Berlin Highlights Rickshaw Tour
Meet your local expert at a designated point and begin your tour from a hotel or any location in Berlin Mitte (Berlin Centrum).
This 4-hour rickshaw tour covers Berlin's highlights, with short stops at each major sight and time for brief explanations along the way.
Government Quarter: Start the tour in the Government Quarter, where you can see the impressive modern architecture of the Chancellery, home of the German Chancellor, and the Reichstag/Bundestag, the historic and current seat of the German parliament.
Brandenburg Gate: Then head to the iconic Brandenburg Gate, one of the most recognizable landmarks in Germany and a symbol of the city's history and unity.
Embassies: Pass by the US and French embassies to get a glimpse of the diplomatic presence in the city.
Tiergarten Park: Take a leisurely ride through the beautiful Tiergarten Park, Berlin's largest inner-city park, which offers a peaceful oasis in the middle of the city.
Holocaust Memorial: Stop at the Holocaust-Mahnmal, a moving and thought-provoking memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust.
Ministerial Gardens: See this lovely oasis in the heart of the city.
Potsdamer Platz: Next, head to Potsdamer Platz, a bustling modern square that has been the site of many important historical events.
The Berlin Wall: Follow the path of the Berlin Wall, passing by Checkpoint Charlie, the most famous border crossing during the Cold War, and the Topography of Terror, the site of the former Gestapo headquarters.
Gendarmenmarkt: Stop at the beautiful Gendarmenmarkt square, which features two impressive cathedrals and the Konzerthaus concert hall.
Unter den Linden: Ride down Unter den Linden, one of Berlin's most famous boulevards, lined with beautiful linden trees, historic buildings, and shops.
Neue Wache: See the Neue Wache, a former guard house that now serves as a memorial to the victims of war and dictatorship.
Museum Island: Pass by the impressive Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to some of the most important museums in Germany.
Lustgarten: Take a break at the Lustgarten, a beautiful public park in the heart of the city that offers excellent views of Berlin Cathedral and the Old Museum.
Schlossbrücke and Schlossplatz: Cross the Castle Bridge for a closer look at the historic Berlin Palace and Castle Square.
Berliner Dom: See the stunning Berlin Cathedral, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture and one of Berlin's most important landmarks.
Marienkirche and Neptune Fountain: Pass by the beautiful St. Mary's Church and the impressive Neptune Fountain in the heart of the city.
Red Town Hall: Finally, end the tour at the iconic Red Town Hall and Alexanderplatz, the bustling central square of the city, where you can see the impressive TV Tower, one of the tallest structures in Europe.
This tour offers a comprehensive look at Berlin's most important sights and landmarks, introducing the city's rich history, culture, and architecture.
