Explore Berlin’s top sights swiftly with a rickshaw tour. Enjoy comfort, fun, and eco-friendly travel. Perfect for groups up to 16.
Explore Berlin’s top sights swiftly with a rickshaw tour. Enjoy comfort, fun, and eco-friendly travel. Perfect for groups up to 16.
- Brandenburg Gate - Constructed from sandstone, the Brandenburg Gate stands as one of the grandest and most exquisite examples of German classicism. Built between 1788 and 1791, it was designed by Carl Gotthard Langhans the Elder, who drew inspiration from the propylaea of the Athens Acropolis. King Friedrich Wilhelm II commissioned the gate to…
- Brandenburg Gate - Constructed from sandstone, the Brandenburg Gate stands as one of the grandest and most exquisite examples of German classicism. Built between 1788 and 1791, it was designed by Carl Gotthard Langhans the Elder, who drew inspiration from the propylaea of the Athens Acropolis. King Friedrich Wilhelm II commissioned the gate to serve as a majestic architectural endpoint for the boulevard Unter den Linden.
- Reichstag/Bundestag (Berlin) - The Reichstag building is linked to pivotal moments in German history. On November 9, 1918, SPD politician Philipp Scheidemann proclaimed the Republic from its west portal balcony. The “Reichstag fire” on February 27, 1933, led to the destruction of the plenary hall and dome. A Soviet Union flag, raised on April 30, 1945, by two Red Army soldiers, symbolized the defeat of the “Third Reich.”
- German Chancellery - The 36-meter high “administration building” towers between and above two five-story wings, housing the Chancellor’s and Ministers of State’s offices, the cabinet room, and conference rooms. Large glass surfaces break up the outer walls to the east and west, creating a sense of transparency and lightness. The side wings, with floor plans resembling a comb, feature offices grouped around fully glazed atriums. The alternating windowless concrete walls and large glass surfaces give the building a compact and resilient appearance.
- Soviet War Memorial Tiergarten - Flanked by two “T 34” tanks, a bronze statue of a Red Army soldier with a rifle on his shoulder stands in the square’s center. Pillars behind it bear the names of fallen Soviet soldiers. The memorial’s rear contains the graves of approximately 2,500 soldiers.
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Tiergarten - Zoo History
In the late 17th century, Elector Friedrich III transformed a former hunting ground into a “pleasure park for the population.” Over time, the park was redesigned, notably between 1833 and 1838, when landscape designer Peter Joseph Lenné converted it into an English public park.
Tiergarten Attractions
The approximately 200-hectare zoo is not just defined by trees, shrubs, and green spaces. Numerous attractions, such as monuments, memorials, bridges, the Victory Column, the Federal President’s Office, the House of World Cultures, and the English Garden, invite visitors to explore. The English Garden, with its pond, offers a glimpse into English landscape architecture and is one of the zoo’s most beautiful areas.
- Potsdamer Platz - Planned as a complete district by architects, Potsdamer Platz is a bustling area with cafes, cinemas, and shops nestled among futuristic high-rises, attracting both Berliners and tourists. The city planners’ vision succeeded, as locals have embraced the cafes, cinemas, and the large shopping arcade of the new Daimler City. A new district emerged on 6.8 hectares between Potsdamer Platz and Reichpietschufer.
- Topography of Terror - Known as the “Topography of Terror” since 1987, this area was central to planning and executing many Nazi crimes. From 1933 to 1945, it housed key institutions of the National Socialist terror apparatus, including the Secret State Police Office, the Reichsführung SS, and the Reich Security Main Office.
- Gropius Bau - The Martin-Gropius-Bau is dedicated to cultural history, contemporary art, and photography.
- Memorial of the Berlin Wall - Wall
- Checkpoint Charlie - The former military checkpoint, Checkpoint Charlie, was the most renowned of the three American-controlled border crossings during Berlin’s division. The others were Helmstedt-Marienborn (Checkpoint Alpha) and Dreilinden-Drewitz (Checkpoint Bravo). This crossing was used by foreigners, employees of the Permanent Representation of the FRG in the GDR, and GDR officials.
- Friedrichstrasse - Running through Berlin as a north-south axis, Friedrichstrasse became a popular shopping destination between Checkpoint Charlie and Friedrichstrasse station after the fall of the wall.
- Gendarmenmarkt - Created at the end of the 17th century based on Johann Arnold Nering’s plans, the square initially hosted French immigrants, mainly Huguenots. It was first called Esplanade, then Lindenmarkt, Friedrichstädtischer Markt, and Neuer Markt, before being renamed Gendarmenmarkt in 1799, as the “Gens d’armes” regiment’s guard and stables were located there from 1736 to 1782.
- Deutscher Dom - The permanent exhibition “Ways - wrong trails - detours” in the German Cathedral explores the historical development of liberal parliamentary democracy in Germany across five floors.
- Konzerthaus - The Konzerthaus am Gendarmenmarkt is a classicist architectural masterpiece and one of Karl Friedrich Schinkel’s major works.
In 1776, at Frederick the Great’s behest, a small comedy house was opened here, designed by Prussian construction director Johann Bouman the Elder. Its renaming to the Royal National Theater in 1787 marked its rise as a leading theater in the country.
- Bebelplatz - Situated in Berlin’s museum center, Bebelplatz offers a glimpse into the city’s beauty from nearly 300 years ago. The Nazis desecrated the site by burning books, now commemorated as a memorial.
On May 10, 1933, the National Socialists burned over 20,000 books at Bebelplatz, deeming them “non-German spirit.” These included works by Erich Kästner, the Mann family, Magnus Hirschfeld, Lion Feuchtwanger, Karl Marx, Else Lasker-Schüler, and nearly 400 other authors. Heinrich Heine’s books were also burned. Had they been read instead, readers would have encountered Heine’s observation that where books are burned, people are also burned.
- Neue Wache - The modest Neue Wache, adjacent to the Zeughaus, now home to the German Historical Museum, was built between 1816 and 1818 based on Karl Friedrich Schinkel’s designs. Since 1993, it has served as the Federal Republic of Germany’s central memorial for war and tyranny victims.
- Museum Island - Located in central Berlin, Museum Island is one of Europe’s most remarkable museum complexes and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Berliner Dom - With its distinctive design, the Berlin Cathedral is a must-see for church enthusiasts and city visitors.
- Lustgarten - Once part of the Berlin City Palace, the Lustgarten on Museum Island is now a favored spot for both Berliners and tourists.
- Stiftung Neue Synagoge Berlin - Centrum Judaicum - The remnants of the New Synagogue on Oranienburger Strasse shine even brighter today. It was once Germany’s largest and most significant synagogue.
- Nicholas Quarter - As Berlin’s first and oldest residential area, the Nikolaiviertel offers old-town charm with historic houses, restaurants, and cafes, alongside the Nikolaikirche.
- Alexanderplatz - Whether in the 1920s, during GDR times, or today, the renowned Alexanderplatz remains one of Berlin’s most vibrant locations.
- East Side Gallery - The East Side Gallery, a remnant of the Berlin Wall, has been transformed by artists into the world’s longest open-air gallery.
- On-board WiFi
- Warm blanket
- Travel guide
- photographer
- Music on request
- On-board WiFi
- Warm blanket
- Travel guide
- photographer
- Music on request
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Tea and coffee
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Tea and coffee
- Gratuities
Explore the capital’s attractions effortlessly and swiftly, while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere to better acquaint yourself with Berlin.
Where would you like to go? Perhaps the opera, the Olympic Stadium, or Hangover Blue? Are you interested in a club night “from dusk till dawn,” a scenic Spree ride through the greenery from Tiergarten to Maybachufer, or…
Explore the capital’s attractions effortlessly and swiftly, while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere to better acquaint yourself with Berlin.
Where would you like to go? Perhaps the opera, the Olympic Stadium, or Hangover Blue? Are you interested in a club night “from dusk till dawn,” a scenic Spree ride through the greenery from Tiergarten to Maybachufer, or a quick journey from a concert to a cozy bed? Leo-Rikscha provides stress-free rides filled with fun and comfort, ensuring an excellent carbon footprint.
Save time and experience Berlin’s top attractions at a quicker pace than walking by embarking on a rickshaw adventure. Get an up-close view of the sights and access locations unreachable by bus.
For group bookings with multiple rickshaws, search for the title “Rikscha Tours Berlin - Groups up to 16 people with multiple rickshaws.”
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.