Night Watchman Tour Berlin

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Alexanderplatz

  In the Middle Ages, the square was built up with wooden and clay houses and was located on the edge of Old Berlin. At that time, there was a real plague of wolves and stories were told about werewolves...

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Berlin

  According to legend, a plaintive sound can still be heard from the Grunertstrasse tunnel today and this is attributed to a lonely soul from the former Franciscan monastery...

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3

  In the Middle Ages, wealthy Berliners could be buried mummified in the crypt of the Parish Church. Some spooky mummies are said to still be wandering around nearby today...

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 4

  The Great Jewish Courtyard once stood here and in the 16th century the gruesome host desecration trial was initiated in Berlin and you will learn the gruesome details from your night watchman.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5

  Before you reach the Molkenmarkt, stop at the former Kögel. In the 13th century, the people of Berlin took cruel revenge on the bishop's secret scribe. Your night watchman will tell you the true background to this.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 6

  Here you will find the restaurant Zum Paddenwirt, which has a very long tradition. Today you will find out from your night watchman why frogs cannot tolerate alcohol.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7

  Together with the Molkenmarkt, the Mühlendamm was not only a trading place, but also a parade ground. When soldiers get into a fight, only a duel can be the solution. Unfortunately, duels were already banned. Your night watchman will tell you the story of how such cases were handled.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8

  The Elector fled to the predecessor building of today's Elector's House because he was scared to death of the sinister white woman. Was this fear justified or does it even arise today???

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 9

  St. Nicholas Church was the burial place of many Berliners. At the Chapel of Our Lady, pictures show how Berliners dealt with death in the Middle Ages. What does this have to do with the spooky Grim Reaper, who can certainly turn up today?

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 10
  Nikolaiviertel

  After your night watchman has given you a short introduction to the Nikolaiviertel, he will give you some details about one of the darkest chapters in German history. How could witch hunts and witch burnings spread so massively?

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 11
  Berlin

  On the way to the courtroom, a loud argument breaks out between the executioner and a whimpering witch. The night watchman, who is responsible for maintaining peace and order, has to clear up the situation. Of course, your night watchman will tell you a lot about torture.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12
  Rotes Rathaus

  In the Middle Ages, Berliners called the square in front of the Red Town Hall and up to St. Mary's Church "The Devil's Pleasure Garden." Your night watchman will tell you a lot about public executions.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 13
  St. Mary's Church

  Your night watchman will tell you the story of the evil Dörte, how her hand grew out of the grave. This is said to still have an effect on children and young people today. Chucky - the killer doll - is said to sneak up on you in a very scary way...

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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