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Storyline of Berlin

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Highlights:

• Uncover stories of important historical German buildings
• Learn about stories from WWII and the emotional holocaust complete with old maps and photos from our guide
• Stroll through Hitler’s bunker and other iconic sites from the war
• Discover local chocolate makers and chocolate made structures
• Bask in the vibrant, modern Berlin local way of life

Tour style:Walking & Orientation with local transport, Heritage & History
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 - 5 hours
• Meeting point:

  Reichstag Building at Giant German flag on the west-side of the Reichstag

• Start time: 10.00 AM
• Finish point:

  Lustgarten, next to Berlin Cathedral, on weekends close to a flea market and s-bahn-station “Hackescher Markt”

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.

   

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• Language: English

Itinerary:

We start our vibrant Berlin tour by meeting in front of the Reichstag at the Big German Flag (on the right hand side of the main entrance). Get set to be taken on stroll through the city’s colourful history and unique modern culture. Starting with a meander past the recently built train station, the walk continues past the Swiss embassy, the chancellery and various German government buildings, each with its own unique story to tell. You will get up close and personal to some of the sites of iconic street battles with the Russians in 1945, and admire at the parliament of reunited Germany.

 

Of course times have changed greatly in Germany, and Berlin is no exception. While strolling the streets of this city, we take you on a journey as we explore the political changes that have occurred over the decades, and gain some further insight into modern Berlin culture. Our guide even has their own pictures, original documents, as well as old and new maps, which make this Berlin walking tour experience all the more memorable, and makes our stunning city’s past come alive!

 

On our ultimate Berlin travel experience, you learn more about the countless historical events, modern places and landmarks that have made Berlin what it is today. The Brandenburg Gate and the beautiful Pariser Platz are a couple of the famous buildings we take in on our adventure. We walk through the 'Memorial to the murdered Jews of Europe", a strong emotional expression of Germany dealing with troubled aspects of the holocaust. Next on our Berlin sightseeing tour, you will learn more about one of history’s most famous tyrants, Adolf Hitler. We will see the place of his former bunker where he hid out during the final battle of World War II, the former Nazi Ministries, the 'Topography of Terror', and Checkpoint Charlie. You will hear stories of the cold war, espionage, GDR fugitives and day-to-day life in Germany at the time, including a stop at “The Wall".We visit the site where the young Peter Fechter was murdered by border guards in 1961, continuing to what is widely regarded as the most beautiful place of Berlin - “Gendarmenmarkt".

 

Next we take in some of Berlin’s Grand Boulevards, including “Friedrichstraße” and “Unter den Linden”, the historic location where the famous book burning of 1933 took place. It is then off to Berlins “Humboldt University”, the most famous in our city. Our Berlin sightseeing tour finishes up in a part of the city that is a fantastic historical and cultural melting pot. With world famous museums, beautiful old churches, and hidden gems to uncover. On Saturdays there is even a quirky flea market – good fun and typical for Berlin!

 

On our walk we pass one of Berlin’s oldest chocolate makers, the local TV tower, plus the Reichstag (which is made out of chocolate and a sight to behold). Be sure to discover, enjoy and discuss Berlin with us on this unique Berlin tour adventure!

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.

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