Berlin Highlights: including WWII and Cold War Sites
Description
Explore Berlin's complex history on this engaging pay-what-you-feel tour. Led by passionate local guides, visit important sites such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and the Holocaust Memorial. Discover the Topography of Terror and reflect on key moments from WWII and the aftermath. Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour is designed for curious travellers, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions. - Go behind-the-scenes at the major highlights and historical sites - Enjoy a pay-what-you-feel pricing model to suit any budget - Gain insider tips and personal stories - Small group sizes of 25 people or less for a more personal experience Why is there a ticket price if it’s a pay-what-you-think tour? The small ticket fee helps us cover essential operational costs like booking fees and admin. The rest is up to you: at the end of the tour, you're welcome to tip your guide based on what you feel the experience was worth — 100% of your tip goes directly to them!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Find out who stole the statue on the Brandenburg Gate and what happened when it was finally returned
Learn how a fire in the German parliament hastened Hitler's rise to autocratic rule.
Take some time to quietly reflect amid the sombre architecture of the Holocaust Memorial. Learn about the architect's complex idea and the intricacies and ironies of its execution.
Discover the events of the last days of WWII as Hitler retreated underground while the Soviets closed in
Now the Finance Ministry, this building was once the headquarters of the fearsome Luftwaffe – the German Air Force. Here you will learn about Hitler's plan to make Berlin the capital of his "new Rome" and see what is left of his vision
View a part of the Berlin Wall and hear about thrilling escape attempts
What was it like to go through a checkpoint between communism and capitalism? Why could you bring cash into East Berlin but not out?
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(11)
Great visit with Benjamin. Many historical landmarks that allow us to understand this key moment in German history, and this turning point in the war. A really interesting guide, and great landmarks to understand this strategic moment in Germany. I can only highly recommend this tour and this guide. It was a first visit to Berlin for us, but this tour can certainly please, much more broadly, even for people who have already visited Berlin several times.
This was my second time visiting Berlin and the guide Natalie was fantastic. She made the history come alive, was humanistic and encouraged open conversation about history and interpretations. The best guides are able to bring history to life and not just throw random facts at you and Natalie did an amazing job in tying everything together.
Natalie amazing tour guide interesting and fun . Well worth booking
We did the tour with benjamin. He was perfect. For sure one of the best tour I ever had.
Natalie was so good. I went with my four friends and she was so knowledgeable as well as so chatty and welcoming
An excellent tour. Our guide Natalie was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She welcomed questions and told us many very interesting stories. Would highly recommend this tour with Natalie
Natalie was a fantastic guide. Extremely welcoming, knowledgable, and accommodating! We left knowing a lot more about the city of Berlin
Great experience! The tour was fun, well organized, and full of interesting stories about Berlin. Definitely recommend!
Incredible tour! The guide was a great storyteller, so entertaining and knowledgeable! The two hours flew by! Would definitely recommend!
I want to say Thanks Maggie! our guide tour because she was very kind, she knows everything about history and we have spent a couple of treasure hours in Berlín! Again, thank you so much! ❤️
