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Berlin History and Highlights: Educational Exploration with Expert Guides
4.9
43 Ratings
Berlin
Embark on a unique journey through Berlin’s fascinating history with one of our expert walking tour guides. Each guide possesses an educational background in history, archaeology, or related disciplines, and they are truly passionate about Berlin and German history.
Embark on a unique journey through Berlin’s fascinating history with one of our expert walking tour guides. Each guide possesses an educational background in history, archaeology, or related disciplines, and they are truly passionate about Berlin and German history.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Brandenburg Gate - Discover the fascinating history of one of the world’s most iconic gates, a witness to many pivotal events in Berlin’s past.
- Reichstag Building - Explore one of Berlin’s, and indeed Germany’s, most renowned buildings. It served as the parliament during Germany’s Imperial era, was the site of the notorious fire shortly after…
- Brandenburg Gate - Discover the fascinating history of one of the world’s most iconic gates, a witness to many pivotal events in Berlin’s past.
- Reichstag Building - Explore one of Berlin’s, and indeed Germany’s, most renowned buildings. It served as the parliament during Germany’s Imperial era, was the site of the notorious fire shortly after Hitler became Chancellor, and was a key target for the Soviets at the end of World War II.
- The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe - Visit the largest memorial in central Berlin and learn about the history of its construction and the atrocities that led to its creation.
- Fuhrerbunker - Explore the world’s most infamous car park, the site of the Fuhrer Bunker, located in the former gardens of the New Reich’s Chancellery Building, where Hitler’s reign came to an end.
- Bundesministerium der Finanzen - Currently the Finance Ministry Building, it was once the Luftwaffe’s headquarters. Discover its remarkable construction, usage, and significant Cold War history.
- Topography of Terror - Visit the former headquarters of the SS, Gestapo, and SD, and learn about the site’s history during the Nazi era and the post-war memorialization efforts.
- Checkpoint Charlie - Experience one of the most iconic checkpoints and sites associated with Cold War Berlin.
- Gendarmenmarkt - Discover the rich history of the Gendarmenmarkt’s foundation and development while admiring the stunning 18th and 19th-century architecture.
- Bebelplatz - Surrounded by the grandeur of Frederick the Great’s Prussian Capital, learn about the construction of the buildings and see the memorial to the square’s darkest chapter, the 1933 Nazi Book Burning.
- Unter den Linden - Walk along the eastern end of Unter den Linden, exploring the history of Humboldt University, the Memorial to Victims of War and Tyranny, and the German History Museum.
- Museum Island - Conclude the tour by crossing into what was medieval Berlin, home to the Stadt Schloss (City Palace) from the 15th century, the Berlin Cathedral, and now five world-class museums. From the eastern side of Museum Island, view and discuss Alexanderplatz, the center of post-war East Berlin.

What's Included
- Expert Tour Guide
- Expert Tour Guide
Location
Ebertstraße 24
Ebertstraße
Find us outside Hopfingerbrau by the Brandenburg gate. Ebertstr 24, 10117, Berlin
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(43 Ratings)
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James_k
Apr 27, 2025
Brandenburg Gate,Berlin - If visiting Brandenburg Gate,arrive before 10 or late in the day when it's not as busy for best photos.
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P456edalm
Apr 23, 2025
Walking tour - Best tour we’ve done. Cieran our guide was so knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We asked so many questions that he happily answered offering us so much knowledge. He was accomodating to our young family and very flexible with the tour. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Berlin
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Nicola_m
Apr 21, 2025
Highly recommended - This tour was also really interesting and we learnt so much. Paul answered all our questions and we had a lot! Would highly recommend this tour.
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David_m
Apr 17, 2025
Great overview of historical Berlin - Our group turned out quite small (3) so got a lot of interaction with Aaron, who was extremely knowledgeable and pleasant.
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Ross_h
Apr 8, 2025
Tour was excellent! The... - Tour was excellent! The sites were great but it was our guide who really made it amazing. Cairan was so knowledgeable about German history (and world history). And he had us do a couple exercises that really humanized the experience and help us connect with the time. He really took it to the next level. I’d honestly recommend any tour with him.
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Darren_c
Apr 2, 2025
Berlin history walk tour - Arron our guide was absolutely amazing his knowledge of Berlin and enthusiasm was well beyond anything I have encountered, he was friendly and funny and so relaxing with us on this tour.. I would highly recommend him to take you around and if can get a chance buy him a beer in any of the pubs ..
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Douglas_e
Mar 5, 2025
Outstanding experience - We had the best time! Aaron was an amazing guide. Knowledgeable, friendly, thoughtful yet fun to be with. Cannot recommend highly enough!
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Londonlibran13
Feb 26, 2025
An excellent tour covering the key sites - We had an excellent tour of all the key sights. It was a cold wet day but our guide was so informative and entertaining we really didn’t mind the weather.
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Sudeep_g
Jan 17, 2025
Informative, interesting and detailed. - Very informative and detailed! Cairan was a great guide and super friendly. We learnt a great deal about Berlin and the most important parts of the history.
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Samantha_m
Apr 22, 2025
Poor description of tour - Did not realise that this was walking tour,
My partner couldn’t walk that far , very disappointed , we did not go , couldn’t get money back
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