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Embark on a comprehensive driving tour of Berlin with an expert guide, covering the city's major highlights and hidden gems over its 800-year history. From its medieval origins to the industrialization and Imperial expansion of the 19th century, to its iconic place in 20th-century events and its modern nightlife.
See the Victory Column in the Tiergarten. A monument to honor the Prussian victories over Austria, France, and Denmark, situated in the 200-acre park that was once the royal hunting grounds. From the Brandenburg Gate and the magnificent Reichstag (parliament), you'll see famous shopping street Kurfürstendamm and the Kaiser Memorial Church. Then drive down the tree-lined Unter Linden Boulevard to see the majestic UNESCO-listed Museum Island, Berlin Palace, and Cathedral.
Stop at the somber Holocaust Memorial and Bebelplatz where the 1933 book burnings happened. Explore the East Side Gallery, Berlin Wall, and Checkpoint Charlie, the most powerful symbols of the Cold War era.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your private guide in front of the Glass Cube 3XN Cube Berlin, please arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts. The guide will be holding a LivTours sign.
Say goodbye to your guide at the Brandeburg Gate, now a national symbol of peace and unity.
Itinerary
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1Victory Column
See Victory Column in the Tiergarten, commemorating Prussian victories over Denmark, Austria and France.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
See the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and learn about the context to World War I and the fall of the Prussian royal family.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Museum Island
Visit the spectacular UNESCO-listed Museum Island with its five museums on the River Spree, as well as Berlin’s Palace, now host to the Humboldt Museum, beautiful Berlin Cathedral, the iconic Brandenburg Gate and the imposing Reichstag (Parliament) among other sites, like the Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin’s most beautiful square.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Gendarmenmarkt
Don't miss Berlin’s most beautiful square.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Topography of Terror
Sites of World War Two: Berlin played a central role as Hitler’s capital city. Visit the Topography of Terror, the location of Hitler’s bunker and historic Bebelplatz - home to the Forum Fridericianum (german state opera), St Hedwig's Cathedral, Royal library, Humboldt university - and is where the infamous 1933 book burning happened.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
It was in a borough of Berlin that Nazi officials plotted and planned the “Final Solution”. This manifested as the Holocaust, during which millions of Jewish people were deported to the death camps. You will see the memorial dedicated to the 6 million murdered Jews of Europe.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Checkpoint Charlie
Berlin was at the epicenter of Cold War era division and espionage. Stop by Checkpoint Charlie to learn more.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Drive through the iconic Karl Marx Allee.
Admission ticket free -
8East Side Gallery
You’ll learn about Cold War-era espionage and the division of East and West at Checkpoint Charlie, the remains of the Berlin Wall, and the political street art of the East Side Gallery. After its turbulent past, today’s Berlin is one of the world’s best-loved cities. Each stop on your tour holds the secrets and stories that unlock a deeper understanding of this complex, beautiful city.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Modern Berlin: explore trendy Kreuzburg, famous for its alternative nightlife scene, Kurfürstendamm, Berlin’s famous shopping street formerly the center of West Berlin, Potsdam Square and other landmarks like the Glass Cube.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Brandenburg Gate (Pass by)
Your private tour ends at the Brandeburg Gate.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- Tours run rain or shine. We recommend coming prepared if rainy weather is expected.
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- Tours run rain or shine. We recommend coming prepared if rainy weather is expected.
- The itinerary described above is a suggested order of the various experiences. These may vary according to your personal requests or preferred starting time.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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