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Discover the Vibrant City of Berlin: A 4-Day Itinerary

Rui Fernandes

Rui Fernandes

27 Sep 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Berlin's iconic landmarks, cultural sites, and hidden gems with this comprehensive 4-day itinerary. Explore the city's rich history, vibrant art scene, and indulge in its culinary delights. Get ready for an immersive experience in the heart of Germany!

Trip to Berlin

Day 1
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$0

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$ 13

Gendarmenmarkt
Public square lined with impressive architecture, hosting an annual Christmas market & ice rink.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
2,710 columns forming a vast mazelike Holocaust memorial, with an underground exhibition room.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Brandenburg Gate
Restored 18th-century gate & landmark with 12 Doric columns topped by a classical goddess statue.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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KaDeWe - Kaufhaus des Westens
Vast department store, opened in 1907, with beauty products, gourmet food, fashion & home goods.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$0

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$ 26

Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
Ruins of an original church, built in the 1890s & damaged in the war, with more modern additions.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Victory Column
67m-high gilded column commemorating victory in the Prussian-Danish war, with a deck for city views.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Potsdamer Platz
Historic square reborn since fall of Berlin Wall, now a hub of entertainment, restaurants and shops.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Topography of Terror
Modern center on the site of the former Gestapo headquarters, documenting the horrors of Nazism.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$45

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$ 13

East Side Gallery
Conserved graffiti project by 118 artists covering part of the Berlin Wall & celebrating its demise.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
18 - 27 min

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Markthalle Neun
Indoor market with international food vendors & shops, plus occasional community events.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Berlin Cathedral
Majestic 1800s cathedral with an organ with 7,269 pipes, plus royal tombs & a dome for city views.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$45
12 - 17 min

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Tränenpalast
An old border crossing point, now housing a permanent exhibition on daily life in divided Germany.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$0

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$ 26

Checkpoint Charlie
Landmark boundary marking east & west Berlin with a white sentry guard house & cobbled border line.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Alexanderplatz
Historic meeting and market place rebuilt post-war with modern buildings and 365-meter TV tower.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Berlin Underworld
Subterranean museum exploring the city's underground history, with a focus on WWII bunkers.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $123 In total

Activities & Food:$45
Transport:$78