Berlin close up - Individual Sightseeing

Berlin, city of culture - experience the diversity and cosmopolitan atmosphere of Germany's capital!

Sightseeing and guided tours

1. Tour 1

   THE WALL AND MODERN ARCHITECTURE

   The Potsdamer Platz, once one of Berlin’s busiest places, was reduced by the war and the Berlin Wall running across it to a waste land. Only after the German reunification could the Potsdamer Platz gain its importance again, it became the creative ‘playground’ for a prestigious redevelopment projects, in which some of the world’s most famous architects participated. The tour will lead you along the remnants of the Wall, and will look at the architecture starting in the 60s and leading up to the latest buildings around the Leipziger Platz.

2. Tour 2

   BERLIN - CITY OF CULTURE

   Tour of the Berlin Kulturforum near Potsdamer Platz including a visit to the Gemälde Galerie, housing a fine collection of masterpieces from the 13th to the 19th century. Followed by a look at the extraordinary architecture of the Philharmony and the Staatsbibliothek, the concert hall and the national library designed by the architect Hans Scharoun. (3 hours)
   alternatively
   Visit the Museum Island, including the recently re-opened Bode-Museum, followed by a walk to the Hackesche Höfe. Here, around a network of courtyards living, working and leisure come together to create a modern centre for culture. (3 hours)

3. Tour 3

   BERLIN'S FASHION SCENE

   The fashion industry in Berlin can look back on a long tradition, until in 1930 Berlin was world-renown for its fashion. Recently, the city is regaining its reputation in the world of fashion through international fashion shows as well as a proliferation of small labels designing innovative young fashion. I will lead you to the best streets, concept stores, boutiques, and the workshops of young designers. (2 hours)

4. Tour 4

   BERLIN'S ART SCENE

   Berlin’s art scene re-invents itself each day. In this capital live possibly more artists than in any other city in the world. In a short space of time new gallery quarters crop up, or old workshops become new artists studios. Art-hotels and the collections of big companies showcase contemporary art. Join me on a tour to explore the different sites where young art can be found.

5. Tour 5

   TRADITION: THE PRUSSIAN BERLIN

   A walk from the Schlossplatz to the Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin’s most magnificent square, then along the grand boulevard ‘Unter den Linden’ up to the Brandenburg Gate. Follow Berlin’s history from its beginnings to the latest plans for the redevelopment of the palace on the Schlossplatz. (2 hours)

6. Tour 6

   KÖPENICK

   The old town of Köpenick, with its 19th century charm, is located to the south-east of Berlin between the Spree and the Dahme Rivers. You can stroll from the Town Hall to the baroque castle, following in the footsteps of the legendary "Captain of Köpenick" and relax in a cafe on Castle Island with a view of the Spree.

7. Tour 7

   POTSDAM

   A trip to Potsdam with its famous palaces of the Prussian Kings surrounded by extensive gardens is more than just an interesting journey into the history of Berlin and the surrounding Brandenburg. Here you will find a beautiful green oasis, where you can retreat from the busy city life. Apart from the outstanding Sanssouci Palace you can visit many other fine buildings inspired by Italian architecture.

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