The History of Berlin City Center Tour Semi-Private 12ppl Max Discount Tickets

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Overview

Once the capital of Prussian kings, then the epicenter of Hitler’s Third Reich, and later a divided city at the heart of the Cold War, Berlin’s history is as turbulent as it is fascinating. Join us for a 3 hour guided tour through Berlin with a small group of no more than 12 visitors. Our expert guides will uncover Berlin’s past, from its Prussian palaces to the scars of World War II and the fall of the Berlin Wall. This tour offers an immersive journey through Berlin’s monuments, vestiges of war, and triumphs, uncovering the stories that shaped Germany’s capital. Whether you’re drawn to the city’s imperial past, wartime devastation, or Cold War intrigue, this experience provides an essential introduction to Berlin’s complex and compelling history.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

# Meet your guide 10 minutes before the tour starts by the bottom of the stairs of the gift shop outside the entrance of the James Simon Gallery (entrance situated on street level)

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Museum Island
Visit the unique Museum Island, home of five of Berlin’s world renowned museums
Duration: 15 mins
2. Berliner Dom
See the Berlin Cathedral, one of the main landmarks of Berlin’s cityscape
Duration: 10 mins
3. Berliner Fernsehturm
Walk past the infamous TV Tower, the city’s most visible landmark
Duration: 10 mins
4. Stadtschloss Berlin
See the Royal Palace, a building that dates back to the Prussian Empire
Duration: 10 mins
5. Memorial of the Berlin Wall
Visit the wall that divided Berlin during the Cold War
Duration: 15 mins
6. Niederkirchnerstraße
Visit the former SS Headquarters, home to the Gestapo during the Second World War
Duration: 10 mins
7. Book Burning Memorial at Bebelplatz
Walk past the site of about 20,000 burnt books by the Nazis during WW2
Duration: 10 mins
8. The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Walk through Peter Eisenman’s memorial for the Jewish of WWII
Duration: 15 mins
9. Checkpoint Charlie
Visit the best-known Berlin Wall crossing point during the Cold War
Duration: 10 mins
10. Fuhrerbunker
See the place where Hitler resided until the last week of WW2
Duration: 10 mins
11. Brandenburg Gate
Walk under Berlin’s only surviving historical city gate
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Expert tour guide

Small Group up to 12 Guests Max

DURATION 3 HOURS

Exclusion

Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)

Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)

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

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Supplied by Babylon Tours Berlin

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