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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:
After joining the general Berlin tour check out our Alternative Berlin and Communist & Socialist free tours to understand Berlin and its history much better!
Both my girlfriend and I are so pleased with the tour we took with Alex. He was knowledgeable, friendly AND entertaining, which isn’t always the case. The tour consisted of all the things we would have wished to see while in Berlin. Personally, the favorite part was seeing Hitler’s bunker. Thanks Alex!
Had a great time on the introductory Welcome to Berlin tour with Alex! He was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and I was able to learn a lot in a short amount of time. Thanks so much!!
Our guide, Alex, was so engaging. Every piece of important information was delivered as an exciting story. In addition, he was very funny, very expressive, and very thoughtful, e.g. on this beautiful, but hot, day, he got us into the shade whenever possible. I couldn’t ask for a better introduction to Berlin.
My family and I had a great experience with our tour guide, Ru. He had a wealth off knowledge and humor. Well worth what we paid. Would definitely recommend!
Jules (I hope I spelled that right!) was an incredible tour guide. Her energy was infectious, and her deep knowledge of all things Berlin history made the tour fantastic. The tour hits most of the major spots in terms of 20th century history on a surface level which is perfect if you are visiting Berlin for the first time. Jules was such a pleasure to talk to, ask extra questions when walking from place to place, and such a fun personality. I’m glad she was my introduction to Berlin!
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