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Berlin Taxi Tour: History & Architecture (3-4 Hrs)
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Overview
Private Taxi Tour City East & West History and Architecture offers a unique way to see Berlin. Forget crowded bus tours! This private taxi tour lets visitors explore the city at their own pace. Stop for photos, snacks, or a closer look at famous places like the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and Hackesche Höfe.
Visitors will discover both City East, the old center, and City West, the former West Berlin. This tour combines the best parts of walking and bus tours. Enjoy the comfort of being picked up from accommodations within the S-Bahn ring in a luxury SUV taxi.
Expect to see many famous sights, including the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building, and Potsdamer Platz. Pass by Bellevue Palace, the Victory Column, and the German Historical Museum. This tour provides a comprehensive overview of Berlin's history and architecture. It's a comfortable and personalized way to experience the city's highlights. 
Highlights
Personalized Sightseeing: Customize your tour and stop wherever you like for photos or breaks.
See East & West Berlin: Explore the historical centers of both former East and West Berlin.
Luxury Transport: Travel in comfort with a private, air-conditioned luxury SUV taxi.
Convenient Pick-Up: Get picked up directly from your hotel or apartment within the S-Bahn ring.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally have a very positive experience, highlighting the convenience, flexibility, and knowledgeable guides. The extra costs for certain services should be clarified.
Customers loved the flexibility and personalization of the tour.
The comfortable transportation and convenient hotel pick-up were highly appreciated.
Many reviewers praised the knowledgeable and friendly guides.
The ability to customize the itinerary and stop at desired locations was a major highlight.
Some customers mentioned that entrance fees to attractions were not included.
Pick-up outside the S-Bahn ring requires an extra charge, which some found inconvenient.
The Journey
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
Visit the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, a poignant symbol of Berlin's wartime history and resilience. See the stark contrast between the preserved ruins of the old church tower and Egon Eiermann's modern architectural additions, nicknamed 'Lipstick and Powder Compact' by locals. Discover how the site honors Wilhelm I, and how the entrance portal's Holy Family figures resemble Prussian royalty.
Berlin Zoological Garden
Explore the Berlin Zoological Garden, one of Germany's oldest and most diverse zoos. Founded by King Friedrich Wilhelm IV, it houses approximately 16,000 animals representing 1,600 species. Admire the architecture reflecting the animals' countries of origin. Don't miss the striking Elephant Gate and the Lion Gate near the Zoo station.
Theater des Westens
Experience the Theater des Westens, a grand theater built in the early 20th century when Berliners sought refuge in the green west. Admire its confectioner's-style exterior and opulent interior, including an imperial box, reminiscent of Berlin's golden age. Today, it is a renowned musical theater.
Kurfürstendamm (Ku'damm)
Stroll along Kurfürstendamm, Berlin's famous boulevard, lovingly known as Ku'damm. Transition from Kantstrasse's Chinese quarter to this iconic street.
Kurfürstendamm
Experience the grandeur of Kurfürstendamm, Berlin's answer to the Champs-Élysées. Although once adorned with villas and entertainment, it now boasts chic boutiques and flagship stores like Apple and Tesla. Notice the lonely and deserted atmosphere at night, a stark contrast to its vibrant past.
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
Revisit the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church from a different perspective. Step inside the new building to experience the tranquil, blue-lit interior created by thousands of glass stones. Learn about the double-walled construction designed to block out the city's noise. Note the ongoing restoration work due to the building's fragile concrete structure. Adjacent, discover the European Center, Berlin's oldest shopping center.
Tauentzienstraße & KaDeWe
Explore Tauentzienstraße, perceived as an extension of Ku'damm, offering a mix of shops with affordable prices. Conclude your visit at KaDeWe, the largest department store in continental Europe, boasting 60,000 m² of luxury goods and a renowned gourmet floor, affectionately nicknamed 'Fressetage'. Indulge in champagne, oysters, chocolates, and cheeses.
Wittenbergplatz
Visit Wittenbergplatz, once the most beautiful square in West Berlin. Admire the standout subway station and its crowning structure. Learn about the square's history as a hub for multiple subway lines in the early 20th century. Understand why Charlottenburg resisted the stinking trains of the time, now underground, emerging back towards Nollendorfplatz.
Urania Berlin & Lützowplatz
Visit Urania Berlin, an association dedicated to making science accessible to the public. Marvel at the modern arch in front, a gift from France. See the former Hotel Berlin on Lützowplatz and reflect on Berlin's unfulfilled plan to become a car-friendly city with elevated routes, a concept abandoned in favor of green spaces.
Tiergarten
Discover the Tiergarten, once an electoral hunting ground transformed by Friedrich II into a baroque garden and later into an English landscape garden by Peter Lenné. Learn how Lenné expanded the Schafgraben into the Landwehr Canal, draining the swampy areas. Reflect on the park's devastating effects of WWII and subsequent reforestation efforts.
Haus der Kulturen der Welt
Visit the Haus der Kulturen der Welt (House of World Cultures), originally the Congress Hall, a gift from the Americans. Nicknamed 'Pregnant Oyster,' the building hosts non-European artists and concerts. Reflect on the roof collapse in 1980, which led to its reconstruction. Contrast it with the ICC, now awaiting renovation.
Bellevue Palace
Visit Bellevue Palace, the official Berlin residence of the Federal President. Built for Friedrich II's youngest brother, August Ferdinand, it offers a view of Charlottenburg Palace. Learn about its role as a temporary seat for West German presidents and its complete reconstruction as the sole official seat.
Victory Column
Admire the Victory Column, originally erected in front of the Reichstag, featuring captured cannons from the German Wars of Unification. Learn how Hitler moved it to its current location, adding another drum. Understand the French's post-war desire to destroy the column and the British refusal.
Reichstag Building
Explore the Reichstag Building, a magnificent Wilhelminian structure with a turbulent history. Learn about the Red Army's symbolic flag placement, its proximity to the Berlin Wall, and its complete redesign after reunification. Marvel at Christo's iconic wrapping action and the new glass dome, representing the new Berlin.
Paul-Löbe-Haus
Visit the Paul-Löbe-Haus, the engine of the German parliament, where parliamentary work takes place. See the glass parliament, visible from the outside, and learn about the EU and secret committees that sit in the rotunda above the restaurants.
Federal Chancellery
Admire the colossal Federal Chancellery, a building with 500 office rooms for over 300 employees. Learn about the Chancellor's office in the top left corner and the impractical official apartment above. Understand its significance as the seat of German executive power.
German Press and Information Office
Observe the modern building of the German Press and Information Office, known for its large giant window. Understand its function as the place where accredited journalists survey the government.
Hackesche Höfe
Explore the Hackesche Höfe, a restored courtyard ensemble that was once dilapidated in GDR times. Discover how these courtyards were built in 1908 to mix life and work, with small factories, printing houses, and workshops. Admire the selected, partly self-made goods in the shops that have replaced the workshops.
Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Experience Berlin Hauptbahnhof, the largest crossing station in Europe, with 300,000 passengers changing trains daily. Explore its vast dimensions, with underground and above-ground tracks, halls, and shops. Learn about the downgrading of Bahnhof Zoo to a regional train station and the ongoing underground extensions.
Berlin Wall Memorial at the Port
Reflect on the tragic history at the East-West border, where the first deaths occurred after the Wall was built. Remember Günter Litfin, shot while trying to swim through the harbor. Observe the last remaining watchtower at the Invalidenfriedhof.
Torstraße
Explore Torstraße, a hotspot with hotels, hostels, and round-the-clock dining. Discover its bars, nightlife, and hip shops. Learn how it got its name as a city limits road, where the 17 city gates stood until the 19th century.
New Synagogue
Observe the New Synagogue, guarded day and night as a Jewish facility. Admire its Moorish style elements and golden dome. Learn about its destruction during the war and the rebuilt front building, which houses an exhibition on Jewish life in Berlin. Understand its significance as a symbol of Jewish pride and equal rights.
Friedrichstadt-Palast
Experience the Friedrichstadt-Palast, known as Revueplatte by West Berliners, providing amusement since its construction. Witness its large in-house productions and the longest stage in the world, featuring a retractable swimming pool and rotating ice surface. See the two 80 revue dancers' legs side by side.
Friedrichstraße
Explore Friedrichstraße, one of Berlin's most famous and longest streets. Notice its somewhat dingy northern end, currently being spruced up. Observe how the Tacheles, originally a shopping gallery, extends over here.
Friedrichstraße Station & Tränenpalast
Reflect on Friedrichstraße Station, the only station for onward travel from East to West Berlin during the Wall era. Learn about its use for the Paris-Moscow Express and East Berliners' departures without return tickets. Visit the Tränenpalast (Palace of Tears), where East Berliners said goodbye to their relatives.
Unter den Linden
Stroll along Unter den Linden, Berlin's first magnificent boulevard, originally a bridle path leading from the Berlin Palace to the hunting grounds. Learn how it was expanded into a boulevard lined with aristocratic palaces, today home to important buildings like the State Library and Humboldt University.
Pariser Platz & Brandenburg Gate
Visit Pariser Platz, the parlor of Berlin, dominated by the Brandenburg Gate. Reflect on its isolation after the war and the Wall's construction. Learn how it was rebuilt in a modernized style after the fall of the Wall, gathering the Liebermannhaus, the Academy of the Arts, and the French and American embassies.
Russian Embassy
Observe the imposing Russian Embassy, built by the Soviet Union as the largest foreign representation in Europe. Understand its significance as a symbol of power in the center of Berlin.
Bebelplatz
Visit Bebelplatz, the Forum Fridericianum, surrounded by the Royal Court Library, St. Hedwig Cathedral, State Opera, and Humboldt University. Reflect on the forced union of the SPD and KPD in today's Hotel de Rome. Discover the glass window in the floor that points to an empty library, commemorating the Nazi book burning on May 10, 1933.
Gendarmenmarkt
Explore Gendarmenmarkt, often described as Berlin's most beautiful square, framed by the German and French cathedrals and the concert hall. Learn about Frederick II's embellishment of the meetinghouses with cathedral-like towers and the small Huguenot museum behind the French cathedral.
Neue Wache Memorial
Reflect at the Neue Wache Memorial, once the site of the changing of the guard. Observe the pièta, an enlarged form of Käthe Kollwitz's sculpture, mourning her son. Understand its role as a place of mourning for all victims of war and tyranny.
Kronprinzenpalais & Kronprinzessinnenpalais
Discover the Kronprinzenpalais and Kronprinzessinnenpalais, often overlooked but historically significant. Learn about their purpose as birthplaces and residences for crown princes and princesses. Understand their connection via a corridor and their current usage as exhibition spaces and administrative offices.
German Historical Museum
Visit the German Historical Museum, located in the former armory. Explore its collection of war implements and the war weapons museum. Reflect on the replicas of death masks of dying warriors by Andreas Schlueter.
Humboldt Forum
Explore the Humboldt Forum, a reconstruction of the Berlin Palace, burned out during the war and later blown up by East Berlin authorities. Learn about its external reconstruction and its intended housing of non-European art collections and those of the Humboldt University.
Alexanderplatz
Visit Alexanderplatz, once known as Ochsenplatz. Learn about its socialist redesign during the GDR era, with modern buildings and the television tower as evidence of socialist engineering. Explore its vast space and surrounding structures.
Rotes Rathaus
Visit the Rotes Rathaus (Red City Hall), named for its red bricks. Understand its role as the seat of Berlin's governing mayor and the East Berlin magistrate during divided times. Explore its neo-Gothic style and interesting rooms, including a room with plaster casts of well-known statues.
Nikolaiviertel
Explore the Nikolaiviertel, a declared reconstruction in the eighties, showcasing old Berlin. Visit the Nikolaikirche, Knoblauchhaus, and experience the backdrops of old Berlin. Dine in typical Berlin restaurants with a view of the Spree.
Mühlendamm Lock
Explore the oldest crossing in Berlin with a view of the Mühlendamm lock. Learn about the origins of Berlin and Cölln at a ford through the Spree. Understand the evolution from a ford to a dam with mills and the eventual construction of a modern double-chamber lock.
Mühlendamm
Explore Mühlendamm, a desolate large swath through the city with ongoing renovation work. Reflect on its old streets, Molkenmarkt, and Spittelmarkt. Learn about the archaeological digs for old remains and the high-rise buildings on the Fischerinsel.
Potsdamer Platz
Visit Potsdamer Platz, once a bustling intersection, now home to modern buildings like the Sony Center and the management tower of Deutsche Bahn. Reflect on its history, including the Leipziger Platz at the end of the street, and its struggles to unfold from the retort.
Kulturforum
Explore the Kulturforum, built as a counterpart to Museum Island. Visit the Philharmonie, New State Library, New National Gallery, and the Picture Gallery. Discover the modern art building planned by Herzog & De Meuron, reminiscent of a barn.
Landwehr Canal
Navigate the city along the Landwehr Canal, a key orientation point. Learn about Berlin's extensive waterways and the work of Peter Joseph Lenné. Understand the canal's functions: abbreviation for the Spree, cargo shipping, and drainage.
Bendlerblock
Visit the Bendlerblock, the former high command of the army of the Hilter Wehrmacht. Learn about the Reichsmarineamt, Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg, and the Ministry of Defense. Observe the Shell building and the Berlin - Bonn slide.
Embassy Row
Explore the embassy row, featuring the embassies of Italy, Japan, Austria, India, South Africa, and Turkey. Understand their proximity to the control center in Wilhelmstrasse and Vossstrasse.
Nordic Embassies
Observe the Nordic embassies, with their chic wooden buildings. Remember the little Iceland.
InterContinental Berlin
Admire the InterContinental Berlin, originally the only house in (West) Berlin with a presidential suite, popular with Alert Level 1 customers. Learn about its construction by the Hilton Group and its location.
Topography of Terror
Visit the Topography of Terror, featuring four levels of history from the last 100 years: Imperial and Prussian Kingdom, Nazi building, SS and Gestapo headquarters, and the Berlin Wall. Excavations were made and the old torture cells were uncovered with an open-air exhibition.
Neuer See
Discover the secluded corner of Berlin with Peter Lenné's lakes, absorbing and bundling the water from various boggy "rivers" before it drains into the canal. Visit the one of the most beautiful beer gardens in the city and large hotel near the lake.
Checkpoint Charlie
Visit the fake checkpoint of the US armed forces from the 1960s at Checkpoint Charlie. Take a photo of your guests with the replica and remember the tank confrontation of October 1961, when it was the hottest point of the Cold War.
AquaDom
Marvel at the impressive AquaDom, one of the largest aquariums. Walk under native aquatic animals, and end up in the South Sea aquarium. Enjoy a hotel elevator that goes right through the structure.
Know Before You Go
This private taxi tour includes transportation, onboard Wi-Fi, and parking fees. Both the taxi ride and city tour are included in the price. The tour provides pick-up from your desired location within the city. Lunch, entrance tickets to attractions, and gratuities are not included. Pick-up from BER airport or locations outside the S-Bahn ring is available for an extra charge.
Hot Tip
To make the most of the tour, plan ahead and communicate your interests to the driver. This allows them to customize the route and provide the best possible experience.
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