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History & Highlights - Private Guided Tour

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Spanish

Overview

I'm Natalie - originally from Australia, I've chosen to make Berlin my home because I love history!

This tour is designed for first-time visitors who want to understand Berlin, not just photograph it. Over 2.5 hours we walk through the landmarks that defined the 20th century and connect them into a single story that helps the city make sense.

If you choose to join me to discover Berlin, you should know that none of my tours are scripted. It's more of a conversation, shaped around what you're curious about.

There is so much more to Berlin than meets the eye, so let's start with the highlights, dive into the history and I guarantee you'll come away from this tour with a deeper appreciation for the city!

What's Included

  • Free map of top local recommendations for the rest of your stay
  • Snacks
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Meeting and Pickup

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If you have selected hotel pick-up, your guide will be waiting for you in your hotel lobby. Otherwise, your guide will be waiting for you in front of the Hotel Adlon on the Unter den Linden with an orange umbrella. If you have any trouble finding your guide, you can reach them using the number provided on your ticket.

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Unter den Linden 77
10117 Berlin, Germany

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Friedrichstraße 43-45
10117 Berlin, Germany

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Brandenburg Gate

Most people take photos of the Brandenburg Gate and leave it at that. We explain why the Gate looks the way it does and what it represents, who is sitting on top, and why Napoleon stole the Goddess.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Reichstag Building

Germany's federal parliament building, but it wasn't used for nearly 70 years...
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

The holocaust is a difficult and sensitive topic, we always handle it with care to give you the best understanding of what happened and why
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fuhrerbunker

Discover the events of the last days of WWII as Hitler retreated underground while the Soviets closed in
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piece of the Berlin Wall

The Berlin Wall is often different in reality to how we imagine it - see it for yourselves and learn how East Germany was able to build it overnight!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bundesministerium der Finanzen

Learn how to spot Nazi buildings by looking at the former Aviation Ministry building. Learn how it survived the war and what it became afterwards
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Checkpoint Charlie

What was it like to go through a checkpoint between communism and capitalism? Why could you bring cash into East Berlin but not out?
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Topography of Terror

Here we will be able to see a remaining part of the Berlin Wall (it's not as tall as you might expect!), and learn about how and why it was built
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the History & Highlights – Private Guided Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Snacks

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