The History of Berlin City Center Tour Semi-Private 12ppl Max

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About this activity

Once the capital of Prussian kings, then the epicenter of Hitler’s Third Reich, and later a divided city at the heart of the Cold War, Berlin’s history is as turbulent as it is fascinating. Join us for a 3 hour guided tour through Berlin with a small group of no more than 12 visitors. Our expert guides will uncover Berlin’s past, from its Prussian palaces to the scars of World War II and the fall of the Berlin Wall.

This tour offers an immersive journey through Berlin’s monuments, vestiges of war, and triumphs, uncovering the stories that shaped Germany’s capital. Whether you’re drawn to the city’s imperial past, wartime devastation, or Cold War intrigue, this experience provides an essential introduction to Berlin’s complex and compelling history.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Babylon Tours Berlin

Ages: Children (0–9 years) · Youth (10–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Expert tour guide
Included: Small Group up to 12 Guests Max
Included: DURATION 3 HOURS

Not included

Not included: Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
Not included: Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)

Itinerary

Museum Island

15 min

Visit the unique Museum Island, home of five of Berlin’s world renowned museums
Berliner Dom

10 min

See the Berlin Cathedral, one of the main landmarks of Berlin’s cityscape
Berliner Fernsehturm

10 min Admission not included

Walk past the infamous TV Tower, the city’s most visible landmark
Stadtschloss Berlin

10 min Admission not included

See the Royal Palace, a building that dates back to the Prussian Empire
Memorial of the Berlin Wall

15 min

Visit the wall that divided Berlin during the Cold War
Stop 6

10 min

Visit the former SS Headquarters, home to the Gestapo during the Second World War
Book Burning Memorial at Bebelplatz

10 min

Walk past the site of about 20,000 burnt books by the Nazis during WW2
The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

15 min

Walk through Peter Eisenman’s memorial for the Jewish of WWII
Checkpoint Charlie

10 min

Visit the best-known Berlin Wall crossing point during the Cold War
Fuhrerbunker

10 min

See the place where Hitler resided until the last week of WW2
Brandenburg Gate

10 min

Walk under Berlin’s only surviving historical city gate

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

# Meet your guide 10 minutes before the tour starts by the bottom of the stairs of the gift shop outside the entrance of the James Simon Gallery (entrance situated on street level)

End point

Using your ticket

TOUR MEETING POINT: Meet you guide by the bottom of the stairs of the gift shop inside the ground level entrance James Simon Gallery (entrance situated on ground level opposite to the Neues Museum entrance)
It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
All guests MUST bring ID or photo of ID including birth date (Museum Rules)
Recommended Dress: Comfortable and weather appropriate

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's scheduled departure time.

For any URGENT matters please call/text your guide.

Their contact details are sent to your email by the morning of your tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

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