Shopping and History Tour in Berlin

A perfect tour for those who like to find time for some local shopping when in a new city. Our guide will take you to the most famous shopping centres in Berlin as well as small shops selling unique souvenirs to take home. You will also have the chance to stop at some of the main landmarks of the city, to learn more about Berlin’s history and modern culture.

Please note, since these are private tours itineraries they can be flexible. The final price and inclusions will depend on your preferences. We may be able to offer a discount for groups of three or more travellers. Please request the Berlin tour via our contacts page.

Cost: Depends on a number of PAX in your group. Please contact us for a quote at tours@st-petersburg-visit.com. We require a minimum of two people per booking

Duration: 12 hours (including 5-6 hours travel time to and from the port)

Itinerary:

• 09:00-12:00 You will be greeted at Warnemünde port, where your cruise ship docks. Your driver will take you to Berlin, where you will be joined by one of our professional guides
• 12:00-12:30 In Berlin, the tour begins at the Charlottenburg Palace where you will meet your guide and be given an introduction to the city
• 12:30-14:00 There you will get out and walk to the Kaufhaus des Westens or KaDeWe for some free time in continental Europe’s largest and most exclusive department store. From here you will drive down the Kurfürstendamm to the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
• 14:00-16:00 Next, we will head to East Berlin with the Reichstag and the Brandenburg Gate where the historical portion of the tour will begin. You will see the new government quarter as well as the Memorial to the Murdered Jews in Europe on our drive down to the Berlin Wall. The entire historical heart of Berlin has been rebuilt over the past decade and is now one of the most beautiful parts of the city. You will see Gendarmenmarkt, Bebel Platz, and Unter den Linden on your way to the Unesco World Heritage Site of Museum Island
• 16:00-17:00 After the historical part of the tour is over you will be brought to the main shopping district of pre-war Berlin-Friedrichstr. There you will have some free time at the world-famous Parisian department store, the Gallery Lafayette
• 17:00-18:00 Berlin’s former Jewish neighbourhood has in recent years become the art and fashion district with beautiful courtyards, and fashionable boutiques as well as art galleries galore. Our guide will show you around some of the nicest areas here and give you some free time as well
• 18:00-21:00 As the tour ends, your driver will take you back to the ship

Inclusions:

• Professional English-speaking guide
• Transfer

Exclusions:

• Museum entrance fees
• Food and drinks
• Gratuities

Know before you go:

• The pick-up time for the Berlin private tours is usually 30 minutes after your cruise ship docks in the port of Warnemünde , the exact pick-up time will be stated in your confirmation letter
•  The drive to Berlin is approximately 2,5 hours depending on traffic conditions but this will be a chance to admire the magnificent scenery of Northern Germany
• Please note, your guide will meet you once you arrive in Berlin. Your guide will not accompany you on the journey to a from Berlin