Berlin hop-on hop-off tour allows you to hop-on and off as many times as you like aboard open top double decker buses. There are 15 stops around Berlin, and buses departs every 15 minutes in Summer or 30 minutes in Winter. The continuous route without hopping-off is 2 hours and a guided commentary in 8 languages is available. Tickets are valid for 1 day from first use. Many must-see Berlin attractions are easily accessible enroute including Checkpoint Charlie, Berliner Dom (Cathedral), Pergamon Museum and the enchanting Charlottenburg Palace.
At time of booking choose to include a one hour boat trip or return shuttle transfers to Hamburg for a one day visit.
Upgrade to Berlin River Boat Tour: (April - October only)
Add
a one hour boat trip to your Berlin hop-on hop-off tour and see the
city from another vantage point. The tremendous views of the urban
landscape unfold as you cruise along the River Spree. Simply hop-off
the tour at Berliner Dom/Nicolai-Quarter no. H10 and hop-on the boat
tour. After the cruise, you can continue to use the hop-on hop-off
tickets to explore Berlin.
Upgrade to Roundtrip Shuttle Bus to Hamburg:
You
have the option to combine the Berlin hop-on hop-off tour with one full
day in Hamburg. The BerlinLinien Bus takes you from Berlin-ZOB central
bus stop/Masurenallee to Hamburg. You can choose from 8 daily departure
times between 7:00am and 9:00pm (departs every 2 hours).
In Hamburg, enjoy time at leisure to discover this thriving metropolis. It is spectacularly located on the Elbe and Alster Rivers, with its colorful St. Pauli entertainment district, Michaelis Church ('der Michel') and the impressive city harbor. You can return to Berlin on the last departure at 5:00pm. The travel time between Berlin and Hamburg is approximately 3 hours.
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Charlottenburg Palace is today's largest residence of the royal house of Hohenzollern in Germany's capital Berlin. The sumptuous building is surrounded by unique baroque gardens featuring various architectural styles. The palace includes magnificently furnished chambers and ceremonial rooms with exclusive art collections.
You will begin the evening with a self-guided palace tour followed by a three course candlelight dinner in a cozy ambiance located at the Charlottenburg Palace Orangery. The beautiful performance by the Berlin Residence Orchestra will complete your evening.
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While the Nazis were hosting the 1936 Olympic games, slave laborers were being forced to build a huge new concentration camp just north of Berlin, intended to hold political 'enemies' of the Nazi regime political, racial and 'asocial'. Of the 200,000 people interned, over 50,000 lost their lives before the camp was liberated by the Soviets in 1945.
The camp was then used by the Soviets until 1950 to detain former Nazis, German soldiers and political opponents of the communists. Many thousands more died from malnutrition and disease.
The key to this walking tour is the informative and illuminating narrative provided by your expert tour guide. You'll hear important background to the history of the camp as you walk through the Appellplatz parade ground, the Jewish Barrack, punishment cells, execution grounds and crematorium, Station Z, the Pathology Laboratory and camp hospital.
This tour was researched by historian Gabriel Fawcett, who is publishing an important witness account of the camp. All tour guides have their own special insights into the history of Sachsenhausen, and are experienced in unraveling the complex history of the Third Reich and the Holocaust.
There's no better way to see the sights and learn the history of Berlin than by joining a bike tour! You get to have fun and socialize, have some exercise and be entertained by your knowledgeable guide. It will be the best day you'll spend in Berlin!
Understand all facets of Berlin in one bike tour: Berlin's founding, the Prussians, Weimar Republic, Hitler and the Third Reich, as a city divided by the Wall during the Cold War, and the Berlin of today. Tours begin with a brief introduction to Berlin before hopping on the bikes. You will stop every couple hundred yards (meters) to talk about the sights and for photo opportunities. Along the way you will stop at a beautiful beer garden where you can experience Berlin as the locals do!
Berlin Bike Tour Highlights:
Likely to Sell-out! 'An Evening at Charlottenburg Palace' Dinner and Concert by the Berlin Residence Orchestra regularly sells out weeks in advance. You will begin the evening with a three course candlelight dinner in a cozy ambiance located at the Charlottenburg Palace Orangery. The beautiful performance by the Berlin Residence Orchestra will complete your evening.
Charlottenburg Palace is today's largest residence of the royal house of Hohenzollern in Germany's capital Berlin. The sumptuous building is surrounded by unique baroque gardens featuring various architectural styles. The palace includes magnificently furnished chambers and ceremonial rooms with exclusive art collections.
The concert offers four (4) ticket categories. Categories VIP, A, B and C refer to the front, middle and rear part of the auditorium respectively. VIP guests enjoy preferred seating at the concert and will be served a glass of sparkling wine during the intermission.
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This fascinating walking tour begins with an account of how Berlin was founded. You'll go for a stroll along the famous Unter den Linden boulevard, passing the University and Opera House, and find out where Nazi students burnt books in May 1933.
The walking tour also takes you to the War Memorial (Neue Wache) and State Library, where Albert Einstein once worked. You'll see where the 1920s Cabaret Mile, Friedrichstrasse, once stood and how this area is being reinvented as Berlin's luxury shopping street. To find out how public transport worked in a divided city, you'll visit a Ghost Station.
After walking through the Brandenburg Gate and seeing the Reichstag (Parliament) with its famous new dome, you'll take a walk past the new Holocaust Memorial and visit the site of Hitler's bunker. Listen as your guide explains what happened here at the end of the war, and why there is nothing left to see.
You'll then see how 21st-century Berlin is taking shape on Potsdamer Platz, and find out where the Nazi SS and Gestapo HQ stood. You'll see the Berlin Wall and follow the 'death strip' to Checkpoint Charlie. While you walk, your guide will explain how the Wall was built, as well as the momentous events of its fall in 1989.
The tour ends on one of Europe's most beautiful squares, Gendarmenmarkt, not far from the Wall Museum at Checkpoint Charlie.
Discover Potsdam and Sanssouci Palace, the Versailles of Germany, on this ideal half-day trip from Berlin. You'll see the UNESCO World Heritage-listed parks, museums and stately palaces of Potsdam, and take a guided tour of the celebrated rococo palace of Sanssouci.
Departing Berlin, you'll travel through the city of Potsdam, old and new. Known for its lakes and palaces, the World Heritage-listed city is the Brandenburg state capital and was the former residence of the kings of Prussia.
During the sightseeing tour of Potsdam you will see the Dutch Quarter, St. Nicholas' Church, the historic Town Hall, the Old Royal Stables, Nauen Gate and New Palais.
Next, your guide will take you on a tour of Sanssouci Palace and its gardens. The celebrated rococo palace was the summer residence of Frederick the Great, where he came to relax ('sans souci' means 'carefree'). The palace is located above a vineyard and the splendid rooms feature elegant rococo designs.
Are you fascinated by the history of the Berlin Wall and the former East Germany? This half-day excursion is the tour for you! 2009 marks the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and this absorbing tour follows the story of Germany's most notorious Cold War landmark.
See some of Berlin's iconic attractions including the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag (German Parliament) and the Tiergarten, the largest park in Berlin. Experience Potsdam Square, the famous shopping mall of Kurfürstendamm and enjoy a photo stop at the East Side Gallery, an international memorial for freedom.
The tour highlight is a visit to the eastern side of the Berlin Wall, the longest preserved section of the Wall which has been colorfully decorated by a total of 118 graffiti artists from 21 countries. The most famous pictures are the "Brotherly Kiss" by Dimitri Vrubel, "Fatherland" by Gunther Schaefer and "Berlin? New York" by Gerhard Lahr.
The morning tour includes a visit to the GDR Museum, Berlin's most interactive museum where visitors can experience the history of the former German Demographic Republic can be experienced first hand. The afternoon tour includes a visit to the Berlin Story, the most well known historical Berlin-bookstore, where you can enjoy the documentary film "The making of Berlin" in 8 languages.
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The most enjoyable way to orientate yourself with the city sites, Berlin Segway Tour is ideal for both new and repeat visitors. You'll soak up all the main attractions, with ample time to stop, take pictures and hear all about Berlin's unique history. Your knowledgeable native English-speaking guide will also explain present-day facts and lifestyle facts about Berlin, while being available to answer any questions you may have.
Highlights of the tour include:
Experience the magic of Berlin on an evening cruise through the city's waterways. As you glide along the River Spree, you'll pass all the main sights such as Potsdamer Platz, the Reichstag, Museum Island, Berlin Cathedral and much more.
An evening cruise is the perfect introduction to Berlin's famous sights and varied architecture. You'll be surprised to discover that Berlin has more bridges than Venice! Test out your German as you listen to the live commentary.
Dinner is also available on board for approximately EUR18.50 per person. If you would like the meal option, you must call the operator at least 3 days prior to travel (contact details will be provided on your voucher) to advise.
Please note: Tours are operated in German, with English written commentary available.