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2 hours 30 minutes
Ah, Berlin! From humble village beginnings to the capital of the mighty kingdom, then empire, through darkness and division of the Nazi and Communist eras and back to its glory as the defining capital of European culture, trends and fanciness – what a place to tell stories about!
On our tour we will journey from the east to the west, crossing times, rivers and stories that, especially in the last 200 years, have shaped not only the city but the entire world. Let us tell you who that Alexander on the Platz was, is there really any medieval Berlin and what are the connections between American and German Martin Luthers. Add to that the Humboldt University, Checkpoint Charlie and our finishing point, the Brandenburg Gate with its memories from the time of the Wall and you will have learned the basics of Berlin’s identity.
We will also revisit the stories connected with the darkest moments of the city, nation and Europe: Adolf Hitler’s rise to power and the resulting war and the Holocaust – the Jewish Memorial will remind us of the fragility of the world around us.
On the upper note feel free to ask us about the local hip and party scene, many calling it the defining nightlife scene of Europe and the beginning of the world trends. Berlin has learned its lesson – let the feeling of inclusiveness, hundreds of cultures coexisting and shaping the world for better take you!
On the tour we will see and discuss:
• TV tower
• Red Town Hall and the remains of the old Berlin
• Museum Island and the Berlin Cathedral
• Unter Den Linden and Humboldt University
• Gendarmenmarkt and Book Burning Sites
• Checkpoint Charlie and Berlin Wall stories
• Adolf Hitler’s Bunker Site
• Jewish Holocaust Memorial
• Brandenburg Gate
INCLUDED
professional local guide
Start time: participants are expected to show up 5 min before the start time.
Language: English
Duration: 2 h 45 min
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.
For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*
*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.
Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Meet your guide in front of the Red Town Hall (Rotes Rathaus), close to the TV Tower in the centre of the city. You can reach it easily from any place on Alexanderplatz and by metro, there's a station named after the town hall.
NOTE: there are two Rathausstraßen in Berlin. We meet in the city centre, next to the TV Tower!
We hope to see you on our tour soon! If you are unable to attend, we kindly ask you to cancel the booking. You can do this by clicking cancel booking in this email. This button can be found below the picture shown on the confirmation of the tour and date you have booked.
Participants are expected to show up 5 min before the start time. If you show up late, we cannot guarantee the spot for you.
Meeting Point: In front of the Red Town Hall (Rotes Rathaus) - look for the yellow umbrella!
Duration: around 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours (depending on the size of the group and traffic in the city)
There are a few things you need to know now before the tour starts.
Please dress according to the weather - our tours run no matter what (well, we will cancel them only in some really extreme weather conditions). Rain, snow or cold doesn't stop us. Dress well and be ready!
Tour operates in our regular "free tour" formula - it is up to you to decide how to reward a guide for his work. The amount is voluntary. You can think of a tour as a trip to the cinema though. Similarly - you will have fun for about 2 hours and 45 minutes. Let the amount reflect the ticket price - whether you were in a cheap studio cinema or in an expensive multiplex, it is only your decision! However, we ask you to restrain yourself and do not eat popcorn during the tour. ;)
