Warnemunde or Rostock Port to Berlin Full-Day Shore Excursion
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Overview

Whether you’re taking this Berlin full-day shore excursion from the Warnemunde or Rostock Port, it starts with easy pickup from the port you chose when booking.

Once you meet up with your guide, start exploring Berlin with them, soaking in all the details about the city’s history, culture, and architecture. See main highlights as you go such as Charlottenburg Palace, the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag Building, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, and the Topography of Terror.

After your tour ends, your guide gets you back to your port in time to make it on your ship before it takes off for its next stop on your journey.

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Vexperio | Essence of Berlin | www.vexperio.com | www.essenceofberlin.com

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Good as ashore excursion option.

Sarah_R, Dec 2024

We came off a cruise ship and the meeting point was easy to find. We were concerned about timing and getting back, but we were back on board with plenty of time. The tour itself was very good and covering the vast history of Berlin, not to just the Wall and WWII, it was nice to understand and see it's long history. Our guide was very good and look after the group well. The walking section was at a good pace for everyone.

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julie_m, Nov 2024

Shore excursion to Berlin from Norwegian cruise terminal . Awesome guide! Johnathan was knowledgeable and funny . Great driver! This was worth every penny ! Covered a lot of ground as there was a lot to see but also allowed us a little time for shopping !

All-in-One Berlin Shore Excursion - worth the price

KerryannNedd, Oct 2024

The driver was great and made sure to stop for bathroom breaks. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. Our guide made sure to allot time for a quick lunch and shopping, however, the shopping mall was high end, so we did not find any of the usual souvenirs/mementos we shop for. We were able to pick up some keychains at a 5 min photo stop though.

First time here? This a great tour!

MomBeardsley, Oct 2024

Wow! What an amazing day! The bus met us at the peir and drive us 3 hours in to Berlin. The driver stopped at a reststop/ convince store for a free bathroom stop and any snacks. We were met be our tour guide at the Sachsenhausen memorial for a very informative tour of the Concentration Camp and then on to city of Berlin which was a 45-minute bus ride. We could keep our non needed items on the bus because the driver always stayed with the bus. Great walks around the city with may opportunities to use free bathrooms. However, we did have one stop by our choice were it was a donation box to drop your .50euro coin in the box, not monitored by a person or electronically. Nick was a wonderful guide with a vast knowledge of historical information. He should create podcasts to share that amazing knowledge. The best tour of our entire vacation. The driver safely returned us to the cruise ship terminal after a 12 hour day. It wasn't as exhausting as we thought the long day might have been for the four of us in our little group among the larger full group.

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Itinerary

  • Warnemunde Cruise Port

    You will be greeted in front of your cruise ship as soon as it docks and shown to a modern, comfortable, and air-conditioned bus. Your professional driver will then transfer you through the picturesque flatlands of former East Germany to Berlin. The journey takes roughly three hours.

  • Charlottenburg Palace

    You will arrive in Berlin and meet your professional English-speaking tour guide. You will first have a chance to stretch your legs as your knowledgeable local guide gives you an introduction to the city.

    20 minutes
  • Kurfurstendamm

    Driving through the former British Sector, you will then cruise down the Kurfürstendamm – Berlin’s Champs-Élysées.

  • Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

    Next we witness the devastation caused by US and British bombing raids during WWII as you drive past the preserved ruins of this late 19th-century church.

  • Kaufhaus Des Westens

    Next we pass the largest department store in continental Europe, now well over 100 years old.

  • Tiergarten

    You will then be drive through the lush greenery of Berlin's vast central park and see various embassies on the Tiergartenstraße, the Berlin Philharmonic and the Memorial for Victims of the National Socialist Euthanasia Program.

  • Victory Column (Siegessaule)

    Make sure to have your camera ready to catch the sun glinting on the golden angel Victoria, goddess of victory, as you circle around Prussia's emphatic monument to its triumphs in the Wars of Unification.

  • Reichstag Building

    When we reach the German parliament building – burned down after Hitler’s rise to power, now a bold symbol of modern German democracy – we will exit the bus and spend the next portion of the tour on foot.

    10 minutes
  • Memorial to the Sinti and Roma Victims of National Socialism

    As we walk from the Reichstag to the Brandenburg Gate via the Tiergarten, we will take a moment to pay tribute to those persecuted as Gypsies under Nazism.

    10 minutes
  • Brandenburg Gate

    Next we walk through the gateways of Berlin's most iconic monument and find out what makes the Gate the most important cultural monument in Germany.

    15 minutes
  • The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

    After we leave Pariser Platz plenty of time will be taken to journey through the iconic field of concrete blocks, and bear witness the atrocities of National Socialism.

    15 minutes
  • Fuhrerbunker

    A short walk takes us to the site of the bunker where history's most notorious criminal committed suicide at the end of WWII. Upon leaving the bunker site we will take a short lunch break of roughly 45 minutes. Your guide will accompany you somewhere with plenty of quick food options and easy access to bathrooms.

    10 minutes
  • Nikolaiviertel

    Back on the bus we’ll drive past the oldest district in Berlin.

  • Berliner Fernsehturm

    Next we pass the second tallest building in Europe, built as a symbol of the East German state’s power and modernity in 1969.

  • Alexanderplatz

    We will then head on past the heart of pre-WWII Berlin and see the Old and New Town Halls and the Church of St. Mary.

  • Museum Island

    Next we stop to marvel at the stunning structures and imperial splendor of this UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site. See the Old Museum, the Berlin City Palace, the Berlin Cathedral and more.

    10 minutes
  • Bebelplatz

    We will then head, time-permitting, into the heart of one Berlin’s stunning squares to visit the site of the Nazi Book Burning that took place on the 10th May 1933.

    10 minutes
  • Unter Den Linden

    Back on the bus you will cruise down Berlin's most important historical boulevard – the city’s royal mile.

  • Gendarmenmarkt

    Next we bathe in the architectural splendor of Berlin's most beautiful square. See the French and German Domes and the Concert House, and take some memorable photos.

    5 minutes
  • Checkpoint Charlie

    Next you will have the chance to cross between East and West at the most famous border crossing point over the Berlin Wall, frontline of the Cold War, where spies roamed and US and Soviet tanks faced off in 1961. Time permitting, we will take a short break here so you have plenty of time to take some photos and buy souvenirs.

    20 minutes
  • Topography of Terror

    At our last stop you will see the dark heart of Nazi Germany at the former headquarters of the SS and Gestapo and come face-to-face with the Cold War's most brutal symbol: The Berlin Wall. Time will be taken here to use the bathrooms before you board the bus for the last time.

    Your guide will then accompany you back to the Schloss Charlottenburg at the end of the Berlin portion of the tour. You will then be driven back to port.

    All of our shore excursions are adjusted to each ship’s docking times and each starts promptly after your vessel’s arrival, returning with plenty of time to spare before its departure. We have been organizing shore excursions for nearly a decade and have never missed a cruise ship’s departure.

    20 minutes
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Location

Address

Uberseehafen, 18147 Rostock, Germany

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Experience

Highlights

  • Take a full-day tour of Berlin from your cruise ship dock in Warnemunde or Rostock
  • Explore Germany’s capital and learn about its vibrant history
  • See landmarks like Checkpoint Charlie and the Memorial to the Murdered Jews
  • Enjoy a stress-free trip with provided transportation and tour guide
  • Inclusions

    • Restroom stops during transfers and the tour
    • Modern, air-conditioned shared bus transportation
    • Free time for a snack or souvenir shopping (duration is subject to traffic and ship docking times)
    • Full refund if your ship cannot dock
    • For guided tour options: In Berlin: professional local English-speaking tour guide
    • Guaranteed return to ship on time
    • Pick up and drop off at cruise ship port of Warnemunde
    • 24/7 Customer support, assistance with other arrangements and tours

    Exclusions

    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuities are welcome if you enjoy your tour. We recommend 10% for guides, and 5% for bus drivers
    • Entrance fees (none will be required during your tour)
    • Please note this tour does not include enough free time for extensive shopping and dining

    Additional Information

    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • We aim for approximately 5 hours with the guide in Berlin. The total duration of this shore excursion is between 11-12 hours to ensure maximum flexibility.
    • This tour will include some walking. Please make sure to bring comfortable footwear, weather appropriate clothing, and an umbrella
    • You will be able to store your possessions on the bus
    • If you have walking difficulties you may rest on the bus if you prefer. You may also bring a foldable wheelchair, a walker or any other light and compact walking aid – however, please inform the supplier in advance

    Guide Languages

    • Hebrew

    • Cantonese

    • English

    • Portuguese

    • Russian

    • Spanish

    • Italian

    • French

    • Mandarin

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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