Berlin: Hidden gems around the Gendarmenmarkt - Guided walking tour

Discover the Gendarmenmarkt and its surroundings with different eyes on our 2-hour walking tour and find out what surprises and little secrets are hidden behind the facades.
Rediscover Berlin-Mitte:
The Gendarmenmarkt and its secrets
You think you know the Gendarmenmarkt? Then let yourself be surprised! This special city tour takes you on a journey through the hidden history of one of Berlin's most beautiful squares.

A square full of history and change
The Gendarmenmarkt impresses with its architecture and eventful past. But what makes it so special? What historical events shaped this place? Why has it been a major construction site since 2023? And what exciting discoveries await in the surrounding streets such as Mohrenstraße, Hausvogteiplatz and Jägerstraße?

Architecture & culture: the landmarks of the Gendarmenmarkt
Our walking tour begins with the three famous buildings: the German Cathedral, the French Cathedral and the Konzerthaus. Find out more about their architectural features, their significance for the city and some surprising facts.

Famous personalities: Who shaped the Gendarmenmarkt?
We meet fascinating personalities on our tour: Writer and composer E.T.A. Hoffmann, dance icon Josephine Baker, acting legend Marlene Dietrich, cabaret star Claire Waldoff and the influential Mendelssohn family. Find out more about their work and their connection to this historic place.

A key moment in German history
We visit the place where the "freedom to travel" was proclaimed in 1989 - a turning point in German history. Experience the atmosphere of this historic moment.

Hausvogteiplatz: Berlin's forgotten world of fashion
Just a few steps away from Gendarmenmarkt was once the center of Berlin's fashion industry. Find out how Berlin became a fashion metropolis and which creative minds influenced the fashion world.

Jägerstraße: between banks, culture and enlightenment
Jägerstraße was once the heart of Berlin's financial world, home to the influential Mendelssohn Bank. But it was also a place of intellectual inspiration - important personalities such as Alexander von Humboldt, Rahel Varnhagen van Ense and Moses Mendelssohn met here and shaped the cultural life of the city.

Let Berlin surprise you on this tour - even true connoisseurs will discover something new here!

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.

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.