Berlin in a Day Tour with Brandenburg Gate and the Berlin Wall

Delve into the German capital’s complex and tumultuous history in this seven-hour Berlin day tour. In the company of a local history expert, you’ll visit the essential sites of the city, from the 13th century to WWII, including the Brandenburg Gate, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, the Berlin Wall Memorial, and more. This full-day tour will provide you with an essential overview of Berlin’s compelling and complex history, setting the stage for additional exploration of your own.

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Your full-day exploration begins when you meet your expert and share a bit about yourself and your interest in order to inform the narrative for your tour. You’ll start your walk at Brandenburg Gate, one of the most iconic sites in the city: a symbol of Berlin’s Cold War division, and now, a united Germany. Continuing through Berlin’s historic center, you’ll explore the complex legacy of WWII in the city with stops at Hitler’s bunker, the Topography of Terror site, and the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. 

Your historical morning will be topped off with a delicious lunch at a local restaurant or cafe, where you’ll be able to spend time asking your expert anything, from questions about what you’ve seen to the local culture. After lunch, you’ll carry on exploring the Mitte neighborhood. Here, you’ll wander down Unter den Linden, a boulevard named after the linden trees that line it.

You will continue your tour at the Berlin Wall Memorial, one of the most important historical sites not only in Berlin, but in the world. Here, your expert will discuss the history of the wall’s construction and reflect on how its impact is still felt in the city today, decades after its fall.

At the end of this fascinating and comprehensive tour, you will come out with a deeper appreciation and understanding of Berlin’s complicated past and how it has risen into a modern cultural and artistic center.

Interested in exploring more of Berlin? Try our Berlin Art Tour or our Berlin Wall Tour. 

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You will meet your expert guide in front of Bäcker Wiedemann, located at Pariser Platz 4A. You will end either at the Brandenburg Gate or at the East Side Gallery, depending on your guide. Your confirmation email will have the exact meeting point details along with a map. 

It’s a walking-intensive tour, so we recommend taking a look at our Berlin Wall for Kids Tour instead. 

This tour is walking-intensive, however, if you add on the car service option, the itinerary can be adjusted for those with mobility concerns. Please contact us to discuss in more detail your mobility concerns so that we can best advise.

 

The tour includes your expert guide and transport on the metro. You will be expected to cover the cost of your lunch and any additional refreshments.

 

The tour includes your expert guide and transport on the metro. You will be expected to cover the cost of your lunch and any additional refreshments. Car service is not required, but can be arranged. At checkout, you will have the option to either select a car service or Metro Day Passes. If you don’t wish to have a car service, please be sure to select the Metro Day Pass.

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