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Berlin Walking Tour: Uncovering Royal History on Unter den Linden

New To The Site! Berlin, Germany

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Discover the rich tapestry of Berlin's royal and imperial history on this engaging walking tour along Unter den Linden. Beginning at the reconstructed Berlin Palace, this journey explores the transformation of Berlin from a modest royal seat to a significant imperial power. Marvel at the monumental architecture shaped by the Hohenzollern family and reflect on the political reinterpretations of these landmarks throughout history. Visit the serene Friedrichswerdersche Church and the cultural forum of Frederick the Great, revealing Berlin's Enlightenment legacy. Venture into quiet side streets to uncover revolutionary gatherings and the artistic contributions of figures like Heinrich Heine and Felix Mendelssohn.

- Explore stunning baroque and neoclassical masterpieces.
- Uncover noble and tragic stories of Prussian kings and their royal families.
- Walk in the footsteps of great poets and musicians of the era.
- Discover monumental tributes to the victories over Napoleon.

What's Included

  • Visit to the Friedrichswerdersche Church
  • Expert local guide
  • Entry to museums or monuments not specified in the itinerary
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Am Lustgarten Berliner Dom
10178 Berlin, Germany

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Schinkelplatz
10117 Berlin, Germany

What To Expect

Humboldt Forum

Begin your journey at the baroque façade of the Berlin Palace — once the seat of Prussian kings, now reborn as the Humboldt Forum, a vibrant museum and cultural space at the heart of historical Berlin.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lustgarten

Step into what was once a royal pleasure garden and later a stage for Nazi rallies.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Deutsches Historisches Museum

Admire one of Berlin's oldest preserved Baroque buildings, the Zeughaus, originally an arsenal and now home to one of Europe’s most important history museums.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Neue Wache

This neoclassical guardhouse turned national memorial is a haunting space of remembrance, honouring victims of war and dictatorship through Käthe Kollwitz’s powerful sculpture.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Humboldt University (Humboldt Universitat)

One of Europe’s most prestigious universities, Humboldt is where figures like Einstein, Marx, and the Grimm Brothers studied or taught — and where books once burned under the Nazis.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Maxim Gorki Theater

Now Berlin’s most progressive theatre, the Gorki is housed in the former Sing-Akademie, where Mendelssohn revived Bach’s St. Matthew Passion in 1829 — a landmark in music history.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Denkmal General Blucher

This statue honours Field Marshal Blücher, victor of Waterloo, flanked by Generals Yorck and Gneisenau — key figures of the Napoleonic Wars, immortalized in this trio of Prussian military pride.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Friedrichswerdersche Kirche

A hidden gem by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, this Gothic Revival church is a tranquil space showcasing 19th-century sculpture — and one of the few surviving examples of early Prussian romanticism.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Schinkelplatz

Finish at Schinkelplatz, where Berlin’s greatest architect is honoured amidst some of his finest neoclassical buildings — surrounded today by striking contrasts of old and new Berlin.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Berlin Walking Tour: Uncovering Royal History on Unter den Linden?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Visit to the Friedrichswerdersche Church
  • Expert local guide
  • Entry to museums or monuments not specified in the itinerary
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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