Gendarmenmarkt Tours
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Located in the Mitte district, the Gendarmenmarkt has gone through a few name changes. After being used from 1736 to 1782 by the military for sentry duty and housing their horses, it was known as the Gendarmenmarkt. After being damaged in the war, the square was renamed “Platz der Akademie” in 1950 in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Academy of Science. In 1991, it got its original name back.
The Gendarmenmarkt is arguably Berlin’s most magnificent square. It is best known for the triple architectural force composed of the German and French cathedrals (Deutscher und Französischer Dom) and Schinkel’s Konzerthaus (concert hall). The ‘domes’ refer to the domed tower structures erected in 1785 by architect Carl von Gontard were mainly intended to add stature and grandeur to the two buildings.
Some of the most high-end restaurants, businesses and hotels are located around the Gendarmenmarkt, especially around the streets of Charlottenstrasse.
Gendarmenmarkt is home to the grandest of the Christmas markets you will find in Berlin around the holiday season. There is also an ice rink available. Admission for the Christmas markets here is 1 Euro. The market stays open for Christmas Eve and the days after Christmas. You can even spend New Year’s Eve here, and enjoy a festive gala with various bands, fireworks, and a waltz dance after midnight.
The Gendarmenmarkt is arguably Berlin’s most magnificent square. It is best known for the triple architectural force composed of the German and French cathedrals (Deutscher und Französischer Dom) and Schinkel’s Konzerthaus (concert hall). The ‘domes’ refer to the domed tower structures erected in 1785 by architect Carl von Gontard were mainly intended to add stature and grandeur to the two buildings.
Some of the most high-end restaurants, businesses and hotels are located around the Gendarmenmarkt, especially around the streets of Charlottenstrasse.
Gendarmenmarkt is home to the grandest of the Christmas markets you will find in Berlin around the holiday season. There is also an ice rink available. Admission for the Christmas markets here is 1 Euro. The market stays open for Christmas Eve and the days after Christmas. You can even spend New Year’s Eve here, and enjoy a festive gala with various bands, fireworks, and a waltz dance after midnight.
Address: Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin 10117, Germany
Hours: Always Accesible
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All-in-One Berlin Shore Excursion from Warnemünde and Rostock Port
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.
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$129.05
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$129.05
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour
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.
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$12.29
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$12.29
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

All-in-One Berlin Shore Excursion - with WIFI on the bus!
Explore Berlin’s top attractions on this all-day guided excursion for cruise ship passengers. After a convenient port pickup, explore landmarks like Charlottenburg Palace, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and the largest department store in Continental Europe, Kaufhaus des Westens. Learn about Berlin’s history and culture from an informative guide and enjoy complimentary WiFi.
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Explore Berlin: Top Attractions Walking Tour
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.
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Best of Berlin Join-in Shore Excursion from Warnemünde or Rostock with Wi-Fi
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.
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$135.00
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City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Optional Boat Tour
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.
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Private Berlin Custom Half-Day Tour with Private Driver and Guide
Explore Berlin like you own the place on a private half-day tour of the vibrant German capital. With a private guide and chauffeur, you’ll delve into the city’s history as you visit monuments such as Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburg Tor) and the UNESCO-listed Museum Island. Admire the vibrant art of East Side Gallery — formerly the Berlin Wall — and marvel at the grand architecture of Unter den Linden. On this private tour, you’ll receive the undivided attention of your guide while seeing the best that Berlin has to offer.
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$306.65
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$306.65
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Semi-Private Berlin Highlights Shore Excursion from Warnemünde and Rostock Port
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.
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$550.62
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$550.62
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Berlin Combined History and Photography Tour
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.
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$275.05
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$275.05
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Berlin Small-Group Segway Tour
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Berlin Bike Tour
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2 Hour Berlin Small Group Segway Tour
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Guided 2-Hour Berlin City Tour in Self-Drive Mini HotRod Vehicle
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Private Berlin Photography Walking Tour with a Professional Photographer
Capture the beauty of Berlin after the sun sets on a 3-hour private photography walking tour. Snap photos of famous landmarks such as the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, and the Reichstag building as the city starts to come alive. Learn night photography techniques from your guide and create beautiful, long-lasting memories with this Berlin photoshoot.
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$159.78
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Berlin City Hop-on Hop-off Tour with Optional Cruise
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.
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Withlocals 90 Minutes Kickstart: Covid-19 Regulated Berlin Private Tour
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.
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$29.50
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$29.50
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience

The Best of Berlin Private Guided Tour
The most comprehensive 4 hour Berlin tour available, encompassing all of the city's unique history, with our guides remaining flexible for you on tour days.
Whether you are traveling with your family, a group of friends, or on business, this private guided tour is the ideal way to see Berlin and hear the stories of the cities amazing history.
Learn about Frederick the Great and the Hohenzollern Dynasty, the formation of the German nation under Bismarck in 1871, Berlin and the effects of World War 1. Hear about the chaos of the Weimar Republic, the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, World War II, the Berlin Wall, and Berlin’s current role as the capital of a reunified Germany.
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$325.54
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Berlin Small Group Walking Tour
Visit world-renowned monuments, and brush up on your history, on this small-group walking tour of Berlin. Meet your guide in the city center; over the course of just a couple hours, you’ll discover many of the city’s top attractions. See the Brandenburg Gate and the Berlin Cathedral, spot the Reichstag and the Gendarmenmarkt, and even visit Checkpoint Charlie and the Berlin Wall Memorial. As you go, your guide will share stories, as well as insider city tips.
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Party Bike & Beer Bike City tour in Berlin for max. 6 persons
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With LEO Rikscha tours you will experience Berlin as if you were a local, from whatever point of view you wish. Perfect for all types of visitors; Orientation tours with traditional highlights. LeoRikscha Tours offers alternative tailor-made tours Berlin Leo rickshaw
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3-Hour Berlin Highlights Bike Tour
Pedal around Berlin like a local on this half-day highlights tour. Perfect for cycling enthusiasts who are short on time, this tour introduces you to the must-see attractions in Berlin, including the Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie, the Brandenburg Gate, and others. No worries about navigation; you'll follow your guides on a carefully curated route while listening to engaging narration on Berlin's culture and history.
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Berlin Wall's Private Tour: Greatest Escapes City Exploration Game
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.
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$9.21
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$9.21
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

Small-Group Historical Bike Tour in Berlin
Explore the streets of Berlin on a 4-hour 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.
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$39.87
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Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Rude Bastards tour of Berlin
This tour of Berlin is much different than the usual politically correct nonsense. Think of this as the politically incorrect tour of Berlin. So bear that in mind when going on this tour. It will be full of bad language, bad taste jokes and, yes, of course, a history lesson! No snowflakes allowed!!!
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Storyline of Berlin Walking Tour by Lonely Planet Experiences
Combine cultural treasures and sweet treats on this unique 4-hour walking tour of historic Berlin. Learn about the horrors of WWII as you visit the Topography of Terror and the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. Then, see the remnants of the Cold War years with visits to the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie and the remains of the Berlin Wall. After admiring landmarks like the Reichstag, the Gendarmenmarkt and the Humboldt University.
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