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Shore Excursion: Berlin Sightseeing with round-trip port-transfer
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Olympiastadion Berlin, Olympischer Platz 3, 14053 Berlin Germany
The tour starts with a 3-hour transfer from the port to the city. You will share the transfer with other passengers from your ship, and then break up into your respective groups upon arrival in Berlin. There will be either a restroom available on the transfer bus and/or a pit stop before arrival for a restroom break.
You will meet your tour guide in Berlin at the Olympic Stadium. You'll begin by seeing some of the sights of former West Berlin.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, Breitscheidplatz, 10789 Berlin Germany
You'll continue your tour of the former West Berlin by visiting Kurfurtsendamm and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church – a chilling yet inspiring reminder of the consequences of war.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Tiergarten, Strasse des 17. Juni 100, 10557 Berlin Germany
As you make your way east, you will drive through Tiergarten, Berlin's central park.
Pass By: Victory Column (Siegessaule), Grosser Stern 1, 10557 Berlin Germany
At the center of Tiergarten stands the Siegessäule (Victory Column). Built in 1873 to commemorate Prussian military victories against Denmark, Austria, and France.
Stop At: Reichstag Building, Platz der Republik 1, 10557 Berlin Germany
At the end of the park, you will get out and see the Reichstag. This building houses today's German Parliament and it was the seat of the Imperial Diet and the Weimarer Republic until 1933, when it was severely damaged after being set on fire.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Brandenburg Gate, Pariser Platz, 10117 Berlin Germany
Afterwards, you will walk to the Brandenburg Gate. A symbol of Berlin and German division during the Cold War, it is now a national symbol of peace and unity.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Near the Brandenburg Gate Information Center: Cora-Berliner-Straße 1, 10117 Berlin Germany
A brief walk through Pariser Platz and you will be visiting the solemn memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Fuhrerbunker, Wilhelmstrasse 77, 10117 Berlin Germany
On the way to lunch, you will drive by the location of Hitler's Bunker.
Pass By: Potsdamer Platz Tiegarten, 10785 Berlin Germany
After lunch will be more sights from East Berlin, beginning with Potsdamer Platz. Totally destroyed during World War II and bisected by the Berlin War during the Cold War, Potsdamer Platz is a stunning reminder of the urban renewal after Reunification.
Stop At: Checkpoint Charlie, Friedrichstr. 43-45, 10969 Berlin Germany
Afterwards, you will visit Checkpoint Charlie. The iconic border crossing point between East and West Berlin.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Gendarmenmarkt, 10117 Berlin Germany
You will also drive by Gedarmenmarkt, which features the Concert House Berlin flanked by the French and German churches.
Pass By: Bebelplatz 1, 10117 Berlin Germany
Just south of Gedarmenmarkt, on the southern end of Unter den Linden, is Bebelplatz. Here is the sight of one of the most infamous Nazi book burning ceremonies.
Pass By: Neue Wache, Berlin Germany
Driving further down Unter den Linden, you will see Neue Wache. Previously a guardhouse for the troops of the crown Prince of Prussia. It now serves as the "Central Memorial of the Federal Republic of Germany for the Victims of War and Dictatorship."
Stop At: Museum Island, Breite Street, 13089 Berlin Germany
A natural island in the river Spree, Museum Island is home to 5 internationally renowned Museums, built between 1824 and 1930. The museums themselves illustrate the development of modern museum design and its collections span six thousand years of human artistic endeavour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Berliner Dom, Am Lustgarten, 10178 Berlin Germany
The Berlin Cathedral finished in 1905 is a prime example of German imperial architecture.
Duration: 20 hours
Pass By: Alexanderplatz, 10178 Berlin Germany
Named after Tsar Alexander I, Alexanderplatz was the heart of East Germany and remains Berlin's eastern center. Amongst the sights to look out for here are the 365 meter TV Tower, Berlin's highest construction topped by a globe with a rotating viewing platform, and the Rotes Rathouse, Berlin's town hall and home to the governing mayor and the government of Berlin.
Stop At: Topography of Terror, Niederkirchnstrasse 8, 10963 Berlin Germany
Your tour in Berlin will end at the Topography of Terror. This outdoor and indoor museum located on the site of the Gestapo headquarters is a tangible reminder of Germany's Nazi past. At the conclusion of the tour, the groups will reconvene and go back to their original transfer buses, and then depart back to the port.
Duration: 30 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Olympiastadion Berlin, Olympischer Platz 3, 14053 Berlin Germany
The tour starts with a 3-hour transfer from the port to the city. You will share the transfer with other passengers from your ship, and then break up into your respective groups upon arrival in Berlin. There will be either a restroom available on the transfer bus and/or a pit stop before arrival for a restroom break.
You will meet your tour guide in Berlin at the Olympic Stadium. You'll begin by seeing some of the sights of former West Berlin.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, Breitscheidplatz, 10789 Berlin Germany
You'll continue your tour of the former West Berlin by visiting Kurfurtsendamm and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church – a chilling yet inspiring reminder of the consequences of war.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Tiergarten, Strasse des 17. Juni 100, 10557 Berlin Germany
As you make your way east, you will drive through Tiergarten, Berlin's central park.
Pass By: Victory Column (Siegessaule), Grosser Stern 1, 10557 Berlin Germany
At the center of Tiergarten stands the Siegessäule (Victory Column). Built in 1873 to commemorate Prussian military victories against Denmark, Austria, and France.
Stop At: Reichstag Building, Platz der Republik 1, 10557 Berlin Germany
At the end of the park, you will get out and see the Reichstag. This building houses today's German Parliament and it was the seat of the Imperial Diet and the Weimarer Republic until 1933, when it was severely damaged after being set on fire.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Brandenburg Gate, Pariser Platz, 10117 Berlin Germany
Afterwards, you will walk to the Brandenburg Gate. A symbol of Berlin and German division during the Cold War, it is now a national symbol of peace and unity.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Near the Brandenburg Gate Information Center: Cora-Berliner-Straße 1, 10117 Berlin Germany
A brief walk through Pariser Platz and you will be visiting the solemn memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Fuhrerbunker, Wilhelmstrasse 77, 10117 Berlin Germany
On the way to lunch, you will drive by the location of Hitler's Bunker.
Pass By: Potsdamer Platz Tiegarten, 10785 Berlin Germany
After lunch will be more sights from East Berlin, beginning with Potsdamer Platz. Totally destroyed during World War II and bisected by the Berlin War during the Cold War, Potsdamer Platz is a stunning reminder of the urban renewal after Reunification.
Stop At: Checkpoint Charlie, Friedrichstr. 43-45, 10969 Berlin Germany
Afterwards, you will visit Checkpoint Charlie. The iconic border crossing point between East and West Berlin.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Gendarmenmarkt, 10117 Berlin Germany
You will also drive by Gedarmenmarkt, which features the Concert House Berlin flanked by the French and German churches.
Pass By: Bebelplatz 1, 10117 Berlin Germany
Just south of Gedarmenmarkt, on the southern end of Unter den Linden, is Bebelplatz. Here is the sight of one of the most infamous Nazi book burning ceremonies.
Pass By: Neue Wache, Berlin Germany
Driving further down Unter den Linden, you will see Neue Wache. Previously a guardhouse for the troops of the crown Prince of Prussia. It now serves as the "Central Memorial of the Federal Republic of Germany for the Victims of War and Dictatorship."
Stop At: Museum Island, Breite Street, 13089 Berlin Germany
A natural island in the river Spree, Museum Island is home to 5 internationally renowned Museums, built between 1824 and 1930. The museums themselves illustrate the development of modern museum design and its collections span six thousand years of human artistic endeavour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Berliner Dom, Am Lustgarten, 10178 Berlin Germany
The Berlin Cathedral finished in 1905 is a prime example of German imperial architecture.
Duration: 20 hours
Pass By: Alexanderplatz, 10178 Berlin Germany
Named after Tsar Alexander I, Alexanderplatz was the heart of East Germany and remains Berlin's eastern center. Amongst the sights to look out for here are the 365 meter TV Tower, Berlin's highest construction topped by a globe with a rotating viewing platform, and the Rotes Rathouse, Berlin's town hall and home to the governing mayor and the government of Berlin.
Stop At: Topography of Terror, Niederkirchnstrasse 8, 10963 Berlin Germany
Your tour in Berlin will end at the Topography of Terror. This outdoor and indoor museum located on the site of the Gestapo headquarters is a tangible reminder of Germany's Nazi past. At the conclusion of the tour, the groups will reconvene and go back to their original transfer buses, and then depart back to the port.
Duration: 30 minutes
Included
- English speaking guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Pick up and drop off at the ship. We guarantee your return to the ship!
- Small group experience with group size up to 26 people
Not included
- Lunch - You will stop for lunch on the tour, but the cost is not included on the price.
- Bottled water - Water is not included on the tour. For your own comfort, please consider bringing along a bottle of water.
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- At time of booking, cruise ship passengers MUST provide the following information at time of booking: ship name and sailing date (the day your cruise starts).
- Berlin is still largely cash only! Restaurants and stores (including most souvenir stores) in Germany will ONLY accept cash (EUR). They will not accept foreign currency, and they will not accept credit cards, maybe not even debit cards. To pay for lunch, you must have cash EUR. Sometime before the lunch break, the tour guide will show you to an ATM where you can get EUR.
- BATHROOMS: Virtually all public restrooms in Germany will require a 0.50€ coin to use. Please bring some with you.
- Itinerary is approximate! While we will try and visit everything, traffic conditions, local events, and crowds can sometimes prevent some sights from being visited. The order in which sights are visited may be adjusted for optimal visitor experience.
- For your own comfort, please consider bringing comfortable shoes, bottled water and some snacks for the long day.
- If the weather forecasts predict rain, please bring an umbrella.
- If a wheelchair-user decides to participate they must be accompanied by an able-bodied person to assist in boarding/disembarking the vehicle, and entering the restrooms, restaurant, and all sites. At certain locations a wheelchair user may not be able to exit the bus, and may have to stay inside of the bus.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers
Features
Tourism
100%
Cultural
65%
Aquatic
40%
Reviews
Itineraries are very well planned! Safe driver. Knowledgeable tour guide. Excellent trip. Clean bus.
Although the drive to and from Berlin makes for a very long day, it is worth it. Great tour. Heather was very knowledgeable and eager to share her knowledge. Good overview of many top sites. Disappointed we were unable to pass by Hitler’s bunker (late leaving pier waiting on tardy passengers!) or unable stop at Checkpoint Charlie (traffic and possible also a timing issue related to late departure). Very good traditional German meal at local restaurant. Would definitely recommend this tour.
This was a fantastic tour. Over and above what was promised. Our English speaking tour guide was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He captivated our interested and attention for hours. The motor coach ride was comfortable but lengthy. Well worth the time it takes to get to Berlin from the ship. We paid a fraction of the price our fellow cruisers paid through the cruise line. I highly recommend.
This was an excellent tour-- our tour guide was very knowlegable with a degree in history, I'm sorry I forgot his name. He was also jewish and his family was from Germany and impacted by WWII so it was all the more interesting to us to hear him. All the stops were very thoughtfully selected, and it definitely impacted how I think about Germany after WWII. We saw the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the wall, parliament, holocaust memorial, spot where Reagan gave his speech, and many other memorials and historic sites. Our driver did a great job meeting us in various spots to efficiently tour us around Berlin. We ate lunch in a quaint square that had several restaurant options. Bring some euro. Get some euro change as most of the bathrooms are pay bathrooms, though our guide found a couple that were free. It's a long drive from Warnemunde, but it was worth it.
This was a great tour with one caveat. The bus ride from Warnemunde to Berlin was 3 hours long and 3 longer hours back. It was just a bus ride with no commentary. Once we arrived in Berlin we transferred to another bus for the tour and our guide was outstanding. it was breath-taking to see some on the huge monuments that served as the back drops propaganda photos of the Third Reich and to follow the history of the Cold War and the Berlin Wall. Then to see how they have successfully reunified and rebuilt their country since the wall came down. This is a great value tour for cruise ship passengers. It cost about half of what the same excursion offered by the ship did and the only difference was a train vs a bus ride. After comparing notes with fellow passengers, we found that the two tours were virtually the same and the train ride was just as long as the bus ride.
Great tour guide...he knew his history and had audio so even if not catching up to the group, you still heard everything. Even though long bus ride...loved this tour!
Heather was a wonderful guide. The tour itself was almost overwhelming for those old enough to relate to WWII as told by their relatives who served during that time. Add to that the East Germany, East Berlin oppression as history in our lifetime. It's a long ride from Warnemunde and back, but the 5 hours or so in Berlin is a valuable life experience.