Things to Do in Berlin
Berlin is without any doubts one of the most interesting and important cities in the world. Our tour will give you a good understanding of the city, its history and the many ideas born in Berlin that shaped this city and the entire world! We will journey in time from the humble medieval beginnings, through the capital of a mighty kingdom and empire, revolution, dark times of nazism, destruction and communist divisions up to today – the trendiest and hottest city in the world. That was truly a spectacular transition, one you should not miss!
On the tour we will see and discuss:
- TV Tower
- Red Town Hall and the remains of the old Berlin
- Museum Island and the Berlin Cathedral
- Unter Den Linden and Humboldt University
- The Square of the Book Burning (Bebelplatz)
- Checkpoint Charlie and Berlin Wall stories
- Adolf Hitler’s Bunker Site
- The Memorial to The Murdered Jews of Europe
- Brandenburg Gate
The last stop for this tour is Brandenburg Gate.
Look for the yellow umbrella at the meeting point!
ℹ️ ⚠️ ATTENTION - booking rules
The tour is fit for pets, but one site, the Holocaust Memorial, is only allowed to walk around (so you see it, but not walk through). Please have that in mind.
Please note that our free tours are designed for individual travelers and small private groups only. Hence, we do not accept parties of 8 or more people on regular free tours and guides have the right to deny participation to such groups. If you travel in a party of 8 or more please book a private tour in advance.
If you show up at the meeting point with the bigger group our guide will ask you for the payment (12 eur/person) before the tour or cancel your reservation on the spot. To confirm your reservation please arrive 10 minutes before starting. We can not guarantee participation when you will be late.
Please note that multiply bookings (under different names) for 7 people who belong to one group will still be treated as one organized group and the guide has the right to deny participation to such parties.
This policy is implied in the best interest of our individual visitors.
Please respect our rules.
We would have been killed if we had participated in this walking tour 35 years ago! But don't worry it's not dangerous anymore. However, you can feel a little of the crises in this divided city. And you will know it's more than a "Tale of two cities"! It's the story of two different worlds in the middle of the cold war. Including stories of many people who suffered from these conflicts.
In our walking tour, we will visit:
- Rabbit Field
- Liesen Bridge
- North Side Gallery
- Berlin Wall memorial
- Mauer Park
- Japanese Cherry Trees on the path of Berlin Wall (in the Spring)
Kreuzberg is a district in the central part of Berlin, known for its progressive and multicultural atmosphere, and more importantly for the art scene and Street Arts and Squatting.
There are a significant numbers of immigrants from all around the world, also many activists, artists, and young people that work and live in Kreuzberg, and because of them, it has a great nightlife with many bars, clubs, and many other things.
Besides, it's home to many international restaurants and bars, serving food and drink of every corner of the world!
You can find many food from Middle Eastern and Asian to Italian and Mexican, as well as many Vegan options.
But it's not fair to describe Kreuzberg just like that because it's got a rich history too! From 19th century to Berlin Wall and even today, you can find a trace of many global crisis in Kreuzberg!
In our tour, we will walk through this district to see many historical memories and some crazy stories of Kreuzberg.
In our walking tour, we will visit:
- Oranienplatz
- Engelbecken
- Bethanien
- Mariannenplatz
- Treehouse at the wall
- and some Street Art on our way
We will also have a break in a nice Café in the middle of the tour.
If you are ready for a journey into the crazy part of the history of Berlin, don't doubt and book this free walking tour!
This special tour will take you through all the important periods of Berlin's history! These periods were really important because they had a massive impact on the world and, in some cases, completely changed the world!
Let's tell you in a different way. Maybe it's unbelievable, but you can describe Berlin like this:
- A Medieval City
- Capital of a powerful Kingdom
- An industrialized city
- A progressive city
- Headquarters of the crime
- A fallen city
- A socialist city
- A liberal city
- A Modern City
And you will visit many important places of the city related to those parts like:
- St. Mary's Church (Marienkirche)
- Museum island (Museumsinsel)
- Hacke's Courtyards (Hackesche Höfe)
- Alexanderplatz
- Memorial of Book Burning (Denkmal zur Bücherverbrennung)
- Franciscan monastery church (Franziskaner-Klosterkirche)
- Karl Marx Boulevard (Karl-Marx-Allee)
- Independent art courtyard (Haus Schwartzenberg)
- Volkswagen Exhibition (DRIVE. Volkswagen Gruppe Forum)
You have to understand that it will a long walking tour (about 3 hours walk). And also, it's not possible to tell you the history in details and the explanation will be in short because of time limit. But you can ask as many questions as you have and we can discuss more during the tour.
So if it's your first time in Berlin or you want to know about its rich history this tour suits you!
Tour through the most ALTERNATIVE neighborhood in Berlin.
With the best scene of the punk-rock era. Here David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Nick Cave, Depeche Mode , among others, created an alternative and counterculture atmosphere that is still lived in its streets today.
The tour starts at Rio -Raiser-Platz where we will talk about the transformation of Kreuzberg, from the raising of the wall to the present day.
Walking through the neighborhood you will learn about the history and evolution of graffiti until it became Street Art. We will see murals such as the Astronaut-Cosmonaut , by Victor Ash; Nature Morte, by Roa and The Pink Man , by Blue. And of course, we will get to know the 1UP and the Berlin Kids collectives, famous for their works marked by messages of protest and social criticism.
In the second part of the tour we will walk through the symbol of Berlin, East Side Gallery, the longest section of the wall in Berlin and the largest art canvas in the world. We will know the social aspects of a city divided by a wall through art.
We will cross the Oberbaumbrücke, the most fascinating bridge in Berlin, and back into the heart of Kreuzberg, we will see three impressive murals.
Finally, I have prepared recommendations for you to continue discovering the neighborhood on your own.
Do you know Berlin was a divided city even before WWII?
Berlin during the Empire era (1871-1918) and the Weimar Republic (1919-1933) was marked by significant class conflict and division, particularly between the city's western and eastern parts.
In the empire era and industrialization, the western part of Berlin was home to the city's wealthy and influential classes. In contrast, the eastern part was more working-class and industrially focused.
You can find the trace of those conflicts in the most tragic incidents of the 20th century, and also in our walking tour in Berlin!
During this tour, you will visit some streets and Boulevards in the western part of the city and many places including:
- Charlottenburg Gate
- University of Arts
- Technical University of Berlin
- Stage Theater
- Former Synagogue and many villas in Fasanenstrasse
- finally the famous KaDeWe
Embark on our exciting Free Tour of Berlin and discover the history of the city. We'll start at Pariser Platz , in front of the Academy of Arts, where we'll meet to begin this exciting adventure. We'll cross the iconic Brandenburg Gate , symbol of the German capital, and head towards places linked to World War II.
Our next stop will be at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe , a poignant place that pays tribute to the victims of the tragedy. Then, we will visit the Führerbunker , Adolf Hitler 's bunker, where decisions that marked history were made.
We will continue our tour alongside the former Reich Air Ministry , a witness to wartime history. We will pass a preserved section of the Berlin Wall , a reminder of the Cold War, and stop at the iconic Checkpoint Charlie , a famous border crossing of those times.
Afterwards, we will head to the impressive Gendarmenmarkt Square , where we will admire its beautiful twin churches from the outside. And finally, we will arrive at Bebelplatz , where the infamous book burning took place during the Nazi era.
After three and a half hours of touring these fascinating stops, we will conclude our Free Tour Berlin in the vibrant Berlin Opera Square .
Join the best team of guides in the city and immerse yourself in the history of Berlin on this unforgettable trip!