Welcome to Berlin!

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Short Description
Our main tour of the historic centre of Berlin, an introduction to the city and its history. You will see the TV Tower, Museum Island, Under den Linden, Checkpoint Charlie and the Brandenburg Gate, among others. If you only have time for one tour, this is the one you are looking for.
Total time
Around 2h 45 min
Language
English, Spanish, German (check the booking calendar for availability)
Price
„Pay what you wish” tours do not have a fixed price. It is up to you to evaluate your guide’s work and reward it. Some people give 10€, others 50€ depending on their satisfaction and abilities.
Meeting point
In front of the Red Town Hall (Rotes Rathaus) - look for the yellow umbrella!Go to map
Ending point
Brandenburg Gate
Additional info
♿️Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
About

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

  • Book Burning Site

  • Checkpoint Charlie and Berlin Wall stories

  • Adolf Hitler’s Bunker Site

  • Jewish Holocaust Memorial

  • Brandenburg Gate


After joining the general Berlin tour check out our Alternative Berlin and Communist & Socialist free tours to understand Berlin and its history much better! 


Meeting Point
In front of the Red Town Hall (Rotes Rathaus) - look for the yellow umbrella!

BOOKING RULES
Our pay as you wish tours are designed for individual travellers and small groups. We don’t accept parties of more than 7 people on them. If you travel in a party of 8 or more (school groups, bigger groups of friends etc.), please choose a paid option, if it's available, or book a Private Tour. For more information on the latter, please contact us.



Great experience

Rated 5.0 out of 5
11 months ago

JR is obviously very knowledgeable and excited about his adopted city Berlin and it‘s history. Very enjoyable walk with a nice break half way through. I have been on free walking tours in other cities and JR is one of the best.

Rob

Excellent introduction to Berlin

Rated 5.0 out of 5
11 months ago

This was a fantastic way to learn a little more about the older and recent history of Berlin, by reference to the location of specific events and significant architectural features. Mark displayed passion for the city. Although the tour ran a little over time, it was time very well spent.

Terry

A Must tour! Highly recommended.

Rated 5.0 out of 5
11 months ago

We really enjoyed the welcome to Berlin tour, learning many interesting new things for the history and culture of Berlin! Alex was excellent! Highly recommended!

Konstantina

Best tour ever - enjoyable and informative

Rated 5.0 out of 5
11 months ago

My family and I joined Dara on his tour around Berlin on 6 April and we had a fantastic time. We were not only lucky with the weather, but we had the best tour guide. Dara was funny, but also very well informed about everything. His knowledge about Berlin’s history was excellent and along with other interesting stories really made us think. Even though the tour lasted 3 hours, time seemed to fly by, because it was so good. We really came away knowing that we had received a fantastic overview of Berlin. Dara’s tour was the highlight of our stay in Berlin!!’ Thank you. 🙏🏻

David Susie Kingman family

Fun and fact based tour guide!!

Rated 5.0 out of 5
11 months ago

My guide was Sarah.

We had a big group of tourists more than what I have had usually. She had vivid voice and clear English pronunciation enough to give much info to the big size group. Her story telling capability was very good and history Knowledge was really good. I was happy because I could understand the modern history of Germany. Berlin became one of the nicest cities that I can recommend my friends to visit thanks to her.

Young Min


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