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History & Highlights - Private Guided Tour
- Duration2 hours 30 min
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesGerman, English, French
About this activity
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 to expect
Brandenburg Gate
Pariser Platz, Berlin, 10117, Germany
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.
Reichstag Building
Platz der Republik 1, Berlin, 10557, Germany
Germany's federal parliament building, but it wasn't used for nearly 70 years...
The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Cora-Berliner-Strasse 1, Berlin, 10117, Germany
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
Fuhrerbunker
Gertrud-Kolmar-Str. 14, Berlin, 10117, Germany
Discover the events of the last days of WWII as Hitler retreated underground while the Soviets closed in
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!
Bundesministerium der Finanzen
Wilhelmstrasse 97, Detlev-Rohwedder-Haus, Berlin, 10117, Germany
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
Checkpoint Charlie
Friedrichstr. 43-45, Zimmerstraße, Berlin, 10117, Germany
What was it like to go through a checkpoint between communism and capitalism? Why could you bring cash into East Berlin but not out?
Topography of Terror
Niederkirchnerstrasse 8, Berlin, 10963, Germany
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
Pickup & meeting point
You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.
Pickup starts about 10 minutes before the departure time.
You can request a pickup location of your own.
Start
You will meet your guide in front of the Hotel Adlon. Your guide will have an orange name tag and umbrella.
End
From the end of the tour at Checkpoint Charlie you can easily access public transport, and explore the local area with plenty of food options in the surroundings. Or grab a souvenir and visit the exhibition at the Panorama to learn more about the Berlin Wall.
Pickup locations25
The operator lists 25 pickup points. 24 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.
Hotels & residences24
- Chateau Royal BerlinNeustadtische Kirchstrasse 3, Mittelstrasse, Berlin, 10117, Germany
- MadisonPotsdamer Platz 3, Berlin, 10785, Germany
- Maritim proArte Hotel BerlinFriedrichstrasse 151, Dorotheenstraße 65, Berlin, 10117, Germany
- Melia BerlinFriedrichstrasse 103, Berlin, 10117, Germany
- Eurostars Berlin HotelFriedrichstr. 99, Berlin, 10117, Germany
- Hotel Amelie BerlinReinhardtstr. 21, Berlin, 10117, Germany
- Berlin Marriott HotelInge-Beisheim-Platz 1, Berlin, 10785, Germany
- Hotel M68Mauerstr. 68, Berlin, 10117, Germany
- The Mandala HotelPotsdamer Strasse 3, Berlin, 10785, Germany
- Motel One Berlin-Potsdamer PlatzLeipziger Strasse 132, Berlin, 10117, Germany
- Hotel Adlon Kempinski BerlinUnter Den Linden 77, Berlin, 10117, Germany
- The Westin Grand BerlinFriedrichstrasse 158-164, Berlin, 10117, Germany
- Profit HotelPotsdamer Platz 10, Berlin, 10785, Germany
- Grand Hyatt BerlinMarlene-Dietrich-Platz 2, Berlin, 10785, Germany
- martas Hotel Albrechtshof Berlin & Restaurant AlvisAlbrechtstr. 8, Berlin, 10117, Germany
- NH Collection Berlin Mitte FriedrichstrasseFriedrichstr. 96, Berlin, 10117, Germany
- Leonardo Hotel Berlin MitteBertolt-Brecht-Platz 4, Berlin, 10117, Germany
- NH Collection Berlin Mitte Am Checkpoint CharlieLeipziger Str. 106-111, Berlin, 10117, Germany
- The Ritz-Carlton, BerlinPotsdamer Platz 3, Berlin, 10785, Germany
- martas Hotel Allegra BerlinAlbrechtstr. 17, Berlin, 10117, Germany
- Arte Luise KunsthotelLuisenstr. 19, Berlin, 10117, Germany
- B&b Hotel Berlin-mitteAlbrechtstrasse 25, Berlin, 10117, Germany
- The Mandala SuitesFriedrichstr. 185-190, Berlin, 10117, Germany
- Hotel Luc, Autograph CollectionCharlottenstrasse 50, Berlin, 10117, Germany
- You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
Pickup instructions
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.
What's included
Included
- Free map of top local recommendations for the rest of your stay
Not included
- Snacks
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 15 travellers per booking
- Age bands: Traveler (0–120)
Languages
- Guide
- German, English, French, Spanish
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
- This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 4 hours before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Instant then manual
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/Berlin
- Product code
- 449964P1
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Your preferred pickup point
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
5.0/ 54 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (1) and Tripadvisor (3).
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