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Berlin In a Day Tour: Brandenburg Gate and Wall
Understand Berlin’s defining sites in a single day
The Finer Details
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.
NOTE: If you add the optional car service, please tell us your hotel or apartment address in the 'Additional Details' box while adding the tour to your shopping cart.
NOTE: If you add the optional car service, please tell us your hotel or apartment address in the 'Additional Details' box while adding the tour to your shopping cart.
Sites Visited
- Brandenburg Gate
- Hitler's Bunker
- Topography of Terror site
- Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
- Berlin Wall Memorial
- Reichstag exterior
- Unter den Linden
Included
- 7-hour private historical tour with a local expert guide
- Visit the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, the Berlin Wall Memorial, and the Brandenburg Gate
Itinerary Details
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.
FAQ
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Where do we meet? Where does the tour end?
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.
Is this a good tour for children and families?
It’s a walking-intensive tour, so we recommend taking a look at our Berlin Wall for Kids Tour instead.
Is this tour walking-intensive and/or wheelchair accessible?
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.
What costs will I need to cover on the day?
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.
Can I book a car service?
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.
We are a bigger group and it won't let us book a larger vehicle at checkout, can we still book?
If your group needs a larger vehicle than what is displayed as an option at checkout, please reach out to our team in order to verify availability and pricing with our car provider. Thank you!
We are a bigger group and it won't let us book a larger vehicle at checkout, can we still book?
If your group needs a larger vehicle than what is displayed as an option at checkout, please reach out to our team in order to verify availability and pricing with our car provider. Thank you!
Meet the Experts
Where You’ll Go
From iconic landmarks to tucked-away local favorites, these are the places you’ll explore and experience firsthand with your Expert.
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Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
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Berlin Wall Memorial
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Brandenburg Gate
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Reichstag exterior
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Unter den Linden
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Site of Hitler's Bunker
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Topography of Terror - Berlin
What’s Included As Standard
Here’s a look at what your tour covers, plus anything you’ll want to consider arranging separately, so you can plan with confidence.
Included
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English-speaking expert guideTours led in English, offering you unbroken understanding throughout.
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Intentionally sized groupsA smaller group means more time for conversations and questions.
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Tickets and entrance feesAll entry tickets included (unless clearly stated otherwise).
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HeadsetsHeadsets are included on tours that need them, so every word can be heard.
Not Included
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GratuitiesTips aren’t included, but we encourage tipping as a way to thank your guide after your experience.
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Food and drinkUnless booking a Food & Drink tour or tasting experience, refreshments are not included.
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Transportation to and from the meeting pointUnless noted, pre- and post-tour transport isn’t included - this service can be added by request.
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Hotel pickup or drop-offUnless noted, travel to or from accommodation isn’t included - this service can be added by request.
Where You'll Explore
Make the Most of Your Tour
Some helpful advice for getting the most from your experience, from practical prep to small on-the-day tips.
Dos:
- Wear comfortable footwear
- Check the weather and dress appropriately
- Bring a bottle of water (no glass)
- Feel free to ask your Expert anything
Don'ts:
- Bring firearms or weapons
- Bring sharp objects (e.g. knives, swiss army knives, switchblades, hiking sticks)
- Dress inappropriately to enter religious sites or sacred monuments
Any questions? You can always
contact us.
Don’t just take our word for it
Dora, was very knowledgeable and professional. Great Day Learning about the History of Berlin. Thankyou!
Aaron was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Berlin. His tour was set at the perfect pace so my 83 year old mother could easily keep up but not too slow that my 24 year old child was bored. Arron was kind enough to take our three generation family pictures at multiple spots. Those pictures will always be very special to me!
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