Private Berlin taxi tour: East, West and neighborhoods, 4-6 hours

Stop where you want, see the whole city in one ride

A private taxi tour of Berlin covering East and West with a live guide in English or German, picking you up from your hotel or apartment. You set the pace: stop for photos at the Brandenburg Gate, linger at Hackesche Höfe, grab coffee, or skip ahead to the next landmark. The tour spans 4 to 6 hours and covers neighborhoods like Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain that a bus tour would miss, all in an air-conditioned SUV with WiFi on board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Reichstagpassing by
2. Brandenburg Gate5m
3. Potsdamer Platzpassing by
4. Friedrichstrassepassing by
5. Unter den Lindenpassing by
6. Bebelplatzpassing by
7. New Guardhousepassing by
8. Gendarmenmarkt5m
9. New Synagoguepassing by
10. German Historical Museumpassing by
11. Hackesche Höfe10m
12. Berlin City Hallpassing by
13. Nikolaiviertel10m
14. Tiergarten Parkpassing by
15. Berlin Victory Columnpassing by
16. Berlin Zoo and Aquariumpassing by
17. Kurfürstendammpassing by
18. KaDeWepassing by
19. Kulturforumpassing by
20. New National Gallerypassing by
21. Sony Centerpassing by
22. Topography of Terror5m
23. Checkpoint Charlie5m
24. Alexanderplatzpassing by
25. East Side Gallery5m
26. Oberbaum Bridgepassing by
27. Karl-Marx-Alleepassing by

Private taxi tour of Berlin highlights

• Pickup from accommodation
• Pass Reichstag building
• Visit Brandenburg Gate
• Pass Potsdamer Platz
• Pass parliamentary engine building
• Pass large government office building
• Pass modern government building with giant window
• Cross east-west border at port area
• Pass Berlin Central Station
• Pass Friedrichstrasse street
• Pass former border station with Palace of Tears
• Pass Unter den Linden boulevard
• Pass Soviet foreign representation building
• Pass Forum Fridericianum with cathedrals and university
• Visit Gendarmenmarkt square
• Pass Crown Princes' Palaces
• Pass New Synagogue
• Pass German Historical Museum
• Visit Hackesche Höfe courtyards
• Visit Berlin Palace / Humboldt Forum
• Pass Red City Hall
• Visit Nikolaiviertel old Berlin area
• Pass Tiergarten Park
• Pass Berlin Victory Column
• Pass Nordic embassies
• Pass small palace of Federal President
• Pass Berlin Zoo and Aquarium
• Pass Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
• Pass Landwehr Canal
• Pass subway emergence at Bülowbogen
• Pass Kulturforum museums
• Pass Ministry of Defense building
• Pass New National Gallery
• Pass Sony Center at Potsdamer Platz
• Visit Wilhelminian buildings and Berlin House of Representatives
• Pass Martin Gropius Bau exhibition hall
• Visit Topography of Terror site
• Visit Berlin Wall remnant in city center
• Visit Checkpoint Charlie
• Pass Alexanderplatz square
• Visit East Side Gallery
• Pass Oberbaum Bridge
• Pass Kreuzberg district
• Pass Stalin-Allee buildings
• Pass Kurfürstendamm shopping boulevard
• Pass Kantstrasse and Ku'damm panorama
• Pass Tauentzien street and KaDeWe department store
• Return to accommodation

The experience

Unlike a bus tour locked into fixed stops or a walking tour that covers only one district, a private taxi lets you move through Berlin on your own terms. You're picked up from your hotel, apartment or the airport, then driven through both halves of the city, from the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate to Checkpoint Charlie, the East Side Gallery and Alexanderplatz. The guide narrates as you go, pointing out Karl-Marx-Allee, the Oberbaum Bridge, and the Topography of Terror. When something catches your eye, you stop.

The route typically includes Gendarmenmarkt, the New Synagogue, Unter den Linden, Potsdamer Platz and the Sony Center on the western side. Nikolaiviertel and the Berlin City Hall anchor the old city center. Hackesche Höfe (the restored Art Nouveau courtyard complex with shops and galleries) is a recommended stop where you can walk around or browse. You also pass through working neighborhoods like Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain, which show a different Berlin than the postcard landmarks. The Tiergarten, the Victory Column and Kurfürstendamm round out the western route. Parking fees and the taxi tariff (7% VAT) are included. The city tour itself carries 19% VAT.

The vehicle is wheelchair-accessible with a raised passenger seat and space for a folded wheelchair in the rear. Child seats are available for infants from six months and toddlers up to three years. You can also bring your own car seat. The tour runs 4 to 6 hours depending on traffic, your interests and how long you spend at each stop. WiFi is on board, and the air-conditioned SUV means you're comfortable between stops.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned SUV.
• pickup from your hotel, apartment or desired location in the city.
• live guide in English or German.
• WiFi on board.
• parking fees.
• both taxi ride and city tour (VAT included).
• wheelchair-accessible vehicle with space for a folded wheelchair.
• child seats for infants from six months to three years and booster seats for older children.

Options for this experience

4 options

German-language tour, 4 to 6 hours, with pickup from the city10:30Pickup from your accommodation within the S-Bahn ring; all exits and/or tours are arranged individually by email. The taxi ride is part of the package price at the 7% VAT tariff and the remainder is the city tour fee at 19% VAT. The tour lasts 4 hours, and a longer duration is possible at an additional charge of 1 hour, with an optional restaurant visit. With a maximum duration of 6 hours, 1 hour free of charge is scheduled for a restaurant visit, which you pay for yourself. The SST tour of City East-West and Kiez can be individually planned or spontaneously adapted to your wishes and circumstances such as traffic and construction sites. The taxi is a luxury Toyota RAV3 SUV with a raised seating position for better visibility and leather seats, not visible from outside. The guide is a native German speaker. Pickup is included.

English-language tour, 4 to 6 hours, with pickup from the city10:30Pickup from your accommodation within the S-Bahn ring; the 4 to 5 exits are arranged individually with e-May Taxi, the taxi ride is part of the package price at the 7% VAT tariff and the remainder is the city tour fee at 19% VAT. The tour lasts 4 hours, and a longer duration is possible at an additional charge of 1 hour, with an optional restaurant visit. With a maximum duration of 6 hours, 1 hour free of charge is scheduled for a restaurant visit, which you pay for yourself. The SST tour of City East–West and Kiez may deviate, even after traffic or closures, and the sequence can be changed individually or agreed spontaneously. The taxi is a luxury Toyota RAV4 SUV with a raised seating position for good visibility and leather seats, not visible from the outside. The guide is a native German speaker who speaks good, fluent English but is not perfect and has a German accent. Pickup is included.

German-language tour, 4 to 6 hours, with airport10:30Transfer to and from the airport: this option covers the transfer to and from BER Airport, including the Welcome or Farewell tour. Pickup is included.

English-language tour, 4 to 6 hours, with airport10:30Transfer to and from the airport: this option covers the transfer to and from BER Airport, including the Welcome or Farewell tour. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:30

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (7 to 11 years) · Infant (under 7): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Gunter Bauer GAT-Productions

Is this one for you?Choose the morning or afternoon departure based on when you want to explore, and pick up from the airport or your accommodation depending on where you're staying. The guide speaks English or German: select the language that works for you at checkout. If you're traveling with children under three, confirm the child seat type when you book.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (7 to 11 years); Infant (under 7): free.

Can I choose which landmarks to see, or is the route fixed?

The route is flexible. You tell the guide what interests you (whether that's the Reichstag, KaDeWe department store, the Berlin Zoo, or neighborhoods like Friedrichshain), and stops can be adjusted or skipped based on your preferences and time.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

The taxi ride and city tour are both included, along with parking fees, pickup from your hotel or apartment, and WiFi on board. Gratuities and lunch are not included. If you're picked up from Berlin airport (BER) or outside the S-Bahn ring, that distance is charged at the standard Berlin taxi tariff.

Is Hackesche Höfe really worth a stop?

Hackesche Höfe is a restored 1908 Art Nouveau courtyard complex with nine interconnected courtyards, now filled with galleries, shops and cafes. The courtyards were originally designed to mix work and living space, and today they're one of the most popular spots for visitors exploring Berlin's old city center.

How does a private taxi tour compare to a bus tour?

A bus tour runs on a fixed schedule and stops only at set points. A private taxi lets you stop almost anywhere (for a photo, a coffee break, or a closer look at a building), and you see neighborhoods beyond the main tourist route, not just the highlights.

What if I want to visit the Berlin Zoo or KaDeWe department store?

Both are on the recommended stops list and can be included in your tour. The Zoo is one of the oldest in Germany with around 16,000 animals. KaDeWe is continental Europe's largest single department store with a famous gourmet floor. You decide whether to stop, how long to stay, or to skip them entirely.