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Berlin: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Live Commentary

1. Berlin: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour with Live Commentary

Explore Berlin's top sights on a convenient hop-on hop-off bus ticket. Listen to facinating stories about the city with live commentary. Have the freedom to jump on or off throughout the validity of your ticket. Visit top areas like Tiergarten, Gendarmenmarkt, and Potsdamer. If, for example, you start your tour at Kurfürstendamm, you will pass the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and reach KaDeWe, one of Europe’s largest shopping centers, through Tauentzienstraße. Next you continue on to Lützowplatz and the embassy district at the Tiergarten and over to the Philarmonic and the West Berlin Kulturforum. The next stop is the historically significant Potsdamer Platz. In the 1930s, it was one of the most public squares in Berlin. After the Second World War, this was no man’s land, where the Berlin Wall divided the city. Today, seeing the vibrant life and the newly erected towers reminiscent of New York’s urban canyons, you will hardly believe that for years there was nothing here other than the Berlin Wall, spring-guns and GDR soldiers. Also, the Legoland Discovery Center is on Potsdamer Platz. From there, continue to Berlin’s other important historical sites. In the Niederkirchner Straße you can find the city parliament, the Martin-Gropius-Bau, a museum with changing exhibitions, the Topography of Terror, which exhibits the history of the Nazis and of the Jews’ suffering under the Nazis, as well as the Ministry of Finance, which was once the Nazi Ministry of Aviation. From there you drive on to Checkpoint Charlie, one of the former border crossings between East and West Berlin. A permanent exhibition looks back at the Cold War period. On Friedrichstraße you come across one of the nicest spots in Berlin, the Gendarmenmarkt, with two similar buildings, the German and French Cathedrals. The Konzerthaus Berlin is in the middle of the square. After the Gendarmenmarkt it’s on to Alexanderplatz and the TV Tower. The stop for these sights is the Neptune Fountain. This used to be the Berlin City Palace. Here you will also have the opportunity to go shopping. The next stop is Karl-Liebknecht-Straße, in front of the Radisson Hotel. From here you can transfer on to a boat if you wish to experience Berlin by boat as well as bus. Also, the Aquadom, Sealife Berlin and the Berlin Dungeon are located at this stop, as well as the Berlin Cathedral, which holds the sarcophagi of the Hohenzollern family. From here you can also admire the golden dome of the New Synagogue on Oranienburger Straße. The “Hackeschen Höfe” are only a few minutes away. Next you'll go over the glamorous street Unter den Linden to the Museum Island, Bebelplatz, Humboldt University and to the stops Unter den Linden 36 (Friedrichstrasse) at ZDF Capital City Studios and Unter den Linden 74, where one of Berlin’s most important attractions is located: Madame Tussauds Berlin. From here the ride continues to the Brandenburg Gate. On the way you will see the UK, Russia, France and US embassies, followed by the Holocaust Memorial. The stop there is at Platz des 18. März. The road leads on past the Reichstag and the government district. You will soon reach the new Hauptbahnhof. From here you have the world-famous view of the German Chancellery, the Reichstag and – as a special surprise – Berlin’s “Fujiyama”. Finally you will cross Berlin’s ‘green lung’, the Tiergarten. This park is bigger than New York’s Central Park. The tour then brings you past the Congress Hall to the stop at Bellevue Palace, the official residence of the President of Germany. From here you can also see the Siegessäule with the golden Victoria statue at the top. On the way back to Kurfürstendamm you will see, for example, the old Hauptbahnhof of former West Berlin, the Technical University and much more. The stops: 01 - Kurfürstendamm 231 (in front of Karstadt) 02 - KaDeWe (main entrance) 03 - Lützowplatz (opposite Hotel Berlin) 04 - Philharmonic / Kulturforum 05 - Potsdamer Platz (at Kolhoff-Tower) 06 - Potsdamer Platz / Linkstraße 07 - Topography of Terror 08 - Checkpoint Charlie (at the Checkpoint Charlie Museum) 09 - Gendarmenmarkt, Markgrafen- / Taubenstraße 10 - Alexanderplatz, Red City Hall, Neptunbrunnen (not in service during the Christmas market in December) 11 - Karl-Liebknecht Str. 5, (to the boat) 12 - Museumsinsel 13 - Humboldt University 14 - Unter den Linden 36 / Friedrichstraße 15 - Unter den Linden 74, Madame Tussauds Berlin (out of order) 16 - Brandenburg Gate, Ebertstraße 17 - Reichstag, Scheidemannstr. 18 - Hauptbahnhof, exit Rahel-Hirsch-Straße 19 - Haus der Kulturen der Welt 20 - Bellevue Palace 21 - Bikini Haus, Budapester Straße 22 - U-/S-Bahn station Zoologischer Garten

Berlin: Evening Sightseeing Tour by Bus with Live Commentary

2. Berlin: Evening Sightseeing Tour by Bus with Live Commentary

Avoid the daytime crowds and the hassle of navigating public transportation to catch all the highlights of Berlin. Hop on the one-stop sightseeing bus and experience the best views of the city from a double-decker on this guided bus ride. During the trip, cruise past and through some of Berlin's most vibrant locations after darkness falls, including Alexanderplatz, the new Berlin Palace, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, Gendarmenmarkt, Museum Island, Potsdamer Platz, and the Topography of Terror. Take in spectacular views of the Berliner Fernsehturm, the Holocaust Memorial, the Berlin Wall and, of course, the East Side Gallery. Get a feel for the spirit of the city with our tour guide on board who sheds light on the German capital's culture and history. Enjoy the convenience and efficiency of a sightseeing tour via modern bus.

Berlin: City Sightseeing Tour in a Unique BedBike

3. Berlin: City Sightseeing Tour in a Unique BedBike

Relax while taking in the sights on this unique bed and bicycle tour in Berlin. Chill out under the sunshade on sunny days and stay toasty with seat heaters and blankets in cold weather. Check the time at the Alexanderplatz World Clock and capture photos of the iconic TV tower. Meet your guide and hop aboard the bed bicycle. Let your guide do the peddling for you while you lounge. Start your tour in amid the modern Alexanderplatz and ride past the imposing TV tower, the Baroque Revival Neptun Fountain, and the Red City Hall. Get your camera ready as you ride past the Baroque Berlin Castle and the Berlin Cathedral. Admire the museum complex next to the Spree river at Museum Island and soak up the atmosphere in Gendarmenmarkt square. Play your own music using the Bluetooth connection.  Have the option of going by Brandenburg Gate und Potsdamer Platz. Extend the length of your tour by booking two tours in chronological order and get the extra15-minute break between tours included.

Berlin: 3-Hour Segway Tour

4. Berlin: 3-Hour Segway Tour

Explore the most interesting places and beautiful sights of Berlin by personal transporter. Get a practice session on the self-balancing Segway before you set off to ensure you feel confident on the eco-friendly vehicle. Journey back to the days of the Cold War as you look at the Checkpoint Charlie border crossing. Glide through the Gendarmenmarkt, see the imperial Berlin Palace and explore the historical heart of the city in the Nikolaiviertel area. Admire the Rotes Rathaus and the regenerated Hackescher Markt, pass Alexanderplatz and Berlin Cathedral, along with the German Chancellery, Reichstag building, and Holocaust Memorial.  Ask your guide any questions you may have, enjoy lots of photo opportunities and more. 

Berlin: Private Sightseeing Tour in Iconic Oldtimer VW Bus

5. 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: Historic Center Walking Tour with a Real Berliner

6. 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.

Berlin: Top Classic Tour with Cathedral and Palace

7. Berlin: Top Classic Tour with Cathedral and Palace

Experience an overview tour in the historic center of Berlin. See grandiose buildings on the famous Museum Island around the Humboldt Forum. Hear amusing anecdotes and interesting background information about the Berlin City Palace and sites on the Spree. Follow your guide and get to know the most important sites of the new and old Berlin Mitte. See the new Humboldt Forum with reconstructed palace facades is an absolute highlight. Other sites on the tour are the Berlin Cathedral and the Museum Island with the National Gallery, Neues Museum, James Simon Gallery, Spreeufer with views of the TV Tower, to the Synagogue, and more.  The tour is ideal to be combined with other activities as the most popular museums, river cruise docks, and many more sites are just a short stroll away. 

Berlin: 1-Hour Guided Tour of the Historic Center

8. Berlin: 1-Hour Guided Tour of the Historic Center

Set off from the Brandenburg Gate and journey down the famous Unter den Linden, named after the linden trees that line the grassed pedestrian mall and broad carriageways on each side. Stop outside the Prussian State Library and Humboldt University, considered one of the finest in Europe and where Marx and Einstein once studied. Enter the Bebelplatz and see the State Opera building and dome of St. Hedwig's Cathedral.  Then, go to the former winter residence of the German Emperors and get a stunning view of Alexanderplatz and the Fernsehturm (TV Tower) from Berlin Palace.

Berlin: All-in-One Famous Landmarks Guided Bus Tour

9. Berlin: All-in-One Famous Landmarks Guided Bus Tour

See all of the German capital’s iconic landmarks on this day tour on an air-conditioned bus. Learn about the city’s unique history from your passionate local tour guide on a whirlwind trip which includes the Alexanderplatz TV Tower, the Berlin Wall, the Reichstag and Museum Island. Your adventure through Berlin’s past and present will begin in front of the Charlottenburg Palace in west Berlin, where your local tour guide will give you a brief introduction to the capital of Germany before you board the bus and head east. First, travel through the former British sector along Berlin’s Champs-Élysées - Kurfürstendamm - past the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and the KaDeWe, the largest department store in continental Europe. Then, continue east past the impressive parliament building, the Reichstag. At the iconic Brandenburg Gate, get off the bus to stroll through the historic arch and admire the sprawling Tiergarten. See the capital’s majestic Victory Column and a memorial to soviet soldiers. Then, take a moment to reflect at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. After some free time for lunch, journey to the spectacular Gendarmenmarkt and Berlin’s historic former Royal Quarter: the beautiful boulevard of Unter den Linden, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Museum Island, and the Berlin Cathedral. Then, discover Alexanderplatz with its iconic TV Tower. Continue south to the city’s Mitte district and visit  Checkpoint Charlie – the most famous crossing point between East and West Berlin during the Cold War. Afterwards, pass through Potsdamer Platz on your way to one of the few remaining pieces of the Berlin Wall. Finish your tour with a poignant visit to the former site of the headquarters of the SS and Gestapo, today known as the Topography of Terror. You can choose to end your tour here and continue to explore the city alone or to be dropped off at your hotel.

Berlin Airport: Private City Highlights Layover Tour by Car

10. Berlin Airport: Private City Highlights Layover Tour by Car

Explore the cultural richness of one of Europe's most vibrant cities during your layover. Choose between a 4- to 8-hour tour and make the most of your time in Berlin with our knowledgeable guide and professional driver at your service. You'll be greeted at Berlin Brandenburg airport by our knowledgeable guide and professional driver, who will be at your service for the entire tour duration. They will transport you to the heart of the German capital in comfort and style, taking you straight to the UNESCO-listed Museum Island. The journey takes about 1 hour. At Museum Island you will enjoy an engaging introduction to the city as you admire the recently completed Berlin Palace and the magnificent Berlin Dome. Your guide will tell you about the five world-renowned museums filled with incredible collections, such as the famous bust of Nefertiti at Neues Museum, and Pergamon Altar at Pergamon Museum. Next, you'll take a scenic drive through the center of East Berlin, visiting iconic sites such as the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, and the location of Hitler's Bunker. We'll also showcase the stunning Bebelplatz and Gendarmenmarkt, and take you to Checkpoint Charlie, the famous crossing point over the Berlin Wall. You'll have the opportunity to walk along a remaining section of this Cold War symbol and see the Berlin Wall itself, as well as visit the Topography of Terror to learn about the atrocities committed by the Nazis. During the 8-hour layover tour in Berlin, you'll also visit West Berlin. You will drive down the Kurfürstendamm, one of the city's most famous shopping avenues and a symbol of Berlin's resurgence after World War II. Explore the KaDeWe, the largest department store in continental Europe. Here, you'll have the chance to explore its many floors, filled with everything from designer fashion to gourmet foods, and perhaps even treat yourself to a little shopping spree. Finally, we'll visit the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, a symbol of Berlin's resilience in the face of adversity. Despite being heavily damaged during World War II, the church was left standing as a reminder of the city's past. Today, it stands as a beautiful and peaceful space for reflection and meditation, with its damaged spire serving as a powerful symbol of hope and renewal. Throughout the tour, our knowledgeable guide will provide insightful commentary on each site visited, giving you a deeper understanding of Berlin's rich history and vibrant culture. By the end of the tour, you'll have a comprehensive appreciation of this fascinating city and all it has to offer. Our tours are tailored to each individual's interests, and our guide will be happy to fulfill any special requests you may have. Whether you want to shop, dine, or simply take in the sights, our layover tour of Berlin has it all. Don't miss this incredible chance to experience the best of Berlin - book your tour now!

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Great bus tour around Berlin - The tour hit all of the big sights that I wanted to see on the first day & gave me ideas of where I wanted to go back to spend more time during my other days in Berlin. It was a great way to see the city the first day & get my bearings for the location of neighborhoods, sights, shopping, etc. The guide was knowledgeable as well & I learned a lot about the city of Berlin! I would definitely recommend as it was a great day for the price.

It was definitely the highlight of our trip! We are always looking for unique ways to experience the city and this was one of our favorites! Specially if you’re tired from the night out, it’s just brilliant.

Very informative and the guide has a good knowledge of history and current affairs. We loved the guides anecdotes, it made the trip enjoyable!

It was an interesting short trip. Patricia's explanations were very detailed. Thank you very much!

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