Berlin and Car Culture Walking Tour: A Historical Drive Through the City
Discover Berlin's automotive heritage, from historic milestones at Potsdamer Platz to the future of mobility, on this unique walking tour.
Explore Berlin's history through the lens of automotive culture on this unique walking tour, which highlights the city's evolution alongside the automobile. From the first patent for a car to the debates around electrification, discover how cars have shaped Berlin's identity.
A brief summary to Berlin and car culture - Walking Tour ESP/ENG
- Potsdamer Platz 10, Berlin, Mitte, 10785, DE
- +4917664839590
Local tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, as the tour involves a fair amount of walking between sites.
- Purchase a Zone AB daily transportation pass, as the tour covers different locations around the city.
- The tour is suitable for all audiences, not just car enthusiasts.
Getting There
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Public Transport
Potsdamer Platz is a major transportation hub, accessible via U-Bahn (U2 line), S-Bahn (S1, S2, S25 lines), and numerous bus lines. From the main station, take the S-Bahn to Potsdamer Platz. A single ticket for zones AB costs €3.80. A short trip ticket, valid for three stops, costs €2.60.
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Walking
From the Brandenburg Gate, walk south down Unter den Linden, a historic boulevard. Continue walking until you reach Potsdamer Platz, approximately a 15-minute walk (1.2 km). The walking tour starts at Potsdamer Platz 10.
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Taxi/Ride-Share
Taxis and ride-sharing services are readily available throughout Berlin. A short taxi ride from the city center to Potsdamer Platz will likely cost around €10. Note that prices may vary depending on traffic and demand.
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Parking
If driving, parking is available at several garages around Potsdamer Platz. The Q-Park Quartier Potsdamer Platz (Ludwig-Beck-Straße 2) offers hourly rates of €3.50 and a daily maximum of €20. Other parking options include the Center am Potsdamer Platz. Consider booking online in advance for potential discounts.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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DDR Watch Tower
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Abgeordnetenhaus Berlin
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Potsdamer Str. 4
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Detlev-Rohwedder-Haus
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Wilhelmstraße
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Memorial to Homosexuals Persecuted Under Nazism
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Johann Georg Elser Memorial
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Goethe Monument
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Anhalter Bahnhof
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Matthäikirchplatz
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Zimmerstraße 97
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Die Farnmauer
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Landwehr Canal
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Unmissable attractions to see
Potsdamer Platz
0.1 km
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Oldie Käfer Tour Berlin
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German Spy Museum
0.2 km
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Panoramapunkt Berlin
0.2 km
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Boulevard der Stars
0.2 km
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Das Center am Potsdamer Platz
0.3 km
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The Upside Down Berlin
0.3 km
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Gropius Bau
0.4 km
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LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Berlin
0.4 km
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Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin - Preußischer Kulturbesitz
0.4 km
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Topography of Terror
0.5 km
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Platz des Volksaufstandes von 1953
0.5 km
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Berliner Philharmonie
0.5 km
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Historical location of the "Führerbunker"
0.5 km
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Global Stone Project
0.6 km
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Essential places to dine
Restaurant Facil
0.2 km
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GOLVET
0.7 km
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Johnny's Bar - Karibisches Restaurant
0.8 km
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Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer
0.9 km
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Restaurant Maximilians Berlin
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Nobelhart & Schmutzig
1.0 km
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Restaurant Tim Raue
1.0 km
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Bocca di Bacco
1.1 km
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Nante-Eck
1.2 km
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Charlotte & Fritz
1.2 km
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BLESS Restaurant
1.4 km
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Berliner Republik
1.6 km
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Restaurant FOREIGN AFFAIRS
1.6 km
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Malakeh Restaurant
1.8 km
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Grill Royal
1.8 km
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
The Playce
0.2 km
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I love Berlin
0.3 km
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Mall of Berlin
0.4 km
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Berlin Loves You
0.6 km
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Vielfach Berlin -Das Kreativkaufhaus-
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Wolford Boutique Berlin
1.0 km
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Andreas Murkudis
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Galeries Lafayette
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BERLIN STORE
1.1 km
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The Square Berlin East
1.3 km
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Shop Passage im Humboldt Forum
1.9 km
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Kashmir Boutique
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PICKNWEIGHT - VINTAGE KILO STORE
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Redbear Berlin
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For Kings and Queens
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
The Curtain Club
0.2 km
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Posh Bar
0.3 km
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Charlie's Beach
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Newton Bar
1.1 km
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Victoria Bar
1.2 km
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Windhorst
1.3 km
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The Unique Bar Berlin
1.5 km
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meisterschueler
1.8 km
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Clash
2.0 km
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LIMONADIER Cocktailbar
2.0 km
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Green Door Bar
2.0 km
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Stagger Lee
2.1 km
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Destille Kreuzberg
2.1 km
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X-Terrain
2.2 km
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Bar Amélie
2.2 km
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Nightclubs & after hour spots
Surprise Club & Disco Berlin
0.9 km
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BRICKS Club
1.2 km
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Gretchen
1.5 km
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Hillringhain
2.2 km
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Ritter Butzke
2.2 km
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Prince Charles
2.2 km
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Flow Bar/Club - Berlin
2.3 km
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MANDINGO CLUB BERLIN
2.4 km
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Hafenbar Berlin
2.5 km
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808 Nachtklub
2.6 km
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M-BIA Club Berlin
2.7 km
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Sage Club - Berlin
2.7 km
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Golden Gate
2.8 km
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Tresor Berlin I Club & label
2.9 km
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OHM
2.9 km
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