Hidden Berlin

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On this Berlin tour, experience the Jewish history of Berlin, Travel through iconic sites from World War II, Visit famous Humboldt University and an old bakery with a local taste sample, Walk through backstreets where thousands lived in the past in horrendous conditions, Get close to a true symbol of the Cold War...the Berlin Wall.

Highlights:

Unravel the story of the Berlin Wall and see it up close
Visit war sites, Humboldt University, and the grave of Jewish philosopher Moses Mendelssohn
Learn about the local Jewish history and culture, including a tasting at a local bakery
Walk the backstreets of the former tenement houses

Tour style:Walking & Orientation, Heritage & History, Local Life & Culture
Inclusion:

English speaking local tour guide.

Exclusion:

Items of a personal nature, tips or gratuities for the guide.

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

Duration: 4 hours
Meeting point:
The entrance of the Melia Hotel at Friedrichstraße,103 (Close to the suburban station Friedrichstraße)
Start time: 10.00 AM
Finish point:
Berlin Wall Memorial at Bernauerstrasse (close to S-Bahn Station Nordbahnhof), located in Berlin Mitte

Additional information :

Voucher exchange details:
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the tour.
Confirmation of booking:
Please contact Berlin Urban Adventures to confirm your tour 24 hours prior to departure.
Dress standard:
A good pair of comfortable walking shoes is advisable. Dependent on weather, wet weather gear is useful.
Child policy:
Children must be aged between 6 and 11 years of age inclusively. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this walking tour in Berlin.
Language: English

Itinerary:

To start our Berlin tour, we head for the "Palace of Tears", where we learn the amazing story behind the name of this place. We visit the emotional sites where Jewish children were either rescue, or more often into deadly killing camps in Poland. Along the way, you will gain an insight and appreciation for Berlins’ Jewish heritage and past. We then visit the famous Humboldt University, which has been the place of study for more than 29 Nobel prize winners. There is also the iconic location of the book burning in 1933 where we learn more about this event and the story behind it.

We continue to the Museum Island with its astonishing world class museums, and see more of this UNESCO world heritage site. We discover the New Synagogue and hear the stories of "Reichskristallnacht”, or the Night of Broken Glass. Be ready for some great pictures, with the golden dome of the building a stunning Berlin travel picture moment. Continuing on our Berlin sightseeing tour, we walk to the grave of most famous Jewish philosopher, Moses Mendelssohn. After, we'll go on a journey to learn about an amazing man, a traditional baker bread baker during the war. In this bakery you will have the chance to sample a “Real-Berliner”. Part of this adventure is delving into some of the dark stories of the Jewish population in Berlin between 1933-1945, and find out whether the Germans have come to terms with this dark piece of their past.

As we walk some of the backstreets of Berlin with our experienced guide, we move through the backyards of tenement houses, where in times past thousands of workers lived here under horrible and trying conditions. Any Berlin travel experience is not complete without a very detailed and up close experience "The Wall". Being one of the few places it still remains as a symbol of the past, we uncover the reasons, emotions and stories behind why this place was so deadly before 1989. You will hear from our guide how the wall started as a barbed wire fence erected overnight, and evolved to its final incarnation as an advanced multi-wall system which came to be a potent symbol of the Cold War.

Through pictures, maps and original documents, your guide will give you a unique experience as you see the transformation Berlin has made. It’s truly makes this Berlin tour come alive!

Your trip:

For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour

Cancellations made more than 2 days prior to travel receive a full refund
Cancellations made 2 days or less prior to travel attract a 100% cancellation fee.

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