Explore Berlin: See All The Iconic Sights & Some Hidden Gems
Description
Discover Berlin’s extraordinary and vibrant present on an engaging, stress-free, award winning walking tour, led by an expert local guide. Explore the city through unique perspectives and fascinating stories while visiting Berlin’s most iconic landmarks, including the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie, Museum Island, and Bebelplatz. Stand above the site of Hitler’s bunker, where the Third Reich spent its final days, and learn how Berlin transformed from the centre of Nazi power into a divided Cold War city and eventually into the dynamic capital it is today. Along the way, your guide will bring history vividly to life through stories of resistance, survival, division, and reunification — from WWII and the Nazi era to daring Cold War escape attempts and the fall of the Berlin Wall. More than just sightseeing, this tour offers a deeper understanding of Berlin, its people, and the events that shaped the modern city, all at a relaxed, easy walking pace.
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Itinerary
Start your tour from our central meeting point
Learn about this Cold War international checkpoint- also known as the Traenenpalast
National memorial site reflecting on war and tyranny
The location where Marx, Engels and Einstein studied and taught
Biggest church in Berlin, Lustgarten, City Palace (Stadt Schloss) and the Humboldt Forum
Learn about Islamic art, the Ishtar Gate, the Market Gate of Miletus
Learn about the Ancient Egyptian collection on a World UNESCO Heritage site
Learn about the first museum built in Berlin and the very famous architect, Karl Schinkel
The brand new Humboldt Forum. See the reconstructed Hohenzollern family palace
Be enchanted by the beauty of the 18th century square
Stand on the location where the Nazi's burned tens of thousands of books in 1933
The beautiful opera house built under Friedrich the Great in 1743
The spectacular Schinkel concert house completed in 1821
From the period of Berlin's religious tolerance, the Calvinist French Cathedral and the Lutheran German Cathedral
Cold War civilian and military checkpoint, location of tank stand-off in 1961 between Soviet and American armed forces
See a 200m long piece of the Berlin Wall
Hermann Göring's airforce ministry, East German house of ministers, German Finance Ministry
Stand above the location where Hitler spent the last days of WW2- the site of Hilter's bunker
Walk through the Memorial dedicated to the Murdered Jews of Europe
German house of Parliament and government quarter
American Embassy, French Embassy, Hotel Adlon, Academy of Fine Arts
The American and French Embassy and the famous Hotel Adlon can all be seen from this square
Highlights
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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
- IMPORTANT; Please be at meeting point 15 minutes before tour begins
Reviews(4,516)
Simon gave us great history about the city. A lot that i did not know. Very informative and i would recommend.
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Simon gave us 3 hours of Berlin history while touring all the key spots in Berlin. If you've only time for one tour, his is the one.
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This was a great was to start our Berlin experience. So much rich history packed into a short walking tour. Bring water, wear sunscreen, and wear good shoes. We had a very brief break mid tour to use the restroom and get a snack or a drink nearby. Otherwise come prepared to move, we covered a lot of ground! Several places we stopped had spots to sit but not all. Our guide Rohan was amazing and very knowledgeable, he encouraged questions and pointed out spots worth stopping at if we had more time in the city later, which we did. Recommend doing this early in your stay, particularly if you like history or architecture!
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We had a great time, learned a lot from our guide Rohan, he did a fantastic job
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Pip is great! Her tour commentary really brought the story of Berlin to life. Whether you know a little historical background or a lot, her cheerful wit and self-deprecating humour make the tour a thoroughly enjoyable experience
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My husband and I really enjoyed this walking tour! Our tour guide was lovely and well-informed about all the spots we stopped at. We appreciated the amount of places we were able to cover, even if we didn’t get a ton of time to stop at each. This tour had a wonderful combo of exploring historical AND modern-day Berlin, which painted a great picture of how the area’s history still impacts things in certain ways. Walking pace was very comfortable and we had no issues keeping up for three hours. Highly recommend this tour!
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Pip was excellent. Her history knowledge was very impressive.
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Emma really knew her stuff. Was very fluid about presenting it. Always looking for questions and providing good answers. The kind of guide you really always want to have
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Very informative tour with a great guide covering the history of the city and key landmarks.
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Amazing tour that hits all the historical highlights and photo stops. We learned so much and were very moved by what we saw. Our guide was fantastic and made it super interesting and fun - we even had a stop for a snack and beers which made it even better. Great way to learn and figure out your way around the city a bit - don’t miss this one!
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're delighted you had such an enjoyable experience. Thanks and safe travels, Insider Tour
