Berlin: A Journey Through History

Shukri Barre

30 Dec 2023

Embark on a captivating 6-day adventure through Berlin, uncovering its rich history and vibrant culture. From iconic landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate to thought-provoking museums such as the Jewish Museum Berlin, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience. Discover the remnants of the Berlin Wall, pay tribute at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, and immerse yourself in the city's fascinating past. Get ready to be enthralled by Berlin's captivating charm!

Trip to Berlin

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Berlin's Historic Legacy

$74

$ 13

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$24

14 - 21 min

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Modern center on the site of the former Gestapo headquarters, documenting the horrors of Nazism.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Restored 18th-century gate & landmark with 12 Doric columns topped by a classical goddess statue.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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368m-tall tower, opened in 1969, with a viewing gallery at 203m and revolving restaurant at 207m.

No time set

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$50

Day 2Tracing the Path of the Berlin Wall

$38

$ 20

Commemorative stretch of the historic divide with a preserved section of original wall & memorial.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Neo-Renaissance parliament building topped by a Norman Foster glass dome with 360-degree city views.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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2,710 columns forming a vast mazelike Holocaust memorial, with an underground exhibition room.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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Landmark boundary marking east & west Berlin with a white sentry guard house & cobbled border line.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$38

21 - 26 min

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Park with grassland & trees set on the site of the former border between East & West Berlin.

No time set

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Free

Day 3Artistic Treasures and Historical Wonders

$59

$ 7

European 13th-18th-century masterpieces, including works by Rembrandt & Rubens, in a modern museum.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$34

13 - 16 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

Day 4Exploring Berlin's Hidden Depths

$83

$ 13

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

16 - 20 min

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Museum complex housing ancient Roman & Greek art collections, plus Babylonian & Persian antiquities.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$35

6 - 9 min

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Majestic 1800s cathedral with an organ with 7,269 pipes, plus royal tombs & a dome for city views.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$23

10 - 12 min

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Natural history museum with displays including dinosaur fossils, meteorites & preserved animals.

No time set

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$25

Day 5A Cultural Extravaganza in the Heart of Berlin

$68

Collection of Romantic, Impressionist & early Modernist art in an elegant, colonnaded building.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$34

4 - 5 min

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Grand 19th-century museum with collections of Egyptian artwork & prehistoric archaeology.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$34

12 - 17 min

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Public square lined with impressive architecture, hosting an annual Christmas market & ice rink.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Delving into Berlin's Intriguing Past

$89

$ 7

Riverside museum of sculpture & Byzantine art, with regular exhibitions & events, plus a shop.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$34

9 - 14 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$30

19 - 23 min

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Museum with Stasi spying equipment & archives housed in imposing, original HQ of the secret police.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $469 In total

Activities & Food:$411

Transport:$59