Welcome to Berlin!

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Basic Information
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.



The best way to see a snapshot of the city!

Rated 5.0 out of 5
2 years ago

I would highly recommend the Welcome to Berlin tour! Jules was so knowledgeable and her care, passion and love for Berlin was demonstrated throughout.

We learnt so much, received great recommendations and the best part is that you get to “try before you buy”.

If I visited Berlin again or knew people who were going, I’d tell them to take the tour (especially if they get Jules too!!)

Anna & Paulo

Super duper tour with Alex!

Rated 5.0 out of 5
2 years ago

My father and I joined the Welcome to Berlin with Alex this morning and had a fantastic time!

Alex is a compelling storyteller and shared great tidbits of history that really helped introduced my dad to Berlin, and refresh my personal memory of the city’s history.

Thank you Alex!

Léna

Alex was an amazing storyteller!

Rated 5.0 out of 5
2 years ago

Attended two walking tours with Alex: Welcome to Berlin and Alternative Berlin. Both tours were amazing and Alex was an engaging guide! Thanks for the lovely experience 😊

Asmita

Fantastic tour - 10/10 would recommend

Rated 5.0 out of 5
2 years ago

Our tour guide was Mary and she was absolutely amazing. She was both informative and engaging and had a true passion for History. The tour covered a great many sites and Mary truly brought their background to life.

Abigail and Jonny

Worst guided tour I had

Rated 1.0 out of 5
2 years ago

Basically we were only told that “real” communism is not that bad and every stop included something about the “nice, good and desirable” principles of Marx.

Rares


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