Standard Tours
If you prefer to join standard sightseeing tours on foot, by
bus or by bike, we will gladly provide you with the respective
vouchers from our associated partners. Simply send us your preferred
dates and times as well as the number of persons taking part and
we will do the rest. Your tickets will be ready for you upon arrival!
1. Big Berlin Tour with Stop at the Brandenburger Gate
 Highlights
of the capital with the government district.
This tour will show you the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Memorial Church, Europe-Centre,
Bauhaus Museum, New National Gallery, Philharmonic Hall, Potsdam
Square/Sony-Center, Jewish Museum, Gendarmenmarkt, Alexander Square,
St.-Nicolai-Quarter, City Hall of Berlin, TV-Tower, the Berlin
Cathedral, Zeughaus, State Opera, Boulevard "Unter den Linden",
Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Government Area Chancellery, Tiergarten,
Bellevue Palace, Siegessäule, Charlottenburg Palace, Olympic Stadium,
Grunewald Forest, Radio Tower, ICC, Kurfürstendamm.
2. Berlin City-Circle-Tour in 8 Languages
Experience Berlin with an 8 language City Circle Tour.
You can get on and off at 14 different stops all around the city
at your own pace. If you prefer you may stay on the bus and do
the full two hour tour in one go. Prices and departure times according
to our timetable. No responsibility is taken for any delays due
to traffic-problems and detours. Boarding depending on free seat
capacity. Last boarding for the complete tour is at 4:00 pm from
either Kurfürstendamm 216 or Alexanderplatz.
November - March only until 3:00 pm. Schedule may be subject to
change. This is a tape-guided tour.
3. City-Circle + Boat Tour
This tour offers you the option to extend and highlight your
Berlin City-Circle-Tour by joining a cruise on the river Spree
(Stop No. 10). The one-hour trip through the historic center of
the city will present you the most important sights from a different
point of view. April - October daily at 10:00 am.
4. Potsdam - incl. Palace Sanssouci
 The
old garrison and residence town of Potsdam, situated just a stone's
throw away from Berlin, has become famous for its splendid palaces
and gardens. The palace of Sanssouci in Potsdam turned into a
favourite refuge of the great Prussian king Frederic II. Here
the "philosopher of Sanssouci", as he was called, entertained
some of the most educated men of this time, among them the French
philosopher Voltaire, who was a permanent guest for a long time.
The excursion includes an extensive guided tour of Sanssouci Palace,
a stroll in the magnificent park and a city tour of Potsdam where
you will discover among other sights the Dutch Quarter and the
Russian Colony Alexandrovka. Advance booking required.
1. City West & East
With the Insider Walking Tour we begin our adventure in the heart
of Cold War west Berlin's showcase of capitalism with the looming
bombed out spire of the Memorial Church before us. Stroll into
the history of the Prussian Kings, through the Royal Hunting Grounds,
stand before the Victory Column - marking the birth of the German
nation and Europe as we know it today - unbridled Prussian military
arrogance at its best! Follow the route of the Soviet attack up
to the final batlle ground of the Reichstag Parliament - now adorned
with Norman Foster's glass dome, and by the new futuristically
charged Government Quarter and Federal Chancellory ... then comes
the East! Pass over the line of the Death Strip, under the Brandenburg
Gate, by the Holocaust Memorial, Hitler's Bunker, Checkpoint Charlie,
and finish with an account of the momentous events which led to
the fall of the Wall while standing amongst the heart of the East
German Government Quarter and the New Berlin.
2. Soviet Berlin - behind the Iron Curtain
The Red Star Tour journeys into the tumultuous history of Berlin
in the throes of civil war, the emergence of the extraordinary
figures of Rosa Luxemburg and Karl Liebknecht and the formation
of the Communist Party of Germany (KPD). Explore the ideological
impetus of the Communist Revolution, the resistance to Nazism
before and during WW2 and East Germany's birth in the aftermath
of Soviet victory. Visit the Government Quarter of Soviet East
Germany and the remaining Portal of the Berlin Palace – where
the Socialist State was proclaimed, the birth place of the German
Communist Party, the socialist modernism of Alexander-platz, Marx
Engels Forum and the monumentalism of Karl Marx Allee – not to
be missed! Insight into everyday life in East Germany in terms
of education, health, culture, the existence of the Stasi and
"Anti Fascist" barrier of the Wall. Be moved by the massive Soviet
memorial in Treptower Park – one of the most powerful reminders
of the Nazi-Soviet War and resting place of 5000 Soviet Soldiers.
Then walk the length of the East-Side Gallery – the longest existing
stretch of the Berlin Wall and massive outdoor art gallery. (We
advise you to bring a day ticket for public transport.)
3. Berlin by Night WalkingTour
Drive a stake through the nocturnal heart of Berlin and experience
Berlin at dusk! Berlin nights gave inspiration to romantic poets,
anonymity to leasure seekers and a mystical backdrop to the zeal
of Nazi progaganda events. It also provides the setting for a
new tour which brings to life the drama evoked by the interplay
of light and shadow, and by the contrast of empty streets and
crowded bars. Join us for a leisurely stroll exploring: Berlin's
cultural life, Jewish history and rich literary legacy. Insider
tips on culinary hotspots and bars for the discerning drinker.
Along the way we will visit: The Hackescher Höfe – the largest
Hof-complex of its kind in Europe, The Pleasure Garden – site
of the1936 torch lighting ceremony and Nazi pageantry Bebelplatz
– the illuminated memorial to the Nazi book burning, which comes
to best effect at night Oranienburgerstrasse – the center of Berlin
Jewish life and "New Berlin" nightlife Museum Island – where art
was infused with an almost religious meaning Brecht’s Ensemble
– where theatre was supposed to merely provide the prelude to
revolution. Having emerged from the tour, you will realise that
Berlin is essentially a nocturnal creature, a vampire, and in
the company of Tom and Andrew you will have the unique opportunity
to drive a stake through its historical heart. The guides will
ensure that all your needs are catered for at the end of the tour
(e.g. transport)
Meeting Point: Friedrichstrasse Station
in front of the bike rental (Fahrradstation), which is where we
begin and finish. EUR 20,00 regular price, EUR 17,00 for
students and under 26yrs old (bike is incl. in price). Please
bring along credit card or passport for deposit.
If you would like to book your tour or require further information,
don't hesitate to contact us. Simply fill in the tour section
of the Request form.
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