The History of Berlin City Center Exclusive Guided Walking Tour
About
A fantastic choice for first time visitors, this 3h Private Guided Walking Tour offers you an extensive overview of Berlin during which you will discover the streets and sights of the city. Spend 3 hours diving into Berlin’s rich history, learning its deepest, darkest secrets from our knowledgeable guides.
Beyond just viewing the city’s most iconic architecture, you’ll be thrown into the world of the Kaisers, come face-to-face with Hitler’s rise to power and stand in the exact location that marked a divided Berlin. Even more exciting, our guides will share their insider tips and favorite places, so that by the end of this tour you will be all set to handle Berlin on your own.
- Private experience
What to expect
- 1Museum IslandVisit the unique Museum Island, home of five of Berlin’s world renowned museums 15 min
- 2Berliner DomSee the Berlin Cathedral, one of the main landmarks of Berlin’s cityscape 10 min
- 3Berliner FernsehturmWalk past the infamous TV Tower, the city’s most visible landmark 10 min Admission not included
- 4Stadtschloss BerlinSee the Royal Palace, a building that dates back to the Prussian Empire 10 min Admission not included
- 5Memorial of the Berlin WallVisit the wall that divided Berlin during the Cold War 15 min
- 6Visit the former SS Headquarters, home to the Gestapo during the Second World WarVisit the former SS Headquarters, home to the Gestapo during the Second World War 10 min
- 7Book Burning Memorial at BebelplatzWalk past the site of about 20,000 burnt books by the Nazis during WW2 10 min
- 8The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of EuropeWalk through Peter Eisenman’s memorial for the Jewish of WWII 15 min
- 9Checkpoint CharlieVisit the best-known Berlin Wall crossing point during the Cold War 10 min
- 10FuhrerbunkerSee the place where Hitler resided until the last week of WW2 10 min
- 11Brandenburg GateWalk under Berlin’s only surviving historical city gate 10 min
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What’s included
- PRIVATE GUIDED WALKING TOUR
- DURATION 3 HOURS
- WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY
- TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU
Not included
- Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
- Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- • TOUR MEETING POINT: Meet you guide by the bottom of the stairs of the gift shop inside the ground level entrance James Simon Gallery (entrance situated on ground level opposite to the Neues Museum entrance) • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code) • All guests MUST bring ID or photo of ID including birth date (Museum Rules) • Recommended Dress: Comfortable and weather appropriate Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's scheduled departure time. For any URGENT matters please call/text your guide. Their contact details are sent to your email by the morning of your tour. Babylon Tours Phone / Text 0019179990380 Web: www.babylontours.com Mail: babylontoursinfo@gmail.com
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meeting & pickup
# Meet your guide 10 minutes before the tour starts by the bottom of the stairs of the gift shop outside the entrance of the James Simon Gallery (entrance situated on street level)
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