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Explore Berlin History and Highlights Sightseeing Walking Tour

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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Join one of our expert walking tour guides on a one-of-a-kind trip through the incredible history of Berlin. All our guides have an educational background in history, archaeology, or related fields, and Berlin and German history are their passion.

What's Included

  • Expert Tour Guide
  • This is a walking tour
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Ebertstraße 24
10117 Berlin, Germany

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End point

Museum Island
10 Berlin, Germany

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Brandenburg Gate

Hear the incredible history of the on of the most iconic gates in he world and a witness to many of the key historical event in Berlin's History
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Reichstag Building

Visit one of the most iconic buildings in Berlin, if not Germany. Parliament building during Germany's Imperial Period, site of the infamous fire shortly after Hitler being made Chancellor and key target for the Soviets when they took the city by force at the end of the Second World War.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

Experience the largest memorial in central Berlin and the history surrounding its construction and the crimes that facilitated that construction.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fuhrerbunker

A visit to the most infamous car-park in the world! Site of Fuhrer Bunker (located within what were the gardens of the New Reich's Chancellery Building) and the location where Hitler ended his terrible reign.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bundesministerium der Finanzen

Now the Finance Ministry Building but formerly the HQ building of the Luftwaffe. Hear about its remarkable construction, use and also it's important Cold War history.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Topography of Terror

Step in the site of former Headquarters of the SS, Gestapo and SD and learn about the history of the site during the Nazi Period and also the efforts of Post-War memorialization on the site.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Checkpoint Charlie

A visit to one of the most iconic Check-Points and sites related to Cold War Berlin
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Gendarmenmarkt

Visit and hear about the incredible history related to the foundation and development of the Gendarmenmarkt, whilst reveling in the splendor of the 18th and 19th Century architecture.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bebelplatz

Surrounded by the grandeur of Frederick the Great's Prussian Capital, hear how and why the buildings were constructed and also see the Memorial to the darkest chapter of the square's past, the 1933 Nazi Book Burning.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Unter Den Linden

Stroll along the eastern end of Unter den Linden visiting and learning the history of the Humboldt University, the Memorial to Victims of War and Tyranny and also the German History Museum
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Museum Island

On the final stop of the tour we will cross onto what was medieval Berlin , site of the Stadt Schloss (City Palace) from the 15th Century, the Berlin Cathedral and now home to five world-class Museums. From the Eastern side of the Museum Island we will look upon and and discuss Alexanderplatz, the center of Post-War East Berlin.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Explore Berlin History and Highlights Sightseeing Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Explore Berlin History and Highlights Sightseeing Walking Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Expert Tour Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • This is a walking tour.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 1..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Explore Berlin History and Highlights Sightseeing Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Explore Berlin History and Highlights Sightseeing Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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  • Expert Tour Guide
  • This is a walking tour

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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