Berlin Highlights Walking Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This 2-hour Berlin Highlights Walking Tour will show you all the top attractions in the city. Local experts will take you to must-see spots such as the impressive Brandenburg Gate, the impactful Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and show you parts of the infamous Berlin Wall. Explore the historic Berlin streets that defined the 20th century like no other city.
Inclusions
What's included
- Local guide
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Start your tour at the iconic Brandenburg Gate, where your guide will delve into the rich history and significance of this neoclassical monument. As you stand before this symbol of unity and resilience, you'll learn about its pivotal role in Berlin's past, from its origins as a grand city entrance to its role in significant historical events.
Next, visit the site of the Führerbunker, a place of profound historical significance. Although the bunker itself is no longer visible, your guide will share the compelling story of its role during the final days of World War II. Learn about the events that unfolded here and reflect on this somber chapter in Berlin's history.
Continue your journey at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, a powerful and solemn tribute to the millions of Jewish victims of the Holocaust. As you walk through the labyrinth of concrete slabs, your guide will help you understand the symbolism behind the design and the profound impact of this memorial. Learn about the history it commemorates and the importance of remembering these events in today's world.
Your next stop is the Topography of Terror, a poignant and permanent exhibition located on the former site of the Gestapo and SS headquarters. Here, your guide will lead you through the exhibits that detail the rise and fall of the Nazi regime, offering a deep and sobering insight into the atrocities committed during this dark period.
Conclude your tour at Checkpoint Charlie, one of the most famous border crossings between East and West Berlin during the Cold War. Here, your guide will recount the tense standoffs and daring escapes that took place at this historic site. As you stand at this symbolic checkpoint, you'll gain a vivid sense of the division that once split the city and the resilience of those who lived through it.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your Berlin Highlights Walking Tour meets in front of the Starbucks at the Brandenburg Gate (S/U-Bahn Brandenburger Tor).
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- SANDEMANs Tours - Berlin
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Berlin
- Its from-price is 97% below the median of the 287 city tours we list in Berlin.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 61 of 287.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Berlin
Berlin is Germany's creative, open-minded capital, where landmarks of a turbulent history stand among art, green parks and legendary nightlife.
The Brandenburg Gate is the city's symbol, close to the glass-domed Reichstag and the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. Fragments of the Berlin Wall survive, most strikingly at the East Side Gallery, a long stretch covered in murals, and at the Bernauer Strasse memorial, while Checkpoint Charlie marks the most famous former crossing point.
Top-ranked sights in Berlin: Brandenburg Gate (Brandenburger Tor), Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe (Holocaust Memorial), Checkpoint Charlie.
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