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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.



JR made my day! I learned about Berlin in few hours.

Rated 5.0 out of 5
10 months ago

JR guided us through Berlin, and in few hours I felt inside the last two hundreds years of history. I liked the simplicity and the curiosities of JR during the tour. I was really a pleasure to visit Berlin walking, and I got lots of information during the tour.

Filippo

Great 3 hours with Will

Rated 5.0 out of 5
10 months ago

We booked on the Berlin pay what you like tour without any great expectations, but Will blew us away with his charm, enthusiasm, and obvious love for the city. The 3 hours flew by and we learnt a lot more than you would on the city bus tours.

Alan McMillan

Best tour ever

Rated 5.0 out of 5
10 months ago

It was definitely one of the best walking tours I’ve ever taken in Europe. Ale was so passionate about history and so knowledgeable, with a great sense of humour (British humour that we love). The 3-hour walk went by so quickly, and this tour was the highlight of our time in Berlin! I will come back again with my history geek boyfriend. Thanks a lot.

Yoko

Laura best guide

Rated 5.0 out of 5
10 months ago

We had much fun today although it was very hot! 🔥 Laura had many interesting stories and we learned many new things. Thank you very much! 😊

Rosi

Toller Überblick über Berlin

Rated 5.0 out of 5
10 months ago

Wow, ich hatte nicht erwartet eine studierte Historikern als Guide zu haben. Jules/Juliane ist Berlinerin durch und durch und hat uns mit viel Witz aber auch mit der notwendigen Ernsthaftigkeit durch die Geschichte Berlins geführt.

Sina


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