Berlin Protest History Tour: Rebels, Resistance, and Revolution
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $28 / person
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 8 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Beyond and Beneath Tours
- Meeting point
- At the sculpture “Aufbauhelferin” (bronze statue of a young woman with a shovel over her shoulder) next to the Rotes Rathaus underground station (U5), directly opposite the Red Town Hall (Rotes Rathaus). Look for our guide with the orange umbrella!
Description
Discover Berlin as a city of protest on this engaging walking tour through one of its most historic areas. Beginning at the Red Town Hall, we trace 800 years of history — from the Berlin Indignation of 1448 to the Peaceful Revolution of 1989. At Schlossplatz, see where the March Revolution of 1848 erupted, as citizens demanded civil rights and free elections, and fought Prussian troops on barricaded streets. At Rosenstraße, hear how German women stood up for their Jewish husbands in 1943, staging the only public protest against the Final Solution. In Alexanderplatz, uncover how demonstrations in 1989 swelled into the largest protest in East German history, leading to the fall of the Wall. - Trace 800 years of Berlin’s history in one compact area - Discover four key protests that shaped the city’s destiny - See iconic landmarks including the Berlin Palace, Red Town Hall, and TV Tower - Learn how ordinary citizens defied rulers and regimes
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Fri and Sun
- Start times
- 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 30
- Adult (ages 18–64)
- $28
- Senior (ages 65+)
- $23
- Youth (ages 14–17)
- $23
- Child (ages 6–13)
- $23
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 29.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Rotes Rathaus
Explore the impressive terracotta timeline of Berlin's history stretching all around the Red Town Hall. See the origins of the city and the cause for the most important uprising in Berlin's early history depicted in stone.
Nikolaiviertel
Catch sight of a prime example of socialist kitsch built for the 750th anniversary of Berlin and the last remnants of the Palace of the Republic - the seat of the East German parliament and the most famous entertainment venue in the socialist half of the city at the same time.
Explore the East German answer to the Red Town Hall's terracotta timeline - this timeline shows the most important moments in the history of the socialist country, with such pivotal moments as the building of the Berlin Wall suspiciously absent from it.
Marx-Engels-Forum
Meet the authors of The Communist Manifesto - Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. The statue of the two socialist philosophers has been a subject of much debate over the years.
Humboldt Forum
See the reconstructed Berlin Palace and find out how the original palace was a witness to several protests and revolutions, most notably the March Revolution of 1848, which sowed the seeds of democracy in Germany.
See the Rosenstrasse monument for the women who staged a courageous act of civil disobedience in the cold winter of 1943 - the only protest by Germans against the Final Solution. Hear about Jewish life under Nazi rule and see the foundations of the oldest synagogue in Berlin.
St. Mary's Church
Marvel at one of the oldest churches in Berlin, where Martin Luther King delivered a sermon to a huge crowd in 1964.
Berliner Fernsehturm
Catch sight of Berlin's Television Tower - the landmark of the city and a symbol of communist power.
Brunnen der Volkerfreundschaft
Explore the history of the Peaceful Revolution of 1989 by tracing the events that led to the Fall of the Wall. Hear about young East German oppositionists who staged a "T-shirt protest" by the fountain in autumn 1989.
Weltzeituhr
Stand at the most popular meeting spot in East Berlin - a rotating clock of a unique design showing time in 148 cities around the world.
What's included
Included
Expert guide
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
8 reviews
How it compares in Berlin
- Starting price $28 is 53% below the typical $60 for tours of similar length in Berlin
Excurgo comparison of 947 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Berlin Protest History Tour: Rebels, Resistance, and Revolution lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $28 per person for this Berlin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Fridays and Sundays, starting at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 6–13 pay from $23, adults from $28.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is At the sculpture “Aufbauhelferin” (bronze statue of a young woman with a shovel over her shoulder) next to the Rotes Rathaus underground station (U5), directly opposite the Red Town Hall (Rotes Rathaus). Look for our guide with the orange umbrella! Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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