Individual City Tour - Rickshaw Sightseeing in Berlin
Description
For over 10 years I have been offering completely individual city tours in Berlin. My mission is to summarise the complexity of the capital with different and fascinating perspectives. With me you get impressions about the development of the city: from its foundation, through the Kingdom of Prussia, the Nazi era, the GDR to the modern Berlin of today. Whether a journey through history, a relaxed drive through the green Berlin (Tiergarten, Park Gleisdreieck, etc.) or capturing many beautiful photo motifs in well-known and hidden places. Everything is possible! This is an individual tour. The route can be personalised as desired. This tour is also available for bigger groups (2 adults and 1 child per cab). The guided tour can be in German, English, Italian, Spanish or French. It is possible to order drinks separately.
Tour Options
Itinerary
This is a popular meeting place on Alexanderplatz for tourists and Berliners as well. From the city's medieval border to the former centre of the GDR capital.
The oldest settlement site in the twin city of Berlin-Cölln. Almost completely destroyed in the Second World War, then rebuilt for the 750th anniversary of the city.
Commissioned by the Prussian kings, it has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1999. The Berlin Cathedral and the new Berlin Palace are also nearby.
Part of the old town district of Spandauer Vorstadt, the Hackesche Höfe are considered the largest enclosed courtyard area in Germany. An interplay of youth-style facades and pretty little backyards.
The former exit hall of the border crossing at Bahnhof Friedrichstraße, where you can still walk through the control counters.
A place full of history, here you can see what beauty meant 300 years ago. Then as now, a place for culture. An empty library commemorates the burning of books on 10 May 1933.
With its monumental buildings, Gendarmenmarkt is one of the most beautiful squares in Berlin, an ensemble of concert hall and churches adorned with towers.
The former border crossing is a reminder of the divided Berlin and the Cold War, partly also the scene of tragic escape attempts.
The longest remaining section of the Berlin Wall still stands here in its original state.
One of the city's most important traffic junctions of the last two centuries shows itself with its very modern buildings. Destroyed by the division of the city, elements of the old Potsdamer Platz are still hidden today.
With many sights and bridges, it is known as the green heart of Berlin. Our route takes us past the Victory Column, the Office of the Federal President, the House of World Cultures, the Carillon and the Soviet Memorial and, of course, through the enchanting nature of the park.
Mostly linked to the Love Parade, the Victory Column with the Victoria Angel commemorates three important Prussian victories. Only in its vicinity do interesting details such as the gilded cannons stand out.
From Prince's Residence, it has served as the first official residence of the German Federal President since 1994.
The government quarter was only built around the year 2000 and is located directly on the Spreebogen with the historic Reichstag building.
As the end of Unter der Linden, it is the only surviving city gate in Berlin. Berlin's most famous landmark has been a memorial to division and then a symbol of unity, and today it is a real national symbol.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up from hotels or other locations within a radius of 2 km from the Museum Island free of charge. All further km will be charged with 5 €/km.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(137)
The tour covers pretty much all the places we wanted to visit. He was very knowledgeable. Time well spent.
Leo was awesome and even went out of his way to pick us up at a location outside of the range he usually offered. We enjoyed seeing the city through his eyes and learning the history of things that might otherwise be overlooked. You might think it would be difficult with a bike rickshaw, but it actually gave us the advantage of the speed of a car while still being able to get us as close as any walking tour could hope to. He not only showed us the city, but gave us a peak into the mindset of Berlin and the future the people were working hard to build. 10/10 Will book again on our next visit. Thank you, Leo!
Knowledgeable and interesting guide who clearly knows the history of the city and the region of Berlin, Germany.
Very knowledgeable guide. I learned so much. Great way to see a number of sights in a short period of time.
Despite the rain we had a wonderful time on the rickshaw ride! Leo was very attentive and detailed in his explanations.
The guide was at the agreed place in plenty of time, spoke very good and fluent English, managed to show us the beautiful places with history. The bike was comfortable and we combed on all the hidden gems of Berlin! Highly recommended! We booked 2 hours but it took a little longer because he wanted to show some extra. Could tell us in advance what we wanted to see but have given him freedom and we do not regret that.
We were able to enjoy the ride in very pleasant and competent company with our visit from London.
Leo wasn't able to do the tour, so he had Yakup fill in, and he was great. He shared a ton of details about Berlin including what it was like growing up in East Berlin and being 18 when the wall came down. I loved that I could do the tour by myself so we could customize it as I saw fit, and they only charged 20 euro to do a pick up outside of the normal zone. Much cheaper than ubers. Highly recommend this tour!
Leo and his colleague provided us with a wonderful experience. The ride was so ideal, comfortable and cozy with the blanket provided to us. We were asked what our interest were at the start of our tour and Leo came up with a very interesting and educational tour. Leo and his colleague were easy going, very knowledgeable and super accommodating. Thanks so much for an amazing time and fun filled tour.
Wonderful educational Tour. We were allowed to stop for photos whenever we wished our Tour guide, Leo, was a wealth of information on Berlin history. Highly recommend!
