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Checkpoint Charlie Tours and Tickets
Once one of three Berlin Wall border points, bridging the divide between the Allied-occupied West Berlin and Soviet-occupied East Berlin, Checkpoint Charlie is one of the most important Cold War sites in Berlin. Today, a recreated guard house marks the site where numerous confrontations, escape attempts, and protests took place, and the adjoining Checkpoint Charlie Museum is a moving tribute to those who risked their lives to escape from East Germany and bring about the fall of the wall.
- Intersection of Friedrichstraße and Zimmerstraße, Berlin, 10923
Tours and Tickets to Experience Checkpoint Charlie
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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.
Please note that we do not enter any buildings during the tour.
... More- 3 hours 30 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 21.51
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.
... More- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 21.40
Berlin Third Reich and Cold War 2-Hour Walking Tour
Learn the tumultuous contemporary history of Berlin on a guided walking tour of the city's iconic Third Reich and Cold War sights. See the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag and Soviet War Memorial. Walk through the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, a poignant dedication to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust/Shoah.
Visit the site of Hitler’s Bunker and witness Hermann Göring's enormous Ministry of Aviation, the place where the GDR was founded in 1949. Then go to the site of the former Gestapo and SS HQ, now the site of the Topography of Terror exhibition
Learn about the Berlin Wall, built in 1961 and hear details of the almost impenetrable "death strip". See the 200-meter long stretch of the Berlin Wall and view the location where successful escapes took place over the Wall. You'll hear stories about those people who did not make it and what their fates were..
Round off the tour at Checkpoint Charlie and learn about how the Wall came down in 1989 and all about German unity today.
... More- 2 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 21.40
Big Bus Berlin Hop on Hop off sightseeing tour
Say goodbye subway and hello 360-degree views when you book this hop-on, hop-off ticket on a classic open-top bus. Two great routes, with live guides or recorded commentary. Cover Berlin’s central attractions, and the app lets you track the next bus in real time. Opt for a 24-hour ticket, a 48-hour ticket with a walking tour, or a 48-hour deluxe ticket with walking tour and evening tour.
... More- 2 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 24.19
City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
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.
... More- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 29.03
Berlin Highlights Small-Group Bike Tour
See the best of Europe’s undisputed capital of cool on a 3.5-hour bike tour of Berlin. As you follow your guide, you’ll cycle to iconic landmarks such as Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island. Stop regularly to capture photographs and learn of the history of the Reichstag, the Berlin Wall and the Holocaust. Travel at a leisurely pace and receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour.
... More- 3 hours 30 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 38.78
Individual City Tour - Rickshaw Sightseeing in Berlin
For over 10 years I have been offering completely individual city tours in Berlin. My mission is to summarise the complexity of the capital with different and fascinating perspectives.
With me you get impressions about the development of the city: from its foundation, through the Kingdom of Prussia, the Nazi era, the GDR to the modern Berlin of today.
Whether a journey through history, a relaxed drive through the green Berlin (Tiergarten, Park Gleisdreieck, etc.) or capturing many beautiful photo motifs in well-known and hidden places. Everything is possible!
This is an individual tour.
The route can be personalised as desired.
The guided tour can be in German, English, Italian, Spanish or French.
It is possible to order drinks separately.
... More- 1 hour 40 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 86.02
per group
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.
... More- 1 day
- Free Cancellation
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USD 32.26
Private Walking Tour: Berlin Highlights and Hidden Sights
Get an insider’s look at Berlin on this private, guided, 3- or 4-hour walking tour. Enjoy personalized attention while visiting some of Berlin’s most popular attractions — like the Berlin Wall Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie and Brandenburg Gate — as well as a few lesser-known locations. Customize the tour and 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. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
... More- 4 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 160.75
Price varies by group size
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Berlin Bike Tour
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).
... More- 6 hours 30 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 77.42
Price varies by group size
Explore The Berlin Wall: Cold War Berlin and Behind the Berlin Wall
Look behind the Berlin wall and its complex, tragic history on an in-depth walking tour focused on the city's most infamous architecture. See the longest section of the wall that remains, plus other Cold War landmarks like Checkpoint Charlie and a former DDR watchtower. A guide’s commentary goes beyond Communist kitsch and well-known headlines for an insightful look at life in Berlin before and after the wall.
... More- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 22.58
Berlin Self-Drive Trabi Tour with Guide
Get behind the wheel of an adorable, undersized Trabi for a self-drive tour of Berlin. Enjoy a fun, unique way of seeing the sights; all eyes will be glued to your 'Trabi Convoy' as you putter through the heart of the German capital. Listen to live commentary throughout the trip from an experienced guide, and finish the day with an official Trabant drivers license souvenir.
... More- 1 hour 15 minutes
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USD 63.44
Private Custom 3-Hour Tour of Berlin by Car
Enjoy personalized attention, a completely customizable itinerary, and private round-trip transportation on this half-day tour of Berlin. Hit all the city highlights or any host of attractions according to your group's interests; your guide will assist you in planning your perfect itinerary. Private round-trip transportation makes for a seamless experience, including convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.
... More- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 215.05
Price varies by group size
All-in-One Berlin Shore Excursion from Warnemunde 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.
... More- 12 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 138.71
Price varies by group size
Perfect Berlin Day Trip - from Berlin Hotels or Warnemünde Port
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.
... More- 12 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 149.46
Price varies by group size
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Storyline of Berlin Walking Tour - Discover History and Unique Modern Culture
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.
... More- 4 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 69.89
Free Berlin Walking Tour
Get to know Berlin with ease on this group walking tour. Set off in the company of your guide and explore the city on foot. Learn about Berlin’s history and visit many of the city’s notable sites, including the Reichstag Building, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the Holocaust Memorial, and more.
... More- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 3.23
Berlin Combo: Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus and Icebar Ticket
With this combo ticket you will save time and money. Cruise around the city in the Hop-on Hop-off bus Berlin and you won’t miss a thing. With 18 stops in the city, you’ll get to all the historic neighborhoods of the German capital with ease. Hop-on at any one of the stops and once you see something interesting, you can hop-off and explore the sight. From the Brandenburger gate to Potsdamer Platz and from the Berlin Zoo to the Reichstag, and ofcourse there is a stop near the Berlin Icebar.
The Hop-on Hop-off bus Berlin departs every 10-15 minutes. In the bus, you’ll get audio commentary in multiple languages so you’ll learn more about all you see along the way. The nearest stop for the Icebar is stop nr 8, Rotes Rathaus/Alexanderplatz (Spandauer Str / Rathausstraße). From there it's located within a distance of 450 meters.
Everything inside the Icebar is made entirely out of ice! Even the glass you use to drink. The price includes three free tokens, which you can exchange for drinks.
... More- 2 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 40.86
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Private Walking Tour: Berlin Wall, Cold War and Checkpoint Charlie
Gain fascinating insight into Berlin’s turbulent history on a private 2-hour walking tour of the German capital. Alongside a knowledgeable guide. Visit prominent landmarks like Checkpoint Charlie and the Palace of Tears. Peruse the interesting exhibits presented in the Berlin Wall Documentation Center; admire the vibrant street art that now covers the Berlin Wall; and ride one of the subways formerly known as ‘ghost trains’ due to their gloomy atmosphere. Receive undivided attention from your expert guide on this private tour.
... More- 2 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 210.75
per group
2 Hour Berlin Small Group Segway Tour
Explore Berlin by Segway and spin to top attractions in style on this 2-hour small-group tour. Hop onto 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.
... More- 2 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 75.26
Private 3-Hour Walking Tour of Berlin with Optional Reichstag Visit
Get an excellent primer and introduction to Berlin on this private 3-hour tour. See some of the main landmarks and sites as the guide regales you with historical anecdotes, bringing the past right into the present. See Hitler's Bunker, the Brandenburg Gate, remnants of the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie and Museum Island, among many others. The tour can be customized to your preferences. Also, consider the optional visit to the Reichstag at the end of the tour.
... More- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 268.82
per group
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.
... More- 2 hours 20 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 43.01
Berlin 3-Hour Bike Tour: Berlin's Best
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.
... More- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 34.41
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Private taxi tour through Berlin East and West and Kiez with pick-up about 3 hours
In contrast to bus tours, on an individual taxi sightseeing tour you have the opportunity to stop almost everywhere - be it for a photo shoot, be it for a snack or a break, be it for a coffee. Or for a longer tour to take a closer look at an object or to have it explained to you (Berlin Cathedral, Hackesche Höfe, Brandenburg Gate, Gendarmenmarkt, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, KaDeWe are recommended, for example). According to your interests and wishes! And in contrast to a walking tour, you don't just see a tiny section of our city. So combine the best of both perspectives with a taxi tour, just like I've always done with friends and relatives. Here you can immerse yourself in Berlin districts (Kieze) such as Kreuzberg or Friedrichshain. And enjoy the luxury of being picked up personally from your accommodation in the S-Bahn-Ring. And all in a real Berlin luxury taxi SUV!
... More- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 95.70
Price varies by group size
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