4-Day Berlin Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Historical Berlin Walking Tour
    10:00 AM: Brandenburg Gate
    Estimated time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
    Distance from previous location: 0.4 km

    The Brandenburg Gate is an 18th-century neoclassical monument in Berlin and a symbol of peace and unity in Germany. At the gate, visitors can learn about its history and significance in German culture as they take numerous photographs in front of the monument.

    12:00 PM: Berlin Wall Memorial Park
    Estimated time: 1 hour
    Distance from previous location: 1.7 km

    The Berlin Wall Memorial Park is a historic site that serves as a reminder of the division between East and West Berlin during the Cold War. Visitors can learn about the history of the wall, pay respects to the victims, and view parts of the original wall.

    2:00 PM: Reichstag Building
    Estimated time: 1 hour
    Distance from previous location: 2.4 km

    The Reichstag Building is an iconic building in Berlin that serves as the seat of the Parliament of Germany. Visitors can take a guided tour and enjoy panoramic views of Berlin from the rooftop terrace.

  2. Day 2: Museum Island
    10:00 AM: Pergamon Museum
    Estimated time: 2 hours
    Distance from previous location: 1.2 km

    The Pergamon Museum is a museum of archaeological and ethnographic art in Berlin. Visitors can view fascinating artefacts such as the Pergamon Altar, Ishtar Gate, and the Market Gate of Miletus.

    12:30 PM: Alte Nationalgalerie
    Estimated time: 2 hours
    Distance from previous location: 0.3 km

    The Alte Nationalgalerie is an art museum that houses German and European Romanticism, Classicism, Realism, and Impressionism paintings. Visitors can marvel at works by Caspar David Friedrich and Auguste Renoir among others.

  3. Day 3: Berlin Zoo and Botanical Garden
    10:00 AM: Berlin Zoo
    Estimated time: 3 hours
    Distance from previous location: 1.4 km

    The Berlin Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in Germany and the largest zoo in Europe. Visitors can view unique animals such as the Giant Panda, the Polar Bear, and many other animals.

    1:30 PM: Botanical Garden
    Estimated time: 2 hours
    Distance from previous location: 0.4 km

    The Botanical Garden is a beautiful green space with various plants and themed gardens from around the world. Visitors can take leisurely walks, observe flora and fauna, and relax in the greenhouse.

  4. Day 4: Berlin Foodie Tour
    10:00 AM: Viktualienmarkt
    Estimated time: 2 hours
    Distance from previous location: 3.3 km

    The Viktualienmarkt is a street food market that sells German delicacies such as Bratwurst, Bavarian cheese, and fresh bread. Visitors can shop for souvenirs and enjoy a snack or meal in one of the market's beer gardens.

    12:30 PM: Currywurst Museum Berlin
    Estimated time: 1 hour
    Distance from previous location: 1.1 km

    The Currywurst Museum is a museum that celebrates the German sausage dish, Currywurst. Visitors can learn about its history, watch videos, listen to music, and taste various Currywurst samples at the end of the tour.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Brandenburg Gate (1.5 hours, Free)
  • Berlin Wall Memorial Park (1 hour, Free)
  • Reichstag Building (1 hour, Free)
  • Pergamon Museum (2 hours, €19)
  • Alte Nationalgalerie (2 hours, €16)
  • Berlin Zoo (3 hours, €20)
  • Botanical Garden (2 hours, €7)
  • Viktualienmarkt (2 hours, €15)
  • Currywurst Museum Berlin (1 hour, €11)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €88

Useful tips

If you have more time, consider visiting other museums on Museum Island, such as the Neues Museum and the Bode Museum. Alternatively, you could take a day trip to nearby Potsdam to visit the beautiful Sanssouci Palace and Gardens or explore more German cuisine beyond the Currywurst. If you have less time, consider skipping the Berlin Zoo or the Botanical Garden, though we highly recommend them both!

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