Berlin Protest History Tour: Rebels, Resistance, and Revolution

Overview

Available languages

German

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover Berlin as a city of protest on this engaging walking tour through one of its most historic areas. Beginning at the Red Town Hall, we trace 800 years of history — from the Berlin Indignation of 1448 to the Peaceful Revolution of 1989. At Schlossplatz, see where the March Revolution of 1848 erupted, as citizens demanded civil rights and free elections, and fought Prussian troops on barricaded streets. At Rosenstraße, hear how German women stood up for their Jewish husbands in 1943, staging the only public protest against the Final Solution. In Alexanderplatz, uncover how demonstrations in 1989 swelled into the largest protest in East German history, leading to the fall of the Wall.

- Trace 800 years of Berlin’s history in one compact area

- Discover four key protests that shaped the city’s destiny

- See iconic landmarks including the Berlin Palace, Red Town Hall, and TV Tower

- Learn how ordinary citizens defied rulers and regimes

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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

Rotes Rathaus

Explore the impressive terracotta timeline of Berlin's history stretching all around the Red Town Hall. See the origins of the city and the cause for the most important uprising in Berlin's early history depicted in stone.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Nikolaiviertel

Catch sight of a prime example of socialist kitsch built for the 750th anniversary of Berlin and the last remnants of the Palace of the Republic - the seat of the East German parliament and the most famous entertainment venue in the socialist half of the city at the same time.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Expert guide

Gratuities

Options

German Guide

English Guide

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Exciting and informative!
nicolesV1861QR,,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an exciting tour! You not only learn a lot, but you discover new places and see places you know with new eyes! Martina has a great way to tell facts and story exciting! Highly recommended tour!
Another great tour from Beyond and Beneath
richardsJ679NE,,Apr 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
As always, very interesting and a real pleasure to be introduced to more corners of Berlin. Highly recommended. Especially good for people living here - but history-inclined visitors would enjoy it too.
Recommended
300janekl,,Feb 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly recommended. Informative, entertaining, excellently researched. Martina is a great city guide. There was information that even a Berliner did not know.
An asset - so much to explore in Berlin
sandrahS2854KZ,,Dec 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Thanks, Simone! This was a very fabulous and interesting city tour. With your great knowledge and joy for the topic, you gave us great insights and food for thought. LG Sandra and Lisa
The story behind facades
553annemieked,,Jul 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic Guide who knew so much more about the history. Concerns a small walk of 2 km . Highly recommended tours of this Guide. Small scale but really goes into depth
Ten out of the experience!
646irisg,,May 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful walking tours! We've been on two trips, and they were so well curated and well thought trough. You get a deeper insight in som of the hidden stories that are all over Berlin. Would recommend going with Beyond and Beneath tours to anyone with an interest in the fascinating story in Berlin.
Meaningful Micro-tours for Behind-the-Scenes Insights
kaywE877YY,,Feb 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I've been on almost five of their tours so far and each one gave me insights about Berlin's history that I never would have found on another typical tour. The guides really dive into researching small but meaningful details that you would never notice walking along the street. They also both have experience with Eastern European knowledge and history, which adds a lot to understanding the past and present of Berlin. 10/10 would recommend!