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6 Days in Berlin: Unveiling Hidden Gems and Cultural Delights

Amit Rumde

25 Jan 2024

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Embark on a thrilling journey through Berlin's vibrant streets and immerse yourself in its rich history and modern charm. From underground wonders to world-class museums, this itinerary is packed with exciting adventures and unforgettable experiences.

Trip to Berlin

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unearthing Berlin's Secrets: From Underground Tunnels to Iconic Wax Figures

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$68

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$ 13

Berlin Underworld

Subterranean museum exploring the city's underground history, with a focus on WWII bunkers.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Madame Tussauds Berlin

Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

9 - 11 min

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Berlinische Galerie

Modern museum for fine art, photography & architecture created in Berlin from 1870 to the present.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

7 - 9 min

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DDR Museum

Everyday life in pre-unified Germany showcased in museum of interactive exhibits.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$15

15 - 18 min

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Computer Games Museum

Computer games museum opened in 2011, including some rare originals, playable classics & game art.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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$15

Day 2Exploring History and Nature: From Historical Museums to Lush Zoological Gardens

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$33

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$ 7

Volkspark Friedrichshain

Landscaped green space with ponds, a winter toboggan run, 50m swimming pool & sports facilities.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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German Historical Museum

Baroque armory & modern glass hall housing permanent & temporary exhibitions on German history.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

15 - 18 min

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Berlin Zoological Garden

Expansive, established zoo with animals in naturalistic habitats & a modern birdhouse.

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$20

Day 3Dive into Berlin's Cultural Kaleidoscope: Aquariums, Street Art, and Spy Thrills

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$42

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$ 13

Aquarium Berlin

Aquarium with saltwater, freshwater and marsh zones, plus sharks & a jellyfish breeding center.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

5 - 6 min

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Urban Nation

Contemporary museum for exhibitions of street art, sculpture & photography, plus citywide murals.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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German Spy Museum

Museum tracing the history of espionage with interactive exhibits, gadgets & props from Bond movies.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$15

8 - 10 min

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Jewish Museum Berlin

Striking, contemporary building with exhibits tracing German-Jewish history & a Holocaust memorial.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$12

15 - 18 min

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Badeschiff

Seasonal floating swimming pool in a harbored barge on the Spree River with a nearby beach bar.

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Lakeside Retreat and Wildlife Encounters: Müggelsee, Tierpark, and Tranquil Parks

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$20

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$ 7

Müggelsee

This ample lake draws summer crowds for swimming, sunbathing & hiking in scenic surrounds.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

34 - 41 min

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Tierpark Berlin

Huge, tree-studded zoo with a variety of global animals in sprawling enclosures.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$20

23 - 28 min

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Treptower Park

Partly-forested riverfront park with a promenade, pedalos, a Soviet War Memorial & an observatory.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Urban Oasis and Whimsical Wonders: Tempelhofer Feld, Spreepark, and Enchanting Gardens

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$0

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$ 7

Tempelhofer Feld

Former airport-turned-public park, with massive lawns for biking, walking, picnics & recreation.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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Spreepark

Cultural & educational tours & events of a one-time amusement park undergoing restoration.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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Gardens of the World

Park with Asian, Christian & Renaissance themed gardens, home to sculptures, flowers & buildings.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Palaces, Art, and Nature's Serenity: Sanssouci Park, Museum Barberini, and Botanical Marvels

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$28

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$ 13

Sanssouci Park

Formal gardens around Sanssouci Palace, with notable buildings like Sanssouci Picture Gallery.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Museum Barberini

Art museum with international exhibitions & a collection of impressionist paintings.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

19 - 23 min

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Pfaueninsel

Accessible by ferry only, this 67-hectare island & nature reserve is home to many peacocks & trails.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

41 - 50 min

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Teufelsberg

The site of a former field station, this man-made hill covered in street art offers panoramic views.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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Botanical Garden and Botanical Museum

Multi-habitat botanical garden with an arboretum, glasshouses & a museum of archaeological finds.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $248 In total

Activities & Food:$190

Transport:$59