Checkpoint Charlie Tours and Tickets

Experience Berlin’s past and present on this half-day guided walking tour through the city's Mitte district. Visit landmarks from the city’s Prussian, Imperial, Nazi, Cold War and modern eras, offering insight into the evolution of this fascinating German capital. Stroll along the iconic Berlin Wall and follow Unter den Linden to the Brandenburg Gate. Then check out the rebuilt Reichstag and the Holocaust Memorial and hear the amazing stories of Cold War Berlin at Checkpoint Charlie. Your walking tour of Berlin also includes a complimentary city map and guidebook.

Say goodbye subway and hello 360-degree views when you book this hop-on, hop-off ticket on a classic open-top bus. Two great routes, with live guides or recorded commentary. Cover Berlin’s central attractions, and the app lets you track the next bus in real time. Opt for a 24-hour ticket, a 48-hour ticket with a walking tour, or a 48-hour deluxe ticket with walking tour and river cruise.

Get an insider’s look at Berlin, the capital and cultural centerpiece of Germany, on this guided walking tour. Visit some of Berlin’s most popular attractions — like the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and Checkpoint Charlie — as well as a few lesser-known locations that many group sightseeing tours miss. Learn about the history of Berlin, from the time of the Teutonic Knights to its role as capital of the Nazi Third Reich, to the divided city of the Cold War, to the modern-day capital of a unified Germany.

Look behind the Berlin wall and its complex, tragic history on an in-depth walking tour focused on the city's most infamous architecture. See the longest section of the wall that remains, plus other Cold War landmarks like Checkpoint Charlie and a former DDR watchtower. A guide’s commentary goes beyond Communist kitsch and well-known headlines for an insightful look at life in Berlin before and after the wall.

See the best of Berlin on this 24- or 48-hour, hop-on hop-off bus tour with an optional river boat cruise during the summer months. Discover the city’s top sights, including Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin Cathedral and more. Hop off at any of the stops around Berlin to explore on foot, or stay onboard the open-air, double-decker bus to enjoy insightful commentary along the citywide loop. Upgrade your ticket to include a boat ride along the Spree River.

Explore the best Berlin has to offer on this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Choose from two different routes and visit many of Berlin’s top attractions, including Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and the Berlin Wall Memorial. Select a 24- or 48-hour pass, and then board at any of the stops and get to know the city with live onboard commentary, hopping off whenever you'd like. You can also upgrade to add a scenic boat cruise.

Get to know Berlin with ease on this group walking tour. Set off in the company of your guide and explore the city on foot. Learn about Berlin’s history and visit many of the city’s notable sites, including the Reichstag Building, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the Holocaust Memorial, and more.

Explore the bustling city of Berlin on a double-decker bus tour. This hop-on hop-off tour covers all the highlights of the city and allows you to create your own itinerary based on your interests. Hop onboard and listen to informative commentary available in a variety of languages and conveniently discover sites such as Potsdamer Platz, the Berliner Dom, the Reichstag, and more with this 24- or 48-hour travel pass.

Discover the best of Berlin on this all-in-one shore excursion from Warnemunde Port. Head to Germany’s capital and visit some of its key landmarks such as Charlottenburg Palace, the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie and more. Learn about the city’s history from your informative guide as you traverse every corner of this alternative city before heading back to your ship.

Discover Berlin's past and present on this private half-day sightseeing tour. First, learn about the city’s dark past while you visit top landmarks including Museum Island, the Reichstag, and Checkpoint Charlie. Depending on the route your guide has chosen other highlights may include the Palace of Tears, Hitler's Bunker, and the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.

See the best of Europe’s undisputed capital of cool on a 3.5-hour bike tour of Berlin. As you follow your guide, you’ll cycle to iconic landmarks such as Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island. Stop regularly to capture photographs and learn of the history of the Reichstag, the Berlin Wall and the Holocaust. Travel at a leisurely pace and receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

Get behind the wheel of an adorable, undersized Trabi for a self-drive tour of Berlin. Enjoy a fun, unique way of seeing the sights; all eyes will be glued to your 'Trabi Convoy' as you putter through the heart of the German capital. Listen to live commentary throughout the trip from an experienced guide, and finish the day with an official Trabant drivers license souvenir.

Get to know the best of Berlin on this guided bike tour. Learn the history of the city, from its beginnings to its role as capital of the Nazi Third Reich, to the divided city of the Cold War, to the modern-day capital of a unified Germany. This tour includes a trip to the Berlin Wall Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate and more. Choose from a half- or full-day tour, with a stop for lunch at a beer garden on the longer tour (own expense).

If traditional walking tours are too boring or restrictive for your tastes, try this treasure hunt-style app-directed tour instead. Download the app and take on the role of a 1984 East Berlin resident attempting to escape. Follow directions and solve clues that lead you to key sights, such as Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin Wall Memorial, and the Brandenburg Gate.

Explore the streets of Berlin on a 4-hour historic tour. Pedal past famous monuments such as the TV Tower, the Berlin Wall Memorial, and the Brandenburg Gate as you learn about Germany’s history from the Prussian monarchy to the unification of the country after the Cold War. Snap some photos along the way and take in the city scenery as you whizz by on your bike.

Explore Berlin by Segway and spin to top attractions in style on this 2-hour small-group tour. Hop onto your Segway and — following a little practise — head into bustling Berlin with a guide. Explore iconic squares such as Pariser Platz and Potsdamer Platz, and take in famous landmarks including Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, the Reichstag Building and the Victory Column. Along the way, gain insight into Berlin’s rich history and find out what makes the city tick.

Instead of spending hours exploring the sights of Berlin on foot, this is a faster and more entertaining alternative that avoids tired legs—a Segway tour. After meeting your guide and having a Segway practice session, head off on a route that showcases popular squares—such as Alexanderplatz and Potsdamer Platz—and a variety of key buildings and landmarks, including Brandenburg Gate, the Victory Column, and the Reichstag Building.

Berlin's sprawling metropolis and complex public transit systems can be hard to navigate on your own, so explore the city the easy and affordable way on a hop-on hop-off bus tour. These tourist-friendly, double-decker buses are easy to identify and allow you to get on and off at more than 25 different stops around town, from Checkpoint Charlie and the Brandenburg Gate to Alexanderplatz and the Reichstag.

Explore Berlin in a different light from the comfort of your own sofa during this Berlin Cold War history live, virtual tour. Using Zoom, you’ll connect with your group and guide to see popular Berlin sites, including the Trabi-Museum and Martin-Gropius-Bau. Plus, since this tour happens in real time, you’ll be able to interact and even ask your guide questions as you dive deep into Germany’s Cold War history.

Get a comprehensive look at Berlin during a hop-on hop-off bus tour with guided commentary provided via audio headsets. Double-decker buses offer convenient transportation to Berlin’s famous landmarks, such as Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie and the Berlin Cathedral. Stay on board throughout the circle tour, or travel at your own pace with your choice of a 1- or 2-day ticket.

Ride through Berlin and learn about its turbulent history on this guided tour. Drive an East-German-made Trabant through the streets in a convoy and pass sites from the Cold War, including still-standing sections of Berlin Wall. Whether you take the wheel or not, you’ll still receive your own souvenir Trabant driver’s license to bring home.

Cover more Berlin sights in less time on a half-day bike tour, an active way for first-time visitors to get an introduction to Germany’s capital city. Glide past top attractions such as the Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor), Museum Island, and the Reichstag, and pedal down Unter den Linden and around Potsdamer Platz. Plus, your guide provides city recommendations to enhance your experience of Berlin.

Many history tours are packed with people who want to dive deep into an area’s past; however this Berlin Cold War and Berlin Wall Private Walking Tour allows you to explore the Cold War era in the comfort of a private group. Make stops at highlights like Checkpoint Charlie, Topography of Terror, and Potsdamer Platz—all while listening to in-depth historical commentary on your way.

Gain fascinating insight into Berlin’s turbulent history on a private 2-hour walking tour of the German capital. Alongside a knowledgeable guide. Visit prominent landmarks like Checkpoint Charlie and the Palace of Tears. Peruse the interesting exhibits presented in the Berlin Wall Documentation Center; admire the vibrant street art that now covers the Berlin Wall; and ride one of the subways formerly known as ‘ghost trains’ due to their gloomy atmosphere. Receive undivided attention from your expert guide on this private tour.