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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Embark on a captivating 3-hour journey through Berlin, delving deep into the city's soul with an Insider's perspective! Led by our expert local guide, you'll explore not only the iconic landmarks like the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag parliament building, and Checkpoint Charlie but also discover the hidden gems often overlooked by conventional tours. Immerse yourself in the untold stories of Berlin during World War II and the Cold War, gaining profound insights into the lived experiences of the city's residents during those tumultuous times. Get ready for a tour that goes beyond the surface, revealing the heart and history of this dynamic city.
Local English-speaking Expert Guide
3-hour walking tour
Gratuities
Departure Point
Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin, Deutschland
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!
Berlin Friedrichstrasse Station, Berlin, Germany Start your tour from our central meeting point 5 minutes
Palace of Tears, Berlin, Germany Learn about this Cold War international checkpoint- also known as the Traenenpalast 5 minutes
Neue Wache, Berlin, Germany National memorial site reflecting on war and tyranny 10 minutes
Humboldt University (Humboldt Universitat), Berlin, Germany The location where Marx, Engels and Einstein studied and taught 5 minutes
Berliner Dom, Berlin, Germany Biggest church in Berlin, Lustgarten, City Palace (Stadt Schloss) and the Humboldt Forum 10 minutes
Pergamonmuseum, Berlin, Germany Learn about Islamic art, the Ishtar Gate, the Market Gate of Miletus 5 minutes
Neues Museum, Berlin, Germany Learn about the Ancient Egyptian collection on a World UNESCO Heritage site 5 minutes
Altes Museum, Berlin, Germany Learn about the first museum built in Berlin and the very famous architect, Karl Schinkel 5 minutes
Stadtschloss Berlin, Berlin, Germany The brand new Humboldt Forum. See the reconstructed Hohenzollern family palace 5 minutes
Bebelplatz, Berlin, Germany Be enchanted by the beauty of the 18th century square 5 minutes
Book Burning Memorial at Bebelplatz, Berlin, Germany Stand on the location where the Nazi's burned tens of thousands of books in 1933 5 minutes
Staatsoper (Berlin), 10117 Berlin, Germany The beautiful opera house built under Friedrich the Great in 1743 5 minutes
Konzerthaus, Berlin, Germany The spectacular Schinkel concert house completed in 1821 5 minutes
Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin, Germany From the period of Berlin's religious tolerance, the Calvinist French Cathedral and the Lutheran German Cathedral 10 minutes
Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin, Germany Cold War civilian and military checkpoint, location of tank stand-off in 1961 between Soviet and American armed forces 10 minutes
Topography of Terror, Berlin, Germany See a 200m long piece of the Berlin Wall 5 minutes
Wilhelmstraße 97, 10117 Berlin, Germany Hermann Göring's airforce ministry, East German house of ministers, German Finance Ministry 5 minutes
Hitler's Bunker, Berlin, Germany Stand above the location where Hitler spent the last days of WW2- the site of Hilter's bunker 10 minutes
The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Berlin, Germany Walk through the Memorial dedicated to the Murdered Jews of Europe 10 minutes
Platz der Republik 1, 11011 Berlin, Germany German house of Parliament and government quarter
Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany American Embassy, French Embassy, Hotel Adlon, Academy of Fine Arts 10 minutes
Pariser Platz, Berlin, Germany The American and French Embassy and the famous Hotel Adlon can all be seen from this square 10 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
**NB!!** PLEASE CHECK DEPARTURE DETAILS FOR EXACT MEETING POINT LOCATION!
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Edwin_B
13 Aug 2023
Had a wonderful thoughtful walking tour that was informative, easy to follow and hear, a rewarding experience and saw So Much!
heresme
11 Aug 2023
Glen was a fabulous guide. Clearly passionate about the history and what we need to learn. Thank you for the learning experience.
10usguy1
10 Aug 2023
Could not find the tour. Went to the address provided but that was not the proper meeting place. I arrived 20 minutes early but saw no sign of the tour.
This tour in
Berlin
is organized by
Insider Tour Berlin
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