An Introduction to Berlin Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Embark on a 3-hour history tour with a scholar guide, that considers the 300 year evolution of Berlin from Prussia’s cultural capital, to the bustling 19th century seat of the Germany’s Emperors, to the dark epicenter of the Nazi and Cold War eras to its present revival as a world capital of culture, the arts and of tolerance and multiculturalism.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Your tour guides are professors, doctoral students, journalists as well as enthusiastic hosts and storytellers. We love helping travelers discover our cities.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Reichstag Building

Berlin's famous Reichstag is the meeting place of the Bundestag (“Federal Assembly”), the lower house of Germany's national legislature. The glass transparent dome added by Norman Foster in the 1990s has become an inconic image of modern Germany's committment to democratic government.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Brandenburg Gate

The Brandenburg Gate is an 18th-century neoclassical monumen built on the orders of Prussian king Frederick William II. Many famous events in Berlin's history, from Napoleon's triumphant entrance to Ronald Reagain's cold war speech have taken place at this iconic gate.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

3-hour tour of Berlin in the company of a historian

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities

Transportation to/from attractions: You will need to use public transport a few times, since the distances between some key sites would be too far to walk. If you will not have a few days visitor's transit pass to Berlin already, we suggest that you purchase the day metro pass. If you cannot purchase it in advance, your guide will help you purchase it at the first metro station on the tour. Berlin Transit One Way Tarif AB Ticket 2.8 Euro, Senior Discount 1,70 EUR Berlin Transit Day Ticket for one Person 7 Euro, Senior Discount 4,70 EUR

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Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great for history buffs
Amit K,,Jul 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very informative and interesting. We enjoyed the illuminating and enlightening tour - packing a lot in the relatively short time we had.
smart, fun and personalized Berlin tour
B4937QEcarolineh,,Jun 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved our private tour in Berlin with Lee. He was so smart, interesting and funny. He also asked us questions about what we wanted to see and made a few pivots on the tour to cover all of the things that he thought we would enjoy. Enthusiastic and informative - I'll be sure to pass along his info to all friends visiting Berlin.
Excellent tour
marybethp2021,,May 15, 2022
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5.00
Our guide, Lee, had an incredible amount of knowledge and good humor. I was worried that the level might not be up to my history buff cousin but she couldn't have been more pleased. We would wholeheartedly recommend this tour. Just fantastic in every way.
Brilliant, entertaining tour
Lori S,,Mar 21, 2022
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5.00
Our guide, Dan, was brilliant, welcoming, informed and funny. It was joy to start our time in Berlin with such a deep dive into the major sites of the city. The time flew by. One of the best tours we've ever done.
Excellent tour with Peter!
V2581JWelenas,,Mar 12, 2022
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5.00
Thanks so much to Peter for the fantastic afternoon. This was the orientation we needed for our first trip to Berlin. We remembered so much from the discussion during the rest of our stay. We also tried enjoyed several of your dining and museum recs! Take this tour if you are new to Berlin and then take the East Berlin tour for another memorable experience.
Best Way to Dive into Berlin
va17sky,,Mar 12, 2022
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5.00
We thoroughly enjoyed Peter's tour. He was witty, entertaining and so educated about the layers of Berlin's history. 3 hours felt just right to take a deep dive into the major sites. Highly recommend this tour for newcomers to Berlin! We talked about the tour after the whole trip.
Great way to get to know Berlin
estelleo764,,Sep 11, 2021
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5.00
We toured with Insight Cities in Prague this summer and we loved their small groups and deep discussions. This introduction tour in Berlin was just as good. Very educated guide who was happy to answer all our questions on any topic. We truly got to know Berlin in a new way even though it was not our first trip. Thank you!
Martin was an excellent Guide Toor for us He has a very good knowledge in the history
537tamerk,,Jul 29, 2021
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5.00
History! Culture And taken a nice photos for an attractive area Thanks for Mr.Martin Regards, Tamer K
Great guide
Resort729013,,Jun 4, 2021
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5.00
After this past year, we don't take travel for granted. It was a joy to get a deep look at Berlin's major sites after having the city on our bucket list for ages. We had a gifted guide who kept our attention even on a day that was cold and windy.
Historic Layers!
diddle-sauce,,Jun 26, 2020
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5.00
I gave this tour as a present to a visiting friend but it wound up being a gift for both of us. So much amazing information and what fun!