Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Discover the heart of Berlin’s history and holiday charm in this exclusive Christmas tour. Start at the Berlin Cathedral and admire its grand dome and festive winter atmosphere. Continue to the Friedrichswerdersche Kirche and notice how its Neo-Gothic lines feel even more magical during the season. At Gendarmenmarkt, you will experience the lively Christmas spirit with its iconic tree and beautifully decorated market stalls. Your guide will also share the story behind Germany’s beloved Räuchermännchen incense tradition, a small seasonal symbol often found in Berlin’s winter markets. Move through Pariser Platz and the Brandenburg Gate, where centuries of celebrations shaped the city’s identity. Conclude your journey at the Reichstag Building, glowing beautifully against the winter sky.
Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

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Highlights

  • Feel the festive spirit at Berlin’s iconic Christmas sites
  • Enjoy the glow of winter lights around historic landmarks
  • Discover Germany’s Räuchermännchen incense tradition
  • Private tour with a local guide.

Included

  • Professional local tour guide
  • One Räuchermännchen incense cone per guest

Route & Duration

Duration
Duration
2 hours
  • 1

    Berlin Cathedral (Am Lustgarten, 10178 Berlin, Germany)

    The Berlin Cathedral Church (Berliner Dom) is the city's most prominent Protestant church and one of the city's most recognizable monuments because to its imposing basilica and its towering dome. The interior of the church, with its ornate decorations, is a sight to behold. (Outside Visit)

  • 2

    Friedrichswerdersche Kirche (Werderscher Markt, 10117 Berlin Germany)

    The Friedrichswerder Church in Berlin, Germany was the first building in the country to be designed in the Neo-Gothic style. It was planned by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, an architect better recognized for his work in the Neoclassical style, and construction on it took place between the years 1824 and 1831.

  • 3

    Gendarmenmarkt (10117 Berlin Germany)

    A Christmas market has been held annually at Gendarmenmarkt for a number of years. The area is surrounded by the Concert Hall, the German Cathedral, and the French Cathedral. In the center of the space is a large Christmas tree, and on the surrounding are traditional market stalls with roofs shaped like stars.

  • 4

    Pariser Platz (10117 Berlin Germany)

    The square became known as Pariser Platz after Napoleon's defeat in the Battle of Paris. Over the centuries, the military of various Berlin factions—from the House of Hohenzollern to the German Democratic Republic—paraded across this grand square.

  • 5

    Brandenburg Gate (Pariser Platz, 10117 Berlin Germany)

    The Brandenburg Gate stands 26 meters tall. The Quadriga figure, created by Johann Gottfried Schadow in 1793, has stood above the entrance since then. There's more to this statue's tale than meets the eye.

  • 6

    Reichstag Building (Platz der Republik 1, 10557 Berlin Germany)

    Germany's lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, has its sessions in the Reichstag in Berlin. Located on the south bank of the Spree River, it is one of Berlin's most recognizable monuments and the northern terminus of the Ebertstrasse.

Additional Information

Private tour only for your group.

Meeting Point

Our guide will be meeting you in front of the Berlin Cathedral (Am Lustgarten, 10178 Berlin, Germany) See Map

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.