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The History of Berlin: WWII PRIVATE Walking Tour With Locals

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Berlin, Germany
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4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

It’s the history that made the city today. During this private tour, it’s time to discover Berlin through WWII Private Tour.
Embark on a storytelling journey that will keep you entertained while at the same time giving you insights you can’t find in a history book.

Delve deep into the subject with highlights and landmarks like Reichstag building, Checkpoint Charlie and Museum Island Connect their relevance to this historical event and the effects it had from past to present in Berlin. Thanks to your local guide, it will be as if you just took a trip back in time!

Withlocals History City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

What's Included

  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
  • Private guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance to attractions not included (we will visit them from outside)
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Oranienburger Str. 36
10117 Berlin, Germany

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Museum Island

The Museum Island is a museum complex on the northern part of the Spree Island in the historic heart of Berlin. It is one of the most visited sights of Germany's capital and one of the most important museum sites in Europe.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Reichstag Building

The Reichstag is a historic building in Berlin, Germany, constructed to house the Imperial Government of the German Empire. It was opened in 1894 and housed the Government until 1933, when it was severely damaged after being set on fire
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Checkpoint Charlie

Checkpoint Charlie was the best-known Berlin Wall crossing point between East Berlin and West Berlin during the Cold War, as named by the Western Allies
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Berlin

Check out main landmarks related to the theme of your history tour and connect their relevance through fantastic stories and facts from your expert local host
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Stiftung Neue Synagoge Berlin - Centrum Judaicum (pass by)

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Brandenburg Gate (pass by)

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Palace of Tears (pass by)

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Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe (pass by)

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Bebelplatz (pass by)

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Wilhelmstrasse (pass by)

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Fuhrerbunker (pass by)

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The History of Berlin: WWII PRIVATE Walking Tour With Locals?

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-24380P137

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What's Included

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  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
  • Private guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance to attractions not included (we will visit them from outside)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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