The History of Berlin City Center Tour Semi-Private 12ppl Max

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Once the capital of Prussian kings, then the epicenter of Hitler’s Third Reich, and later a divided city at the heart of the Cold War, Berlin’s history is as turbulent as it is fascinating. Join us for a 3 hour guided tour through Berlin with a small group of no more than 12 visitors. Our expert guides will uncover Berlin’s past, from its Prussian palaces to the scars of World War II and the fall of the Berlin Wall.

This tour offers an immersive journey through Berlin’s monuments, vestiges of war, and triumphs, uncovering the stories that shaped Germany’s capital. Whether you’re drawn to the city’s imperial past, wartime devastation, or Cold War intrigue, this experience provides an essential introduction to Berlin’s complex and compelling history.

What's Included

Expert tour guide
Small Group up to 12 Guests Max
DURATION 3 HOURS
Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

# Meet your guide 10 minutes before the tour starts by the bottom of the stairs of the gift shop outside the entrance of the James Simon Gallery (entrance situated on street level)

End point
Brandenburg Gate

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Museum Island

    Visit the unique Museum Island, home of five of Berlin’s world renowned museums

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Berliner Dom

    See the Berlin Cathedral, one of the main landmarks of Berlin’s cityscape

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Berliner Fernsehturm

    Walk past the infamous TV Tower, the city’s most visible landmark

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Stadtschloss Berlin

    See the Royal Palace, a building that dates back to the Prussian Empire

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Memorial of the Berlin Wall

    Visit the wall that divided Berlin during the Cold War

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Visit the former SS Headquarters, home to the Gestapo during the Second World War

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Book Burning Memorial at Bebelplatz

    Walk past the site of about 20,000 burnt books by the Nazis during WW2

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

    Walk through Peter Eisenman’s memorial for the Jewish of WWII

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Checkpoint Charlie

    Visit the best-known Berlin Wall crossing point during the Cold War

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Fuhrerbunker

    See the place where Hitler resided until the last week of WW2

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Brandenburg Gate

    Walk under Berlin’s only surviving historical city gate

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Babylon Tours Berlin

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