Join a 3-hour historical journey with an erudite guide, where the 300-year transformation of Berlin from the cultural hub of Prussia, to the vibrant 19th Century reign of German Emperors is examined. Delve into the sinister heart of the Nazi and Cold War periods to its current resurgence as a global center of arts, culture, and acceptance.
- Reichstag Building - Berlin’s renowned Reichstag serves as the meeting place for the Bundestag (“Federal Assembly”), the lower house of Germany’s national legislature. The glass dome, added by Norman Foster in the 1990s, has become a symbol of modern Germany’s dedication to democratic governance.
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Brandenburg Gate - The Brandenburg Gate is an 18th-century neoclassical monument commissioned by Prussian king Frederick William II. This iconic gate has witnessed many significant events in Berlin’s history, from Napoleon’s victorious entrance to Ronald Reagan’s Cold War speech.
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Museum Island - A distinctive collection of buildings on Spreeinsel (Spree Island) in central Berlin. It includes five major Berlin museums established under the Prussian rulers, such as the Pergamon, Neues Museum (New Museum), and Alte Nationalgalerie (Old National Gallery).
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Potsdamer Platz - A historic square revitalized since the fall of the Berlin Wall, now a center of entertainment, dining, and shopping.
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Unter den Linden - Unter den Linden is a grand boulevard stretching from the City Palace to the Brandenburg Gate, named after the linden trees that line it. It was Berlin’s counterpart to Paris’s Champs-Élysées.
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Tiergarten - The Tiergarten is Berlin’s most famous inner-city park, featuring elegant gardens and impressive statues.
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The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe - Designed by architect Peter Eisenman and opened in 2005, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe consists of 2711 concrete slabs of varying heights, creating a solemn labyrinth and space for reflection.
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- Hackescher Markt - The vibrant Hackescher Markt Square provides a glimpse into the preserved Art Nouveau courtyards of pre-war Berlin.
- 3-hour guided tour of Berlin with a historian
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions: You will need to use public transport a few times, since the distances between some key sites would be too far to walk. If you will not have a few days visitor’s transit pass to Berlin already, we suggest that you purchase the day metro pass. If you cannot purchase it in advance, your guide will help you purchase it at the first metro station on the tour. Berlin Transit One Way Tarif AB Ticket 2.8 Euro, Senior Discount 1,70 EUR Berlin Transit Day Ticket for one Person 7 Euro, Senior Discount 4,70 EUR
- Your tour guides expert local historians and enthusiastic hosts who love helping travelers explore Berlin,
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
