Modernism and Bauhaus - Private architecture tour of Berlin

3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Join an architecture tour led by a practicing architect. Using a car will allow us to see as much as possible. Of course the tour can be adapted to special interests.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: A Friend in Berlin UG

Ages: Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Professional guide
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Bauhaus-Archiv Museum fur Gestaltung

15 min

Learn about the history of the Bauhaus, from its founding in Weimar to its dissolution during the Nazi era. At present, the archives are still closed so we'll view from the outside only
Hufeisensiedlung

30 min

We'll see at least one of the Modernist Estates of Berlin (there are five alltogether, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Berliner Philharmonie

15 min

Explore the work of Hans Scharoun, a prominent Bauhaus Architect who, after fleeing into exile during the Nazi regime, returned to Berlin in the 60s to help rebuild the city.
Neue Nationalgalerie

15 min

Discover the last work of Mies van der Rohe in Berlin, the Neue Nationalgalerie. It's his only work in Germany carried out after the war. We can end the tour here in case you want to visit inside.
Hansaviertel

30 min

West-Berlin's response to East-Berlin's Karl-Marx-Allee, showing off modern capitalist architecture. We'll look at different houses from different architects, all done in the 1950s.