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.
Customer Ratings
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Fanny_s
Mar 31, 2024
Great tour! - Aaaf was a great guide for this tour - he told the stories of Berlin with humor, a deep knowledge and love of the history even including some personal insights and experiences
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Gerryb66
Mar 30, 2024
Berlin tour to remember - Very informative good host…. Glen worked well with the group, value for money. The tour was just about right, plenty of steps something for all ages. Gave you a good feel for where to visit for longer.
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Joshua_w
Mar 30, 2024
Great trip around the city! - Chloe did an amazing job of showing us around the city and explaining everything in detailed. She was knowledgable on the history of Berlin and was able to answer all of our questions!
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572vickim
Mar 29, 2024
Wonderful introduction to Berlin - We had a tour of central Berlin with Peter, The 3 hour tour was really informative and engaging from beginning to end (despite the rain and cold !). Peter was enthusiastic and knowledgeable and full of interesting facts. Highly recommended
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Sunshine03324285779
Mar 29, 2024
Perfect! - Superb - our guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. The tour covered all main points that you would want to see in Berlin. I would definitely recommend.
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Richard_j
Mar 27, 2024
Worth booking and discovering Berlins history. - Definitely the best way to learn about the history of Berlin.
Our guide was very knowledgeable and very helpful with pointing out various places to eat and drink.
Lots of things that you would probably miss if wandering around by yourself.
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Michael_f
Mar 27, 2024
Take this tour - Xavier was great. His descriptions of some of the history had me fighting back tears but it was a great and enjoyable experience
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Holly_h
Mar 25, 2024
Wonderful way to see and learn about Berlin! - Peter was a friendly and knowledgeable guide. He took time to chat with each of us on the tour individually while also sharing interesting Berlin facts and history at key stops along the way. He also recommended a tasty spot for lunch after the tour!
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Elena
Mar 25, 2024
Amazing tour! - We had a tour of central Berlin with Jasper, a real Berliner! The 3 hour tour was really informative and engaging from beginning to end (despite the rain!). Jasper’s knowledge was impressive and his enthusiasm infectious. He pointed out lots of little gems that we couldn’t have discovered on our own and answered our many questions. The 3 hours flew by!
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Amanda0080
Mar 24, 2024
Interesting informative tour - Well worth walking your to take, gave us an insight into the history behind many of the famous sights in Berlin. Some we will go back to and see more in-depth .
Peter our guide was informative and explained things clearly. He also gave us some tourist tips on other places and answered additional questions
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