Berlin Exploration: Immersive Walking Tour of Top Attractions and Hidden Gems
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Berlin
Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Berlin on this half-day walking tour. Explore top attractions like the Berlin Wall and Brandenburg Gate, as well as hidden gems off the beaten path. Gain insight into the city's past and learn about the experiences of its citizens during World War 2 and the Cold War.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Berlin Friedrichstrasse Station - Start your tour from our central meeting point
- Palace of Tears - Learn about this Cold War international checkpoint- also known as the Traenenpalast
- Neue Wache - National memorial site reflecting on war and tyranny
- Humboldt University (Humboldt Universitat) - The location where Marx, Engels and Einstein studied and taught
- Berliner Dom - Biggest church in Berlin, Lustgarten, City Palace (Stadt Schloss) and the Humboldt Forum
- Pergamonmuseum - Learn about Islamic art, the Ishtar Gate, the Market Gate of Miletus
- Neues Museum - Learn about the Ancient Egyptian collection on a World UNESCO Heritage site
- Altes Museum - Learn about the first museum built in Berlin and the very famous architect, Karl Schinkel
- Stadtschloss Berlin - The brand new Humboldt Forum. See the reconstructed Hohenzollern family palace
- Bebelplatz - Be enchanted by the beauty of the 18th century square
- Book Burning Memorial at Bebelplatz - Stand on the location where the Nazi’s burned tens of thousands of books in 1933
- Staatsoper (Berlin) - The beautiful opera house built under Friedrich the Great in 1743
- Konzerthaus - The spectacular Schinkel concert house completed in 1821
- Gendarmenmarkt - From the period of Berlin’s religious tolerance, the Calvinist French Cathedral and the Lutheran German Cathedral
- Checkpoint Charlie - Cold War civilian and military checkpoint, location of tank stand-off in 1961 between Soviet and American armed forces
- Niederkirchnerstraße - See a 200m long piece of the Berlin Wall
- Detlev-Rohwedder-Haus - Hermann Göring’s airforce ministry, East German house of ministers, German Finance Ministry
- Fuhrerbunker - Stand above the location where Hitler spent the last days of WW2- the site of Hilter’s bunker
- The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe - Walk through the Memorial dedicated to the Murdered Jews of Europe
- Reichstag Building - German house of Parliament and government quarter
- Brandenburg Gate - American Embassy, French Embassy, Hotel Adlon, Academy of Fine Arts
- Pariser Platz - The American and French Embassy and the famous Hotel Adlon can all be seen from this square
What's Included
- 3-hour walking tour
- Local Expert Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Take a peek into the heart of Berlin in this comprehensive half-day stroll! Guided by a native expert, you will witness Berlin’s major landmarks such as the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag governing edifice and Checkpoint Charlie, in addition to some hidden gems that the common tours frequently overlook. Uncover intriguing details about Berlin’s experiences during the Second World War and the Cold War, and get insights on the life of Berliners during these chaotic periods from your guide.
- NB!! PLEASE CHECK DEPARTURE DETAILS FOR EXACT MEETING POINT LOCATION!
Location
Reichstagufer 17
Reichstagufer
Meeting point: outside FRIEDRICHSTRASSE TRAIN STATION, on the square beside the 'Traenenpalast' (Palace of Tears), Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin. Our guide will be wearing a blue lanyard with a yellow name tag, holding yellow umbrellas!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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W4615midavidb
May 29, 2024
Great introduction to Berlin! - Great tour led by Callum on our first day in Berlin. At the end of three hours we had seen a lot of sights, learned to find our way around, and heard a lot of informative anecdotes. Plus Callum was great in making sure that everything was wheelchair-accessible. Top trip!
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Burnie65
May 26, 2024
Fantastic tour highly recommended - Chloe was very informative and very passionate about sharing her knowledge about the city’s history.This was a fantastic introduction to the city’s history and highly recommended.
Wear comfortable shoes and enjoy.
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Lisa_d
May 26, 2024
Super interesting- worthwhile - Arial our guide was knowledgeable and fun. It was a great way to see some of the history of Berlin. Highly recommended.
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R0samundeb
May 25, 2024
A fascinating glimpse into Berlins multifaceted history - Absolutely brilliant walking tour with Stefan. He presented the history and main sites of Berlin with an intelligent, insightful and philosophical/ psychological edge. He was very friendly, open and easy to talk to. Time definitely well spent- big thanks!
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Henry_y
May 24, 2024
Much Recommended City Walking Tour - We were taken on an interesting tour of historical Berlin as well as it's modern additions. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and shared interesting tidbits that we never would have known had we been walking around on our own. Gained much insight into the historical value of the city, as well.
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Samantha_d
May 23, 2024
Highly recommended - Gregor was an excellent guide, with a passion for history, politics and culture. It was very interesting (as a non-German) to hear from a native Berliner about the complexities of reunification. On a practical note, wear comfortable shoes and carry a water bottle, because you will cover a lot of ground physically as well as intellectually.
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Tracie_c
May 23, 2024
Fantastic Berlin tour!!! - Maggie was outstanding! Her English speaking tour was so fun and informative. I would recommend this as the first thing to do in Berlin. Fantastic!
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W3700rdbarryc
May 23, 2024
Great tour, fantastic guide - Had Maggie as a guide and she was wonderful! Very knowledgeable and has a terrific, droll sense of humor, which I loved. And she struck the perfect tone when dealing with very troublesome and painful history of the place. No shying away from it and for a group of people she didn't know at all she displayed just the right amount of judgment against the horrible people who were too big a part of this place's history. I was amazed how much we covered in 3 hours.
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Bruce_k
May 22, 2024
A Wonderful Special Walking Tour of Berlin. - Our guide, JR, was absolutely amazing! We were in Berlin several years ago but never experienced the City the way that JR presented it to us this time. He brought the whole history of the country, and especially the City of Berlin, to life! His tour was very educational and entertaining at the same time. It was in the format of story-telling as opposed to lecturing. Thank you!!
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Cwilkins289
May 22, 2024
Tour with Joann! - I had a tour with Joann and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Joann is incredibly knowledgeable about the city and of topics far beyond. She was very kind and gave a fun and informative tour! Wonderful experience!
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