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Discover the rich tapestry of Berlin's royal and imperial history on this engaging walking tour along Unter den Linden. Beginning at the reconstructed Berlin Palace, this journey explores the transformation of Berlin from a modest royal seat to a significant imperial power. Marvel at the monumental architecture shaped by the Hohenzollern family and reflect on the political reinterpretations of these landmarks throughout history. Visit the serene Friedrichswerdersche Church and the cultural forum of Frederick the Great, revealing Berlin's Enlightenment legacy. Venture into quiet side streets to uncover revolutionary gatherings and the artistic contributions of figures like Heinrich Heine and Felix Mendelssohn.
- Explore stunning baroque and neoclassical masterpieces.
- Uncover noble and tragic stories of Prussian kings and their royal families.
- Walk in the footsteps of great poets and musicians of the era.
- Discover monumental tributes to the victories over Napoleon.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Look for our guide with the orange umbrella!
Itinerary
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1
Begin your journey at the baroque façade of the Berlin Palace — once the seat of Prussian kings, now reborn as the Humboldt Forum, a vibrant museum and cultural space at the heart of historical Berlin.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Step into what was once a royal pleasure garden and later a stage for Nazi rallies.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Deutsches Historisches Museum
Admire one of Berlin's oldest preserved Baroque buildings, the Zeughaus, originally an arsenal and now home to one of Europe’s most important history museums.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Neue Wache
This neoclassical guardhouse turned national memorial is a haunting space of remembrance, honouring victims of war and dictatorship through Käthe Kollwitz’s powerful sculpture.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Humboldt University (Humboldt Universitat)
One of Europe’s most prestigious universities, Humboldt is where figures like Einstein, Marx, and the Grimm Brothers studied or taught — and where books once burned under the Nazis.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Now Berlin’s most progressive theatre, the Gorki is housed in the former Sing-Akademie, where Mendelssohn revived Bach’s St. Matthew Passion in 1829 — a landmark in music history.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7
This statue honours Field Marshal Blücher, victor of Waterloo, flanked by Generals Yorck and Gneisenau — key figures of the Napoleonic Wars, immortalized in this trio of Prussian military pride.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
A hidden gem by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, this Gothic Revival church is a tranquil space showcasing 19th-century sculpture — and one of the few surviving examples of early Prussian romanticism.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Finish at Schinkelplatz, where Berlin’s greatest architect is honoured amidst some of his finest neoclassical buildings — surrounded today by striking contrasts of old and new Berlin.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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