Berlin Highlights: including WWII and Cold War Sites

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(4 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore Berlin's complex history on this engaging pay-what-you-feel tour.

Led by passionate local guides, visit important sites such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and the Holocaust Memorial. Discover the Topography of Terror and reflect on key moments from WWII and the aftermath. Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour is designed for curious travellers, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

- Go behind-the-scenes at the major highlights and historical sites
- Enjoy a pay-what-you-feel pricing model to suit any budget
- Gain insider tips and personal stories
- Small group sizes of 25 people or less for a more personal experience

Why is there a ticket price if it’s a pay-what-you-think tour?
The small ticket fee helps us cover essential operational costs like booking fees and admin. The rest is up to you: at the end of the tour, you're welcome to tip your guide based on what you feel the experience was worth — 100% of your tip goes directly to them!

What's Included

Expert Local Guide
Gratuities for the guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet in front of Madame Tussauds. Your guide will have a name badge and orange umbrella. If you are running late, you can find your guide walking through the Brandenburg Gate approximately 15-20 minutes into the tour.

End point
Checkpoint Charlie

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Brandenburg Gate

    Find out who stole the statue on the Brandenburg Gate and what happened when it was finally returned

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Reichstag Building

    Learn how a fire in the German parliament hastened Hitler's rise to autocratic rule.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

    Take some time to quietly reflect amid the sombre architecture of the Holocaust Memorial. Learn about the architect's complex idea and the intricacies and ironies of its execution.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Fuhrerbunker

    Discover the events of the last days of WWII as Hitler retreated underground while the Soviets closed in

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Bundesministerium der Finanzen

    Now the Finance Ministry, this building was once the headquarters of the fearsome Luftwaffe – the German Air Force. Here you will learn about Hitler's plan to make Berlin the capital of his "new Rome" and see what is left of his vision

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Topography of Terror

    View a part of the Berlin Wall and hear about thrilling escape attempts

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Checkpoint Charlie

    What was it like to go through a checkpoint between communism and capitalism? Why could you bring cash into East Berlin but not out?

    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
Supplied by Free Tours Berlin

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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