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.



Good but too long

Rated 3.0 out of 5
2 years ago

Positives: our guide Marie had a lot of knowledge and was clearly enthusiastic about the history of Berlin, and she was very open and inclusive about people’s views and opinions.

Negatives: it was very cold and we stood still in the stopping points for too long so it became uncomfortable. Also, we think the tour was too long (+45min) and some of the topics were not that interesting and could be left out to shorten the tour.

Opportunities for improvement: in the winter adapt the tour to stop inside to hear the stories and explanations

Madalena

Entertaining experience

Rated 5.0 out of 5
2 years ago

A wonderful tour of Berlin hosted by Mary. It was very cold, but her style of delivering information kept us going for almost 4 hours. Thank you a lot!

FYI: On the break you can have some amazing muled wine from the Christmas Fair.

Madi

Thanks Chris!

Rated 5.0 out of 5
2 years ago

Great time with Chris in Berlin!, thanks a lot for interesting and funny stories as well as for recommendation about food, we loved it!

Justyna

Fun, interesting and informative

Rated 5.0 out of 5
2 years ago

The tour was not what I expected, having went on many different bus and boat tours around European cities, which were very matter of fact and bland. This tour is definitely something you dont want to skip even if you live here in Berlin. Mary was a very knowledgeable tour guide, with a palpable passion for history, she really brought many of the historical places to life with her engaging storytelling. I also loved the more personable approach to the tour. I will definitely book another tour, and truly hope I come across Mary again 🙂

Ana

Amazing

Rated 5.0 out of 5
2 years ago

Jules you’re a star 😊. So knowledgeable and a wicked sense of humour. Amazing tour.

Chris


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