Hamburg to Berlin
Shore Excursions
Berlin and back in just one day
Experience Berlin with your own private driver and a local guide
Meet your driver right outside immigration and customs, go to Berlin, see all the sights, and get back to the ship on time, all in air-conditioned comfort in a luxury German car on your own private tour.
Get the most out of your day in Germany with a one-day Berlin highlights shore excursion from the Port of Hamburg. Enjoy comfortable round-trip travel in a luxury, air-conditioned German vehicle, and explore Berlin with the city’s longest-running English-language walking tour company. This shore excursion is designed to maximize your time, offering a seamless and informative introduction to Berlin’s top sights.
Beat the crowds with a private Berlin shore excursion. With your own driver and guide see what you want, when you want. Book a traditional German lunch at restaurants groups tours can’t visit, or even just grab a quick bite with your guide so that you can see more sights!
With Original Berlin Walks you are booking a custom private tour, just for you. Whether you want to pick the highlights from our world-famous Discover Berlin tour or put together a specific itinerary based on World War Two, the Cold War, or modern Berlin we can organise the perfect private shore excursion from Hamburg to Berlin just for you.
Embark on an unforgettable journey from Hamburg to Berlin with a full-day shore excursion designed for cruise travelers who want to experience Germany’s energetic capital.
Whether you’re docking in Hamburg for a limited time or planning a quick getaway, our Berlin shore excursion offers the perfect mix of convenience, comfort, and unforgettable sightseeing.
See all these famous Berlin sights…
The Brandenburg Gate
Berlin Wall
Holocaust Memorial
Checkpoint Charlie
Former SS & Gestapo HQ
The Reichstag
Unter den Linden
The Red Town Hall
Potsdamer Platz
Book Burning Memorial
Charlottenburg Palace
Alexanderplatz
Former Luftwaffe HQ
State Opera House
Hitler’s Bunker
Museum Island
Tiergarten
Victory Column
TV Tower
The Prussian “City Palace”
Berlin Cathedral
…and much more!
Walk through the Brandenburg Gate, see where East Berliners escaped to the West at Checkpoint Charlie, and discover all that’s left of Hitler’s bunker
How does it work?
How does the booking process work?
Click on the calendar above to select your preferred date and complete the booking request form. Once we have confirmed your disembarkation time and the name of the cruise ship we will confirm your booking. Nearer to the time we will send the exact details of your driver and guide.
Is the private Berlin shore excursion wheelchair-friendly?
Yes, our vehicles can carry foldable and regular wheelchairs, and your local guide in Berlin will make sure the entire itinerary is accessible, comfortable, and tailored to your mobility needs.
How many people can I have in my party?
Our private tours are limited to 8 persons per group. Larger vehicles are available on request.
How & when do we get back to the ship?
No need to mess around with meeting points, trains, buses, and waiting for that one family that’s always late. Your private driver will get you back to the ship on time and in comfort.
Will there be time for shopping?
If you want to, yes! If you have one specific item you’d like to find, or if you’d like an hour or two in Germany’s top shopping district, just ask!
What about food?
Your private guide will recommend the best places to eat in Berlin based on your preferences or arrange a quick snack stop—such as an authentic Berlin Currywurst—so you can enjoy local flavors while maximizing your sightseeing time during your Berlin shore excursion.
Can we go to a museum?
Yes, but you’ll need to book timed tickets in advance. Museum visits reduce your time in the city, and our guides are not allowed to accompany you inside.
Do I tip my driver and guide?
Tips are not required, but if you had an amazing day and would like to show your apprecation, our drivers and guides gladly accept tips.
More questions?
Get in touch with us here.
Reviews for Original Berlin Walks shore excursions
We’ve been organising shore excursions to Berlin for many years. With Original Berlin Walks you know you have a company you can trust to provide an incredible day for you and your group.
Jonny was very knowledgable about the history of Berlin and showed us all the major sites to see in Berlin. We were even able to make a few special requests as well and Jonny fit our requests into the day. For lunch we were taken to a wonderful restaurant that we would never have known about without our guide. Highly recommended.
★★★★★
Ashley M,
reviewed on Viator
Phillippa was an amazing tour guide, with incredible knowledge, and a true passion for history. She was also extremely well spoken, friendly, and very patient, we had some older people in our group that were a little slower getting from one location to the next and Phillippa made sure that everyone was together all of the time, and she took her time to thoroughly explain things and answer questions. This tour stands out as the best guided tour any of us have ever received, and a highlight of our cruise.
★★★★★
Blaine H,
reviewed on Tripadvisor
Cannot say enough about this tour! It is a cannot be missed. So informative and personal - would take again!
★★★★★
CherylA62,
reviewed on Viator
[Wouter’s] comprehensive tour of Sachsenhausen was excellent. He taught us so much and managed to do it quickly with a particularly insightful view of how the German populace were lured into Hitler's ways. Then we sped off to Berlin where, with the advantage of our own driver and van, we were driven straight to the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, portions of the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie (a tourist trap) and many more highlights.
★★★★★
Diana H,
reviewed on Viator
Rick was an excellent guide, very easy going and very knowledgeable with Berlin history particularly the Cold War era East and West Germany and WW II. Because there were only 6 of us we had easy access to places the larger tour groups never get to see plus the usual tourist spots such as Check Point Charlie and Brandenburg Gate. He even took us to his favourite restaurant for lunch which turned out to be the highlight of the day.
★★★★★
David C,
reviewed on Viator
We crammed in as many sights in 6 1/2 hours that you could possibly see. We couldn't get enough! Would love to go back some day. Would highly recommend Original Berlin Walks!
★★★★★
JulieS87,
reviewed on Tripadvisor