Minivan Tour: Explore Berlin's Intriguing History and Vibrant Culture

17 Ratings

Berlin

Save

View All (5)

Embark on a private minivan tour of Berlin to uncover its intriguing history, vibrant culture, and hidden gems. Explore the must-see highlights or customize your adventure off the beaten path.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

learn more

Highlights

Alexanderplatz - The starting point for the tour is Germany’s tallest structure, its iconic TV Tower, located in the vibrant square of Alexanderplatz. From here, we pass the Red Town Hall, Marien Church, Neptunes Brunn, and arrive at the Museum Island.
Museum Island - One of the most important museum complexes in the world. The UNESCO World…

Alexanderplatz - The starting point for the tour is Germany’s tallest structure, its iconic TV Tower, located in the vibrant square of Alexanderplatz. From here, we pass the Red Town Hall, Marien Church, Neptunes Brunn, and arrive at the Museum Island.
Museum Island - One of the most important museum complexes in the world. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Museum Island. We see Berlin’s beautiful historic boulevard of Unter den Linden. You can capture the Berlin Cathedral, the unfinished reconstruction of the City Palace, the Old Museum, the Old National Gallery, the Pergamon Museum, and the Bode Museum.
Book Burning Memorial at Bebelplatz - Just after the island, You see the Forum Fridericianum, which consists of the State Opera, the Law Faculty of Humboldt University, Humboldt University, the State Library, and the first Catholic Church in Berlin St. Hedwig’s Cathedral. You are now in the middle of the forum on Bebelplatz – famous as the ‘Nazi Book(25.000) Burning Square, where you find a memorial in remembrance of the burning of the books in 1933.
Gendarmenmarkt - Shortly after, we arrive at the spectacular Gendarmenmarkt, where you find the former Royal Concert Hall flanked by the German Dom on its south side and the French Dôm on its north side. The square is one of the most beautiful in Europe today!
Checkpoint Charlie - The next stop of our tour is Checkpoint Charly: one of the most famous border crossings of the Berlin Wall, which almost ended up as the starting point of a third world war.
Topography of Terror - Along the former border strip, you will see original parts of the Berlin Wall and the site of the “Topography of Terror,” one of the most frequently visited documentation centres on the period of National Socialism, the former site of the Headquarters of the SS and Gestapo. Right next to it, you find Martin-Gropius-Bau, where exhibitions of the well-known Chinese artist Ai Weiwei and the international exhibition David Bowie have taken place amongst others. In its front, the Prussian Parlement.
Potsdamer Platz - The square of Potsdamer Place has been Europe’s largest construction site ever since. It appears as an ensemble of skyscrapers and futuristic buildings, including the Sony Center.
The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe - Following the border strip, we reach the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, also known as the Holocaust Memorial, which opened in 2005, commemorating the murder of more than 6 million Jews during National Socialism.
Brandenburg Gate - Afterwards, the tour will take you to one of the most famous landmarks in Berlin: the Brandenburg Gate.
Reichstag Building - Then we leave the former Eastern part of Berlin and enter the Memorial to the Murdered Sinti and Roma, the Government District consisting of the Reichstag/Bundestag and Chancellery,
Bellevue Palace - Riding along the Tiergarten, Berlin’s largest inner-city park, and the Spree, Berlin’s longest river, we are about to reach Bellevue Palace, the Federal President’s official residence.
Victory Column (Siegessaule) - You can already see our final destination: the Victory Column rising golden in the middle of the Tiergarten!

What's Included

Private transportation
On-board WiFi
Best Price Best Service
In-vehicle air conditioning

Additional Information

Discover Berlin’s fascinating history, lively culture, and distinctive lifestyle on a private minivan tour designed for up to six guests. Whether seeking an introductory overview or a more detailed exploration of Berlin, there is an ideal tour available.
The team consists of professional, reliable, and knowledgeable guides and drivers who are passionate…

Location

Gendarmenmarkt

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

4.8

(17 Ratings)

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Don_r

Sep 28, 2023

Great Tour - Levi was a fantastic guide. Extremely knowledgeable about the area and the history of Berlin. This was a great way to spend our first afternoon in Berlin. The minivan was very comfortable and clean.

Review provided by Viator

Indranil_g

Sep 26, 2023

Great overview of Berlin - We had an excellent private tour in a comfortable minivan with Hans and his driver. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Berlin and its history. We saw parts of Berlin we would have otherwise missed and were very happy with the experience. Highly recommend taking this tour!

Review provided by Viator

Youssry_a

Jun 16, 2023

Nice information shared by the guide - It was awesome experience. Nice information shared by the tour guide. He is very friendly person. And was very committed on the time

Review provided by Viator

Mary_a

May 22, 2023

Highly recommend - Levi was knowledgeable and gracious. We covered much of Berlin’s historical locations and had great conversation along the way. A good investment if you only have a few days in Berlin and want to cover the highlights.

Review provided by Viator

C5943prjaned

Apr 1, 2023

Flexible, Reliable, and Resourceful! - I recently traveled to Berlin for work. I had the afternoon off after my last meeting, so I hired Levi to show me around, and I am so glad that I did. I booked the tour online, then I had to message Levi to ask that the tour start at 2pm, after my meeting was over, and not at noon as was stated in the tour description. Levi responded within 10 minutes and told me it would not be a problem at all. Then, one week before my trip, my colleagues were looking for a tour guide to lead us to our team dinner and give us highlights along the way, but because the tour would be short (one hour) and there was no flexibility on the day and time we needed it, my coworkers were not having any luck finding a guide. I thought of Levi and asked him if he could help us out. Again, he responded quickly that he would be happy to assist. He showed up early and walked my group of 30 colleagues to the restaurant not quite two miles away. He also stopped us at key points and provided insights into what we were seeing, and he got us to dinner on time. My colleagues were so pleased and the evening was a success. Two days later, Levi provided the private tour for me and one other coworker I invited along. The tour by itself would rate five stars, as Levi is incredibly knowledgeable of Berlin and its history. But the day of the tour happened to be the same day that King Charles and Camilla were visiting Berlin, and that meant road blocks and traffic nightmares at the end of our tour, when the last thing we had to see was the Brandenburg Gate. My coworker and I were assuring Levi that it would be okay if we missed seeing the gate given the traffic, but Levi was determined that we not miss this important icon. I was so impressed with the confidence and doggedness of Levi and his driver as they maneuvered us through the traffic jams - and they managed to get us one block up from the Brandenburg Gate. We jumped out of the vehicle, headed to the gate on foot, and found ourselves at the front of the pack waiting to see Charles drive by on his way back to the hotel. Of course we stopped, hoping to catch a glimpse of Charles, and we did! Not only did we see all the important sights in Berlin, but we saw the British monarch as well! It was an afternoon I won't ever forget, and it was Levi's resourcefulness and tenacity that made it happen.