Checkpoint Charlie Tours and Activities

Get to know the best of Berlin on this guided bike tour. Learn the history of the city, from its beginnings to its role as capital of the Nazi Third Reich, to the divided city of the Cold War, to the modern-day capital of a unified Germany. This tour includes a trip to the Berlin Wall Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate and more. Choose from a half- or full-day tour, with a stop for lunch at a beer garden on the longer tour (own expense).

Experience the impact that the Nazi period and construction of the Berlin wall left on Germany’s capital. Touring Berlin by bike lets you experience historic sites at a pace you can’t access by car. Ride along Berlin’s bike lanes and neighborhood streets with an experienced guide who knows the city and its history.

Experience Berlin’s past and present on this half-day guided walking tour through the city's Mitte district. Visit landmarks from the city’s Prussian, Imperial, Nazi, Cold War and modern eras, offering insight into the evolution of this fascinating German capital. Stroll along the iconic Berlin Wall and follow Unter den Linden to the Brandenburg Gate. Then check out the rebuilt Reichstag and the Holocaust Memorial and hear the amazing stories of Cold War Berlin at Checkpoint Charlie. Your walking tour of Berlin also includes a complimentary city map and guidebook.

Discover Berlin’s historic monuments, vibrant neighborhoods, and world-famous museums on a private tour customized to your preferences. Choose to travel by minivan, rickshaw, or bike, and benefit from the undivided attention of your private guide. Visit landmarks such as Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag, and Brandenburg Gate; learn more about Berlin’s dark past as you see the Holocaust Memorial and the Topography of Terror; or venture off the beaten track.

Discover the best of Berlin on this all-in-one shore excursion from Warnemunde Port. Head to Germany’s capital and visit some of its key landmarks such as Charlottenburg Palace, the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie and more. Learn about the city’s history from your informative guide as you traverse every corner of this alternative city before heading back to your ship.

Cover more Berlin sights in less time on a half-day bike tour, an active way for first-time visitors to get an introduction to Germany’s capital city. Glide past top attractions such as the Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor), Museum Island, and the Reichstag, and pedal down Unter den Linden and around Potsdamer Platz. Plus, your guide provides city recommendations to enhance your experience of Berlin.

Get an insider’s look at Berlin, the capital and cultural centerpiece of Germany, on this guided walking tour. Visit some of Berlin’s most popular attractions — like the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and Checkpoint Charlie — as well as a few lesser-known locations that many group sightseeing tours miss. Learn about the history of Berlin, from the time of the Teutonic Knights to its role as capital of the Nazi Third Reich, to the divided city of the Cold War, to the modern-day capital of a unified Germany.

Explore the best Berlin has to offer on this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Choose from two different routes and visit many of Berlin’s top attractions, including Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and the Berlin Wall Memorial. Select a 24- or 48-hour pass, and then board at any of the stops and get to know the city with live onboard commentary, hopping off whenever you'd like. You can also upgrade to add a scenic boat cruise.

Explore Berlin’s highlights on this full-day bus tour from the cruise port of Warnemünde. Once arriving in Berlin, take a tour of significant landmarks such as Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag, and the Brandenburg Gate. Enjoy informative commentary from your onboard guide and learn about the history of the German capital.

See the best of Berlin on this 24- or 48-hour, hop-on hop-off bus tour with an optional river boat cruise during the summer months. Discover the city’s top sights, including Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin Cathedral and more. Hop off at any of the stops around Berlin to explore on foot, or stay onboard the open-air, double-decker bus to enjoy insightful commentary along the citywide loop. Upgrade your ticket to include a boat ride along the Spree River.

This tour with this bicycle (conference bike) is only made in Germany. A new way to get around and see the city. Unique experience that cannot be done alone

Zoom around Berlin on a Segway on this 4-hour guided tour. Follow your knowledgeable guide as you zip around town, hitting the main sites and learning about the fascinating history of Berlin. Stop at the Brandenburg Gate, Potsdamer Platz, Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall and many other sites, all the while you're comfortably cruising around town on a Segway. This small-group tour is limited to just 15 people.

Berlin’s best-known crossing point between Communist East Berlin and Democratic West Berlin, Checkpoint Charlie is now a fascinating museum of Cold War history. This popular location can get crowded, especially in the afternoons, so buy your entrance ticket in advance. Checkpoint Charlie was founded shortly after construction of the Berlin Wall and has helped write history. Visit to experience fascinating stories of escape from East Berlin.

With flat terrain, ample bike paths, and sprawling gardens, Berlin is a prime city to explore by bike. Don't get intimidated by the traffic, and let a local guide lead you confidently through the city’s must-see neighborhoods and attractions. Provided city bikes are easy to handle, so you can relax as you ride and stop often to learn about landmarks like Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and the Berlin Wall.

Explore Nuremberg’s highlights and hidden gems on a 2.5-hour Segway tour, and get an insider’s look at life in Bavaria’s second-largest city. Learn the basics of steering your ride, then follow your guide through historic neighborhoods and side streets. Trace local history from medieval times to the years of the Third Reich, and hear about the city’s vibrant art and culture. Take in the City Walls and the St. Lawrence Church, a royal castle and a moving synagogue memorial, with plenty of time to capture unforgettable images of the city.

I am one of the longest working and most experienced jewish Berlin guides. Already in 1987 I came to live in Berlin as to Alumni of the Film & Television department of the Tel Aviv University. 20 years ago I started guiding friends and kept the personal touch while becoming highly professional about the Jewish history and the history of Berlin. Those 20 years so gave the experience to customize your itinerary. I know every corner, street, building, place in the jewish quarters and I have detailed historical and cultural knowledge for all these and many other stories about individuals or their families living in Berlin. My clients are in a hurry, they have enough space to fit 6 clients and they are still quite roomy and comfortable when full. If you wish and the weather permits it, we can also do walking tours.

Berlin Local Guide offers you the opportunity to learn about the history of Berlin, through its streets, monuments and original settings. From its origins, we will begin a journey through time remembering its Prussian past and analyzing the different eras and events that have marked the German capital until today. A contact with the city that was the protagonist of exception during the Weimar Republic, in the 2 World Wars, in the 12 years of Nazism and hot spot of the Cold War. But not only man lives in history ... art, music, gastronomy, architecture, and the day-to-day life of this capital will help us understand the idiosyncrasies of Berlin and Berliners.

Explore Berlin by Segway and spin to top attractions in style . Hop on your Segway and following a little practise head into bustling Berlin with a guide. Explore iconic squares such as Pariser Platz and Potsdamer Platz, and take in famous landmarks including Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, the Reichstag Building and the Victory Column. Along the way, gain insight into Berlin’s rich history and find out what makes the city tick.

When your cruise ship drops anchor in Germany, tick off the historic highlights of east and west Berlin on a 5.5-hour shore excursion from Rostock or Warnemünde port, ideal for travelers short on time. Following port pickup, take a whistle-stop tour of top west Berlin attractions including Tiergarten Park, Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor), the Berlin Wall, and the Holocaust Memorial. Then, tick off east Berlin gems including Postdamer Platz, Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom), and Museumsinsel. Port drop-off is also included.

Step off the tourist trail and explore the German capital on two wheels on this 3-hour bike tour in Berlin. Spin along Berlin’s bustling streets and soak up the atmosphere in iconic squares such as Leipziger Platz and Potsdamer Platz. Admire landmarks including Brandenburg Gate — a powerful symbol of German reunification — the German Historical Museum, the Holocaust Memorial and St Nicholas’ Church. Learn of city life from Prussian rule through the Weimar Republic, the Third Reich and the Cold War, and discover the beating heart of the modern city today.

This 4-hour walking tour of Berlin’s highlights is for history and photography buffs, or those who would like a professional set of photographs of their time in Berlin. One of our local experts – also a professional photographer – will meet you at your hotel, or a pre-arranged meeting point, and give you a crash course in Berlin’s history and advice on photographing the city’s most iconic monuments. They will also take some memorable shots of you, for you to remember your visit by. At each stop your guide/photographer will give you practical advice about photography and help you find the best shots for your own snaps. They will also spend time at certain stops photographing you with some of Berlin’s most impressive and well-known monuments. At the end of the tour you will be accompanied back to your hotel, or to a drop-off point of your choosing. Your edited photographs will then be sent to you digitally after the tour.

Discover the spectacular sights of Berlin at your own pace on a full-day customizable private tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Travel in a luxury private vehicle to arresting landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag parliament building while listening to informative commentary from your expert guide. Relish the flexibility of this private tour by adapting your itinerary according to your interests; perhaps head to the East Side Gallery to see the vibrant art that decorates the Berlin Wall or spend a moment reflecting at the poignant Holocaust Memorial.

Experience Berlin like never before on this guided, educational and entertaining, 3-hour small-group Segway tour. Berlin is Germany’s capital and cultural centerpiece. Cruise to all its main sites — like the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Cathedral and Museum Island, Reichstag, Gendarmenmarkt and many more — stopping frequently to hear fascinating stories, take pictures and discuss Berlin’s history. Guided Segway training, plus a helmet and poncho (in case of inclement weather) are included. Dress in weather-appropriate clothes with flat, closed-toed shoes.

Spend your shore time exploring Germany’s capital on this full-day tour. Take a shared bus to Berlin and then enjoy a private tour of the city’s landmarks such as the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Cathedral, Alexanderplatz, and more. Learn about the city’s rich and vibrant history from your tour guide as you traverse this hip and alternative city by private vehicle.