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a Private Tour.
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:
After joining the general Berlin tour check out our Alternative Berlin and Communist & Socialist free tours to understand Berlin and its history much better!
Well worth taking a walking tour we were shown things we would have missed on our own and given lots of really interesting facts and information from our guide who was extremely knowledgeable.
Ru was very informative and made this tour so interesting. Highly recommended.
Visiting Berlin after 11 years, this tour was the perfect one to revisit the places and hear the history. Anika was our guide and she was extremely knowledgeable. she also patiently answered a lot of questions. I will definitely recommend the tour to others, especially if you are short on time and would still like to know the city.
We booked the tour at the last minute, as we arrived in Berlin. The ‘Welcome to Berlin’ tour is perfect for getting a first impression of Berlin city, its history, and its most legendary places. Our tour guide, RU, was very professional; the route that he picked, the walking tempo, and insights about the places and history were really eye-opening and interesting. I’d really recommend this tour to anyone who’ll be in Berlin for the first time.
Very nice and interesting tour with a lot of exciting stories.
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