Walkative!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

tour guide with yellow umbrella in front of the Neptun statue in Berlin

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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.

Superó mis expectativas

1 year ago

Nuestro guía en español fue Dani, y simplemente estuvo increíble, se notaba su pasión y amplio conocimiento, no hubo duda o pregunta a la cual no tuviera una respuesta, ¡me encantó! Si tienen la oportunidad de tenerlo como guía, van a aprender mucho y a disfrutar de la historia de esta increíble ciudad.

Aylin

Walking tour with Ru

1 year ago

The walking tour with Ru was very interesting and dynamic, and he also gave us some useful recommendations to continue enjoying Berlin after the tour. The 3 hours just flew by! Highly recommended

Sara

Amazing walking tour with Ru

1 year ago

It is my probably 20th time in Berlin, but first time walking tour. Our tour guide waited us at the agreed point. It is very easy to recognise. Our tour guide Ruh is very professional, enthusiastic, humorous and knowledgeable. He guided me through the highlights in Berlin and let me know this city again and in a better way. Even the weather is shitty we had a great experience with Ru. I definitely recommend you guys, especially first time visitor, to join this tour.

Amazing experience. Really appreciated.

Tobi Fu

Tour with Ru

1 year ago

24th of March I left my group with which I came to Berlin and I dont regret. As always on FWT I get the most interesting tour for fast visit in the city. Ruaridh spoke a very understandable language. Despite the lack of sound system, he spoke loudly and clearly. Despite the rather unfavorable weather, it took us wherever it was planned, while stopping in a place where we could hide from the rain for a while.

If you never be on Free Walking Tour I recommend it to everyone as the first thing to do when visiting any city.

Kasia

Walking with Ru

1 year ago

What a great, informative and enjoyable tour of Berlin we had this morning, led by Ru, an excellent and knowledgeable tour guide. Ru led us back through time and gave us all pause for thought. His delivery and enthusiasm came across so well, we all felt that we had made a friend as well as immersed ourselves in the culture and history of the city.

A fantastic use of 3 hours despite the weather! Thank you.

Rachel and Clive

This tour is also available as
a Private Tour.

Private tour