An Introduction to Berlin Private Walking Tour
Description
Embark on a 3-hour history tour with a scholar guide, that considers the 300-year evolution of Berlin from Prussia’s cultural capital, to the bustling 19th Century seat of Germany’s Emperors. Explore the dark epicenter of the Nazi and Cold War eras to its present revival as a world capital of culture, the arts and of tolerance.
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Itinerary
Berlin's famous Reichstag is the meeting place of the Bundestag (“Federal Assembly”), the lower house of Germany's national legislature. The glass transparent dome added by Norman Foster in the 1990s has become an inconic image of modern Germany's committment to democratic government. Read more about Berlin Small-Group History Tour: The Wall, Reichstag, More 2021 - https://www.viator.com/tours/Berlin/Small-Group-3-hour-Introductory-Tour-of-Berlin-Capital-of-Culture-Tyranny-and-Tolerance/d488-10847P37?mcid=56757
The Brandenburg Gate is an 18th-century neoclassical monument built on the orders of Prussian king Frederick William II. Many famous events in Berlin's history, from Napoleon's triumphant entrance to Ronald Reagain's cold war speech have taken place at this iconic gate
A unique ensemble of buildings on Spreeinsel (Spree Island) in the heart of Berlin. It encompasses five large Berlin museums built under the Prussian rulers, including the Pergamon, Neues Museum (New Museum) and Alte Nationalgalerie (Old National Gallery).
Historic square reborn since fall of Berlin Wall, now a hub of entertainment, restaurants and shops
Unter den Linden is the grand boulevard, running from the City Palace to Brandenburg Gate, named after the linden trees that line it. It was Berlin's answer to Paris's Champs-Élysées.
The Tiergarten is Berlin’s most famous inner-city park, full of graceful gardens and grand statuary.
The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe was designed by the architect Peter Eisenman and opened in 2005. 2711 concrete slabs of different heights allow you to enter a powerfully somber labyrinth and space of reflection. Read more about Berlin Small-Group History Tour: The Wall, Reichstag, More 2021 - https://www.viator.com/tours/Berlin/Small-Group-3-hour-Introductory-Tour-of-Berlin-Capital-of-Culture-Tyranny-and-Tolerance/d488-10847P37?mcid=56757
The lively Hackescher Markt Square offers a glimpse into the preserved Art Nouveau courtyards of pre-war Berlin.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Unless hotel pick up has been arranged, please meet your guide 15 minutes before start time at the default meeting point, Cafe Einstein, Unter den Linden 42, 100117 Berlin.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your tour guides expert local historians and enthusiastic hosts who love helping travelers explore Berlin,
Reviews(4)
Great tour with Jakob. It was interesting hearing his perspective coming from the grandchild of a holocaust survivor. He even gave us some restaurant recommendations. We did a small group tour the day before and honestly, it was about the same as the private tour but we enjoyed both. Plus we got to ask a lot of individual questions and Jakob was happy to answer everything. He even commented that we were much more educated on WWII history than his typical American clients so he was able to go into greater detail.
Thanks for your review. We hope to see you on another Insight Cities tour in any of our cities - Prague, Berlin, Budapest, Vienna, or Salzburg.
We had a great tour with Forrest. He did a great job adapting the tour to include a section on Jewish Berlin to suit the interests of our visiting friends. He was a great tour guide - easygoing and highly knowledgeable. We felt like we had only scratched the surface of his knowledge of Berlin's history. We're residents of Berlin, and not only did our visitors have a great introduction to Berlin, but we also learned a lot about our own neighborhood.
Thank you so much for this review of Forrest's tour! Glad you found in enriching even as Berlin residents. Hope to see you again on our tours in Central Europe! Insight Cities
We started at Zoo station, the place Bowie started at when he moved to Berlin in 1976. Our knowledgeable guide Ronen walked us through Bowie's Berlin, sharing his knowledge of Bowie's experiences, journeys and his music. We ended at Hansa studios where Bowie crafted one of his most memorable songs, Heroes. I loved every moment of the tour.
Thanks for the great feedback and for booking with us. We're quite proud of team of local historians in Berlin! Hope to see you on Insight Cities tours again, perhaps in our other cities -- Prague, Vienna, Salzburg & Budapest. Safe travels!
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour. It was very informative and well planned. We had our 8 year old with us and she had a great time as well.
Thanks for the positive feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the tour. We hope to see you on Insight Cities tours again, perhaps in our other cities: Prague, Vienna, Salzburg and Budapest. Safe travels!
