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.



Best way to know Berlin better

Rated 5.0 out of 5
10 months ago

The tour that I had was with Jules as guide, and the personal way she told us the stories about Berlin made it a special experience.

It is important to get to know not only one point of view from a historical event and Jules made it clear, not just by literary saying it, but also by bringing diverse and analytical points of view that made ourselves rethinking about the superficial way that history is uselly taught to us.

I aways take walking tours to avoid tourist traps also, and this one helped me to do not fall for those for sure! The story about the Checkpoint Charlie was the best the I could get!

Luiza

Great tour, great guide!

Rated 5.0 out of 5
10 months ago

I did a tour with Xavier and it changed my life! (Kidding, he influenced on writing this ahah)

It’s a very complete tour: 3h walking through the major important check points of the city, good information shared by Xavier and always concerned to answer questions. Also has a good support with pictures.

Would definitely recommend!

Diva Correia

Informative and fun

Rated 5.0 out of 5
10 months ago

Xavier knows his stuff! Very enthusiastic about the topics and knows how to joke around when it’s appropriate, truly recommend this tour!

Siri

My expirience in a tour "Welcome to Berlin"

Rated 5.0 out of 5
10 months ago

I was in a tour with Jules . She is a great guide! The tour was very interesting and informative. It lasted almost three hours, but I was ready to continue, so cool it was. Thanks a lot

Alexandra

Amazing tour of German history

Rated 5.0 out of 5
10 months ago

I am amazed at how well informed the guides are they truly bring the story of Berlin history to life from a humbled start to a major city that Berlin is today.

Thanks so much for a wonderful experience 😊 and I would highly recommend these tours to anyone visiting Berlin

Sheldon


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