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Berlin Private Complete History All Day Walking Tour

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On average, this is booked 29 (0) days in advance.
6 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Discover 800 Years of Berlin’s History with a Local Expert.
Join a local historian and Berlin expert on an unforgettable deep dive into Berlin’s past, meticulously crafted for those eager to unravel the many layers of Berlin's past and present.

As you traverse the city with our expert guide, we delve into the narrative of Berlin from its early beginnings through its transformation into a modern metropolis.

As you journey through Berlin’s iconic streets and hidden corners, your expert guide brings the city’s complex story to life through captivating narratives, little-known facts, and rich historical context. From Prussian grandeur and imperial ambition to war, division, and reunification, this tour offers a sweeping yet intimate perspective on Berlin’s evolution.

This thoughtfully paced tour fits in as many key Berlin sites as possible, allowing for necessary breaks to snack, relax, or capture photographs and even lunch if you desire.

What's Included

  • Visit to Iconic Historical Sites
  • Expert Tour Guide
  • Food and drinks
  • We do not use any vehicles in this tour.
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickups will take place on foot with the tour guide.

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Ebertstraße 24
10117 Berlin, Germany

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10178 Berlin
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Brandenburg Gate

One of the most iconic gates in Europe. Learn about why it was constructed and how it became a focal point for the different Berlin's and Germany's that formed (and fell) after its construction and an important symbol of divided Berlin during the Cold War. Don't be afraid to ask your guide for a photo!:)
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Reichstag Building

Stand and admire probably the most iconic building in Germany. We will introduce you to the Hohenzollern's and share with you why the building was built, how it played a major role in the solidification of the Nazi Dictatorship in early 1933, how it was the scene of savage fighting in the culmination of the Soviet Battle of Berlin and every thing that happened to the building up to and after German Reunification.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Soviet Memorial Tiergarten

Walk through the only Soviet Memorial that was located in West Berlin. We will look at its construction, the surprising origin of its building materials and discuss the symbolism and controversies associated with it.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tiergarten

Walk through a part of the Tiergarten, the largest park in Berlin. We will find out how it developed from the medieval period and how the events in Berlin also greatly affected the park itself.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Victory Column (Siegessaule)

Admire, from a distance, the Victory column. Proudly sited in the middle of the Tiergarten. We will share with you when and why it was constructed and perhaps, surprisingly, where it used to be located!
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

Experience one of the most substantial and incredible of the many memorials within Berlin.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fuhrerbunker

Visit the most infamous parking lot/car park in the world. The site of the Fuhrer Bunker and the place where one of the biggest tyrants the world has ever known spent his final days!
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Johann Georg Elser Sculpture

Hear the story of the man who came painfully close to changing world history!
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Detlev-Rohwedder-Haus

We will share with you the history of this imposing building that has been in continuous use since 1936. A witness to the most turbulent years of the 20th Century.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Topography of Terror

We will enter the site of the former SS, Gestapo and SD headquarters in Berlin. One of the points of evil with Nazi Berlin and we will discuss what happened post-war with the site.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Memorial of the Berlin Wall

We will visit a section of the Berlin Wall and find out why when and how it was constructed as well as sharing stories of the some of the great escapes and tragic deaths that occurred.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Checkpoint Charlie

A visit to the most famous of the Checkpoints and one of the most iconic Cold War sites in Berlin.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Friedrichstrasse

A stroll down Friedrichstrasse, once known as “Cabaret Mile”
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Gendarmenmarkt

Visit the most beautiful square in Berlin, the Gendarmenmarkt. Learn about its origins and how it developed into a true architectural gem.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bebelplatz

Surround yourself with beautiful 18th Century buildings and learn the history of Bebelplatz. We will discuss the Catholic cathedral (St Hegwigs), the Humboldt University faculty of Law, the City Opera House. This was also the site of the most infamous of the “Nazi Book Burnings” so will observe and discuss the thought-provoking memorial that is present in the square.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Humboldt University (Humboldt Universitat)

One of the most esteemed educational institutions in Germany. We will share with you the history of the building, the University and who the Humbolts were.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Neue Wache

We will take you inside one of the most incredible buildings on Unter Den Linden, if not in all of Berlin. A political weathervane and now, in it’s current incarnation, a very moving memorial.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Deutsches Historisches Museum

From outside we will discuss the oldest surviving building on Unter den Linden, now the German History Museum.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Museum Island

Collectively a UNESCO World Heritage site, we will discuss how the island developed, the Museums, the Cathedral and some of the architects who designed them.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Humboldt Forum

Visit the Humboldt Forum and learn its complicated and surprisingly recent history.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. Mary's Church

A visit to and, if possible, inside the oldest church in Berlin that has been in continuous use. And architectural gem and a very lucky survivor.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Alexanderplatz

And to finish the tour we will head to Alexanderplatz, rebuilt post-war as the capital of the DDR.
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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 Berlin Private Complete History All Day 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 Berlin Private Complete History All Day 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?
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The following is included:
  • Visit to Iconic Historical Sites.
  • Expert Tour Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • We do not use any vehicles in this tour.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Berlin Private Complete History All Day 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
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Berlin Private Complete History All Day 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!

 

 

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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.

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What's Included

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  • Visit to Iconic Historical Sites
  • Expert Tour Guide
  • Food and drinks
  • We do not use any vehicles in this 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
  • Animals or pets allowed
  • This is a Walking Tour Pickups are on foot. Tours walk at the pace of the group.

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