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Make the most of your time on land with a full-day shore excursion to Berlin from Warnemunde or Rostock cruise port. Enjoy transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle, then leave the logistics to your guide as you tick off the best city sites. From Brandenburg Gate to the vibrant Alexanderplatz, see more than you would traveling alone and listen to engaging commentary along the way. Returns to the port included afterwards.

Delve into Berlin's tumultuous contemporary history on our "Berlin: Third Reich & Cold War Walking Tour." Led by an expert guide, this tour takes you on a journey through the city's iconic Third Reich and Cold War sights. Explore landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, and Soviet War Memorial, and gain insights into Berlin's role in these historic periods. From the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe to the site of Hitler’s Bunker, this tour offers a comprehensive look at Berlin's complex past.

Spend a few hours exploring Jewish Berlin with a guide who is also a scholar of Jewish studies. Learn about the long history of the Jews in Berlin, particularly in the last century. Learn about the struggles of the Jews during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Then head to the great New Synagogue, built in 1866, before heading to the sobering Holocaust Memorial featuring 2,711 concrete slabs.

Explore Berlin’s craft beer scene on this guided tour. Sample several craft beers throughout the tour at a local brewery and craft beer bars. Learn about the brewing process and the rise of craft beer in Germany, plus enjoy a hot snack. Learn about the rich history of beer within the country to prepare you for the rest of your trip. Vegan, vegetarian, and alcohol-free options are available with 48-hour notice.

If you want to improve your photography skills and discover Berlin’s most photogenic landmarks, then this is the tour for you. Benefit from the guidance of a professional photographer who can advise on special tips and tricks—including using natural light to your advantage, and how to get light trails in your photos. During the tour, enjoy a route that showcases famous landmarks, such as Brandenburg Gate, and the Reichstag.

Discover Berlin's past and present on this private half-day sightseeing tour. First, learn about the city’s dark past while you visit top landmarks including Museum Island, the Reichstag Building, and Checkpoint Charlie. Depending on the personalized route you choose with your local host, other highlights may include the Palace of Tears, Brandenburg Gate, and the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.

If traditional walking tours are too boring or restrictive for your tastes, try this treasure hunt-style app-directed tour instead. Download the app and take on the role of a 1984 East Berlin resident attempting to escape. Follow directions and solve clues that lead you to key sights, such as Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin Wall Memorial, and the Brandenburg Gate.

Berlin’s history is complex, and the city still boasts evidence of its past glories and shame, despite vast swaths having been reduced to rubble during World War II. On this academic-led private tour, explore Berlin at a pace that suits you. With a customizable itinerary, you can see the top sights as well as hidden highlights, and hear about the aspects of German history that most intrigue you.

To uncover the Jewish history of Berlin, nothing compares to a tour of the historic Jewish Quarter, with a guide to lead the way. As you explore the Hackescher Markt area, discover the history of the neighborhood and its Jewish residents dating back hundreds of years. Highlights include stops at significant neighborhood sights, like the Denkmal alte Synagoge, the Memorial Jewish Cemetery, and the Missing House.

Travel back in time to the turbulent period of the Third Reich on a private 2-hour walking tour of Berlin. Alongside an expert guide, visit historical sites associated with the rise of the Nazis and discover little-known information behind the terrifying regime of the Third Reich. See the bunker in which Hitler committed suicide; stroll the former government area where the Nazis planned the Holocaust; and step on the site of Hitler’s former New Chancellery while hearing captivating historical anecdotes. Receive the undivided attention of your guide on this private tour.

Tour the German capital in style, and avoid becoming footsore, on this Berlin city tour by Segway. Hop onto your Segway and head along Berlin’s streets with a guide. Spin through bustling squares like Pariser Platz and Potsdamer Platz, and soak up the atmosphere in tranquil Tiergarten. Along the way, discover famous landmarks including Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, and the Reichstag Building, and gain insight into Berlin’s emergence from Third Reich rule to the city we see today.

Plan your night out in Berlin ahead of time with a ticket to this comedy showcase. With a ticket in hand, you'll skip the ticket-buying lines and guarantee your entry to this popular show. Before the English-language show starts, you'll be treated to some pizza and shot on the house; then settle in for the show and get ready to laugh.

Laugh the night away at Comedy Night in Berlin Mitte. Set in Comedy Club Kookaburra, this stand up show features a mix of talents from all over the world and is performed in English. Enjoy some free pizza and a shot to loosen up before the hilarious 3-hour show.

Experience Berlin like a local on this Segway tour and learn about Germany’s capital city from an insider. Throw on a helmet, after a brief instructional briefing, and see the city’s historic center while safely riding along bike lanes and less-traveled roads. As you easily glide through the streets, stop to see many of the capital’s major landmarks, including Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and Checkpoint Charlie.

Berlin is not just a city to see, it is also a place to listen to and dance around in! You will not only learn interesting facts and city tales, but will hear famous melodies and songs of different eras - from classical melodies to brand-new pieces - created under the influence of historical events that happened right here. That is why we call it a musical expedition – you discover the city from various angles and explore its true voice. How does it work? You put on headphones and follow the guide who only accompanies you along the route. The information and music are mixed in a professional audio track. You can choose one of three languages (German, English or Russian), so people from different countries can be present in our group at the same time. In times of thematic podcasts on social networks, virtual museums, audiobooks and online performances, this immersive excursion format is becoming extremely popular.

Enjoy a true Berlin insider’s experience during this 90-minute private, customizable, city walking tour led by a local guide. Unwrap the layers of Berlin’s past as you explore a combination of must-see historical landmarks and lesser-known gems such as Museum Island, the Holocaust Memorial, the site of Hitler’s former bunker, Brandenburger Tor, and much more.

Explore the streets of Berlin on a small-group historic tour. Pedal past famous monuments such as the TV Tower, the Berlin Wall Memorial, and the Brandenburg Gate as you learn about Germany’s history from the Prussian monarchy to the unification of the country after the Cold War. Snap some photos along the way and take in the city scenery as you whizz by on your bike.

Instead of spending hours exploring the sights of Berlin on foot, this is a faster and more entertaining alternative that avoids tired legs—a Segway tour. After meeting your guide and having a Segway practice session, head off on a route that showcases popular squares—such as Alexanderplatz and Potsdamer Platz—and a variety of key buildings and landmarks, including Brandenburg Gate, the Victory Column, and the Reichstag Building.

Vibrant, progressive and multicultural, Berlin has been a pioneer in the gay rights movements since the late-19th century. Delve into the city’s LGBT history on this walking tour through the historical and culturally rich neighborhoods of Schöneberg and Kreuzberg. Visit one of the city’s oldest trans* bars; stroll through Tiergarten and learn about the LGBT figures who have shaped the city’s history; and visit the Gay Museum* (Schwules Museum*), the world’s first gay museum.

This is a great pick for a girls’ night out, a birthday celebration, or a bachelorette party—visit the SIXX PAXX Theater to see a group of male performers in a high-energy stage show. The performance includes singing, dancing, and incredible acrobatic skills and routines. Securing your ticket in advance eliminates the risk of tickets being sold out on your desired date and helps avoid waiting in a long line to purchase tickets.

Elevate your trip to Berlin by taking some time to explore the city when it’s lit up at night. To help you save time planning your route, a private guide organizes the itinerary for you. Along the way, tick off Alexanderplatz, the Gendarmenmarkt, Brandenburg Gate, and plenty more unexpected photo opportunities.

Explore Berlin’s various counterculture movements on this private, 4.5-hour walking tour. Go beyond the typical tourist sites with an expert local guide to witness a different side of Berlin — the “real” Berlin that few visitors get to see. Visit the Prenzlauer Berg, Mitte and Friedrichshain districts. Experience the Turkish-influenced Kreuzberg neighborhood and the Caribbean vibe of the Yaam area. See a variety of creative street art, graffiti and murals — plus urban farms and organic markets — and visit the city's oldest beer garden, Prater Garten Berlin.

Join a Local for a 2-3 hour exclusive journey through Berlin, a can't-miss experience that invites you to admire historic landmarks, relive storied pasts, and dive into the city's rich culture. • Discover Berlin’s past with the guidance of a Local. • Uncover how Gendarmenmarkt has defined Berlin's history. • Experience a personalised tour, tailored to your interests. • Get curated recommendations for further city discovery. • Enjoy a private and intimate tour, exclusively for your group. Immerse yourself in Berlin's heritage and let its history become part of your own journey.

Escape the boredom of a long sightseeing tour to places that don’t interest you, and opt for this private and personalized Berlin tour instead. In just half a day, let a driver take you to a shortlist of key landmarks—such as the Reichstag building, Brandenburg Gate, and Checkpoint Charlie. Choose to get out of the vehicle and explore if you wish, and have the flexibility to customize the route.