Berlin: Explore Berlin’s history on a guided walking tour
ID: GYG788563-1262450
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover Berlin's secrets! Learn about the Berlin Wall, Hitler's bunker, and much more. Explore top sites like the Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, and memorials on a tour rich in historical context.
Join us on a captivating walking tour through Berlin's most iconic sites. We'll explore the Museum Island (without entering the museums), the impressive Reichstag, and the majestic Berlin Cathedral ("Berliner Dom"). Discover the Berlin City Palace (aka - the Humboldt Forum), and stroll along the tree-lined Unter den Linden boulevard.
You'll see the TV Tower, the Royal Opera House built by Frederick the Great, Humboldt University, and Bebelplatz, where Micha Ullman's Book Burning Memorial stands. Admire the beauty of Gendarmenmarkt Square, home to twin churches and the Concert Hall.
We'll also visit the former centre of communist government, Friedrichstrasse, and the historic Checkpoint Charlie. Witness an authentic section of the Berlin Wall still standing, and explore the Topography of Terror, the former Gestapo and SS headquarters. See the site of Hitler's Chancellery and bunker (though the bunker itself is inaccessible).
Finally, we'll pay our respects at the Holocaust Memorial and conclude our journey at the iconic Brandenburg Gate. This tour offers a deep dive into Berlin's rich history and vibrant culture.
Highlights
- Expert guides with top credentials, unmatched professionalism and experience.
- Custom-tailored tours to fit your personal preferences. We're are flexible!
- Our guides are specialists: historians, archaeologists, artists, and more!
- We live and breathe the city and want to share our Berlin passion and knowledge!
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This walking tour covers approximately 4 km (2.5 miles) with frequent short breaks—no walk is longer than five minutes at a time. For your comfort, we recommend bringing a folding chair, as some sites require standing during detailed explanations.
INCLUDED
- Expert guide
- Optional breaks
- City insights to help you explore Berlin
NOT INCLUDED
- Public transportation tickets
- Food and drinks
- Gratitudes
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.