Charité Hospital Walking Tour: Exploring Berlin’s Medical History

Overview

Available languages

German

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

The history of Charité, Berlin’s oldest hospital, spans both the promise and betrayal of medical science. It is the story of the struggle to understand disease and also of what happens when a hateful ideology turns doctors into executioners. Although its beautiful red-brick campus feels like a world of its own, the Charité has not been immune to the whims of the powers ruling Berlin and has been the political instrument of Nazis and East Germany alike. On this walking tour, we will dissect 300 years of success, failure, and everything in between.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Robert-Koch Denkmal

Discover why and how the Charité hospital - the oldest in Berlin - was established in the 18th century. See the monument of Robert Koch - the Nobel-prize winning scientist who discovered the cause of tuberculosis, anthrax and cholera, and was also responsible for the first pharmaceutical scandal in medical history.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Tieranatomisches Theater

Explore the oldest surviving academic building in Berlin, an 18th-century neoclassical gem where veterinarians studied animal diseases and hear the stories of how diseases were treated before the advent of science.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

All Fees and Taxes

Guide

Visiting buildings in which clinical or university operations take place.

Options

English Guide

German guide

Reviews

5.00

26 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Leadership Charité
brigittekO7436TT,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A guided tour with Anthony on the topic of Robert Koch / Charité inspired us today. He imparted detailed knowledge with anecdotes and pictorial material and various object inspections on the Charité grounds in an objective manner and thus created lasting memories for us. We will definitely book more guided tours with Anthony.
I am a tour operator and Historian, it means that I am super demanding as a tourist and I loved the tours I have made!
EstherR1035,,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The information offered was linked together in order to provide an understanding of the historical process, its consequences and the contradictions inherent in History. An excellent connection between the physical space and the historical narrative.
A Deep Dive Tour
sarahcM6538LC,,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It is so great to have a tour that goes "beyond and beneath"....this is not your superficial coverage, it is a tour that reveals details. You ask a question, and the answer is always another interesting path, and Martina can go down that path with you.
Great guided tour with exciting historical details!
Dietmar W,,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great guided tour with a guide who immersed us in the history of the Charite in an exciting and captivating way. Lots of background information and small but valuable details! Great experience and highly recommended!
Fantastic tour!
nicolesV1861QR,,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A wonderful, exciting and informative tour with a very great guide! Not only does he know a lot, but he tells the facts and stories in a totally exciting way! Highly recommended!
Highly recommended 1
1susannef,,Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It's always a great experience to tour with Martina. She is full of relevant and interesting information which she shares in engaging ways.
Great guide to history
petrahH3368KK,,Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour, especially with this provider, was recommended to me by a colleague and I was not disappointed! The guide explained very vividly the historical development with the outstanding physicians and researchers. It was an interesting lecture with individual anecdotes that loosened up the story a lot. Thank you for that! The Hahn family
Fascinating tour!
Donald M,,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Interesting look at medical Harley as well current issues. Your leader was very knowledgeable & great story teller
Highly recommended!
sn00pip,,May 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was a wonderful and interesting experience that gave us an extensive insight into the complex history of Charité. The tour guide was very friendly :)
Fascinating tour
Enibas101,,Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fascinating Tour with a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide! I thoroughly enjoyed it, showing the hidden gems and putting historic information into context. Highly recommended for locals and tourists alike that like to discover new things about Berlin or 300 years of medical history.