Explore Berlin History and Highlights Sightseeing Walking Tour
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4.9/5
Based on 102 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Explore Berlin History and Highlights Sightseeing Walking Tour worth booking?
Explore Berlin History and Highlights Sightseeing Walking Tour is a 3.5-hour experience in Berlin, Germany, from $32 per person. It scores 78 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 102 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 78 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (102)
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- From
- $32 per person
Join one of our expert walking tour guides on a one-of-a-kind trip through the incredible history of Berlin. All our guides have an educational background in history, archaeology, or related fields, and Berlin and German
What you get
About this experience
Join one of our expert walking tour guides on a one-of-a-kind trip through the incredible history of Berlin. All our guides have an educational background in history, archaeology, or related fields, and Berlin and German history are their passion.
What's included
Included
- Expert Tour Guide
Not included
- This is a walking tour
What you'll see and do
Brandenburg Gate
Hear the incredible history of the on of the most iconic gates in he world and a witness to many of the key historical event in Berlin's History
20 minutes here
Reichstag Building
Visit one of the most iconic buildings in Berlin, if not Germany. Parliament building during Germany's Imperial Period, site of the infamous fire shortly after Hitler being made Chancellor and key target for the Soviets when they took the city by force at the end of the Second World War.
20 minutes here
The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Experience the largest memorial in central Berlin and the history surrounding its construction and the crimes that facilitated that construction.
15 minutes here
Fuhrerbunker
A visit to the most infamous car-park in the world! Site of Fuhrer Bunker (located within what were the gardens of the New Reich's Chancellery Building) and the location where Hitler ended his terrible reign.
15 minutes here
Bundesministerium der Finanzen
Now the Finance Ministry Building but formerly the HQ building of the Luftwaffe. Hear about its remarkable construction, use and also it's important Cold War history.
15 minutes here
Topography of Terror
Step in the site of former Headquarters of the SS, Gestapo and SD and learn about the history of the site during the Nazi Period and also the efforts of Post-War memorialization on the site.
20 minutes here
Checkpoint Charlie
A visit to one of the most iconic Check-Points and sites related to Cold War Berlin
20 minutes here
Gendarmenmarkt
Visit and hear about the incredible history related to the foundation and development of the Gendarmenmarkt, whilst reveling in the splendor of the 18th and 19th Century architecture.
15 minutes here
Bebelplatz
Surrounded by the grandeur of Frederick the Great's Prussian Capital, hear how and why the buildings were constructed and also see the Memorial to the darkest chapter of the square's past, the 1933 Nazi Book Burning.
15 minutes here
Unter Den Linden
Stroll along the eastern end of Unter den Linden visiting and learning the history of the Humboldt University, the Memorial to Victims of War and Tyranny and also the German History Museum
20 minutes here
Museum Island
On the final stop of the tour we will cross onto what was medieval Berlin , site of the Stadt Schloss (City Palace) from the 15th Century, the Berlin Cathedral and now home to five world-class Museums. From the Eastern side of the Museum Island we will look upon and and discuss Alexanderplatz, the center of Post-War East Berlin.
20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Berlin
Find us outside Hopfingerbrau by the Brandenburg gate. Ebertstr 24, 10117, Berlin
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Birchys Berlin Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 102 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
102 verified traveler reviews for Explore Berlin History and Highlights Sightseeing Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Excellent
Aaron was a great tour guide, with wide range of knowledge about WW2 era and showed me around WW2 Berlin and give me the Berlin experience and would definitely recommend.
via Tripadvisor
Do it
What an awesome tour! My guide Rhys was delightful … funny, entertaining and most importantly, well versed in the deep history of Berlin. Take this tour. You’ll be glad you did!
via Viator
Berlin tour guide
Great historical tour of the city. Eugene had excellent knowledge and could answer any questions we asked. Very helpful too
via Viator
Awesome Berlin Walking Tour!
Lots of fun, loads of interesting info. Cairan was amazing! We covered a lot of ground and saw the major points of interest in Berlin. Definitely worth it!
via Viator
Fabulous
The Birchy Tour Company offered a personal touch, great tours offered and fantastic tour guide. Worth the money, time and experience. I definitely recommend this tour.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 36
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 78
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Explore Berlin History and Highlights Sightseeing Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Berlin.
How much does Explore Berlin History and Highlights Sightseeing Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $32 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Berlin usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Explore Berlin History and Highlights Sightseeing Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 3.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Berlin is not rushed.
Is Explore Berlin History and Highlights Sightseeing Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 78 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 102 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Berlin, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Explore Berlin History and Highlights Sightseeing Walking Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Explore Berlin History and Highlights Sightseeing Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Explore Berlin History and Highlights Sightseeing Walking Tour?
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Around 36 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Berlin can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Berlin and add a light layer if any part of the 3.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Explore Berlin History and Highlights Sightseeing Walking Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Berlin within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Berlin?
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On Outty we rank every Berlin experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Berlin's Best: 2 Hour Walking Tour Third Reich and the Cold War, Communist East Berlin and Berlin Wall Small Group Walking Tour, Sachsenhausen concentration camp.. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Berlin?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Berlin?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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