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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!
Spędziłam fantastycznie 3 godziny poznając historię Berlina. Marysia ( Mary), która nas oprowadzała w bardzo ciekawy sposób wprowadziła nas w różne niuanse historii tego miasta. Gorąco polecam.
We all have enjoyed the enthusiasm and knowledge of JR. He is a very good guide. We have loved the tour.
It was one of those unique tours with mary where you not only see the buildings and a rundown of history but go through the emotions of what might have been and what happened in this city with more history than you can digest. Mary knows the city and sees it through the critical eye and I got to know so much and was spellbound the whole time. If you’re here to know more than what is, ask for mary.
Jules was fantastic
Did the Welcome to Berlin guided tour. It was fantastic. Would highly recommend.
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