8 Days in Berlin: A Journey Through History and Culture

Kay Hauswirth

14 Nov 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Berlin in 8 days, exploring iconic landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and the East Side Gallery. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this fascinating city.

Trip to Berlin

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$25

$ 10

Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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Historic square reborn since fall of Berlin Wall, now a hub of entertainment, restaurants and shops.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

No time set

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Free

10 - 12 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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$25

5 - 8 min

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Historic meeting and market place rebuilt post-war with modern buildings and 365-meter TV tower.

No time set

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Free

Day 2

$ 7

Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

Day 3

$ 7

Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

Vast department store, opened in 1907, with beauty products, gourmet food, fashion & home goods.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Day 4

$ 7

Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 5 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

Day 5

$19

$ 10

Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

12 - 15 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

Day 6

Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz

Depart from your stay 🏨

Day 7

$20

$ 7

Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$20

Day 8

$13

$ 7

Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

Contemporary information center for Museum Island, with ticket desks, a cafe & a gift shop.

No time set

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$13

Budget breakdown: $129 In total

Activities & Food:$77

Transport:$52