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Explore Berlin: See All The Iconic Sights & Some Hidden Gems

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At Topography of Terror / old SS and Gestapo HQ
In front of the Reichstag
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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Discover Berlin’s extraordinary and vibrant present on an engaging, stress-free, award winning walking tour, led by an expert local guide. Explore the city through unique perspectives and fascinating stories while visiting Berlin’s most iconic landmarks, including the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie, Museum Island, and Bebelplatz.

Stand above the site of Hitler’s bunker, where the Third Reich spent its final days, and learn how Berlin transformed from the centre of Nazi power into a divided Cold War city and eventually into the dynamic capital it is today.

Along the way, your guide will bring history vividly to life through stories of resistance, survival, division, and reunification — from WWII and the Nazi era to daring Cold War escape attempts and the fall of the Berlin Wall.

More than just sightseeing, this tour offers a deeper understanding of Berlin, its people, and the events that shaped the modern city, all at a relaxed, easy walking pace.

What's Included

  • 3-hour walking tour
  • Local English-speaking Expert Guide
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Reichstagufer 17
10117 Berlin, Germany

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End point

Pariser Platz
10117 Berlin, Germany

What To Expect

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Berlin Friedrichstrasse Station

Start your tour from our central meeting point
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Palace of Tears

Learn about this Cold War international checkpoint- also known as the Traenenpalast
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Neue Wache

National memorial site reflecting on war and tyranny
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Humboldt University (Humboldt Universitat)

The location where Marx, Engels and Einstein studied and taught
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Berliner Dom

Biggest church in Berlin, Lustgarten, City Palace (Stadt Schloss) and the Humboldt Forum
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pergamonmuseum

Learn about Islamic art, the Ishtar Gate, the Market Gate of Miletus
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Neues Museum

Learn about the Ancient Egyptian collection on a World UNESCO Heritage site
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Altes Museum

Learn about the first museum built in Berlin and the very famous architect, Karl Schinkel
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Stadtschloss Berlin

The brand new Humboldt Forum. See the reconstructed Hohenzollern family palace
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bebelplatz

Be enchanted by the beauty of the 18th century square
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Book Burning Memorial at Bebelplatz

Stand on the location where the Nazi's burned tens of thousands of books in 1933
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Staatsoper (Berlin)

The beautiful opera house built under Friedrich the Great in 1743
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Konzerthaus

The spectacular Schinkel concert house completed in 1821
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Gendarmenmarkt

From the period of Berlin's religious tolerance, the Calvinist French Cathedral and the Lutheran German Cathedral
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Checkpoint Charlie

Cold War civilian and military checkpoint, location of tank stand-off in 1961 between Soviet and American armed forces
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Topography of Terror

See a 200m long piece of the Berlin Wall
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Detlev-Rohwedder-Haus

Hermann Göring's airforce ministry, East German house of ministers, German Finance Ministry
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fuhrerbunker

Stand above the location where Hitler spent the last days of WW2- the site of Hilter's bunker
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

Walk through the Memorial dedicated to the Murdered Jews of Europe
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Reichstag Building (pass by)

German house of Parliament and government quarter
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Brandenburg Gate

American Embassy, French Embassy, Hotel Adlon, Academy of Fine Arts
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pariser Platz

The American and French Embassy and the famous Hotel Adlon can all be seen from this square
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10 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: See All The Iconic Sights & Some Hidden Gems?

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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Activity code: C-5560HIGHLIGHTS

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4,557 reviews

Average 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 4,557 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Explore Berlin: See All The Iconic Sights & Some Hidden Gems?
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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:
  • 3-hour walking tour.
  • Local English-speaking Expert Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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: See All The Iconic Sights & Some Hidden Gems 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: See All The Iconic Sights & Some Hidden Gems 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!

 

 

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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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What's Included

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  • 3-hour walking tour
  • Local English-speaking Expert Guide
  • Gratuities

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
  • IMPORTANT; Please be at meeting point 15 minutes before tour begins
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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