Hotels in Mitte or Prenzlauer Berg HotelCentral, well connected, with many restaurants nearby.
3Days
12Stops
9Meal tips
About £80-130 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget
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Three days exploring Berlin's layered history, from the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate to the Wall memorials, plus street art, parks and a palace day trip to Potsdam. Berlin is affordable and relaxed, but the sights are spread out, so use the U-Bahn and S-Bahn. Best from May to September.
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Third Reich and Cold War history walking tour TourA guide brings context to the sights, especially for first-time visitors.
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Day by day
Historic Mitte
09:30
Reichstag dome
A glass dome above the German parliament with views over the city. Entry is free but you must register online in advance.
View on map ↗💡 Register with your name and passport details several days ahead.
11:30
Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial
Walk through the iconic gate, then visit the field of concrete slabs and the underground information centre.
View on map ↗💡 The information centre is a powerful, quiet place to learn more.
14:30
Museum Island
A UNESCO-listed group of museums. The Neues Museum houses the bust of Nefertiti, and some other museums have limited access due to renovation.
View on map ↗💡 Check which buildings are open before choosing.
17:30
Berlin Cathedral and the Lustgarten
Walk beside the cathedral and the Spree, then relax in the garden before dinner.
View on map ↗💡 Hackescher Markt nearby has many places to eat.
🍽 Where to eat
breakfastBakery breakfast with rolls and coffeeGerman · $
lunchCurrywurstGerman street food · $
dinnerDinner near Hackescher MarktInternational · $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 1Tickets and tours: Reichstag dome 🏨 Find a hotel
The Berlin Wall story
09:30
East Side Gallery
A 1.3 km stretch of the Berlin Wall covered in murals by international artists, with the Spree river alongside.
View on map ↗💡 Visit early for photos without crowds.
11:30
Oberbaum Bridge and Kreuzberg
Cross a red-brick double-decker bridge into Kreuzberg, a multicultural district of cafés, bakeries and street art.
View on map ↗💡 Try a Turkish breakfast or a döner kebab.
14:00
Berlin Wall Memorial
The best preserved section of the Wall, with a documentation centre and a viewing platform showing the former death strip.
View on map ↗💡 Start with the viewing platform and the exhibition.
17:00
Checkpoint Charlie
The former crossing point between East and West Berlin. It is quick and touristy, but the outdoor panels explain the history well.
View on map ↗💡 Skip the paid museum and photo stands.
🍽 Where to eat
breakfastTurkish breakfast in KreuzbergTurkish · $
lunchDöner kebabTurkish · $
dinnerTraditional German dinnerGerman · $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: East Side Gallery
Potsdam and Berlin evenings
09:30
S-Bahn to Potsdam
Take the S7 to Potsdam in about 35 minutes. Your Berlin AB ticket extends to Potsdam if you include zone C.
View on map ↗💡 Buy an ABC ticket for the day.
10:30
Sanssouci Palace and park
Frederick the Great's summer palace, set in a huge park with terraces and fountains. Entry to the palace is by timed ticket.
View on map ↗💡 The park is free, so you can stay all day.
15:00
Tempelhofer Feld
A former airport turned public park, where you can cycle or skate along the old runways.
View on map ↗💡 A good place for a sunset picnic.
19:00
Evening in Kreuzberg or Friedrichshain
Berlin's bars and clubs are famous. Try a relaxed bar or a Biergarten rather than a club with a strict door.
View on map ↗💡 Many venues are cash only.
🍽 Where to eat
breakfastHotel or café breakfastGerman · $
lunchPicnic or café in PotsdamGerman · $
dinnerFinal dinner in KreuzbergInternational · $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 3Tickets and tours: S-Bahn to Potsdam
Good to know
✈️ Getting thereBER airport has direct trains to central Berlin in about 30 minutes.
🚆 Getting aroundBuy an AB ticket for the U-Bahn, S-Bahn, trams and buses, or a day or 7-day pass. Cycling is easy too.
💷 CurrencyEuro (€). Cash is still common, and some venues do not accept cards.
🗣 LanguageGerman. English is widely spoken, especially by younger people.
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