Join a 1-hour round-trip boat tour that starts close to Hackescher Markt. Sit back and relax as you learn about the captivating history of Berlin from the onboard audio guide commentary. First, cruise along the River Spree to the Eastern part of the city, where you will see the Berlin Cathedral, the newly inaugurated Humboldt Forum, and the Marstall concert hall. Turning in front of the Mühlendammschleuse head back westwards past the oldest part of Berlin, the Nikolaiviertel. A little bit further down the river, learn more about Museum Island before cruising past Friedrichstraße before entering the Parliament district. See the Reichstag building, the Berlin Central Station, as well as the Federal Chancellery. At the House of World Cultures, the boat will turn around again and bring you back to the pier.

Experience a special East Side boat cruise, 25 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Besides numerous sights in the old and new center of Berlin, see also the recent changes in the area surrounding the East Side Gallery. The roundtrip boat cruise starts at the pier by the old stock exchange building, near the Hackersche Höfe. Relax onboard the boat as you listen to detailed information in English and German and enjoy a delicious food service (own expense). After passing by the cradle of Berlin – Mühlendamm Lock – the tour continues on past Radialsystem V, an energy forum, Berlin Ostbahnhof and the Mercedes Benz Arena. Pass under the Oberbaum Bridge into the east harbor with its many new residents including Universal Music, MTV, Coca Cola, and Label 1 and 2. You will also pass by the Badeschiff at Arena Treptow and the Molecule Man sculpture. Journey back to Berlin-Mitte and see the Nikolaiviertel, the palace construction site, and the Humboldt Forum. The famous Museum Island begins at the Berlin Cathedral. Pass under the Weidendammer Bridge to reach the area around Friedrichstrasse with the Schiffbauerdamm, the Tränenpalast (Palace of Tears), and Friedrichstrasse station. Cruise past the government district where you will see the Reichstag building and the Federal Chancellery. You will also see the most modern railway stations in Europe from the water – Berlin Central Station. Pass by Bellevue Palace – the seat of the Federal President – before heading back to the starting point, the old stock exchange building.

Explore Berlin and learn about the city’s history and sights via audio commentary, available in several languages. Experience the beauty of the forests, parks, gardens, rivers, and lakes that cover nearly a third of the city. This city has witnessed many groundbreaking historical events. See the corresponding sites, as well as the city's most famous streets and squares, with your ticket for this hop-on hop-off tour. The Classic Route gives you the chance to see all the main sights of the city, including the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and the East Side Gallery, to name just a few. Tour stops on the Classic Route: 1. Tauentzienstraße 2. KaDeWe 3. Lützowplatz 4. Kulturforum 5. Potsdamer Platz 6. Gropiusbau 7. Checkpoint Charlie 8. Gendarmenmarkt 9. Neptunbrunnen 10. Alexanderplatz 11. Karl-Marx-Allee 12. East Side Gallery 13. Ostbahnhof 14. Neptunbrunnen 15. Lustgarten 16. Unter den Linden / Friedrichstraße 17. Brandenburger Tor 18. Reichstag 19. Hauptbahnhof 20. Schloss Bellevue 21. Siegessäule 22. Zoo / Elefantentor 22. Café Kranzler 23. Kurfurstendamm 236

Discover the exhibitions of the Humboldt Forum on a guided tour. Learn about the legacy of the Humboldt brothers and colonialism from an Afrocentric perspective. Learn about the history of the palace, during the tour. Find out why the Humboldt brothers are such important figures in German history as scientists. Uncover more about the role that various missionaries played during the spread of colonialism and understand the symbolic meaning of the cross on the roof of the museum. Browse through the ethnological collection of the museum and learn about pioneers such as Rudolph Manga Bell. Most importantly you will gain a new perspective on colonial history and its cultural heritage and legacy in the modern day.

Learn about the exciting history and development of Berlin from the residence city of the Kingdom of Prussia to the capital of a reunited Germany. Meet your city tour guide outside the Nikolaikirche Museum (St. Nicholas' Church Museum) and begin your exploration of the city. See Berlin´s highest building, the Television Tower. Walk along the Spree to the beautiful Museum Island, where you can see the Berlin Cathedral, the Old Museum, and the Humboldt Forum. There, admire the reconstructed Berlin City Palace. Across the Palace Bridge (Schlossbrücke), explore the historical center of Berlin and see impressive buildings from the times of kings and emperors. Take a walk on the oldest boulevard in the city, Unter den Linden, where you can see the Equestrian Statue of Frederick the Great, the State Opera, the Humboldt University, and St. Hedwig's Cathedral. Finally, you will reach the Brandenburg Gate, the famous symbol of the city and the focal point for reunification in 1990. Hear the moving story of this landmark and its historical importance before, during, and after Berlin's division.

Step into some of the most representative sights of Berlin by following a professional guide on an insightful tour through the iconic city courtyards. Travel past some of the historic center's famous landmarks and discover some of the most fascinating hidden gems at Hackesche Höfe. Start your journey at one of Berlin's most famous locations, the TV Tower. Enjoy a guided stroll through the city center, passing by Alexanderplatz, the Red Town Hall, the Marienkirche, and the imposing Neptune Fountain. Stroll along the River Spree and see Berlin Cathedral and the Humboldt Forum. Reach Hackesche Höfe to take in views of its impressive interconnected courtyards. Marvel at the outstanding architecture and large choice of restaurants, shops, and art galleries inside this unique site in Berlin. Have a fascinating glimpse into the local culture by visiting a special location.

This 3-hour walking tour weaves through Berlin’s history by visiting landmarks such as the impressive Brandenburg Gate, the notorious Berlin Wall and the beautiful Humboldt Forum. You will visit the Reichstag building and see Museums island. Along the way your guide will tell you stories from Berlin’s history that will bring the city alive. Hear anecdotes about a city that has seen kings and emperors, and housed fascists and witnessed the devastation of war. Learn how the city was split in 2 before being pieced back together again. Stroll through the center and see sights from different eras, be it the beautiful Brandenburg Gate from the 18th-Century, the Reichstag from the 19th-century, the area of Hitler's bunker from Word War 2, parts of the Berlin Wall from the time of the division, or modern Berlin at Potsdamer Platz. You will be traveling in a small group, with dedicated guides who will share their passion and give you a more personal service to help you appreciate what makes Berlin so special.

Experience an overview tour in the historic center of Berlin. See grandiose buildings on the famous Museum Island around the Humboldt Forum. Hear amusing anecdotes and interesting background information about the Berlin City Palace and sites on the Spree. Follow your guide and get to know the most important sites of the new and old Berlin Mitte. See the new Humboldt Forum with reconstructed palace facades is an absolute highlight. Other sites on the tour are the Berlin Cathedral and the Museum Island with the National Gallery, Neues Museum, James Simon Gallery, Spreeufer with views of the TV Tower, to the Synagogue, and more.  The tour is ideal to be combined with other activities as the most popular museums, river cruise docks, and many more sites are just a short stroll away. 

Berlin’s medieval past is often cast into the shadows by its more recent and turbulent history. Yet the early centuries after its founding in the 1300s are quite enthralling, as you’ll soon find out on this walking tour around the Nicolai Quarter, the city’s birthplace. I’ll take you back in time and tell you about the fascinating events that occurred in the area, step by step. Our tour starts in Lustgarten park, in front of the Humboldt Forum, where I’ll paint a picture of Emperor William II declaring war on Russia in 1914. From there, we’ll go further back in time to the 1700s and 1800s to arrive at the oldest residential building in Berlin, Ribbeck House. You’ll then enter the Nicolai Quarter where I’ll point out the buildings that have survived, those that have been torn down and rebuilt, and the ones that the government of East Germany added in 1987, to fit in with the area's medieval surrounds. Stepping out of the Nicolai Quarter, you’ll see Marienkirche (St Mary’s Church), the sole survivor of another medieval section of Berlin which was unfortunately completely destroyed in the war. On this medieval walking tour, you’ll also have a chance to: • Spot some of Berlin’s top sites and some of its most missed ones too, including the Berlin Cathedral, a statue of St George slaying the dragon, Berlin’s City Hall, Neptunbrunnen (Neptune Fountain), and Luther Monument • Get familiar with the White Lady, a ghost that used to haunt the Hohenzollern Palace • Hear about Veitel Ephraim, a Jewish jeweller without whom Frederic II would not have won the 7-year War • Understand why the Middle Ages are also referred to as the Dark Ages • Go inside two of the oldest churches in Berlin, St Mary’s Church and St. Nicholas’ Church, both from the 1300s • Find out who Hans Kohlhase was and how he relates to the character Michael Kohlhaas in the eponymous novel on which the movie Ragtime was based • Learn more about the history of Jews in Berlin • See the newly restored Dance of Death, a medieval fresco in St Mary’s Church • Discover where you can find remains of the medieval wall • Have a beer in one of Berlin’s oldest restaurants, Zum Nussbaum This hour-long tour ends at Marx-Engels-Forum, close to where it started. So get ready for a memorable walk back in time to the very beginning of Berlin!

Catch sight of spectacular art and light installations during Berlin's Festival of Lights with a private tour by car. Zip around town to discover the visual transformation of historical attractions like the Humboldt Forum and the Berlin Victory Column while learning about the city's history. Perfect for family, friends, or a combination of both, your tour of Berlin's Festival of Lights begins with a pick-up in a private car from your hotel. Drive into the city center to Brandenburg Gate, an iconic 18th-century neoclassical monument built by the order of Prussian king Frederick William II. Walk to the nearby Embassy of the United States and feast your eyes on the brilliant lights displayed across this diplomatic building. Then, hop back into the car and drive to Potsdamer Platz, a commercial shopping location, and then to the Berlin Victory Column towering over the Tiergarten. Return to the city center and marvel at the sound and light displays at Konzerthaus Berlin, Humboldt University, the Berlin State Opera, and Bebelplatz, all conveniently located within walking distance from Gendarmenmarkt, a quaint square offering music, snacks, and drinks. Continue to the Nikolaiviertel, a quaint quarter founded in 1200, and then to the Berlin Cathedral and Hakeschermarkt. Stop at the Bode Museum, home to some of Berlin's most iconic sculptures, before continuing to Friedrichstadt-Palast. Enjoy one last city view before driving back to your hotel.