Explore Berlin History and Highlights Sightseeing Walking Tour
Description
Join one of our expert walking tour guides on a one-of-a-kind trip through the incredible history of Berlin. All our guides have an educational background in history, archaeology, or related fields, and Berlin and German history are their passion.
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Itinerary
Hear the incredible history of the on of the most iconic gates in he world and a witness to many of the key historical event in Berlin's History
Visit one of the most iconic buildings in Berlin, if not Germany. Parliament building during Germany's Imperial Period, site of the infamous fire shortly after Hitler being made Chancellor and key target for the Soviets when they took the city by force at the end of the Second World War.
Experience the largest memorial in central Berlin and the history surrounding its construction and the crimes that facilitated that construction.
A visit to the most infamous car-park in the world! Site of Fuhrer Bunker (located within what were the gardens of the New Reich's Chancellery Building) and the location where Hitler ended his terrible reign.
Now the Finance Ministry Building but formerly the HQ building of the Luftwaffe. Hear about its remarkable construction, use and also it's important Cold War history.
Step in the site of former Headquarters of the SS, Gestapo and SD and learn about the history of the site during the Nazi Period and also the efforts of Post-War memorialization on the site.
A visit to one of the most iconic Check-Points and sites related to Cold War Berlin
Visit and hear about the incredible history related to the foundation and development of the Gendarmenmarkt, whilst reveling in the splendor of the 18th and 19th Century architecture.
Surrounded by the grandeur of Frederick the Great's Prussian Capital, hear how and why the buildings were constructed and also see the Memorial to the darkest chapter of the square's past, the 1933 Nazi Book Burning.
Stroll along the eastern end of Unter den Linden visiting and learning the history of the Humboldt University, the Memorial to Victims of War and Tyranny and also the German History Museum
On the final stop of the tour we will cross onto what was medieval Berlin , site of the Stadt Schloss (City Palace) from the 15th Century, the Berlin Cathedral and now home to five world-class Museums. From the Eastern side of the Museum Island we will look upon and and discuss Alexanderplatz, the center of Post-War East Berlin.
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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(100)
Great historical tour of the city. Eugene had excellent knowledge and could answer any questions we asked. Very helpful too
Lots of fun, loads of interesting info. Cairan was amazing! We covered a lot of ground and saw the major points of interest in Berlin. Definitely worth it!
The Birchy Tour Company offered a personal touch, great tours offered and fantastic tour guide. Worth the money, time and experience. I definitely recommend this tour.
This experience was fabulous . The Birchy Company was excellent in communication, tours offered, directions to the meeting place and follow up. Their personal touch was great and you definitely get your monies worth. Carin was an exceptional guide and was extremely knowledgeable. He offered more than a typical tour of the highlights with his own experiences and family history. If you are on the fence about which tour to take, this one would be the one. I realize there are other guides, but if you want an overview of Berlin this tour was excellent. I highly recommend and if it’s possible I’d ask for Cairan. Thank you for the experience.
Lots of walking but great tour to see and learn about the main sights and also learn a lot about the ideology pre and post war. Ciaran was very knowledgable
This was our first time taking part in a history tour and Eugene was fantastic. The tour was very informative. Throughout the tour we saw and learned about several places of interest and significant historical buildings, memorials and places. Eugene was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and answered so many of our questions we had about Berlin and its history. Amazing tour and would highly recommend.
Amazing tour, Cairan was quite knowledgeable and gave us a great historical and cultural tour of Berlin. Highly recommended!
We spent a wonderful morning exploring the city of Berlin with Alex, our guide. The tour itinerary took in most of Berlin's must-see places. It was well paced and Alex is a knowledgeable and informative guide. The tour ended near Nikolaiviertel (Berlin's Oldest Quarter) and Alex was kind enough to walk with us just a little further to help us find our way there. Thank you.
We did this tour on our first day in Berlin and it was a great way to get oriented with the city. We saw all the main buildings/monuments, and our guide Rhys had insightful and interesting stories to share along the way. He also offered some recommendations on places to see, local restaurant, and local shopping. Highly recommended.
Eugene was a very well informed guide of Berlin's history and overall history buff. Walking through the streets of Berlin with Eugene's narrative made me realise there was so much that l didn't know. Highly recommended this tour - also the best way to see the city.
