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2 hours
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Trace 750 years of Berlin’s Christmas traditions — from pagan solstice fires to modern festivities — and discover how religion, industry, and ideology reshaped the season. Led by an expert guide, this walk through the Nikolaiviertel reveals how a 1980s reconstruction became Berlin’s most atmospheric “old town”. Along cobbled streets and festive lights, meet figures like Frederick the Great, Lessing, and Zille, and hear tales of artists, folk heroes, and ghosts. To finish, you’ll have the option to enjoy a warming cup of mulled wine at the traditional Feuerzangenbowle stand by the Nikolaikirche — the perfect toast to Berlin’s Christmas spirit.
- Discover 750 years of Berlin’s Christmas traditions, from pagan rituals to modern celebrations
- Explore Nikolaiviertel, Berlin’s reconstructed “old town”
- Hear stories of Frederick the Great, Lessing, Zille, and Claire Waldoff, plus Berlin’s own “White Lady” ghost
- End with an optional cup of mulled wine by the Nikolaikirche
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rotes Rathaus
Begin your walk at the Rotes Rathaus, Berlin’s striking red-brick Town Hall. During the festive season, the square outside transforms into one of the city’s most charming Christmas markets.
Stop at Zum Paddenwirt, a cozy Nikolaiviertel tavern famed for its legend of the ‘Frog Innkeeper’.
Expert local guide
Mulled wine not included
Gratuities
Entry to museums or monuments not specified in the itinerary
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
56maritl,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our guide for the Christmas tour was a wonderful history nerd and great storyteller. The sites that were connected to the stories were so well chosen, you really felt history surround you. The perfect balance of lighthearted stories, the heavy sides of Berlin's history with plenty of room for questions. I recommend this tour to everyone who loves Berlin, history and stories.
Operated by Beyond and Beneath Tours