The History of Berlin City Center Tour Semi-Private 12ppl Max
About
Once the capital of Prussian kings, then the epicenter of Hitler’s Third Reich, and later a divided city at the heart of the Cold War, Berlin’s history is as turbulent as it is fascinating. Join us for a 3 hour guided tour through Berlin with a small group of no more than 12 visitors. Our expert guides will uncover Berlin’s past, from its Prussian palaces to the scars of World War II and the fall of the Berlin Wall.
This tour offers an immersive journey through Berlin’s monuments, vestiges of war, and triumphs, uncovering the stories that shaped Germany’s capital. Whether you’re drawn to the city’s imperial past, wartime devastation, or Cold War intrigue, this experience provides an essential introduction to Berlin’s complex and compelling history.
- Up to 12 travelers in the group
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
- Expert tour guide
- Small Group up to 12 Guests Max
- DURATION 3 HOURS
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
- 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.
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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