance!

Berlin: Hop-on Hop-off Day Tour in Double-Decker Bus

7. Berlin: Hop-on Hop-off Day Tour in Double-Decker Bus

Discover the sights of Berlin and experience the city. Get up close to the sights of your choice according to your interests. At 20 stations, take the chance to get on and off the bus. See the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag or Kurfürstendamm, all at your own pace. The buses run every 25 minutes, so you can make a round trip whenever you wish. See the following sights: 1. U Kurfürstendamm / Kranzler: Café Kranzler 2. Kurfürstendamm: Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church 3. KaDeWe / Wittenbergplatz 4. Lützowplatz 5. Kulturforum: Gemäldegalerie, Berliner Philharmonie, Kunstgewerbemuseum (Museum of Decorative Arts), St. Matthäus-Kirche 6. Potsdamer Platz: Sony Center, Berlin State Library, Transfer to PanoramaPunkt 7. Martin-Gropius-Bau: Abgeordnetenhaus of Berlin, Bundesrat 8. Checkpoint Charlie: Museum Haus at Checkpoint Charlie 9. Gendarmenmarkt 10. Bebelplatz / Berlin State Opera 11. Rotes Rathaus / TV Tower / Alex: Käthe Kollwitz Museum 12. Karl-Liebknecht-Str.: Sealife 13. Berlin Cathedral / Lustgarten: Altes Museum 14. Unter den Linden / University: City Library Berlin 15. Unter den Linden / Friedrichstr. 16. Holocaust Memorial 17. Brandenburg Gate 18. Reichstag / Tiergarten 19. Hauptbahnhof (Central Train Station) 20. Bellevue Palace

Berlin: Discover "Unter den Linden" incl. Brandenburg Gate

8. Berlin: Discover "Unter den Linden" incl. Brandenburg Gate

No other street in Berlin has as much to offer as the magnificent boulevard "Unter den Linden". Here you can find some of the most famous sights in the world, architectural masterpieces, and historical abysses during the times of National Socialism. Famous for its old linden trees that form a fragrant green roof in summer, this street is not only an impressive boulevard but also a street that embodies the history and culture of Germany. The walk is best started at Alexanderplatz, where the street is still called Karl-Liebknecht-Straße. You then drift towards the Brandenburg Gate. *You will pass some of Berlin's most important sights:* - Alexanderplatz - TV Tower - Marx-Engels Forum - Humboldt Forum - Berlin Dome - Lustgarten - The Old Museum - The German Historical Museum - The new Guardhouse - The State Opera - Bebelplatz - Hotel de Rome - Russian Embassy - The Brandenburg Gate While the Kudamm invites you to shop, the boulevard "Unter den Linden" will amaze you. Let's go on a discovery tour together.

Berlin: App-Based Audio Guide of Former East Berlin

9. Berlin: App-Based Audio Guide of Former East Berlin

Former East Berlin’s mix of architecture paints a picture of its fascinating history across different eras. It’s here that you’ll see remnants of the 17th-century baroque town and the Communist era, find traces of the city’s days as capital of the German Empire, and witness the devastation left by the World Wars. On this walking tour, you’ll also see newer buildings created by the architects who, once again, transformed East Berlin and the way the world saw it. Starting at Checkpoint Charlie, you’ll make your way down Friedrichstraße and into the heart of the historic city. There, I’ll share the stories behind the area’s architectural treasures, like Gendarmenmarkt Square and Unter den Linden, the famous boulevard. I’ll tell you why the French community was given the rights to use the Französischer Dom (French Dome church) for all eternity. And I’ll show you where to find the spa and pool in Hotel de Rome, once a state bank. You’ll also hear about some of the square’s famous former residents including writer and philosopher Moses Mendelssohn, and E.T.A. Hoffmann, author of The Sandman. On the way from picturesque Bebelplatz Square to Museum Island’s Lustgarten, where our tour ends, I’ll point out various monuments and memorials, including: • The Friedrich Schiller monument in front of the Konzerthaus Berlin concert hall • Micha Ullman’s Empty Library, also known as the Book Burning Memorial, which commemorates the day Nazis burned books by Jewish and communist authors • A statue of Frederic II on his horse in front of the buildings which were commissioned by the king and later transformed into Berlin’s first university, the Humboldt University • Heinrich Heine Denkmal (Heinrich Heine statue), a famous German poet and satirical writer On this tour, you’ll also have a chance to: • See where Angela Merkel used to live on Museum Island when she was Chancellor • Photograph some of the most beautiful buildings in all of Europe • Discover a modern pieta by Käthe Kollwitz, exposed to rain and snow and housed in the Neue Wache (New Guard House) • Learn about the oldest free-standing opera house in the world, the Berlin State Opera • Take in the works of famous architects like the German Historical Museum by I.M. Pei, the James Simon Gallery by David Chipperfield, and the Altes Museum (Old Museum) by Friedrich Schinkel • Browse the selection of delicious chocolates at Rausch Chocolate Store • Hear about the Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral) and the Humboldt Forum, where the Hohenzollern Palace used to be So have your cameras ready, and join me on a tour that’ll surely make you fall in love with Berlin.

Berlin: Private Historic City Center Walking Tour

10. Berlin: Private Historic City Center Walking Tour

Embark on a historical adventure through Berlin's city center on a private walking tour. Learn about the capital city's past as you stroll along Unter den Linden, walking past iconic buildings, museums, and palaces on your route. See the rebuilt city castle, which is now a location for famous exhibitions and museums. As you head down the long and straight boulevard of Unter den Linden, marvel at the Berlin Cathedral with its green dome, see the State Opera House that welcomes visitors each night, and more. Make your way to Museum Island with its five outstanding and world-renowned museums, including the Pergamon Museum and the Neue Museum with the bust of Nefertiti. Hear local, historical stories from your local guide about Berlin's colorful past. Learn about the nation's emperors, such as Frederick the Great who was King of Prussia from 1740 until 1772.

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Loved it!!! The guide was very knowledgeable, fun and welcoming! His knowledge of Berlin history and his anecdotes made the whole experience truly fascinating and light. He also took the time answering questions and having a quick chat on recommendations for the rest of our trip. The tour was well organised, not too long, not too short... just perfect. It took us to so many famous sites, and we got to see parts of Berlin we never would have seen. We have taken two trails (red and blue) and we have been impressed both times. Totally recommended!

Really great, varied - also child-friendly - guided tour through the Pergamon Museum, the entire Museum Island, the Berlin Cathedral (including the viewing platform = wonderful) and the Humboldt Forum. Thank you for the 4 unforgettable hours Mr. Kristiansen! It was great!

Such a special experience - can not recommend enough! From the minute Rajko turned the corner in his beautiful VW T2 I knew we had picked correctly - so interesting and personal. Loved every minute - do yourself a favor!!

This tour was interesting, informative with a fine balance of history, culture and humour. And how cute is that bus! We enjoyed it immensely!

Highly recommend. A great way to tour the city. Helped us figure out the places we wanted to return to the during the rest of our stay.