Explore Berlin History and Highlights Sightseeing Walking Tour
Description
Join one of our expert walking tour guides on a one-of-a-kind trip through the incredible history of Berlin. All our guides have an educational background in history, archaeology, or related fields, and Berlin and German history are their passion.
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Itinerary
Hear the incredible history of the on of the most iconic gates in he world and a witness to many of the key historical event in Berlin's History
Visit one of the most iconic buildings in Berlin, if not Germany. Parliament building during Germany's Imperial Period, site of the infamous fire shortly after Hitler being made Chancellor and key target for the Soviets when they took the city by force at the end of the Second World War.
Experience the largest memorial in central Berlin and the history surrounding its construction and the crimes that facilitated that construction.
A visit to the most infamous car-park in the world! Site of Fuhrer Bunker (located within what were the gardens of the New Reich's Chancellery Building) and the location where Hitler ended his terrible reign.
Now the Finance Ministry Building but formerly the HQ building of the Luftwaffe. Hear about its remarkable construction, use and also it's important Cold War history.
Step in the site of former Headquarters of the SS, Gestapo and SD and learn about the history of the site during the Nazi Period and also the efforts of Post-War memorialization on the site.
A visit to one of the most iconic Check-Points and sites related to Cold War Berlin
Visit and hear about the incredible history related to the foundation and development of the Gendarmenmarkt, whilst reveling in the splendor of the 18th and 19th Century architecture.
Surrounded by the grandeur of Frederick the Great's Prussian Capital, hear how and why the buildings were constructed and also see the Memorial to the darkest chapter of the square's past, the 1933 Nazi Book Burning.
Stroll along the eastern end of Unter den Linden visiting and learning the history of the Humboldt University, the Memorial to Victims of War and Tyranny and also the German History Museum
On the final stop of the tour we will cross onto what was medieval Berlin , site of the Stadt Schloss (City Palace) from the 15th Century, the Berlin Cathedral and now home to five world-class Museums. From the Eastern side of the Museum Island we will look upon and and discuss Alexanderplatz, the center of Post-War East Berlin.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(92)
We did this tour on our first day in Berlin and it was a great way to get oriented with the city. We saw all the main buildings/monuments, and our guide Rhys had insightful and interesting stories to share along the way. He also offered some recommendations on places to see, local restaurant, and local shopping. Highly recommended.
Eugene was a very well informed guide of Berlin's history and overall history buff. Walking through the streets of Berlin with Eugene's narrative made me realise there was so much that l didn't know. Highly recommended this tour - also the best way to see the city.
Rhys is a wonderful, personable and very knowledgeable guide. My husband and I learned so much that we didn't previously know about the history of Berlin. A perfect intro for our first time in Berlin. It helped us get a very helpful "lay of the land." We covered a good amount of ground and stopped by significant historical landmarks (outlined in the itinerary for the tour) as well as points of interest. We highly recommend this tour!
The walking tour of the City led by Eugene was super. I enjoyed all the main points of the city.
Excellent walking tour of Berlin with an extremely capable, knowledgeable and personable guide. I enjoyed the calm wander through the big attractions aswell as many that only a local would share. 10/10
We learned so much from Ciarin of Birchy Tours, can’t say enough about his wealth of knowledge and ability to answer every question we had. He is obviously passionate about all things Berlin. Very impressive!
Best way to start your time in Berlin. Paul was informative and comprehensive. We learned many chronological details that gave us a greater understanding of Berlin’s history. Everything else we experienced afterward, we were able to connect with better. This was our favorite tour in Berlin.
My walking tour with Aurel was truly outstanding! Aurel is quite the history buff and is thoroughly knowledgeable of Berlin's history, both in the 20th Century and before. Moreover, he is an excellent teacher and is able to communicate a great deal of interesting and relevant information in the three-hour tour, This ranked among the very best city walking tours I've taken and I highly recommend it.
Rhys was a terrific guide. The tour was both educational and entertaining. It was perfectly paced-we saw a lot, but I never felt rushed. The perfect way to spend my first morning in Berlin!
Rhys had all the knowledge you could ask for and and made it feel personal with all the energy he had
