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Language
English, Spanish, German, Polish (check the booking calendar for availability)
Total time
Around 2h 45 min
Meeting point
In front of the Red Town Hall (Rotes Rathaus) - look for the yellow umbrella!
Category
Walking tour
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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!


On the tour we will see and discuss:



  • TV tower

  • Red Town Hall and the remains of the old Berlin

  • Museum Island and the Berlin Cathedral

  • Unter Den Linden and Humboldt University

  • Gendarmenmarkt and Book Burning Sites

  • Checkpoint Charlie and Berlin Wall stories

  • Adolf Hitler’s Bunker Site

  • Jewish Holocaust Memorial

  • Brandenburg Gate


After joining the general Berlin tour check out our Alternative Berlin and Communist & Socialist free tours to understand Berlin and its history much better! 


Additional Important Information
Included

professional local guide

Ticket Message

Meeting point: In front of the Red Town Hall (Rotes Rathaus) – look for the yellow umbrella!

Start time: participants are expected to show up 5 min before the start time.

Language: English, German, Spanish, Polish

Duration: 2 h 45 min

Meeting Point
In front of the Red Town Hall (Rotes Rathaus) - look for the yellow umbrella!

BOOKING RULES
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, if it's available, or book a Private Tour. For more information on the latter, please contact us.



ANIKA WAS GREAT!!

Rated 5 out of 5
6 hours ago

Such a good time, as an individual traveler it’s a great way to orientate yourself whist seeing all the great sites! Our guide was ANIKA and she was so good!!! Thank you! X

Freya

Perfect tour with Laura

Rated 5 out of 5
8 hours ago

Laura guided us through the history of the most famous places in the city. She knows a lot and she knows how to make the tour interesting. Also she was very patient to answer to our questions. Highly recommended, no doubts!

Valerio

Best Tour Guide Ever

Rated 5 out of 5
1 day ago

We have joined for a “Welcome to Berlin!” tour with Julz who is from berlin and studied the local history which makes her an extremely qualified guide whose tour will entertain you so much you will not want it to end.

Lukas

History at your Fingertips

Rated 5 out of 5
1 day ago

Took a 3 hour Hello Berlin walking trip with Will yesterday. Will’s background in the study of history was on fine display during our tour. From medieval times to the historical events of the 20th century, we gained a perspective of the people and places that define Berlin. Thank you Will. Highly recommend.

Susan Monas

Excellent

Rated 5 out of 5
2 days ago

With Ru. Excellent walking tour. So insightful and had a lot of fun. Definitely recommended.

Jeffrey


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