Things to do in Brandenburg Gate
The Brandenburg Gate is the most famous landmark of Berlin and a must-see for every visitor to the German capital. It is the only preserved city gate in Berlin and is located on the impressive Pariser Platz in the middle of Berlin.
Constructed between 1788 and 1791, this large sandstone gate is the conclusion of the magnificent "Unter den Linden" boulevard. The gate was built on the order of the Prussian King Frederick William II and was inspired by the Propylaea of the Athenian Acropolis. Standing at a height of 85 feet and a width of 205 feet, its large size makes it easy to be seen from many parts of the city.
The Quadriga is enthroned on the top of the Brandenburg Gate as a sign of the city's incoming peace. It depicts Victoria, the goddess of victory, on a chariot pulled by four horses.
During the division of Germany, the gate was in a restricted area and wasn’t accessible to East or West Berliners. With the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Brandenburg Gate became a symbol of German unity.
Pariser Platz is home to posh hotels, embassies, mansions, the Academy of Arts and many cafes where you can take a sightseeing break and watch the hustle and bustle of the square. West of the gate is also the Tiergarten, and many other Berlin sights can be explored on foot from here.
Our recommendations in Brandenburg Gate
Berlin WelcomeCard: free public transport and museum discounts
Reserve your Berlin WelcomeCard comfortably in advance and get priority access and discounts to the main tourist attractions in Berlin.
Berlin Wall walking tour from Checkpoint Charlie to Brandenburg Gate
Join your guide on a walking tour along the Berlin Wall, from Checkpoint Charlie to the Brandenburg Gate, and explore history on site.
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Private guided driving tour through Berlin
Discover all of the major highlights of Berlin during this private driving tour! Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie and Museum Island at your fingerprints!
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Berlin compact 75-minute Trabi safari
Book your Berlin compact 75-minute Trabi safari and step off the beaten track to discover Berlin's most important attractions.
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Berlin WelcomeCard: free public transport and museum discounts
Reserve your Berlin WelcomeCard comfortably in advance and get priority access and discounts to the main tourist attractions in Berlin.
Berlin Wall walking tour from Checkpoint Charlie to Brandenburg Gate
Join your guide on a walking tour along the Berlin Wall, from Checkpoint Charlie to the Brandenburg Gate, and explore history on site.
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Private guided driving tour through Berlin
Discover all of the major highlights of Berlin during this private driving tour! Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie and Museum Island at your fingerprints!
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Berlin compact 75-minute Trabi safari
Book your Berlin compact 75-minute Trabi safari and step off the beaten track to discover Berlin's most important attractions.
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Highlights of Berlin private 2-hour sightseeing tour
Experience the highlights of Berlin during a private 2-hour tour through the western and eastern city center!
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Berlin highlights 3-hour guided walking tour
Visit all the main sites in Berlin and get to learn many interesting facts about the historic backgrounds on an unforgettable, insightful and intriguing tour.
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Private guided walking tour through Berlin
Discover all of the major highlights of Berlin during this private walking tour. Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie and Museum Island at your fingerprints!
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Berlin 24-hour-hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour
See all the famous sights in Berlin from the comfort of a hop-on hop-off bus. Step on and off the bus at 21 stops to explore the city.
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Hop-on hop-off bus with 1-hour Spree cruise
Discover Berlin's highlights on a hop-on hop-off bus and take a 1-hour cruise on the Spree River to see the city from a different angle.
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Kickstart private and personalized walking tour of Berlin
Receive a warm welcome in Berlin with a local guide during a 100% personalized private kickstart walking tour.
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Guided bike tour from Berlin Zoo to Alexanderplatz
Book this attractive bike tour with a guide! It connects the City West with the City East and takes you past the most important sights of Berlin.
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Berlin audio guide with TravelMate app
Book your Berlin audio guide with TravelMate app for downloadable files created by top authors and interpreted by professionals. Learn facts of the city from the kissing street-art to Brandenburg Gate.
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Reviews Brandenburg Gate
“Ein Erlebnis, das wir so schnell nicht mehr vergessen werden. Es gibt keine bessere Art Berlin kennenzulernen. Ein freundliches Team, lein ustiger und kompetenter Guide und ein cooler Platz mitten in Berlin mit schön restaurierten Fahrzeugen. Top zu empfehlen.”
“Es war ein Riesenspaß. Die Funkverbindung war teilweise schlecht, aber ansonsten ein tolles Erlebnis.”
“Annike is an outstanding guide. I would recommend any visitor to the city to start with a walking tour with her. After it we were able to plan our time in Berlin easily.”
