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Berlin itinerary

7 days, hour by hour · GermanyJune–September

Days
7
Stops
34
Per day
≈ €82
First stop
09:00

By TripWalkers · Updated:

Short answer

The TripWalkers Berlin itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 34 stops, hour by hour, for June–September. The first three days:

  1. Day 1 Mitte: Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag
  2. Day 2 Museum Island
  3. Day 3 The Wall: Bernauer and East Side

Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Day 6 is a day trip out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about €82 a day (excluding accommodation and flights).

Day 1 · 09:00–16:00

Mitte: Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag

  1. Landmark

    Brandenburger Tor

    Pariser Platz is empty in the morning; look through the gate towards the Tiergarten.

    Free

  2. Landmark

    Holocaust Memorial

    2,711 concrete blocks; the underground information centre is free.

    Free

  3. Landmark

    Reichstag Dome

    Free, but register online 2-3 weeks ahead (ID required). Glass dome, audio guide and city views.

    Free
  4. 1 h 15 min · travel, break, free time

  5. Food

    Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap

    The legendary vegetable doner on Mehringdamm; expect a 30-60 minute queue, shorter at midday.

    ≈ €7 per person
  6. 1 h · travel, break, free time

  7. Landmark

    Gendarmenmarkt

    Berlin's most beautiful square, with its twin cathedrals and the Konzerthaus.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Curry 36 MehringdammCurrywurst across from Mustafa's, if there's no queue.
  • Berliner DomClimb the cathedral dome (270 steps); right by Museum Island.

Day 2 · 09:30–16:30

Museum Island

  1. Culture

    Pergamonmuseum Das Panorama

    The main building is closed until 2027; the Ishtar Gate panorama and Pergamon pieces are in the side building.

    ≈ €14 per person

  2. Culture

    Neues Museum

    Home of the Nefertiti bust; book a timed ticket online. The Museum Island day pass is 24 EUR.

    ≈ €14 per person

  3. Culture

    Alte Nationalgalerie

    Caspar David Friedrich and the German Romantics.

    ≈ €12 per person

  4. Food

    Hackescher Markt Yemek

    Courtyards of the Hackesche Höfe; cafes and street food.

    ≈ €15 per person

  5. Landmark

    Hackesche Höfe & Haus Schwarzenberg

    Art nouveau courtyards and the graffiti-covered Schwarzenberg courtyard (Anne Frank Zentrum).

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Bode MuseumByzantine art and sculpture, at the tip of the island by the river.
  • Zeit für Brot Alte SchönhauserBakery known for its cinnamon rolls.

Day 3 · 09:30–16:30

The Wall: Bernauer and East Side

  1. Landmark

    Berlin Wall Memorial Bernauer Strasse

    An original section of the Wall, the death strip and a documentation centre; the most honest account of the Wall, and free.

    Free

  2. Nature

    Mauerpark

    Flea market and karaoke on Sundays; on other days, a park with Wall graffiti.

    Free

  3. Landmark

    Prenzlauer Berg Kollwitzplatz

    Cafes and Kastanienallee; market Thursday to Saturday.

    Free

  4. Food

    Konnopke's Imbiss

    Currywurst under the U-Bahn tracks since 1930; an East Berlin classic.

    ≈ €5 per person
  5. 1 h 15 min · travel, break, free time

  6. Landmark

    East Side Gallery

    1.3 km of paintings on the Wall, including the Brezhnev-Honecker kiss; walk on to the Oberbaumbrücke.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Burgermeister Schlesisches TorBurgers in a former public toilet building; near the East Side Gallery.
  • Checkpoint CharlieA touristy crossing point; the Mauermuseum charges admission. Skip the East Side Gallery for this.

Day 4 · 10:00–18:00

Kreuzberg and Neukölln

  1. Food

    Markthalle Neun

    Kreuzberg's market hall; Street Food Thursday, and a market on Saturday.

    ≈ €12 per person

  2. Nature

    Landwehrkanal Walk

    Stroll along the canal; the Turkish market at Maybachufer runs Tuesday to Friday.

    Free
  3. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  4. Nature

    Tempelhofer Feld

    A park on the old airport runways; cycling, kite flying and picnics, best in summer.

    Free
  5. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  6. Landmark

    Neukölln Weserstrasse

    Bars and cafes in Berlin's young neighbourhood.

    Free
  7. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  8. Food

    Hamy Cafe Neukölln

    Vietnamese food; a cheap Neukölln favourite.

    ≈ €8 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Rüyam Gemüse KebabA doner alternative in Neukölln.
  • Jewish Museum BerlinA Libeskind building; the rainy-day alternative to Tempelhof.

Day 5 · 10:00–17:00

Charlottenburg and the West

  1. Culture

    Charlottenburg Palace

    Prussian palace with a baroque garden; Altes Schloss and Neuer Flügel.

    ≈ €12 per person

  2. Nature

    Charlottenburg Palace Gardens

    The palace gardens; free, with a lake.

    Free
  3. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  4. Landmark

    Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

    A bombed-out tower beside the new church with its blue glass.

    Free

  5. Food

    KaDeWe 6th Floor Food Hall

    Europe's largest food hall; oysters or wurst at the counter.

    ≈ €25 per person

  6. Shopping

    Bikini Berlin & Zoo

    A concept mall; a terrace with views over the zoo (Monkey Bar).

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Schwarzes CaféA 24-hour cafe in Charlottenburg.
  • Berlin ZooGermany's oldest zoo; an alternative to the mall.

Day 6 · 09:30–17:00Day trip

Potsdam

  1. Culture

    Sanssouci Palace

    40 minutes on the S7; Frederick's palace with vineyard terraces, timed tickets.

    ≈ €22 per person

  2. Nature

    Sanssouci Park

    Walk through the park to the Chinese House and the New Palace; 300 hectares.

    Free
  3. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  4. Landmark

    Dutch Quarter Potsdam

    The Dutch Quarter, with red-brick houses and cafes.

    Free

  5. Food

    Maison Charlotte Potsdam

    A French bistro in the Dutch Quarter.

    ≈ €22 per person
  6. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  7. Culture

    Cecilienhof

    The manor house where the Potsdam Conference took place (1945); see the Truman-Stalin-Churchill table.

    ≈ €14 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Potsdam BrauhausA brewery restaurant; try the schnitzel.
  • Glienicke BridgeThe Bridge of Spies; an alternative to Cecilienhof.

Day 7 · 09:30–13:45

Alexanderplatz: a gentle farewell

  1. Landmark

    Berlin TV Tower

    The 203 m TV tower; book the first morning slot online. There is a revolving restaurant.

    ≈ €25 per person

  2. Landmark

    Nikolaiviertel

    Berlin's oldest quarter (rebuilt), with the Nikolaikirche.

    Free

  3. Food

    Zur Letzten Instanz

    Berlin's oldest restaurant, open since 1621; try the eisbein (boiled pork knuckle).

    ≈ €20 per person

  4. Landmark

    World Clock Alexanderplatz

    The World Time Clock; the Airport Express to BER takes 30 minutes. Time to say goodbye.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Curry 61 AlexanderplatzQuick currywurst.
  • DDR MuseumA museum of everyday life in East Germany; interactive.

Good to know: 6 things that make a Berlin trip easier

  1. A BVG day ticket for zones A and B costs about 9 EUR; the Berlin WelcomeCard covers transport plus discounts. The FEX/S9 to BER takes 30-40 minutes. Cycling is ideal in this flat city.
  2. The Reichstag dome is free, but register online 2-3 weeks ahead. Museum Island uses timed tickets, and entry is free on the first Sunday of the month (Museumssonntag).
  3. Summer temperatures are 22-28°C and daylight lasts until 21:30. Make the most of parks, the canal, open-air cinemas and Tempelhof; in August you can swim in the lakes (Wannsee).
  4. Doner costs 6-8 EUR (Mustafa's, Rüyam) and currywurst 4-5 EUR; a restaurant meal is 15-25 EUR. A tip of 5-10% or simply rounding up the bill is enough; cash is still common.
  5. Shops are closed on Sundays. The Mauerpark flea market is on Sunday, and Markthalle Neun is busiest on Thursday evening.
  6. Clubs (Berghain) run Friday to Sunday; the door policy is selective, so wear black. Photos are forbidden.

Spending: ≈ €575 per person for 7 days

  • Food€300
  • Entry and tours€150
  • Local transport€55
  • Other€70

Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.

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Frequently asked questions

How many days do you need in Berlin?

This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 6; skip it on a short stay.

How much does a day in Berlin cost?

In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about €82 per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.

What time should you start the day in Berlin?

The first stop is at 09:00. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.

Which season is this itinerary for?

This page covers June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.