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.
en, de
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.
en, de
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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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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Berlin Red Sightseeing hop-on hop-off 24 or 48h bus
Cruise around Berlin on a Hop-on Hop-off bus and reach all the historic neighborhoods with ease. Hop-on at any one of the stops and hop-off whenever you want to explore the sights.
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Berlin street art walking tour
Berlin's street art is infamous. Discover the newest & finest murals, stickers and stencils with a local guide. Go explore & find the most peculiar art.
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Berlin Wall greatest escapes exploration game and tour
Play a city game and go on an exciting East Berlin walking tour where you will follow clues and solve puzzles to discover amazing places and local stories.
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Berlin XXL 2-hour Trabi safari
Book your Berlin XXL 2-hour Trabi Safari and cruise around Berlin to discover its main attractions.
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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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Reviews Brandenburg Gate
“What an experience. Apart from being almost gassed by the fumes, we had the best time. Laughed for an hour and a half, saw some great sights, learned so much and had a fab guide. Book it. You won't be disappointed.”
“Paul took us on this tour, and a history nerd of ww2, third reich it was incredible to be led on a tour by someone who was as passionate as I am. Highly recommend the tour and Paul he's an absolute asset.”
“Great fun driving around Berlin in.a Trabant - with an excellent and knowledgeable guide!”
