City West Walking Tour

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Do you know Berlin was a divided city even before WWII?

Berlin during the Empire era (1871-1918) and the Weimar Republic (1919-1933) was marked by significant class conflict and division, particularly between the city's western and eastern parts.

In the empire era and industrialization, the western part of Berlin was home to the city's wealthy and influential classes. In contrast, the eastern part was more working-class and industrially focused.

You can find the trace of those conflicts in the most tragic incidents of 20th century, and also in our walking tour in Berlin!

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of the Novotel Hotel

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    A neo-baroque gate building on the Straße des 17. Juni in the Berlin district of Charlottenburg. Built in 1907–1908 according to designs by Bernhard Schaede, it was moved apart when the east-west axis widened in 1937–1938. The ensemble consisting of monumental colonnades, candelabras, and groups of figures originally served as the entrance gate to the once-independent city of Charlottenburg and formed the counterpart to the Brandenburg Gate.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Home to the city's wealthy and influential classes in the empire era of Berlin.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Famous 19th-century theater with ornate decor, presenting a program of operas & musical works.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Kurfurstendamm

    Ku'damm, also known as Kurfürstendamm, is one of the city's most famous boulevards and is considered one of the most prestigious shopping and entertainment districts in Europe. Ku'damm stretches for several kilometers and is lined with a mix of high-end shops, luxury boutiques, department stores, theaters, cinemas, and restaurants. The street is known for its vibrant atmosphere, with bustling crowds and lively energy, especially in the evenings when the street's many cafes and restaurants come to life. In the early 20th century, Ku'damm was a popular destination for Berlin's wealthy and fashionable citizens, who flocked to the street to shop and socialize.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

    Ruins of an original church, built in the 1890s & damaged in the war, with more modern additions.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Kaufhaus Des Westens

    KaDeWe is a luxury department store located in Berlin, Germany. Established in 1907, it is one of the largest and most famous department stores in Europe, covering an area of 60,000 square meters and offering a wide range of products, including clothing, cosmetics, electronics, and food. KaDeWe is known for its high-end luxury goods and exclusive brands, as well as its impressive food hall, which features a wide selection of gourmet foods, baked goods, and confectioneries. The store also features a spacious and well-appointed interior, with spacious aisles, elegant lighting, and beautiful architecture.

    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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Architecture Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
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