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 26 metres and a width of 65.5 metres, 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
Evening sightseeing tour by bus in Berlin
Explore Berlin's most popular landmarks in the evening. Discover the highlights of the city while listening to the stories that made them famous.
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Discover Berlin guided city tour
Visit all the main sights of Berlin during a guided tour from the Brandenburg Gate to the Berlin Wall and gain many interesting historic insights.
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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 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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Evening sightseeing tour by bus in Berlin
Explore Berlin's most popular landmarks in the evening. Discover the highlights of the city while listening to the stories that made them famous.
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Discover Berlin guided city tour
Visit all the main sights of Berlin during a guided tour from the Brandenburg Gate to the Berlin Wall and gain many interesting historic insights.
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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 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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Berlin history e-bike tour with beer garden stop
Embark on an e-bike tour through Berlin. Uncover 800 years of history, from the city's origins to the transformation into the heart of modern Germany.
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Berlin history city bike tour with beer garden stop
Explore Berlin's history on a 5.5-hour bike tour. See the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, and more.
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Berlin highlights guided e-bike experience
Discover Berlin's highlights on an electric bike tour. Discover Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Cathedral, and more with an expert guide.
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Berlin landmarks guided city bike tour
Explore Berlin's history on a three-hour bike tour. See Checkpoint Charlie, Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, and Museum Island.
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2-Hour Third Reich and Cold War Guided Walking Tour
Explore Berlin's dark past on a guided tour. Visit Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Soviet Memorial, and Checkpoint Charlie.
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Discover Berlin from the comfort of the Big Bus. Explore the city across several stops, and enjoy views of its most famous landmarks.
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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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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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“Fantastic experience, best thing we did in Berlin!!”
“Jimmy was a knowledgeable and amusing guide. He kept us going despite the very cold weather on the day of Christmas Eve.”
