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Classic Berlin Sightseeing & Highlights Private Tour

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Duration: 3 hours

Departs: Berlin, Berlin

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

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!

What's Included

Bottled water

Hotel pickup

Local private guide

What's Not Included

Entrance fees for museums etc.

Gratuities

Public transportation ticket (if needed)

Snacks

Traveler Information

TRAVELER: Age: 0 - 120

Additional Info

All of our guides strictly adhere to covid laws and restrictions in Germany. Please be aware that you may be required to wear a mask when taking public transport. Of course, please expect that rules may change between booking and the start of your tour.
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

All of our guides strictly adhere to covid laws and restrictions in Germany. Please be aware that you may be required to wear a mask when taking public transport. Of course, please expect that rules may change between booking and the start of your tour.
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Brandenburg Gate

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!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Reichstag Building

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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Victory Column (Siegessaule)

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...

• Admission Ticket Free

The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hitler's Bunker

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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Johann Georg Elser Sculpture

Hear the wild story of Georg Elser's assassination attempt on Hitler at the thought-provoking memorial for the young resistance fighter

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Platz des Volksaufstandes von 1953

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

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bundesministerium der Finanzen

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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Memorial of the Berlin Wall

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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gropius Bau

See the beautiful 19th Century Gropius Bau, and uncover the bullet holes and shrapnel damage left after the end of WWII

• Admission Ticket Free

Topography of Terror

See where the headquarters of the SS & Gestapo used to be and hear the truth behind how the Nazi system of government operated

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Checkpoint Charlie

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

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gendarmenmarkt

See Berlin's most beautiful square, featuring the twin French & German cathedrals, and the exquisite concert hall at its centre.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bebelplatz

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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Unter den Linden

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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Neue Wache

Germany's central war memorial. A very well thought-out, calm, and fascinating site to reflect on the tragedy and horrors of war.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Schlossbrucke

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

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stadtschloss Berlin

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!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Berliner Dom

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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Altes Museum

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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alte Nationalgalerie

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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Neues Museum

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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Pergamonmuseum

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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Stiftung Neue Synagoge Berlin - Centrum Judaicum

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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Berliner Fernsehturm

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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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