• Brandenburg Gate - Discover one of Europe’s most iconic gates. Explore its construction history and its role as a focal point for the various Berlins and Germanys that emerged and dissolved after its creation. It also served as a significant symbol of divided Berlin during the Cold War. Feel free to ask your guide for a photo! :)
• Reichstag Building - Marvel at what is arguably Germany’s most iconic building. Learn about the Hohenzollerns, the building’s purpose, its pivotal role in the establishment of the Nazi dictatorship in early 1933, its involvement in the fierce battles during the Soviet Battle of Berlin, and its history up to and after German reunification.
• Soviet Memorial Tiergarten - Explore the only Soviet Memorial located in West Berlin. Discover its construction, the unexpected origin of its materials, and discuss the symbolism and controversies surrounding it.
• Tiergarten - Stroll through a section of the Tiergarten, Berlin’s largest park. Learn about its development from the medieval period and how Berlin’s events significantly impacted the park itself.
• Victory Column (Siegessaule) - Admire the Victory Column from a distance, proudly situated in the center of the Tiergarten. Discover when and why it was built and, perhaps surprisingly, its original location.
• The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe - Experience one of Berlin’s most significant and remarkable memorials.
• Fuhrerbunker - Visit the world’s most infamous parking lot, the site of the Fuhrer Bunker, where one of history’s most notorious tyrants spent his final days.
• Johann Georg Elser Sculpture - Hear the story of the man who came agonizingly close to altering world history.
• Detlev-Rohwedder-Haus - Learn about the history of this imposing building, continuously in use since 1936, and its witness to the 20th century’s most turbulent years.
• Topography of Terror - Explore the former SS, Gestapo, and SD headquarters in Berlin, a focal point of evil in Nazi Berlin, and discuss the site’s post-war history.
• Memorial of the Berlin Wall - Visit a section of the Berlin Wall and learn about its construction, as well as stories of daring escapes and tragic deaths.
• Checkpoint Charlie - Visit the most famous checkpoint and one of Berlin’s most iconic Cold War sites.
• Friedrichstrasse - Take a stroll down Friedrichstrasse, once known as “Cabaret Mile.”
• Gendarmenmarkt - Visit Berlin’s most beautiful square, the Gendarmenmarkt. Learn about its origins and its development into an architectural masterpiece.
• Bebelplatz - Immerse yourself in the history of Bebelplatz, surrounded by stunning 18th-century buildings. Discuss the Catholic cathedral (St. Hedwig’s), the Humboldt University Faculty of Law, and the City Opera House. This was also the site of the infamous “Nazi Book Burnings,” and we will observe and discuss the thought-provoking memorial present in the square.
• Humboldt University (Humboldt Universität) - Discover one of Germany’s most prestigious educational institutions. Learn about the building’s history, the university, and the Humboldt family.
• Neue Wache - Enter one of the most remarkable buildings on Unter den Linden, if not in all of Berlin. A political weathervane, it now serves as a deeply moving memorial.
• Deutsches Historisches Museum - From outside, discuss the oldest surviving building on Unter den Linden, now the German History Museum.
• Museum Island - A UNESCO World Heritage site, explore the island’s development, its museums, the cathedral, and some of the architects who designed them.
• Humboldt Forum - Visit the Humboldt Forum and learn about its complex and surprisingly recent history.
• St. Mary’s Church - Visit, and if possible, enter Berlin’s oldest continuously used church. An architectural gem and a fortunate survivor.
• Alexanderplatz - Conclude the tour at Alexanderplatz, rebuilt post-war as the capital of the DDR.

• Expert Tour Guide
• Visit to Iconic Historical Sites

• Food and drinks
• Private transportation

Explore 800 years of Berlin’s history with a knowledgeable local. Embark on an unforgettable journey with a local historian and Berlin expert, designed for those keen to explore the intricate layers of Berlin’s past and present.

Accompanied by our expert guide, delve into Berlin’s story from its early days to its development into a modern city.

As you wander through Berlin’s famous streets and hidden gems, your guide will bring the city’s complex history to life with engaging stories, intriguing facts, and rich historical insights. From Prussian splendor and imperial aspirations to war, division, and reunification, this tour provides a comprehensive yet personal view of Berlin’s transformation.

This carefully paced tour includes as many of Berlin’s key sites as possible, with ample opportunities to pause for snacks, relaxation, photography, and even lunch if desired.

• Animals or pets allowed
• This is a Walking Tour Pickups are on foot. Tours walk at the pace of the group.

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