Berlin History Tour: 300 Years of Cultural Evolution

Discover the rich history of Berlin on a 3-hour tour with a knowledgeable guide. Explore the city’s evolution from a cultural capital to a symbol of tyranny and resilience, and its current status as a vibrant hub of culture and tolerance.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Reichstag Building - Berlin’s renowned Reichstag serves as the meeting place for the Bundestag (“Federal Assembly”), the lower house of Germany’s national legislature. The glass dome, added by Norman Foster in the 1990s, has become a symbol of modern Germany’s dedication to democratic governance.
  • Brandenburg Gate - The Brandenburg Gate is an…
What's Included
  • 3-hour guided tour of Berlin with a historian
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions: You will need to use public transport a few times, since the distances between some key sites would be too far to walk. If you will not have a few days visitor’s transit pass to Berlin already, we suggest that you purchase the day metro pass. If you cannot…
Additional Information

Join a 3-hour historical exploration with an academic guide, observing the 300-year transformation of Berlin from its inception as the cultural epicenter of Prussia, to the thriving 19th-century hub of German Emperors, progressing through the sinister periods of the Nazi and Cold War times, culminating in its current resurgence as a global bastion of…

Location
Unter den Linden 42
Unter den Linden
Please meet your guide outside Cafe Einstein, Unter den Linden 42, 100117 Berlin.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Amit
Jul 27, 2023
Great for history buffs - Very informative and interesting. We enjoyed the illuminating and enlightening tour - packing a lot in the relatively short time we had.
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B4937qecarolineh
Jun 1, 2023
smart, fun and personalized Berlin tour - We loved our private tour in Berlin with Lee. He was so smart, interesting and funny. He also asked us questions about what we wanted to see and made a few pivots on the tour to cover all of the things that he thought we would enjoy. Enthusiastic and informative - I'll be sure to pass along his info to all friends visiting Berlin.
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Marybethp2021
May 15, 2022
Excellent tour - Our guide, Lee, had an incredible amount of knowledge and good humor. I was worried that the level might not be up to my history buff cousin but she couldn't have been more pleased. We would wholeheartedly recommend this tour. Just fantastic in every way.
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Lori
Mar 21, 2022
Brilliant, entertaining tour - Our guide, Dan, was brilliant, welcoming, informed and funny. It was joy to start our time in Berlin with such a deep dive into the major sites of the city. The time flew by. One of the best tours we've ever done.
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V2581jwelenas
Mar 12, 2022
Excellent tour with Peter! - Thanks so much to Peter for the fantastic afternoon. This was the orientation we needed for our first trip to Berlin. We remembered so much from the discussion during the rest of our stay. We also tried enjoyed several of your dining and museum recs! Take this tour if you are new to Berlin and then take the East Berlin tour for another memorable experience.
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Va17sky
Mar 12, 2022
Best Way to Dive into Berlin - We thoroughly enjoyed Peter's tour. He was witty, entertaining and so educated about the layers of Berlin's history. 3 hours felt just right to take a deep dive into the major sites. Highly recommend this tour for newcomers to Berlin! We talked about the tour after the whole trip.
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Estelleo764
Sep 11, 2021
Great way to get to know Berlin - We toured with Insight Cities in Prague this summer and we loved their small groups and deep discussions. This introduction tour in Berlin was just as good. Very educated guide who was happy to answer all our questions on any topic. We truly got to know Berlin in a new way even though it was not our first trip. Thank you!
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537tamerk
Jul 29, 2021
Martin was an excellent Guide Toor for us He has a very good knowledge in the history - History! Culture And taken a nice photos for an attractive area Thanks for Mr.Martin Regards, Tamer K
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Resort729013
Jun 4, 2021
Great guide - After this past year, we don't take travel for granted. It was a joy to get a deep look at Berlin's major sites after having the city on our bucket list for ages. We had a gifted guide who kept our attention even on a day that was cold and windy.
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Diddle-sauce
Jun 26, 2020
Historic Layers! - I gave this tour as a present to a visiting friend but it wound up being a gift for both of us. So much amazing information and what fun!
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