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Our guided tours, coach tours or walking tours are carried out
according to your wishes. You determine the time, the route and the focus of your individual event. You may also choose from one of our suggestions. All tours are accompanied by qualified guides, normal duration approx. 3 hours. Guided tours are possible in several languages. Further details on demand. Our tours are arranged exclusively for our customers. It is not possible for individuals or small groups to join other groups. Let us know your ideas! We shall make the best of it. Call us: +49 30 7800 6669 Use our contact form. Or send us an email. |
Our Tours
- Special Tours - Bus Tours - Boat Trips - Cycle Tours - Train Rides - Walking Tours - Berlin Countryside Excursions |
Special Tours |
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Bus Tours
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Berlin-City - 'Classic-Tour'
This 3 hour tour you will give you a first impression of Berlin: Charlottenburg Palace, Kurfürstendamm, Victory Column, Chancelor’s Office, Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden, Forum Fridericianum, Lustgarten, Red Town Hall, Nicolai Quarter, Gendarmenmarkt, Potsdamer Platz, and the Diplomatic area. (Including photo stops. Start and end of the tour can be arranged according to your choice). |
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Berlin - 'Special-Tour'
This 6 hour tour will give you a deeper impression of Berlin: Charlottenburg Palace, Olympia Stadium, Radio Tower, Kurfürstendamm, Diplomatic Area, Victory Column, Chancelor’s Office, Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden, Forum Fridericianum, Lustgarten, Red Town Hall, Alexander Platz, Prenzlauer Berg, "East Side Gallery" (remains of the Berlin Wall), 'Stalin Allee', Nicolai Quarter, Gendarmenmarkt, Checkpoint Charlie, Potsdamer Platz, Kreuzberg, Tempelhof Airport, Schöneberg Town Hall. (Including photo stops. Start and end of the tour can be arranged according to your choice). |
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Berlin 'Capital City' - Where Government is based
Is dirty laundry cleaned in the 'Federal German Washing Machine' (Berlin’s nickname for the Chancellor’s Office)? Is the 'Reich’s-Ape-House' a zoo (Berlin’s nickname for the Reichstag)? Is the 'Ribbon of the Federal Republic' a new order of merit? We shall investigate these questions and show you where the 'Bonner' (German politicians from Bonn) have settled in the old, new German capital. Duration: 3 or 4 hours. |
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Berlin – Architectural City - From a Swamp to Metropolis
Berlin had many functions during the course of its history: swamp, medieval trade city, baroque fortress, classical city of residence, industrial metropolis, projected Nazi World Capital 'Germania', Four Allies Residence, and now German Capital. These developments can be seen today in town planning and architecture. Berlin is the largest German architectural museum. We should like to invite you for a visit! Duration: 3 hours |
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Metropolis Berlin - How Berlin became a Large City
Berlin does not only exist as its centre. Numerous small villages with their medieval churches, luxurious mansion districts and suburbs with prestigious buildings and their own town centres were joined together in 1920 to form 'Greater Berlin'. Discover what else belongs to Berlin! Duration: 3 hours |
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Berlin – 'Workshop of History'
Berlin’s history is tightly connected to political personalities: Friedrich the Great, Napoleon, Bismarck, Wilhelm II, Hitler, Ulbricht, Brandt and Kohl. They have all made history in this city. But the inhabitants of the city have also contributed to history: 1848, 1918, 1933 and 1989. Visit the places where it all happened and experience the 'workshop of history' of the German people! Duration: 3 hours |
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Berlin – New Building(s)
Central Train Station, the Government Quarter, Potsdamer Platz, Leipziger Platz and Checkpoint Charlie – these are the best known developing areas of the German Capital. War damage or the Berlin Wall are almost forgotten. What happened here before the war? Where did the Berlin Wall run? What happened after its fall? Who are the actors behind the new buildings? Have a look at the way Berlin is being rebuilt! Duration: 3 hours |
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Berlin – ‘Natural City’
Tegel, Müggelsee, Tiergarten and Grunewald are not and never have been the only popular excursion destinations for the people of Berlin. Almost every district has its own green areas: Victoria Park in Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain at "Mount Klamot" and many other parks tell their story and talk about the history of this city. It’s here where you really get to know the citizens of Berlin! Duration: 3 hours |
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Berlin – Culture City – 'Open 24 Hours'
There is no closing time in Berlin. Many cafes, variety theatres, bars and clubs in Berlin turn night into day. Join us for a nocturnal walking tour around Hackescher Markt. You may start your evening out by visiting a cabaret, a variety theatre, the opera or one of the many theatres to put you in the right mood. We shall organise your tickets. Maybe you prefer to start the evening with a culinary and entertainment program? We reserve your tickets for your supper and for the show! Duration: 3 hours |
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Berlin – Immigrant City – 'Ich bin ein Berliner'
It was said around 1900 that 'The real citizens of Berlin come from Silesia'. Before that Slaws, tradesmen from the Rhine, Jews, Dutch, and Huguenots settled in Berlin. During the last century immigrants came from Russia and Turkey, and nowadays ‘Berliners’ are from all over the world. We shall explain the story! Duration: 3 to 4 hours |
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Berlin’s Green Side
What is it about the Berlin air, that gives it that 'very special scent'? Is it the blossoming of the lime trees on the old boulevard 'Under the Linden' or is it the smell of coffee from one of the many cafes around Potsdamer Platz? Enjoy Berlin from its green side: the baroque garden of Charlottenburg Palace, Victoris-Luise-Platz - a decorative square of the 19th century and 'Volkspark Friedrichshain'. This three hours bus tour with several stops will not only show you historic masterpieces of gardening, but also examples of modern landscape design: the new government district, Potsdamer Platz and the former pleasure ground of the City Palace. Duration: 3 hours |
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Berlin’s Historic City Greens
Enjoy a city tour following the traces of green squares, gardens and parks in Berlin. How did the kitchen garden of the Brandenburg Electors become the pleasure ground of the Prussian kings and nowadays a modern large city square looking for its historic relations? Why is there the tip of a gothic church tower on top of the Kreuzberg hill? What did the pastry baker do at Strausberg square, the entrance gate to one of Europe’s last grand boulevards, former Stalin Alley? On a journey through the centuries you will learn a lot about a capital as exciting as its city greens. Duration: 3 hours |
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Berlin in the evening – Berlin at night
Noble bars, rustic restaurants, look, dance, drink and celebrate. Berlin awakes at night and shows its frivolous-erotic face and other facets! You should discover this on your next Berlin stay during an evening tour. Duration: 4 hours. |
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Berlin – A City built by the Water
Next to Stockholm Berlin is the European capital with the highest proportion of water surface and has more bridges that Venice! Seeing Berlin from the water is a very special experience! Join us on one of the “Spree cruise ships”. We will navigate through the Landwehr Canal past Tiergarten, Potsdamer Platz and through Kreuzberg. Further on the Spree River past Nikolai Quarter, Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island, Reichstag, the Chancellor’s Office and Bellvue Palace. Duration: 3 hours |
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Berlin – The Mediterranean Prussians
For almost 500 years the Hohenzollern ruled from Berlin. Numerous residences built over hundreds of years had them develop a certain distance from political dealings. Spree and Havel rivers offered a natural background to withdraw to their dreams. The royal architects built unique cultural landscapes along the Havel river: Glienicke Palace and Babelsberg Palace, Russian inspired Nikolskoe, Peacock Island and the Heiland Church. Let yourself be charmed by the unique pomp of this Mediterranean building style in Prussia. Duration: 3 hours |
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Berlin - Bicycle City – A City pushes the Pedals
Its numerous bicycle paths, bus lanes and side streets which pass by traffic jams and building sites make Berlin the capital of bicycles. Push the pedals – we go along Unter den Linden, past the Forum Fridericianum, the Lustgarten, St. Marien, St. Walter und the Red Town Hall. Discover the Nikolai Quarter and the area around Märkisches Museum. Would you prefer to visit Hackescher Markt or the old Jewish Quarter? We shall guide you! Sorry, you don’t have a bicycle? We'll make a reservation for you to rent one with our partners. Duration: 3 to 4 hours |
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Berlin –On the Viaduct from Zoo to Alex
The oldest viaduct in Europe runs above the former fortifications of the city. See what the “Children from Zoo Train Station” are doing, check if the President of the German Federal Republic is at home or look up if the ‘Chancellor’s Eye’ really is as big as it is made out to be! Watch how the new Central Train Station is growing and what has become of the ‘Palace of Tears’. Ride over Museum Island past Berlin Cathedral and Hackescher Markt! Have a look around Alexanderplatz – you soon won’t recognise it – it is going to be Berlins next large building site with numerous high-rise buildings! Between Zoo Station and Alexanderplatz we shall get off the train at different stations! (Purchase of the train tickets can be arranged). Duration: 3 hours |
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Berlin – Underground from West to East
U2 is one of Berlin’s most important underground lines. It runs from the most western point in the city through middle of the city centre to the most easterly part of Berlin. The most important section for 'Shopaholics' is between “Wittenbergplatz” and “Stadtmitte”. We get out at individual stations and see KaDeWe, Potsdamer Platz and Friedrichstrasse. (Purchase of the train tickets can be arranged) Duration: 3 hours |
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Berlin – Mitte – Tales of an Avenue
In 1647 the Great Elector had an avenue of lime and nut trees planted, and laid out the first boulevard in German history. Along the avenue palaces, embassies, coffeehouses, theatres and hotels were built. Walking through Brandenburg Gate we will show you all 1390 metres of the avenue and spin a yarn or two. Duration: 3 hours |
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Berlin – Mitte – St. Walter & St. Nicholai Nikolai Quarter was the origin of Berlin from where the city developed. Badly damaged in the last war it was rebuilt in an historic style for the 750 year celebrations in 1987. Today it is a magnet for tourists. From here we will guide you past the Red Town Hall and Marien Church to 'St. Walter': The Television Tower. We will explain to you how that name came about! Duration: 3 hours |
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Berlin – Mitte – The Old Centre - Jewish life in 'Scheunenviertel'
Jews of Eastern Europe settled in the old Scheunenviertel' outside the gates of Berlin. Until 1933 the Jewish way of life developed in this area with its shops, synagogues and grave yards. Since 1989 kosher restaurants and Jewish shops have once again settled here. The golden cupola roof of the synagogue has been rebuilt and can be seen from afar. Join us following the tracks of past and present Jewish life in Berlin. Duration: 3 hours |
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Berlin - Tiergarten - From Hunting Ground to Playground
Long since gone are the times when the royal society went hunting outside the gates of Berlin. Today the 'Garden' has become the amusement park of Berlin people: Turkish grill parties in front of the official seat of the President of the German Republic, prostitutes at the Russian Memorial, naked sun-starved people on the lawns watched by their dogs, the annual large events of the 'fun society' (Love Parade, CSD). 'Goldelse' the Victory Goddess of the city is keeping watch over all this. He who has not walked through Tiergarten does not know Berlin! Duration: 3 hours |
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Berlin – Marzahn – From Fishing Village to Satellite City
Have you ever heard of Marzahn? If so, then you will probably think of a 'socialist satellite show city' and: You are right! But that is not the whole story. We will show you a different Marzahn, once a 13th century fishing village designed by the famous architect F. A. Stüler! Duration: 3 hours |
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Tiergarten - Once Hunting Grounds – Now Central Park
Enjoy a walk through the biggest of Berlin’s parks, Great Tiergarten and follow the traces of history through five centuries. The tour starts at Brandenburg Gate, the "Green Gate" of Berlin. Passing the Soviet Memorial, we will stroll down the Street of the 17 of June, named after the workers’ uprising in former East Germany in 1953. Then we enter the picturesque landscape of the park, designed by the famous landscape designer Lenné. One of the highlights is Luise Island, dedicated to a former Prussian queen, who is even today remembered as the 'Queen of Hearts'. Along Rousseau Island our way leads us to Bellevue Palace, the seat of the Federal President. Finally, you will get to know something about the 'moving' history of the Victory Column. After passing by the New Lake, the tour will end at Tiergarten S-Bahn station. Although, if the weather is nice, you may also take a seat in one of Berlin’s biggest and probably best-known beer garden, the 'Cafe at the New Lake'. Duration: 3 hours |
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The District around Kreuzberg Hill
Following a design by Schinkel, an 'Iron Cross' was erected on top of the former Tempelhof hill. This cross gave its name not only to the hill, but also to the whole district around it: Kreuzberg. Enjoy a very typical Berlin district (also called 'Kiez') of Berlin with its apartment buildings and its squares. Learn about the life of the Berliners – then and now. Passing by the Emperor’s Stone we will take a walk through the Victoria Park and as a highlight you will have a spectacular view over Berlin from the top of the Kreuzberg hill. Duration: 3 hours |
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Potsdam – From Babelsberg to Sanssouci
Berlin and Potsdam are separated by the Havel river and joined by Glienecke Brücke! We will cross the old East German border past Babelsberg Palace, the Dutch Quarter, Schlossplatz with Nikolai Church, Brandenburg Gate (there is one in Potsdam, too) and go on to Cecilienhof Palace and the Russian Colony of Alexandrowka. After walk through the park we arrive at Sanssouci Palace. Duration: 3 hours |
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Spreewald – There is more to it than just Cucumbers and Canals
Do you know Lübbenau? Would you like to take a canoe trip or a punting tour through the Spreewald? Let yourself be hypnotised by the magical landscape. Local specialities do not only consist of those famous local cucumbers! Duration: 8 hours |
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Hunting for Bargains –B5 Designer Outlet Centre near Berlin
A visit that will impress you: Fashion at affordable prices, whether its an evening dress by Dolce & Gabanna, a pair of sunglasses by Gucci or an suit by Gianfranco Ferré. You will find bargains for all tastes and budgets at B5 Designer Outlet Centre. The products range from high-quality names such as Aigner, Fendi or Calvin Klein to young fashion from Stefanel, Benetton or Mango, as well as street and sportswear. The centre offers collections from the previous season and excess production goods, all in original quality. Price reductions between 30 and 70 percent! Duration: 6 hours |
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Hoher Fläming and Jüterbog
Monastery Lehnin, the oldest Cistercian monastery of the Mark Brandenburg (1180) is the first stop on your today’s full day trip. The trip continues through the “three-castle-country” (Wiesenburg, Burg Rabenstein, Burg Eisenhardt in Belzig) to Treuenbrietzen. We will stop for a moment here at the Sabinchen fountain, where you get to hear the bloody street ballad about that lady and also may sing along. Finally we go for a walk through the well-preserved medieval town of Jüterbog with its remarkable old town gates. Duration: 8 hours. |
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A trip through Mark Brandenburg
Passing lakes and woods through nice avenues, your way leads you to Niederfinow. You surmount here by ship a height difference of 36 metres at the historical ship hoist (separate cost, on request). A side trip to the Cistercian monastery Chorin makes you familiar with the Christianization history of the Mark Brandenburg. The trip continues along the Werbellin lake to the village of Wandlitz. You make a short stop over there at the former Goebbels’schen country house, the later cadre training unit for FDJ (Free German Youth) and the SED (Socialist Unity Party of Germany). After 1989 it became the speculation object of the Treuhand (trust) and was to be rebuilt to one of the biggest conference centres of Germany. Duration: 8 hours |
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Monastery Neuzelle and Frankfurt (Oder)
Via Bad Saarow-Pieskow, the glamorous mud bath with its dazzling past, you drive to the Eastern Mark Brandenburg, toward Schaubetal to Neuzelle. The former Cistercian monastery from the 13th century with its baroque church is one of the few Catholic sacred buildings of significant rank, embedded in a rather Protestant region. At the old monastery brewery a delightful plonk – the “Schwarze Abt “(black abbot) is still brewed here today. The trip continues to Frankfurt (Oder), the hometown of Heinrich von Kleist. You will see the Kleist house and Marienchurch. The original gothic church windows were missing since WWII, but came back from Russia in 2003. Duration: 8 hours |
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Babelsberg – The landscape park by a master hand
“If art transforms into nature, nature deals with art.” (Lessing) For the crown prince Wilhelm, later to become Emperor Wilhelm the First, Hermann Ludwig Heinrich Earl von Pückler-Muskau created his masterpiece, a landscape park in English manner. His picturesque method combined the outer appearance and views of the castle with the picturesque seeming landscape. Experience the view of the castle terrace at the valley decorated with flowerbeds and learn more about the green Earl, who had already acquired a legendary reputation during his lifetime. The 3-hour walk leads you to staffage-like park spaces and park installations – Flatow tower, Berlin court pergola, sailor cabin. Following the guided park tour, you may enjoy a coffee at the “Small castle” (separate cost, on request). Park walk: 3 hours - starting point and end by arrangement |
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Pfaueninsel (Peacock Island) – Paradise on Earth
The discovery of the Pacific islands inspired King Friedrich Wilhelm II to enlarge his "new garden" by a remote island, peacock island. The "exotic" was staged here by menageries with "strange" animals and an architecture of a distant and different world. Enjoy the crossing by ferry: The calls of the peacocks welcome you just as they did 200 years ago. The romantic walk leads you to the rose garden, to peacock island’s small castle, to the picturesque fountain and to the Luisentemple. Afterwards come into the original Russian small wood house “Nikolskoe”, a present of the king to his daughter, the tsarina Alexandra Feodorowna. Island walk: 3 hours. starting point and end: ferry at peacock island (arrival by coach, BVG bus route 218 or by car – parking lots available) |
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