What to do and see in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, Germany: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

Leave your cruise ship at Warnemünde Port, and visit Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial and Berlin on a full-day private shore excursion! With a private guide, unravel the complexities of the Holocaust during the Nazi era of the Third Reich, and hear harrowing tales of prisoners’ fates and bravery. After traveling to nearby Berlin, explore the city on a sightseeing tour and discover a collection of Third Reich sights such as Hitler’s bunker and the Holocaust Memorial, as well as landmarks such as Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag.

Inclusions: Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Private guide, Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

This is the perfect tour to visit Berlin if you arrive on a cruise ship in Warnemunde. Our driver will meet you directly at the ship and will bring you to Berlin where you will meet your personal guide for an about 6-hour tour before you head back to the ship. On this tour you will see all the main sights of the city, such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag Building, Checkpoint Charlie and the longest remaining strip of the Wall – called East-Side-Gallery. We will also visit with you the Holocaust Memorial, the Museum Island, and we get along the Victory Column, the Memorial Church and the Television Tower. During the tour there will be several stops to take pictures and short walks. For lunch, you may prefer a quick snack or, upon request, we will bring you to a restaurant with local cuisine to enjoy typical German food.

Inclusions: Local guide, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Port pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks

While you’re in port in Warnemuende, explore the German capital and delve into the country’s World War II history on this private 12-hour Sachsenhausen Memorial and Berlin tour. Visit the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp with a private guide and learn of the role it played during WWII. During your Berlin walking tour, discover attractions such as Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall Memorial, and East Side Gallery, and plan your own itinerary to hit the highlights of most interest. This private tour includes pickup and drop-off at the Warnemuende cruise terminal.

Inclusions: Port pickup and drop-off, Private guide, Transport by air-conditioned minibus

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Venture into Berlin with a private guide on this full day tour to see major attractions, such as "Land of 1000 Lakes," a beautiful region accompanied by astonishing vegetation. Capture amazing photos on an extended tour of Berlin within an air-conditioned, comfortable van. Visit the Memorial Church, KaDeWe department store, Tiergarten, Victory Column and much more. For an additional cost, enjoy a delicious lunch on top of Reichstag, consider an adventurous river cruise or visit a wonderful museum. The traveler limit is 6 to ensure a more personalized experience with your guide at each destination.

Inclusions: Local guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Entrance fees (12 Euro's per person - cash is best), Food and drinks (book lunch on top of the Reichstag at Käfer restaurant for an additional 40 Euro's per person. Provide each travelers full name and birth date), Gratuities

This semi-private shore excursion is for those who want an overview of Berlin’s history and most important monuments, and also to spend some time shopping in the German capital’s slickest stores and districts. You will have the chance to shop in Germany's most celebrated luxury department store, and visit some of the most exciting independent, contemporary concept stores – without skimping on the city's main sites. This experience is adjusted to each ship’s docking times and starts promptly after your vessel’s arrival, returning with plenty of time to spare before its departure. Our expert team has been organizing these tours for nearly a decade. We have never missed a cruise ship’s departure and imparted our knowledge and enthusiasm for our unique and beautiful city to thousands of satisfied passengers!

Inclusions: Private modern, air-conditioned vehicle and a professional driver for the entire duration of the tour – approximately 12 hours, Professional tour guide for the entire duration of the tour in Berlin – approximately 5-6 hours, Shared transportation on a bus to and from Berlin (you will be sharing the bus with other passengers), Upon your arrival in Berlin: private modern, air-conditioned vehicle, driver and a professional tour guide for the entire duration of the tour in Berlin – approximately 5-6 hours

Exclusions: Food and beverages, Gratuities, Entrance fees (none will be required during your tour)

Delve into Berlin’s war history on a private, full-day shore excursion from Warnemünde Port. Your private guide will focus on historical sites from World War II, the Cold War or both for a comprehensive tour tailored to your interests. With a customized itinerary, you can see Hitler's Langemarck Halle, the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie and the Berlin Wall. Visit Gestapo headquarters and discover KGB espionage points! Your guide will share details about each site – seen by private vehicle and on foot – and provide insight on present-day Berlin.

Inclusions: Port pickup and drop-off, Local guide for 6 hours, Transport by private vehicle, Worry-free Excursion Guarantee

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

For more than 25 years we have been showing important, hidden, and forgotten Third Reich and World War Two sights to guests from all over the world. This tour offers you a unique opportunity to see the heart of the German capital during its most tragic and regrettable moments. With the use of your private air-conditioned vehicle we will be able to take you to sights that many guests don't get to see: from the Olympic Stadium in the West of the city to the Soviet War Memorial in the heart of Berlin's largest park, the Tiergarten. We will show you the Reichstag, where Hitler came to power in 1933, and the site of the bunker, where he took his own life in 1945, just as WWII was coming to an end. Throughout the day you will see memorials for several different victim groups of the Nazi regime, including homosexual, mentally and physically disabled, Jewish, and Sinti and Roma victims, amongst others. At the end of the tour your driver will bring you back to the port of Warnemünde.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, English speaking guide, Driver

Exclusions:

Stay Local!  Discover the enchanting port city of Warnemünde plus the heart of the nearby city of Rostock. On this walking tour, you will stay close to the port and experience Germany with your expert, local tour guide the way it was meant to be: up close and personal. Enjoy a walking tour of the former fishing village of Warnemünde and the Hanseatic city of Rostock. Lunch is included on this tour. This tour is available for guests docking in Rostock or Warnemünde.

Inclusions: Local tour guide, Lunch + beer (or soft drink), Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities to the guide (optional), Coins for bathroom stops (0.50€ coins required)

Leave your cruise ship behind at Warnemuende Port and visit Berlin on a full-day shore excursion with a private guide! Traveling by both minivan and on foot, get to know the city’s highlights on a comprehensive guided tour. The itinerary is flexible so if there’s something you want to see more or less of, simply let your guide know! Sites that you may visit include the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin Cathedral and Potsdamer Platz. Learn about the city’s history and soak up its cultural energy with personalized attention from your guide!

Inclusions: Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Local guide, Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Sitting on its own Island, Schwerin Castle can be considered one of the most significant creations of the romantic historicism era in Europe. The castle houses living and ball rooms, including the throne room and ancestor gallery with their large collections of plastic and picturesque decorations. The Schwerin castle cannot be overlooked. It is an eye-catcher no matter the angle. The castle rises monumental and majestic into the sky and despite its size with 635 separate rooms the castle seems light and graceful due to its incredible love for detail. Numerous windows, corners, columns, oriels, balustrades, golden ornaments and figures divide only add to its beauty. On the floors, the museum exhibits include precious paintings, sculptures, and crafts mainly from Schwerin’s most glamorous era, the 19th century. Special highlights are the porcelain collection, the newly opened silver chamber, as well as the extensive collection of ducal hunting and parade weapons.

Inclusions: Guided visit

Exclusions: Entrance fees