VIP Best of Berlin Walking Tour & Boat Cruise Combined

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore Berlin’s rich history and architecture on a comprehensive SMALL GROUP (20Max) walking tour.

Highlights include iconic sites such as the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building, and Checkpoint Charlie, alongside a scenic boat cruise on the Spree River. Perfect for history buffs and culture enthusiasts alike, this VIP experience ensures an intimate exploration of Berlin's most significant landmarks and gives you time to relax on a remarkable boat cruise..

- Small group experience with a maximum of 20 participants
- boat cruise
- Discover major landmarks like the Holocaust Memorial and Museum Island
- Half-day tour with expert local guides sharing insider knowledge

What's Included

Guided Tour
River Tour
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Academy of Arts

We meet on the street in front of the Akademie der Künste (Academy of Arts) at Pariser Platz 4 (Parisian Square), near the eastern side of the Brandenburg Gate. Please note that there are two "Academy of Arts" locations in Berlin and our meeting point is the one next to the Brandenburg Gate.

End point
Berlin Cathedral

If you desire, you can stay & visit, on your own, the Berlin wall memorial exhibitions and/or the museum of the Topography of Terror. Both are free. Topography of Terror: Open 10 am-8 pm daily* Berlin Wall Visitor Center: Open Tue-Sun from 10 am-6 pm (closed Mondays)* *also closed Dec 24,25 & Jan. 1

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Brandenburg Gate

    The perfect place to begin your tour, the Brandenburg Gate is the most famous and most recognizable monument in Berlin. It is a splendid 18th c. Neo-Classical monument that has featured prominently in the political history of Prussia, France, the Soviet Union, and both divided and unified Germany.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Pariser Platz

    Historically, the grandest square in Berlin and the sight of many important historical events. It's home to the U.S. and French Embassies, and the famous Hotel Adlon.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Victory Column

    A 19th c.Neoclassical column, 67 m (219 ft) in height, that is one of the most recognizable monuments in Berlin. NOTE: We get a nice view of the column from near the Brandenburg Gate but DO NOT walk to the column as it is somewhat far and out of the direction of the itinerary.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Reichstag Building

    Seat of the former legislature of the German Empire, Weimar Republic and later a symbol for the Nazi regime. In ruins for decades, it was reconstructed, combining classical and modern elements, and now is the seat of the federal Parliament.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Spree

    Berlin's main river has a beautiful boardwalk passing some of the city's best new architecture. It is an experience no visitor should miss. Later your boat cruise will be there after the stop Friedrichstraße.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Friedrichstrasse

    Major cultural and shopping hub in the center of Berlin.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Universitaetsbibliothek der Humboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin

    Albert Einstein dwelled and researched here, Lenin and Karl Marx studied here, Max Planck taught and researched in Berlin likewise Meitner and Otto Hahn who conducted nuclear research in Berlin, Heisenberg later directed a Berlin research institute and Oppenheimer studied elsewhere.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Bode-Museum (Pass by)

    harming Baroque revival style building, home to sculptures, Byzantine art, medals, and coins

    Admission ticket free
  • Pergamonmuseum (Pass by)

    Home to the Pergamon altar, Ishtar Gate, and the Market Gate of Miletus

    Admission ticket free
  • Alte Nationalgalerie (Pass by)

    Designed by Friedrich August Stüler build bei Johann Heinrich Strack 18-66-1876 - was planned to be a temple of art. Frederick William IV. Statue on a horse is majestically watching over the courtyard.

    Admission ticket free
  • Altes Museum (Pass by)

    Berlin's first museum, designed by the famous Karl Schinkel and home to classical antiquities

    Admission ticket free
  • Monbijou Park (Pass by)

    A public park adjacent of Monbijou bridge, with street musicians entertaining the people in the area.

    Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Berliner Dom

    Monumental German neo-Renaissance building which is the largest Protestant church in Germany. It also houses the dynastic tombs of the Hohenzollern family. "Skip-the-Line" ticket is included gaining access to the Cathedral, the Royal Tombs, and entrance to climb to the top of the Dome for panoramic views of the city. Whether to climb or not is optional, your choice.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • Neues Museum (Pass by)

    Home to a famed Egyptian collection which includes the bust of Nefertiti

    Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Alexanderplatz

    Large public square and transport hub of Berlin, one of the most visited areas of the city.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Cosmopolitan Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Water Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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