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Offered languages
- German
- English
Berlin doesn't tell simple stories; the city is a battlefield of history, carved in stone. This is not an ordinary sightseeing tour. We follow the "palimpsest" – the principle by which new layers are written over old ones, while the original text still shows through. On this audio journey, we show how the Reich capital, the Nazi project "Germania," communist East, and the modern republic occupy the same street corners. From the bullet holes on the Reichstag to the emptiness of the Holocaust Memorial and the former ministries, you learn to read Berlin's scars.
- 2.4 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 89 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and power, protest & public space
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Berlin Central Station to the Reichstag building using local public transport. From the nearest stop, it's the last few minutes on foot. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Walk from Checkpoint Charlie to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Berlin Central Station. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1Reichstag Building
The seat of the German parliament, marked by the scars of fire, war, and division.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Brandenburg Gate
The iconic neoclassical gate that transformed from a symbol of division to one of unity.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
A huge field of 2,711 concrete stelae that honors the Jewish victims of the Holocaust.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
A monumental building that served the Nazis, the GDR, and now the Federal Republic.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Topography of Terror
The site of the former Gestapo and SS headquarters, now a documentation center.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Checkpoint Charlie
The famous Cold War border crossing, scene of the tank confrontation of 1961.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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