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A full Berlin tour with a local history and Berlin expert! Join us on an unforgettable journey with our Private Berlin Complete History All-Day Tour, meticulously crafted for those eager to unravel the layers of Berlin's rich past. This expansive tour covers 800 years of history.
As you traverse the city with our expert guide, delve into the narrative of Berlin from its early beginnings through its transformation into a modern metropolis.
Our passionately knowledgeable guides, who've dedicated hundreds of hours to perfecting this unique itinerary, ensure each step is informative and engaging. Discover the full breadth of Berlin's historic grandeur in one day — a narrative woven with stories, legends, and modern insights.
This tour fits in as many of the key Berlin sites and history as possible. This thoughtfully paced tour accommodates your needs, allowing for necessary breaks to snack, relax, or capture photographs and even lunch if you desire.
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Expert Tour Guide
Visit to Iconic Historical Sites
Food and drinks
Private transportation
Departure Point
Ebertstraße 24, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Birchy'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.
Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, Germany 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!:) 15 minutes
Reichstag Building, Berlin, Germany 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. 15 minutes
Soviet Memorial Tiergarten, Berlin, Germany 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. 15 minutes
Tiergarten, Berlin, Germany 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. 10 minutes
Victory Column (Siegessaule), Berlin, Germany 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! 5 minutes
The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Berlin, Germany Experience one of the most substantial and incredible of the many memorials within Berlin. 15 minutes
Hitler's Bunker, Berlin, Germany 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! 15 minutes
Johann Georg Elser Sculpture, Berlin, Germany Hear the story of the man who came painfully close to changing world history! 10 minutes
Wilhelmstraße 97, 10117 Berlin, Germany 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. 10 minutes
Topography of Terror, Berlin, Germany 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. 15 minutes
Memorial of the Berlin Wall, Berlin, Germany 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. 15 minutes
Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin, Germany A visit to the most famous of the Checkpoints and one of the most iconic Cold War sites in Berlin. 10 minutes
Friedrichstrasse, Berlin, Germany A stroll down Friedrichstrasse, once known as “Cabaret Mile” 10 minutes
Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin, Germany Visit the most beautiful square in Berlin, the Gendarmenmarkt. Learn about its origins and how it developed into a true architectural gem. 15 minutes
Bebelplatz, Berlin, Germany 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. 20 minutes
Humboldt University (Humboldt Universitat), Berlin, Germany 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. 10 minutes
Neue Wache, Berlin, Germany 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. 15 minutes
Deutsches Historisches Museum, Berlin, Germany From outside we will discuss the oldest surviving building on Unter den Linden, now the German History Museum. 10 minutes
Museum Island, Berlin, Germany 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. 15 minutes
Humboldt Forum, Berlin, Germany Visit the Humboldt Forum and learn its complicated and surprisingly recent history. 10 minutes
St. Mary's Church, Berlin, Germany 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. 10 minutes
Alexanderplatz, Berlin, Germany And to finish the tour we will head to Alexanderplatz, rebuilt post-war as the capital of the DDR. 10 minutes
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.
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.
Paige_L
21 Apr 2023
Artie was our guide and he was amazing! He was friendly and lively and made learning about the history of Berlin FUN! It was less like meeting a stranger and more like visiting a friend! Artie’s knowledge of Berlin’s history was impressive!
janette_b
21 Apr 2023
Rebecca was a fantastic guide that was passionate and knowledgeable of the history . Wonderful tour - the holocaust memorial , Brandenburg gate , seeing the Berlin Wall - sad portions of our history but must see it
Henry_B
20 Apr 2023
Julian was our tour guide from Birchy’s Berlin tours. We enjoyed our day with him and learned so much about Berlin and its history. His knowledge and ability to communicate were exceptional! I would highly recommend that you tour with him.
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