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Highlights
- Get an insider’s perspective of Berlin on this 3-hour guided tour.
- Dredge up the past and learn about the epicenter of two dictatorships in the twentieth century.
- Appreciate the newly reconstructed Prussian royalty’s family palace.
- Stand at the location where at least 20,000 books were burned by fanatical Nazi supporters in 1993.
- Touch the Berlin Wall as you discover the truth behind the ‘death strip’.
- Pay homage to the Murdered Jews of Europe at the powerful Memorial site.
Your Experience
Your Experience
Discover Berlin's hidden history on this insightful journey. Explore how Berlin evolved from a small fishing village into Prussia’s capital, walking along its royal boulevard, Unter den Linden.
Follow the city's growth as it became central to Enlightenment under Frederick the Great and experienced occupation by Napoleon before becoming Bismarck’s German Empire hub. Delve deeper into Germany's past with insights on the Teutonic Knights’ influence during significant twentieth-century events.
Berlin Through History
Observe Berlin maintaining its status as a capital through various eras: from the Nazi Third Reich and divided Cold War city to modern-day Unified Germany. Visit key historical sites such as Göering’s former Luftwaffe HQ, Himmler's SS headquarters at Topography of Terror, and the Memorial for the Murdered Jews of Europe.
Pause in reflection at Hitler's Bunker site and enter the poignant Memorial dedicated to victims of War and Tyranny. Experience a moment of silence that resonates with history’s weight.
The Legacy of Nazi Ideologies
Visit where the Nazis burned books during 1933, marking an infamous chapter in Berlin’s past. Stand at the Berlin Wall's 'death strip' to feel its historical gravity and explore Checkpoint Charlie, known for a tense American-Soviet standoff.
Glean insights into Reichstag's turbulent history—from German Empire origins, Weimar Republic struggles, Nazi ascendancy in 1933, Cold War entrapment at the Berlin Wall, to its current symbol of Germany’s transparent democracy. Conclude your experience with a visit to Pariser Platz and admire the iconic Brandenburg Gate.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Comprehensive & in-depth tour of Berlin’s past & present
- Sound tour commentary
- Accommodation shuttles
- Food and drink coverage
- Tips
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Ticket Delivery
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Meeting Point
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Meet your guide outside the Friedrichstraße station.
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Address: Reichstagufer 17, 10117, Berlin, Germany.
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Landmark: On the square between the 'Tränenpalast' (Palace of Tears) and the station.
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Your guide will be wearing a "Blue Lanyard and Yellow Name Tag".
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Getting There
By Bus
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The closest bus stop is Berlin Friedrichstraße station. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the meeting point.
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Board buses 147, M1, N6 to get you there.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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