Berlin Highlights: including WWII and Cold War Sites Discount Tickets

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Overview

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!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Unter den Linden, Berlin, 10117, Germany

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.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Brandenburg Gate
Find out who stole the statue on the Brandenburg Gate and what happened when it was finally returned
Duration: 20 mins
2. Reichstag Building
Learn how a fire in the German parliament hastened Hitler's rise to autocratic rule.
Duration: 10 mins
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.
Duration: 25 mins
4. Fuhrerbunker
Discover the events of the last days of WWII as Hitler retreated underground while the Soviets closed in
Duration: 15 mins
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
Duration: 20 mins
6. Topography of Terror
View a part of the Berlin Wall and hear about thrilling escape attempts
Duration: 15 mins
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?
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Expert Local Guide

Exclusion

Gratuities for the guide

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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

Supplied by Free Tours Berlin

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