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Awesome Berlin guide
Outstanding tour guide, Aaron, absolute font of knowledge, humorous, happy to go on any tangent we went down, awesome.
Private Essential Berlin History Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3–4 hours
- Price from
- $290 / person
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Your Tour Berlin
- Meeting point
- Outside the Academy of Arts (next to the Hotel Adlon)
Description
If you are interested in a succinct overview of the incredible history of Berlin and would like to see the key-sights, then this is the tour for you. Visiting the major sites with your expert-guide we will leave no stone unturned, as we touch upon the many Berlins that have been and gone in the past 800 years. We will walk through the Brandenburg Gate, stand in front of the majestic Reichstag, stroll down Wilhelmstrasse (the nerve-centre of the Third Reich) and see one of the surviving fragments of the Berlin Wall. You will here hear tales of tragedy and triumph from across the ages and eventually head into what remains of the grand Imperial Capital.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Brandenburg Gate
Finish the tour at one of the most iconic structures in Europe if not the world....The Brandenburg Gate. We will discuss why, when how it was built and how it was a direct witness to many tumultuous events in the citie's history
Reichstag Building
Visit and discuss the turbulent history of, probably, the most iconic building in Germany.
The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Walk through and experience the largest and most incredible of the many, many memorials in Berlin.
Bundesministerium der Finanzen
Stroll past and learn about the most significant of the surviving Nazi Ministerial Buildings, the former Luftwaffe HQ
Topography of Terror
Visit the site of the SS and Gestapo HQ, learn about the instruments of terror used by the Nazi Party and the process of Memorialization on the site
Checkpoint Charlie
No trip to Berlin is complete without a trip to Checkpoint Charlie...learn about the history and significance of the Checkpoint as well as a detailed background into the construction of the Berlin Wall. The Why, When, and How!
Gendarmenmarkt
Stroll through and learn about the origins and life of the most beautiful square/plaza in Berlin
Bebelplatz
Visit the site of the 1933 Nazi Book and learn about the mainly 18th Century Ensemble of Buildings, and their Prussian origins
Unter Den Linden
Explore the incredible buildings at the Eastern end of Unter Den Linden. inc The German History Museum, The Memorial to Victims of War and Dictatorship and the Humboldt University.
What's included
Included
An extremely knowledgable and experienced Tour Guide
Not included
Private transportation
Traveller Ratings
5.0
3 reviews
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
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 Private Essential Berlin History Tour take?
Private Essential Berlin History Tour lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 9 stops.
How much does Private Essential Berlin History Tour cost?
Prices start at $290 per person for this Berlin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Private Essential Berlin History 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 Outside the Academy of Arts (next to the Hotel Adlon). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private Essential Berlin History Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(3)
J
Wear comfortable shoes! ...
Wear comfortable shoes! Aaron was a great fountain of knowledge about Berlin! You don’t have to have any knowledge of Berlin but if you do (like we did) it makes the experience even better. We would 100% recommend this tour.
S
Informative and fun
What a fantastic introduction to Berlin. Our guide, Irish Paul, kept the tour to our pace and tailored it to our interests. We finished the tour with a greater knowledge and understanding of prewar Berlin and the city we see today. Berlin is actually not attractive. It is grungy and graffitied. Paul took us through areas of the city that had such compelling history that we were able to see Berlin in a new light which put everything we saw into perspective. Highly recommended tour.
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