History & Highlights - Private Guided Tour

5.0 (4 reviews) Berlin, Germany
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Duration2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

I'm Natalie - originally from Australia, I've chosen to make Berlin my home because I love history!

This tour is designed for first-time visitors who want to understand Berlin, not just photograph it. Over 2.5 hours we walk through the landmarks that defined the 20th century and connect them into a single story that helps the city make sense.

If you choose to join me to discover Berlin, you should know that none of my tours are scripted. It's more of a conversation, shaped around what you're curious about.

There is so much more to Berlin than meets the eye, so let's start with the highlights, dive into the history and I guarantee you'll come away from this tour with a deeper appreciation for the city!

What's included

  • Free map of top local recommendations for the rest of your stay
  • Snacks

What to expect

  1. Brandenburg Gate
    20m
    Most people take photos of the Brandenburg Gate and leave it at that. We explain why the Gate looks the way it does and what it represents, who is sitting on top, and why Napoleon stole the Goddess.
  2. Reichstag Building
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Germany's federal parliament building, but it wasn't used for nearly 70 years...
  3. The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
    20m
    The holocaust is a difficult and sensitive topic, we always handle it with care to give you the best understanding of what happened and why
  4. Fuhrerbunker
    15m
    Discover the events of the last days of WWII as Hitler retreated underground while the Soviets closed in
  5. 15m
    The Berlin Wall is often different in reality to how we imagine it - see it for yourselves and learn how East Germany was able to build it overnight!
  6. Bundesministerium der Finanzen
    15m
    Learn how to spot Nazi buildings by looking at the former Aviation Ministry building. Learn how it survived the war and what it became afterwards
  7. Checkpoint Charlie
    15m
    What was it like to go through a checkpoint between communism and capitalism? Why could you bring cash into East Berlin but not out?
  8. Topography of Terror
    20m
    Here we will be able to see a remaining part of the Berlin Wall (it's not as tall as you might expect!), and learn about how and why it was built

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You will meet your guide in front of the Hotel Adlon. Your guide will have an orange name tag and umbrella.

End point

From the end of the tour at Checkpoint Charlie you can easily access public transport, and explore the local area with plenty of food options in the surroundings. Or grab a souvenir and visit the exhibition at the Panorama to learn more about the Berlin Wall.

Pickup details

If you have selected hotel pick-up, your guide will be waiting for you in your hotel lobby. Otherwise, your guide will be waiting for you in front of the Hotel Adlon on the Unter den Linden with an orange umbrella. If you have any trouble finding your guide, you can reach them using the number provided on your ticket.

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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