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.



Great tour with Sarah

Rated 5.0 out of 5
2 days ago

It was 3 very informative hours with Sarah. So many new things I didnt know about although I have been so many times in Berlin. Walkative is a great concept! Thanks and cu next time somewhere in the world.

Karin

Thank you Ru

Rated 5.0 out of 5
3 days ago

Had a cycle tour of Berlin about 8yrs ago , but this was altogether on a way way higher level.

Ru is a brilliant guy, intelligent modest, humorous, deeply passionate and enthusiastic about the city he loves.

An Union Berlin fan, too just was the icing on the cake. 😀Tackled deep dark subjects with a thought provoking openess, decency , allied to huge thread of humanitarian decency that many politicans in the UK could learn from.

Ru would be great company sharing many beers with into the early hours at a bar. Very lucky to have him as our guide on Mondays 6/5 tour.

Highly recommended

Dave

Brilliant Berlin

Rated 5.0 out of 5
5 days ago

A brilliant tour of East Berlin. Cameron, our guide was informative, knowledgeable, thoughtful and funny, and kept us engaged for 3 hours. Worth every penny. Highl

John Edmonstone

Great intro to berlin

Rated 5.0 out of 5
5 days ago

This tour was the perfect welcome to Berlin. Alex was really knowledgeable about both the history of Berlin and what to do around the city. You could really tell he loves this city and talking about history.

Julia

Canadian Chris was awesome

Rated 5.0 out of 5
6 days ago

I did the welcome to Berlin walking tour on Sunday morning and Chris was our last minute tour guide. He has lived in Berlin for eight years and is passionate about the city’s history and clearly enjoys relating what he has learned about the city to the group. His anecdotes from those getting through the Berlin Wall to where Angela Merkel ate kebabs while studying at university were very much appreciated. The 3 hours passed incredibly quickly. Highly recommend it.

Gena the only Australian on the tour


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