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Berlin Private Complete History All Day Walking Tour

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Berlin, Germany

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6 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Discover 800 Years of Berlin’s History with a Local Expert.
Join a local historian and Berlin expert on an unforgettable deep dive into Berlin’s past, meticulously crafted for those eager to unravel the many layers of Berlin's past and present.

As you traverse the city with our expert guide, we delve into the narrative of Berlin from its early beginnings through its transformation into a modern metropolis.

As you journey through Berlin’s iconic streets and hidden corners, your expert guide brings the city’s complex story to life through captivating narratives, little-known facts, and rich historical context. From Prussian grandeur and imperial ambition to war, division, and reunification, this tour offers a sweeping yet intimate perspective on Berlin’s evolution.

This thoughtfully paced tour fits in as many key Berlin sites as possible, allowing for necessary breaks to snack, relax, or capture photographs and even lunch if you desire.

What's Included

  • Visit to Iconic Historical Sites
  • Expert Tour Guide 
  • Food and drinks
  • Private transportation
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Pickups will take place on foot with the tour guide.

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Meeting point

Ebertstraße
10117 Berlin, Germany

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10178 Berlin
Germany

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What To Expect

Brandenburg Gate

One of the most iconic gates in Europe. Learn about why it was constructed and how it became a focal point for the different Berlin's and Germany's that formed (and fell) after its construction and an important symbol of divided Berlin during the Cold War. Don't be afraid to ask your guide for a photo!:)
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Reichstag Building

Stand and admire probably the most iconic building in Germany. We will introduce you to the Hohenzollern's and share with you why the building was built, how it played a major role in the solidification of the Nazi Dictatorship in early 1933, how it was the scene of savage fighting in the culmination of the Soviet Battle of Berlin and every thing that happened to the building up to and after German Reunification.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Soviet Memorial Tiergarten

Walk through the only Soviet Memorial that was located in West Berlin. We will look at its construction, the surprising origin of its building materials and discuss the symbolism and controversies associated with it.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tiergarten

Walk through a part of the Tiergarten, the largest park in Berlin. We will find out how it developed from the medieval period and how the events in Berlin also greatly affected the park itself.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Victory Column (Siegessaule)

Admire, from a distance, the Victory column. Proudly sited in the middle of the Tiergarten. We will share with you when and why it was constructed and perhaps, surprisingly, where it used to be located!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

Experience one of the most substantial and incredible of the many memorials within Berlin.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fuhrerbunker

Visit the most infamous parking lot/car park in the world. The site of the Fuhrer Bunker and the place where one of the biggest tyrants the world has ever known spent his final days!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Johann Georg Elser Sculpture

Hear the story of the man who came painfully close to changing world history!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Detlev-Rohwedder-Haus

We will share with you the history of this imposing building that has been in continuous use since 1936. A witness to the most turbulent years of the 20th Century.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Topography of Terror

We will enter the site of the former SS, Gestapo and SD headquarters in Berlin. One of the points of evil with Nazi Berlin and we will discuss what happened post-war with the site.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Memorial of the Berlin Wall

We will visit a section of the Berlin Wall and find out why when and how it was constructed as well as sharing stories of the some of the great escapes and tragic deaths that occurred.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Checkpoint Charlie

A visit to the most famous of the Checkpoints and one of the most iconic Cold War sites in Berlin.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Friedrichstrasse

A stroll down Friedrichstrasse, once known as “Cabaret Mile”
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gendarmenmarkt

Visit the most beautiful square in Berlin, the Gendarmenmarkt. Learn about its origins and how it developed into a true architectural gem.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bebelplatz

Surround yourself with beautiful 18th Century buildings and learn the history of Bebelplatz. We will discuss the Catholic cathedral (St Hegwigs), the Humboldt University faculty of Law, the City Opera House. This was also the site of the most infamous of the “Nazi Book Burnings” so will observe and discuss the thought-provoking memorial that is present in the square.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Humboldt University (Humboldt Universitat)

One of the most esteemed educational institutions in Germany. We will share with you the history of the building, the University and who the Humbolts were.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Neue Wache

We will take you inside one of the most incredible buildings on Unter Den Linden, if not in all of Berlin. A political weathervane and now, in it’s current incarnation, a very moving memorial.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Deutsches Historisches Museum

From outside we will discuss the oldest surviving building on Unter den Linden, now the German History Museum.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museum Island

Collectively a UNESCO World Heritage site, we will discuss how the island developed, the Museums, the Cathedral and some of the architects who designed them.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Humboldt Forum

Visit the Humboldt Forum and learn its complicated and surprisingly recent history.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Mary's Church

A visit to and, if possible, inside the oldest church in Berlin that has been in continuous use. And architectural gem and a very lucky survivor.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alexanderplatz

And to finish the tour we will head to Alexanderplatz, rebuilt post-war as the capital of the DDR.
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10 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 Private Complete History All Day Walking Tour?

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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  • Visit to Iconic Historical Sites
  • Expert Tour Guide 
  • Food and drinks
  • Private transportation

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
  • Animals or pets allowed
  • This is a Walking Tour Pickups are on foot. Tours walk at the pace of the group.

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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).

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