Berlin Historic Centre Walking Tour: Prussian, Nazi & Cold War Eras
Introduction to Berlin, its history and culture. We trace the Prussian, Nazi, and Cold War eras on a walk through Mitte — starting at Alexanderplatz and the TV Tower, passing Museum Island, strolling along Unter den Linden, continuing to Checkpoint Charlie, pausing at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, and finishing at the Brandenburg Gate.
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Basic Information
Total time
2h 45m
Language
English, Spanish, German (check the calendar for availability)
Price
„Pay what you wish” tours do not have a fixed price. It is up to you to evaluate your guide’s work and reward it. Some people give 10€, others 50€ depending on their satisfaction and abilities.
Meeting point
In front of Red Town Hall (Rotes Rathaus) Nearest public transport: Rotes Rathaus metro station; Klosterstraße metro station
Additional info
☂︎ This tour is organised by Walkative Berlin guides. Look for the guide with the yellow umbrella.
❗Our tours run no matter the weather. High or low temperatures, rain or snow is not a reason for us to cancel our tours. We are always here for you. The only reason for cancellations are extreme weather conditions (like heavy storms…), guide's sudden sickness or no minimum number of people (5) to run the tour, but we will always let you know using the data you provided during registration for the tour.Booking rules
Booking is obligatory. Our pay as you wish tours are designed for individual travellers and small groups. We don’t accept parties of more than 7 people on them. If you travel in a party of 8 or more (school groups, bigger groups of friends etc.), please choose a paid option of 18€ per person or book a Private Tour. For more information on the latter, please contact us.
About the tour
Ah, Berlin! From humble village beginnings to the capital of the mighty kingdom, then empire, through darkness and division of the Nazi and Communist eras and back to its glory as the defining capital of European culture, trends and fanciness – what a place to tell stories about!
On our tour we will journey from the east to the west, crossing times, rivers and stories that, especially in the last 200 years, have shaped not only the city but the entire world. Let us tell you who that Alexander on the Platz was, is there really any medieval Berlin and what are the connections between American and German Martin Luthers. Add to that the Humboldt University, Checkpoint Charlie and our finishing point, the Brandenburg Gate with its memories from the time of the Wall and you will have learned the basics of Berlin’s identity.
We will also revisit the stories connected with the darkest moments of the city, nation and Europe: Adolf Hitler’s rise to power and the resulting war and the Holocaust – the Jewish Memorial will remind us of the fragility of the world around us.
On the upper note feel free to ask us about the local hip and party scene, many calling it the defining nightlife scene of Europe and the beginning of the world trends. Berlin has learned its lesson – let the feeling of inclusiveness, hundreds of cultures coexisting and shaping the world for better take you!
After joining the general Berlin tour check out our Alternative Berlin and Communist & Socialist free tours to understand Berlin and its history much better!
Highlights
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Museum Island
A UNESCO site featuring five world-renowned museums and the magnificent Berlin Cathedral.
- 2
Bebelplatz Book Burning
The historic square of the infamous 1933 Nazi book burning, with a unique underground memorial.
- 3
Humboldt University
One of Germany's most prestigious universities, located on the historic Unter den Linden boulevard.
- 4
Checkpoint Charlie
The most famous Cold War crossing point between East and West Berlin.
- 5
Hitler's Bunker Site
The former location of the Führerbunker where Adolf Hitler spent his final days in 1945.
- 6
Holocaust Memorial
A powerful memorial of concrete slabs commemorating the Jewish victims of the Holocaust.
7Brandenburg Gate
Berlin's iconic landmark, a symbol of German division during the Cold War and joyous reunification.
Map
In front of Red Town Hall (Rotes Rathaus) Nearest public transport: Rotes Rathaus metro station; Klosterstraße metro station
