Berlin Christmas History Tour in Nikolaiviertel

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Overview

Available languages

German
English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

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

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

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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.

Admission Not Applicable
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Stop at Zum Paddenwirt, a cozy Nikolaiviertel tavern famed for its legend of the ‘Frog Innkeeper’.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Expert local guide

Mulled wine not included

Gratuities

Entry to museums or monuments not specified in the itinerary

Options

English Guide

German guide

Reviews

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  • Great tour!

    56maritl,,Dec 21, 2025

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    5.00

    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.

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