Berlin Private Complete History All Day Walking Tour
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About This Tour in Berlin
Why Visit Berlin?
Berlin is a dynamic city known for its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and cutting-edge culture. Explore historic sites from the Berlin Wall to Brandenburg Gate, visit world-class museums, and experience the city's famous nightlife and innovative food scene.
Getting to Berlin
The easiest way to reach Berlin is by flying into Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). The city is well-connected by public transportation, including trains, buses, and metro systems. Taxis and rideshare services are also readily available. Train connections from major European cities make Berlin easily accessible by rail as well.
What's Included
- Expert Tour Guide
- Visit to Iconic Historical Sites
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- We do not use any vehicles in this tour.
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Animals or pets allowed
- This is a Walking Tour Pickups are on foot. Tours walk at the pace of the group.
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
One of the most iconic gates in EuropeBirchy's Berlin Tours Meeting Point. This is located between the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag Building. right next to the Hopfingerbraü restaurant. If approaching from the Brandenburg Gate Station, walk through the Brandenburg Gate and turn right.
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available or meet at start point
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
One of the most iconic gates in Europe 15 minutes
One of the most iconic gates in Europe. Learn about why it was constructed and how it became a focal point for the different Berlin's and Germany's that formed (and fell) after its construction and an important symbol of divided Berlin during the Cold War. Don't be afraid to ask your guide for a photo!:)
Stand and admire probably the most iconic building in Germany 15 minutes
Stand and admire probably the most iconic building in Germany. We will introduce you to the Hohenzollern's and share with you why the building was built, how it played a major role in the solidification of the Nazi Dictatorship in early 1933, how it was the scene of savage fighting in the culmination of the Soviet Battle of Berlin and every thing that happened to the building up to and after German Reunification.
Walk through the only Soviet Memorial that was located in West Berlin 15 minutes
Walk through the only Soviet Memorial that was located in West Berlin. We will look at its construction, the surprising origin of its building materials and discuss the symbolism and controversies associated with it.
Walk through a part of the Tiergarten, the largest park in Berlin 10 minutes
Walk through a part of the Tiergarten, the largest park in Berlin. We will find out how it developed from the medieval period and how the events in Berlin also greatly affected the park itself.
Admire, from a distance, the Victory column 5 minutes
Admire, from a distance, the Victory column. Proudly sited in the middle of the Tiergarten. We will share with you when and why it was constructed and perhaps, surprisingly, where it used to be located!
Experience one of the most substantial and incredible... 15 minutes
Experience one of the most substantial and incredible of the many memorials within Berlin.
Visit the most infamous parking lot/car park in the world 15 minutes
Visit the most infamous parking lot/car park in the world. The site of the Fuhrer Bunker and the place where one of the biggest tyrants the world has ever known spent his final days!
Hear the story of the man who came painfully close to changing world history 10 minutes
Hear the story of the man who came painfully close to changing world history!
We will share with you the history of... 10 minutes
We will share with you the history of this imposing building that has been in continuous use since 1936. A witness to the most turbulent years of the 20th Century.
We will enter the site of the former SS, Gestapo and SD headquarters in Berlin 15 minutes
We will enter the site of the former SS, Gestapo and SD headquarters in Berlin. One of the points of evil with Nazi Berlin and we will discuss what happened post-war with the site.
We will visit a section of the Berlin... 15 minutes
We will visit a section of the Berlin Wall and find out why when and how it was constructed as well as sharing stories of the some of the great escapes and tragic deaths that occurred.
A visit to the most famous of the... 10 minutes
A visit to the most famous of the Checkpoints and one of the most iconic Cold War sites in Berlin.
A stroll down Friedrichstrasse, once known as “Cabaret Mile” 10 minutes
Visit the most beautiful square in Berlin, the Gendarmenmarkt 15 minutes
Visit the most beautiful square in Berlin, the Gendarmenmarkt. Learn about its origins and how it developed into a true architectural gem.
Surround yourself with beautiful 18th Century buildings and... 20 minutes
Surround yourself with beautiful 18th Century buildings and learn the history of Bebelplatz. We will discuss the Catholic cathedral (St Hegwigs), the Humboldt University faculty of Law, the City Opera House. This was also the site of the most infamous of the “Nazi Book Burnings” so will observe and discuss the thought-provoking memorial that is present in the square.
One of the most esteemed educational institutions in Germany 10 minutes
One of the most esteemed educational institutions in Germany. We will share with you the history of the building, the University and who the Humbolts were.
We will take you inside one of the... 15 minutes
We will take you inside one of the most incredible buildings on Unter Den Linden, if not in all of Berlin. A political weathervane and now, in it’s current incarnation, a very moving memorial.
From outside we will discuss the oldest surviving... 10 minutes
From outside we will discuss the oldest surviving building on Unter den Linden, now the German History Museum.
Collectively a UNESCO World Heritage site, we will... 15 minutes
Collectively a UNESCO World Heritage site, we will discuss how the island developed, the Museums, the Cathedral and some of the architects who designed them.
Visit the Humboldt Forum and learn its complicated... 10 minutes
Visit the Humboldt Forum and learn its complicated and surprisingly recent history.
A visit to and, if possible, inside the... 10 minutes
A visit to and, if possible, inside the oldest church in Berlin that has been in continuous use. And architectural gem and a very lucky survivor.
And to finish the tour we will head... 10 minutes
And to finish the tour we will head to Alexanderplatz, rebuilt post-war as the capital of the DDR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
