Classic Berlin Sightseeing & Highlights Private Tour
A highly-engaging top Berlin guide will meet you at your hotel and lead you through the ups and downs Berlin's history. From its humble begins as a swampy fishing village to the capital of an empire that would shake the world, Berlin's story is a fascinating tale filled with tragedy and excitement. See world-famous monuments including the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag, walk through the touching holocaust memorial, see where the world was torn in two by the Berlin Wall and so much more!
This thrilling three-hour private tour is your perfect introduction to Berlin. Explore key parts of the city's history, including WWII and the Cold War, stroll over the beautiful Museum Island, and escape to West Berlin at Checkpoint Charlie. World history awaits you on every corner in Berlin!
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Stop At: Brandenburg Gate, Pariser Platz, 10117 Berlin Germany
Your expert guide will show you the symbol of Berlin. From German Unification in the 19th Century, to Hitler's march through the Gate in 1933; from the ruins of WWII to the days of the Berlin Wall. Pass through the Gate and discover Berlin!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Reichstag Building, Platz der Republik 1, 10557 Berlin Germany
See the seat of German democracy. Hear how the Reichstag was set on fire in 1933, beginning the Nazi's seizure of power, only to be captured by the Soviet Union at the end of WWII. Learn how Germany built a brand new modern parliament here after reunification.
Please note that we visit the outside of the building only.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Victory Column (Siegessaule), Grosser Stern 1, 10557 Berlin Germany
The gleaming, golden Victory Column is a symbol of Prussian victory in the 19th century (and essentially a big middle finger to France!) We'll let your guide explain...
Stop At: The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Cora-Berliner-Strasse 1, 10117 Berlin Germany
Explore the thoughtful memorial with your expert guide as you learn how Germany deals with its dark, difficult past. Hear the meaning behind the nearly-3000 columns and find out why the touching memorial is so controversial.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Fuhrerbunker, Gertrud-Kolmar-Str. 14, 10117 Berlin Germany
Stand above the remains of Hitler's bunker, site of the dictator's suicide in April 1945. Hear about the final days and final moments of Hitler's life, and how rumours of his escape were spread around the world after World War Two.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Johann Georg Elser Sculpture, Wilhelmstrasse/An der Kollanade, Berlin Germany
Hear the wild story of Georg Elser's assassination attempt on Hitler at the thought-provoking memorial for the young resistance fighter
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Platz des Volksaufstandes von 1953, Leipziger Str. 6, 10117 Berlin Germany
Hear how East Germans stood up to their Communist government in 1953, only to be cut down by the red army and the dreaded secret police, The Stasi
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bundesministerium der Finanzen, Wilhelmstrasse 97 Detlev-Rohwedder-Haus, 10117 Berlin Germany
The former headquarters of Nazi Germany's airforce, The Luftwaffe! See the monumental Nazi style of architecture and discover how members of the airforce conspired to kill Hitler in 1944.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Memorial of the Berlin Wall, Bernauer Strasse 111, 13355 Berlin Germany
See the original Berlin Wall and discover how the city was torn in two over night in 1961. Hear tales of armed guards and daring escapes, and cross over to West Berlin.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Gropius Bau, Niederkirchnerstr. 7, 10963 Berlin Germany
See the beautiful 19th Century Gropius Bau, and uncover the bullet holes and shrapnel damage left after the end of WWII
Stop At: Topography of Terror, Niederkirchnerstrasse 8, 10963 Berlin Germany
See where the headquarters of the SS & Gestapo used to be and hear the truth behind how the Nazi system of government operated
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Checkpoint Charlie, Friedrichstr. 43-45, 10969 Berlin Germany
Checkpoint Charlie: the edge of the Western world! See where the USA and the Soviet Union came face to face every day during the Cold War. Hear stories of tanks, trickery, and spies as you cross the infamous Cold War border
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Gendarmenmarkt, 10117 Berlin Germany
See Berlin's most beautiful square, featuring the twin French & German cathedrals, and the exquisite concert hall at its centre.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bebelplatz 1, 10117 Berlin Germany
The stunning Bebelplatz is the heart of royal Berlin: see the opera house, the original state library, and the beautiful St. Hedwig's Cathedral. Visit the touching book burning memorial, the very site of the Nazi's first book burning in May 1933.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Unter den Linden, Berlin Germany
The Royal Boulevard in Berlin, connecting the City Palace at one end, and the Brandenburg Gate at the other. The Unter den Linden has been extensively renovated in recent years and looks fantastic today.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Neue Wache, Unter den Linden 4, 10117 Berlin Germany
Germany's central war memorial. A very well thought-out, calm, and fascinating site to reflect on the tragedy and horrors of war.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Schlossbrucke, Unter den Linden 1, 10117 Berlin Germany
The Palace Bridge where the Prussian King would meet up with his friends, dogs, and horses before racing down the royal boulevard to go hunting. Adorned with beautiful statues, the Palace Bridge is the perfect entrance to Museum Island
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Stadtschloss Berlin, Schlosspl. 1, 10178 Berlin Germany
Berlin's Prussian City Palace, recently rebuilt and opened to the public, the palace and its courtyards are beautiful, with just enough modern twists to let you know that this is built for the 21st century, not the 15th!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Berliner Dom, Am Lustgarten, 10178 Berlin Germany
The Berlin Cathedral dominates the beautiful Lustgarten on Museum Island. Hear how the palace was built under the reign of Germany's final Emperor, Wilhelm II, and how it wasn't fully rebuilt until 2004!
Please note that we visit the outside of the building only.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Altes Museum, Am Lustgarten, 10178 Berlin Germany
The stunning Neo-Classical Altes Museum is the oldest museum on the UNESCO World Heritage Museum Island. Hear how the Prussian Kings were dedicated to bringing art & culture to the people, and how Hitler and Goebbels used this site as a rallying ground for the Nazis.
Please note that we visit the outside of the building only.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Alte Nationalgalerie, Bodestr. 1 - 3 Museumsinsel, 10178 Berlin Germany
For many people the most beautiful building on Museum Island, the Alte Nationalgalerie is home to the royal family's collection of paintings, including the German romantics!
Please note that we visit the outside of the building only.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Neues Museum, Bodestrasse 1-3, 10178 Berlin Germany
Arguably Berlin's finest museum, the Neue Museum is home to the city's Egyptian collection, including the enchanting bust of Nefertiti, Tutankhamen's mother.
Please note that we visit the outside of the building only.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pergamonmuseum, Bodestrasse 1-3, 10178 Berlin Germany
The mighty Pergamon Museum is home to the Altar of Pergamon, an impossibly beautiful altar from Ancient Greece. It's the most popular museum in all of Germany!
Please note that we visit the outside of the building only.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Stiftung Neue Synagoge Berlin - Centrum Judaicum, Oranienburger Str. 28 - 30, 10117 Berlin Germany
The beautiful New Synagogue is the heart of Berlin's Jewish community. Tragically attacked in 1938, the building was able to survive the 12 terrifying years of Nazi rule.
Please note that we visit the outside of the building only.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Berliner Fernsehturm, Panoramastr. 1A, 10178 Berlin Germany
The Communist-built TV Tower is one of the defining symbols of Berlin. Hear how the tower was built, what the secret police used it for, and why the West heralded the "Pope's revenge" when the tower was unveiled.
Please note that we visit the outside of the building only.
Duration: 10 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability"
Duración: 3 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Tourist Information at Brandenburg Gate, Brandenburg Gate, Pariser Platz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Traveler pickup is offered
Let us know your pickup location 2 days or more before your tour start.
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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