Things to Do in Berlin
• Discover Berlin’s landmarks, including the Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island, Reichstag, Nikolaiviertel and the German chancellery, while gliding under historic bridges and through riverside neighborhoods.
• Enjoy live commentary in both German and English, offering insights as you cruise past Berlin’s historic sites.
• Did you know? The Spree River flows through the heart of Berlin, connecting centuries of history with the city’s modern life.
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 (18 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.
• Explore top landmarks like the Anne Frank Center, Berlin Cathedral, and Madame Tussauds Berlin at discounted rates.
• Pick public transport zones you’d like to access. Zone AB to see the heart of Berlin city, or zone ABC, which covers the outskirts.
• By purchasing one pass & skipping ticketing queues, enjoy a hassle-free sightseeing experience with unlimited access to the public transport network.
• Choose between 48/72-hour or 4/5/6-day passes to explore the city, and upgrade to include multilingual city audio guides.
Berlin, 1961 : one city, two countries. Communism and Capitalism separated by a 155 kilometer wall that faced the Soviet sector and the Western sector. 28 years of divided families, of tanks face to face, of cut communications, of escape tunnels, of spies and red telephones, of ghost stations and above all of tears.
Today, 35 years after the fall of the Iron Curtain , we wonder how Berliners lived through the Cold War. What was life like for a Berliner behind the wall? How important was the role of the family and the role of women in socialism ? What were the Stasi's methods of repression and surveillance ? We will also talk about the most famous escape attempts and how the resistance and peaceful revolution was organized, which led to the fall of the Soviet bloc. If you wonder what the wall means today and if it still exists: this is your tour .
In 'Side to Side' tours we seek to answer these questions. Tours to see and know Berlin, but also to think and feel it , this is our philosophy. We will talk about all this visiting the most emblematic places that are the living testimony of a not too distant past.
At the end of the tour, you will be able to discover the most emblematic corners of Berlin thanks to the digital guide 'Side to Side East Berlin' that I have prepared with great care. A small gift that includes a selection of the most authentic bars, restaurants and breweries so that you can make the most of your stay in Berlin.
Do not hesitate and book with ' Side to Side Tours' one of the most elaborate and thought tours to get to know the Berlin of the Cold War .
P.S: AB single ticket for the public transport required.
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• Step into the tower's observation deck and take in 360° panoramic views, spotting landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Cathedral, and Museum Island.
• Enhance your visit with a virtual reality experience (Berlin's Odyssey) that takes you on an immersive journey through 9 centuries of Berlin’s rich and turbulent history.
• Relax with a drink at Sphere, the highest bar in Berlin, perched above the skyline, perfect for grabbing that unforgettable photo.
• **Fun fact:** The Berlin TV Tower was nicknamed the “Pope’s Revenge” or “St. Walter” because, when sunlight hits the mirrored dome, it reflects the shape of a cross. This effect was especially embarrassing for the atheist East German regime that built the tower!
Victims and executioners, invaders and invaded, dictators and dictatorships, pacts and betrayals. All this is part of the narrative in which the history of Nazism is framed, but what are the reasons that lead a civilized country like Germany to fall into fanatism? Who collaborates and why in the Nazi blitzkrieg? What interests are hidden behind the Hitler dictatorship? And, above all, where did the Final Solution and the extermination of an entire people lead the world?
If you want to answer these questions and reflect on what happened, getting to know the protagonists and the places that write the most important chapters of the 20th century, this is your tour. Let yourself be guided by the philosophy of 'Side to Side': tours thought out and documented from the historical rigor; author tours, with a precise and close language that avoids the sensationalist clichés.
We will visit the most important Nazi monuments in Berlin and the memorials to the victims to rebuild together the history of Berlin under nazism.
The tour will take us through the Brandenburg Gate, scene of the Nazi parades and also testimony of their defeat after the battle of Berlin. The Reichstag, the parliament, where the nazis conquer power. The Holocaust Memorial, dedicated to murdered Jews in Europe. Hitler's bunker, still today the object of conspiracies and for some a place of worship. The street of terror, where the Nazi chancelleries imposed fear and submission. There we will see Goebbels' Ministry of Propaganda, the New Chancellery, the work of Albert Speer and the Air Ministry, Hermann Göring’s impressive air force. The tour ends at the Berlin Wall, in front of the Topography of Terror, a documentation center and museum on Nazism that you cannot miss.
Throughout the tour we will also visit the memorials to the victims of the LGTBIQ collective, and the gypsy people and we will also talk about other lesser-known affected groups. Resistance to Nazism and how Germany today confronts the consequences of the most tragic chapter of its history complete the content of one of the most interesting tours of Berlin.
The tour includes the digital guide 'Side to Side: Heart of Berlin' that I have prepared with great care. A small gift so that you can continue discovering Berlin on your own: restaurants, breweries, alternative excursions and much more. Do not hesitate to book, 'Side to Side Tour' is your tour.
• Glide past Berlin’s iconic landmarks, including the government district, Museum Island, and Berlin Cathedral, and see the city from a new angle as you cruise under historic bridges and along scenic riverbanks.
• Choose from three routes, City Centre & West Harbour, East-Side Tour, or an eco-friendly solar catamaran covering Centre & East, based on your preference.
• Enjoy onboard comforts, including a welcome drink and commentary (depending on the selected option), as you relax on Berlin’s most defining landscape.
The 90-minute tour starts in the heart of Berlin at Pariser Platz with a view of the Brandenburg Gate and its Quadriga, the famous Hotel Adlon, and several embassies. You will meet me, recognizable by the light blue umbrella and a baseball cap, right in front of the French Embassy (Pariser Platz 5, 10117 Berlin) next to Starbucks.
We begin with the early history of Berlin, focusing on the surrounding buildings such as the Brandenburg Gate. Then we move on. The tour, which is only 900 meters long, has a lot to offer. We take a look at the Reichstag, where there is much to tell. Then we will experience the Holocaust Memorial and discuss features of the Third Reich. On the way to Potsdamer Platz, we also visit a seemingly ordinary parking lot, which has anything but an ordinary history.
Our tour ends at the famous Wall segments at Potsdamer Platz, which have developed their own special history. From here, you can continue your personal tour towards the Philharmonie, turn to the shopping malls or numerous restaurants, or simply seek some peace in the nearby Tiergarten. I look forward to an exciting time with you!
• Zoom down Germany's largest waterslide tower, explore a unique indoor rainforest or let the kids roam free at the Tropino Club.
• Relax and rejuvenate in the 10,000m2 sauna and spa facilities, complete with a detoxifying sauna and soothing massages.
• Experience a multitude of attractions like the sunny AMAZONIA outdoor area and the fun-packed JUNGLE Splash, all within a convenient shuttle bus ride.
• Fun fact: The resort maintains a constant temperature of 26 degrees Celsius, mimicking a real tropical environment!
For decades, Kreuzberg was a very special location in a very special city! That makes its history different and interesting. Now it is a district in the center of Berlin, known for its progressive and multicultural atmosphere, and more importantly for its art scene, Street Arts and Squatting.
There are a significant numbers of immigrants from all around the world, also many activists, artists, and expats that work and live in Kreuzberg, and because of them, it has a unique vibe and nightlife.
Besides, it's home to many international restaurants and bars, serving food and drink of every corner of the world!
But it's not fair to describe Kreuzberg just like that because it has a rich history too! From industrialization 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 surprising stories of Kreuzberg.
In our walking tour, we will visit:
- Aufbau Haus
- Possession House
- Oranienplatz
- Engelbecken
- Children’s Farm at the Wall
- Bonanza Café (break)
- Art District Bethanien
- Mariannenplatz
- Treehouse at the wall
- Markthalle Neun
- and some Street Art on our way
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!
• Savour a curated menu designed by Michelin-starred chef Tim Raue, with dining packages to suit every occasion.
• Spot Berlin’s most iconic landmarks from your revolving platform, including the historic Brandenburg Gate, the vibrant Alexanderplatz, and the sprawling Tiergarten.
• Make your visit unforgettable with the perfect blend of panoramic city views and exceptional cuisine at Berlin’s highest restaurant.
Let’s set aside the old and focus on the new! For the past 20 years, Berlin has been a cultural trendsetter, a home to new and creative ideas, a place where artists and performers from all around would stream to. This tour will focus on art and music, graffiti and murals, and in general on the alternative lifestyle in which Berlin specializes. Get ready to visit places, nooks and crannies where regular tourists don't usually venture. Let’s discover together the other side of Berlin – the European cultural melting pot.
Highlights:
- street art
- squat life
- Kreuzberg
- gentrification
- Berlin, the city of misfits
Useful information:
Attention! A daily transport ticket (AB zone) is needed for this tour!
The last point is next to YAAM Ostbahnhof
ℹ️ ⚠️ ATTENTION - booking rules
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 (18 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.
With this ticket to The Wall Museum, you'll visit the museum of the Berlin Wall located next to the East Side Gallery at your own pace.
• Trick your senses and amaze yourself while doing so, at interactive exhibits.
• Defy gravity, lose the ground under your feet, and see yourself shrink and grow.
• Enjoy a collection of holograms and fool your friends into believing that you’re flying upside down.
• Discover a unique place for new experiences with friends and family.
We would have been killed if we had participated in this walking tour 37 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 (you will do graffiti here!)
- Berlin Wall memorial
- Mauer Park
- Japanese Cherry Trees on the path of Berlin Wall (in the Spring)
