Welcome to Berlin!

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Short Description
Our main tour of the historic centre of Berlin, an introduction to the city and its history. You will see the TV Tower, Museum Island, Under den Linden, Checkpoint Charlie and the Brandenburg Gate, among others. If you only have time for one tour, this is the one you are looking for.
Total time
Around 2h 45 min
Language
English, Spanish, German (check the booking 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 the Red Town Hall (Rotes Rathaus) - look for the yellow umbrella!Go to map
Ending point
Brandenburg Gate
Additional info
♿️Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
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About

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

  • Book Burning Site

  • 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! 


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.



Very nice tour with Chris

Rated 5.0 out of 5
4 months ago

We really enjoy our tour with Chris (the Canadian), he is a very nice and interesting guy and this tour was the best way to discover Berlin. Thank you !

Eva

Excellent tour with Jason.

Rated 5.0 out of 5
4 months ago

We were lucky enough to join the English speaking tour with Jason today. His knowledge of Berlin was excellent and he shared some interesting stories. He was engaging and entertaining while being informative and inclusive. We all enjoyed the tour and would recommend.

Michelle

The best: Welcome to Berlin with JR

Rated 5.0 out of 5
4 months ago

JR does not only show sights but shares his highly valuable own insights and remarks. Was the best way to spend only a limited time in Berlin and see as much of main historic sights of Berlin. Also later on followed his advice and was not disappointed by the Kulturbrauerei.

Lukas

Alternative Berlin with JR

Rated 5.0 out of 5
4 months ago

The tour was excellent, especially if you like street art with a thorough explanation of the historical background. JR, a guy with a great sense of humor, was a very good guide since he had a lot of knowledge about the topic and you could see he was enjoying the tour as much as we did.

Ziva

Nice tour around the city center

Rated 4.0 out of 5
4 months ago

JR offered us a nice overview of the city center and provided information regarding the places we visited. He was nice and easy to understand.

Daniela


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