Private Tour: Berlin Architecture Tour

Summary

Begin this 4-hour walking tour with a central Berlin hotel lobby meet and greet with the guide. This private tour is a customized experience, so be sure to speak with the guide about any specific requests for desired attractions. Berlin boasts some of the world’s finest and most interesting architecture with many of the buildings reflecting its history. The communist-era apartment blocks of the east are a stark contrast to the modern architecture of the west, with each side demonstrating its past political ideologies. Visit Friedrichstrasse, a major culture and shopping street in central Berlin. This is the most famous street in the city, combining the tradition of the “Golden Twenties” with the architecture of New Berlin. See decorated buildings, offices and coffee shops, plus a variety of restaurants, boutiques and department stores, highlighted by Galeries Lafayette. Across town, there is the Kulturforum, a collection of cultural buildings that were built up in the 1950s and 60s at the edge of West Berlin, after many of the city's cultural assets had been lost behind the Berlin Wall. Its museums, concert halls, libraries and institutes make it one of the most important cultural sites in all of Germany. Also, there’s Gendarmenmarkt, a historic market square and the site of an architectural trio — Schinkel's Konzerthaus, a concert hall, plus the French and German cathedrals, Deutscher und Französischer Dom. There's also a statue of Germany's renowned poet, Friedrich Schiller, at the center of the square. Combined, it makes for a stunning ensemble. The tour concludes with a hotel drop-off.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Discover Berlin’s architectural highlights with a knowledgeable private guide on this 4-hour sightseeing tour. Choose to do the tour on foot or by bike, and then explore the city, seeing the buildings, streets and squares that you want to see; the itinerary is tailored to specific requests! Admire modernist masterpieces at the Kulturforum, walk down Friedrichstrasse, learn about the architectural trio at Gendarmenmarkt, and hear how Berlin’s past political ideologies have influenced building designs around town.

What’s included?

  • Professional guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Gratuities

  • Food and drinks

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Insider Tour

About operator:

Berlin Bike Tour. Bike tour is the best way to get to know the city with its beautiful sights and history. This is because Berlin is relatively flat and easy to cruise and traffic is very understanding and not aggressive to a cyclist. No matter if it rains or shines, (appropriate clothes make the weather okay) you will be delighted by its exceptional sights and historical places and the city’s unique story. Since most of Berlin is covered by parks, the air in the city is exceptionally good to ride on, so just imagine, sunny or rainy, with a fresh breeze, sharing your impression at the end of the day or during the visit in one of the local cafes or beer gardens! Our experience and professional multilingual native speaking guides will take great care of you and 3 hours that you spend together will be the most enjoyable and entertaining time ever. During your tour you will have an opportunity to make an acquaintance with a new city

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