Why is this tour 12 hours when Berlin is a few hours' drive from the ship?

The drive from Warnemunde to Berlin and back takes real time on both ends, roughly 2.5 to 3 hours each way, so a 12-hour day is what it takes to make the trip worthwhile with a meaningful amount of actual time in Berlin, rather than spending most of the day in the vehicle.

What specific sites does the tour actually stop at in Berlin?

Your guide covers Berlin's West, Mitte, and East districts, taking in landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, the Holocaust Memorial, the site of Hitler's bunker, Checkpoint Charlie, Potsdamer Platz, Unter den Linden, and the Bernauer Strasse Berlin Wall memorial, tailored around how much time you want to spend at each.

Do we have one guide the whole day, or does that change?

Your driver takes you from the ship to Berlin, where a separate local guide, based in the city and deeply familiar with its history and architecture, takes over for your time there. That handoff means you get a Berlin specialist for the part of the day that matters most.

Can we try German food as part of the tour?

Yes, lunch is worked in based on what you want, from a hearty Bavarian pork knuckle to sourdough sandwiches or, in summer, a quick stop at a beer garden. Your guide knows the best spots for whatever you're in the mood for.

Given how long this day is, are we guaranteed to be back for the ship?

Yes, this tour includes our Back-to-Ship Guarantee, which matters even more on a 12-hour day this far from port. Your schedule is built around getting you back to Warnemunde on time.

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Best of Berlin Tour

This 12 Hour Private Shore Excursion Includes:

Pick up from Port of Warnemunde / Rostock
Private English Speaking Guide in Berlin
Round Trip Transportation in Private Vehicle

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Tour Number: GWARN-01

Group Size (Prices in USD)*:

2 People - $1286 Per Person
3 People - $876 Per Person
4 People - $658 Per Person
5 People - $526 Per Person
6 People - $438 Per Person

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TOUR DESCRIPTION

Warnemunde Shore Excursion

Name: Best of Berlin Tour
Brand: Private Shore Trips
Rating: 5 (16 reviews)

This full day Warnemunde shore trip is the best tour for first time visitors to Berlin who want to discover this fascinating city. You not only see all the major monuments but you to do so in a casual way that suits your interests. You have the time to discover Berlin's historical heritage and also present day Berlin.

This tour will show you Berlin as a little medieval town in the former East Germany, the up-and-coming city of the Prussian Empire, the bustling and cosmopolitan capital of the Weimar Republic, the headquarter of the Nazi War & Killing Machinery, the centerpiece of the Cold War and the capital of a peaceful, reunited Germany today.

Your personal driver will meet you at the pier and brings you to Berlin, where your private guide is waiting for you. Please feel very free to let your guide know all your interests & wishes at the beginning of your tour. The guides are local experts in things such as history and architecture and they have many years of experience in guiding. Most importantly, they have a passion for Berlin!

During the tour you will visit the various different parts of Berlin including the West, Mitte and East. Your exploration will take you to the major highlights, such as Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, Holocaust Memorial, former Place of Hitlers Bunker, Checkpoint Charlie, Potsdamer Platz, Unter den Linden, Friedrichstrasse, Alexanderplatz, Karl-Marx Allee, Bernauer Strasse and many more places in between.

There are plenty of options for lunch, depending on your wishes. Would you like to taste some classics of German cuisine? You have the choice to relax and indulge in a hearty Bavarian pork knuckle or taste some delicious sandwiches with typical German sourdough bread. Or do you prefer a quick snack in a beer garden during the summer? Your guide knows the best places for every taste, just let them know your wishes.

At the end of the day you are brought back to the pier in Warnemunde / Rostock.

Mobility: Folding wheelchair OK, some sites may be inaccessible (advance notice required)

If you cannot find what you are looking for, our Rostock - Warnemunde shore excursions can also be customized to fit your needs. If you have a larger group, we can offer you a private Rostock - Warnemunde tour using a mid-size bus or full size coach. Please contact us with any questions or to receive a customized quote.

Shore Trip Timing is approximate based on your interests & traffic

Drive to Berlin - 3 Hours
Berlin City Tour with lunch break - 6 Hours
Return to Warnemunde (Rostock) - 3 Hours

Average Rating: Average Rating: 5 of 5

5 of 5 Total Reviews: 16 Write a review »

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Review Location- Rostock - Warnemunde	June 9, 2026
Reviewer: Fitz G from Laureldale, Pennsylvania

We were met at the pier by our guide, Geraldine. Very personable, professional, and ON TIME. We had a wonderful time! There were eight in our party, and the van accommodations were perfect. I might add that I have been bringing groups to Europe for the past thirty years, and Private Shore Trips (Travels with Friends) is the best at what they do.

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7 of 7 people found this review helpful:

Review Location- Rostock - Warnemunde	April 12, 2026
Reviewer: Bridgette G from Aurora Canada

I have been meaning to get in touch and letting you know that all private tours were right on time even though after reconfirming from the hotel in Copenhagen my German phone never worked, so I was a bit concerned how it would work out but they were all there, were professional and helpful and with the three boys it was the best decision I made about the whole trip to have the private tours. I knew this cruise would not be the perfect itinerary for teen age boys but I think the guides we had made it work, adjusted the programs tour over the city rather than the city tour as it would have given the boys a thrill and me the kind of overview of the city one could not get from a car. I dont mean it complaining, it is more hindsight on my part.I would recommend Private tours to anyone with a small group, as the flexibility and advantage of passing all the long long line ups for all the larger groups and sneaking in ahead of them was worth alone the extra cost. On top of it the flexibility was just priceless for the boys.I have less good things to say about the cruise line, found the ship not well organized and not at all helpful for anyone not wanting their tours and giving the rest of us wrong information about landing procedures at least 12 the time.Well, I have learned a lot and even though I will never be a total cruise fan, the baltic itinerary is really very informative if one prepares oneself as there was little or no advanced information on the destination ports given to us from the ship itself.So, thanks for your helpful service, I would recommend booking private tours to anyone!! You are welcome to quote my recommendation if needed.

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Review Location- Rostock - Warnemunde	April 11, 2026
Reviewer: Patricia B from Elm Grove, WI

Returned from our Baltic Cruise last evening and wanted to send a warm THANK YOU to you for your efforts in arranging our two days of tours with Natalya in St. Petersburg and our lovely Katarina in Rostock, Germany. We will certainly call upon you again as we plan on cruising with my brother and his wife in Alaska next!

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Review Location- Rostock - Warnemunde	September 13, 2025
Reviewer: Dana T. from Baltimore, MD

I wanted to let you know that all five of our shore excursions were fantastic! The guides and drivers were fabulous, and all exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed every minute, learned a lot, and are so grateful to Private Shore Trips for giving us such a memorable first trip to Europe!

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Review Location- Rostock - Warnemunde	August 18, 2025
Reviewer: Shannon S from Temecula, CA

The tours went well, the tour guides were excellent, very knowledgeable (most of them history professors moonlighting as tour guides during school breaks), and professional. Well done! The drivers were very cooperative and worked well with the tour guides. Good Team!Next year, I will be planning Dubai and Jordan. If you do these places, I will be in touch with you again. On behalf of my group, thank you. Monaco - The tour was fantastic. We really enjoyed our driverguide. We did a lot of tours during our trip and I must say this tour was one of the best. Ill be happy to recommend to my friends.

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