68 activitati in Berlin, GERMANY

Explore Berlin’s former Soviet sector, a Cold War battleground and foundation of Communist East Berlin. Learn of life behind the Iron Curtain, and see how the DDR and the Stasi, the largest spy network the world has ever seen, kept an entire population under observation. Trace the CIA & KGB spy stories at the US and massive former Soviet embassies.This tour involves a train journey – an AB travel ticket should be purchased before joining the tour. *Average tour length. The independent guides with whom we work have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites and stories above and lasts this long, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group! Languages English and Spanish

Berlin’s former Jewish district is famous for its courtyards and galleries, and this intriguing and emotional tour will help you discover places full of charm and steeped in history that no visitor should miss. Highlights - Step through the moments of history that defined the Jewish community’s fate in Berlin - Visit memorials and locations that bring history to life - See the Gallery Mile and other contemporary art projects Come along and explore an area that despite its tragic past is today is brimming with vitality thanks to a vibrant arts scene. There has been a Jewish community in Berlin ever since the city began to be settled in the late 12th century. In the coming centuries, like most Berliners, they thrived or suffered, facing occasional bouts of persecution but they had to wait until 1812 to be allowed to practise any profession that they wished to. By the time the Nazis came to power in 1933, there were 160,000 Jews in the city – 12 years later, following Germany’s defeat in the war, barely 1,200 remained. This tour will touch on themes such as Kristallnacht, the notorious Night of Broken Glass, the Wannsee Conference that put in motion the Nazis’ ‘final solution’ and the remarkable Rosenstrasse protest by the non-Jewish wives of Jewish men that saved their husbands’ lives. Visit memorials and locations associated with the Jewish community in the Spandauer Vorstadt, and learn about its tragic history and how it has been regenerated by the development of concepts such as the ‘Gallery Mile’ of Auguststrasse after the fall of the Berlin Wall. The adjacent Scheunenviertel area was where the poor Jewish immigrants from Central and Eastern Europe lived in slum conditions. Languages Spanish

Discover Berlin in fewer than four hours and see all that you can’t miss in Europe’s most exciting metropolis. Explore the historic St Nicholas district, see Museum Island, stroll along the famous Unter den Linden, admire Humboldt University and Bebelplatz, and behold the Royal Library, State Opera and the Gendarmenmarkt square. Learn about Hitler’s rise to power at the Topography of Terror and also how the Berlin Wall divided the city in two before visiting Potsdamer Platz and the Brandenburg Gate. Your adventure begins in the St Nicholas district (Nikolaiviertel) which is opposite Museum Island, a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1999, and the Berliner Dom cathedral. Walk along the avenue of the Kaisers, Unter den Linden, past Humboldt University and Bebelplatz, where you will learn all about the notorious Nazi book burnings that took place here. See the Royal Library, the State Opera and one of the most beautiful squares in Berlin, the Gendarmenmarkt. Hear the details of Hitler's rise to power and see the remains of the Gestapo headquarters at the impressive history exhibition known as the Topography of Terror. Recall the suffering of the Jews at Holocaust memorial. Arrive at Checkpoint Charlie and find out about the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall, and about the lives of the East Germans who risked it all to escape to the West. This landmark location is replete with period photographs. Admire the spectacular Potsdamer Platz, a shining example of the city’s contemporary architecture, and finish the tour at the Brandenburg Gate, the symbol of reunified Berlin.

The Berlin neighbourhoods tour reveals the richness of multicultural life in two areas of Berlin. Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain were formed into a new borough after the reunification of Berlin. Linked by a single bridge, that served as a border between East and West Berlin, these two areas reflect the diverse histories of Berlin, one from the East and one from the West. Tour the area and discover the Open your eyes and your mind to the exciting and fashionable areas of Berlin. Pick up on the vibe of old and new as you experience the distinctive character of Berlin’s neighbourhoods. HIGHLIGHTS: * Get to know the vibrant neighbourhoods of Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain * Visit East Side Gallery, Karl-Marx Avenue, the Turkish market and many more * Explore each neighbourhood’s distinctive past The Berlin Neighbourhoods tour reveals the richness of multicultural life in two areas of Berlin. Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain were formed into a new borough after the reunification of Berlin. Linked by a single bridge, that served as a border between East and West Berlin, these two areas reflect the diverse histories of Berlin, one from the East and one from the West. Tour the area and discover the East Side Gallery and Avenue Karl-Marx. With large numbers of immigrant residents, and a background of working class occupants, students and artists, Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain celebrate a climate of cultural diversity and tolerance. The area has become a young, vibrant and modern reflection of the new Berlin, with a trendy atmosphere of lively pubs, clubs and nightspots. The sights of the area include the East Side Gallery, one of the largest canvases in the world, consisting in 105 pieces of art painted on a remaining section of what was the Berlin Wall. There’s also Karl-Marx Avenue, the main boulevard through Friedrichshain lined with buildings in the Stalinist style, including Frankfurter Tor, two landmark towers that resemble the church domes on Gendarmenmarkt. Also experience the Turkish market, Landwehr Canal, Mosque Kreuzberg and Oberbaum Bridge. Duration: 3 hours. Start or opening time : Tuesday and Friday at 4.30pm. End or closing time : At 7pm. Languages: Spanish. Others: Clients must buy a one day ticket for the zones AB before the tour. Tickets machines are available at each metro and train station.

Take an eye-opening 4-hour tour around Europe’s most exciting metropolis, as you discover Berlin's most iconic landmarks. Highlights - Admire beautiful architecture at Museum Island - Hear interesting stories about Berlin's history - Learn about the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall at Checkpoint Charlie Explore the historic St Nicholas district, see Museum Island, stroll along the famous Unter den Linden, admire Humboldt University and Bebelplatz, and behold the Royal Library, State Opera and the Gendarmenmarkt square. Learn about Hitler’s rise to power at the Topography of Terror and also how the Berlin Wall divided the city in two before visiting Potsdamer Platz and the Brandenburg Gate. Your adventure begins in the St Nicholas district (Nikolaiviertel) which is opposite Museum Island, a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1999, and the Berliner Dom cathedral. Walk along the avenue of the Kaisers, Unter den Linden, past Humboldt University and Bebelplatz, where you will learn all about the notorious Nazi book burnings that took place here. See the Royal Library, the State Opera and one of the most beautiful squares in Berlin, the Gendarmenmarkt. Hear the details of Hitler's rise to power and see the remains of the Gestapo headquarters at the impressive history exhibition known as the Topography of Terror. Recall the suffering of the Jews at Holocaust memorial. Arrive at Checkpoint Charlie and find out about the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall, and about the lives of the East Germans who risked it all to escape to the West. This landmark location is replete with period photographs. Admire the spectacular Potsdamer Platz, a shining example of the city’s contemporary architecture, and finish the tour at the Brandenburg Gate, the symbol of reunified Berlin.

Unravel the diverse and intriguing history of Germany’s capital city during this three hour guided tour of Berlin. Highlights - Retrace the Berlin Wall - Visit the remaining section of the notorious Death Strip - Listen to stories of escape and tragic loss of life Visit the site of the Berlin Wall, created in 1961 to isolate West Berlin from East Berlin and East Germany, the Eastern Bloc claimed the wall was to protect against the remaining vestiges of fascism in West Berlin. Others claim that it was to stop the dramatic volume of emigration and defection from Communist Eastern Bloc generally referred to as the brain drain. Following the fall of the wall and the reunification of Berlin in 1990, sections of the wall remain as a reminder of this period of modern history and as a tribute to the tragic loss of life that occurred as people tried to escape over the wall in a desperate bid for freedom. Visit the only section that remains of the Death Strip, recalling ingenious escapes that allowed the reunion of family and loved ones. A vital and vibrant reminder of the sum of successes and failures in search of freedom. Languages Spanish

Our walk starts in front of the Berlin Hauptbahnhof main station. Walking from there we will visit the government district, the illuminated riverbank on the Spree river, the Chancellery and the Reichstag, seat of the German Parliament. Afterwards, we will continue through the heart of Berlin, rediscovering the face of the illuminated Brandenburg Gate. We will cross the Tiergarten, to know two of the most significant memorials of the rediscovered freedom. Our steps will lead to Potsdamer Platz. After having visited the architectural complex of the Kultur Forum, we will enter the bowels of the Sony-Center, where we will treat ourselves to a refreshing beer (or another drink of choice). Languages Spanish.

Explore a darker side of history with a three hour walking tour of Berlin that will illuminate the occurrences of 12 years that would mark the world's future. HIGHLIGHTS: * A tour through the streets and history of Berlin * Learn about the rise and fall of the Third Reich * See the bunkers that still exist throughout the city A deep and disturbing past, representing a dramatic low in the history of humanity, you'll learn much about the rise and fall of the Third Reich and the strengths and weaknesses of the human condition. As you make your way through the streets of modern Berlin, be transported back in time as your guide unfurls the momentous events of the city's sombre past. Go back to the signing of the Treaty of Versailles and follow the detailed path of Hitler's rise to power. Take in the Stadium and the government buildings on Wilhelmstrasse, examples of Nazi architecture, as you're educated on the powerful messages behind Nazi propaganda and how it was so successful in the national and ideological constructs of the people of this time. Experience bunkers that exist throughout the city, and hear the causes of Nazism, the power structures of the party as well as the extermination planning that was developed in Berlin. Understand the events and characters of the Nazi resistance movement, a hopeful side to a macabre past. Listen to the words of Hitler's alluring speeches, which assisted the rise of his ideology, and end the tour at the location of his demise, marking the fall of this atrocious part of world history. A glimpse into a history that is valuable to explore, this tour will explore the steps and climate leading up to both the rise and fall of the Nazi party. Experience the many facets of humanity as you make your way through the streets of Berlin. Language Spanish Others Customers will be required to have a day ticket for AB zones.

Queer individuals have shaped Berlin since the 18th Century, all the way from Frederick the Great to Klaus Wowereit, Germany’s first openly gay politician, and mayor of Berlin for 13 years. On this tour your guide will lead you through the Tiergarten, the city’s best-known gay meeting spot, which used to brush right up against the Berlin Wall. You’ll discover the life and work of Magnus Hirschfeld, who promoted the rights of queer and transgendered individuals in the early 20th Century, only to be cruelly shut down by the Nazis in 1933. You will also visit the memorial to the homosexuals persecuted by the Nazis and discuss the notorious “Section 175” of the German penal code that criminalised male homosexual activity until the 1990s. Your guide will also take you to Schöneberg, home of the ‘rainbow neighbourhood’, Berlin’s gay district, once home to Marlene Dietrich, Christopher Isherwood, and the famous ‘El Dorado’ club in the ‘20s. The tour will finish by the ‘Schwules (gay) Museum’, not too far from Nollendorfplatz, home of Berlin’s gay nightlife scene.

Immerse yourself in the final moments of World War II as you relive the gripping battles and heroic struggles that took place in Berlin to end the multiyear reign of terror of the Third Reich. History lovers are sure to enjoy this deep dive into the person. Experience the dramatic final days of the World War II in Berlin during this half-day walking excursion. Visit some of the most important historical sites in Berlin with your guide, discovering the series of events that culminated in the final German surrender. Trace the Soviet attack as it drove ever-deeper into the German capital, ending with the final battle at the Reichstag. You’ll also view the location of Hitler’s former bunker and learn about daily life for residents during the war, particularly those who opposed the Third Reich.

Discover this divided city and retrace the trail of the “death strip” and the Berlin Wall. Walk along Bernauer Strasse, the site of many remarkable escape attempts, and the remains of the wall at the Berlin Wall Memorial and Former Stasi. Discover Berlin as the frontier of the Cold War on this guided, 4-hour historical walking tour. After World War II, Berlin changed from the capital city of Nazi Germany into the pivotal city in a struggle to control war-torn Europe. Retrace the trail of the “death strip” and the Berlin Wall. Visit some of Berlin’s most popular Cold War attractions, like the Berlin Wall Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate and much more. Learn about the history of Berlin, from its founding to this divided city of the Cold War.

Visit some of Berlin’s most popular attractions — like the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie — as well as a few lesser-known locations that many group sightseeing tours miss.Get an insider’s look at Berlin, the capital and cultural centrepiece of Germany, on this guided, 4-hour walking tour. Learn about Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party and what life was like during the Third Reich. See where Hitler’s bunker was located and visit the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. Also, find out how Germany was divided while walking through Checkpoint Charlie, the best-known crossing point between East and West Berlin during the Cold War. Walk under the famous Brandenburg Gate, one of Berlin’s most important monuments. A symbol of division between Berlin and Germany during the Cold War, it is now a national symbol of peace and unity. Also, see the Reichstag Building, the meeting place of the German Parliament. Other sites on the tour include the Protestant Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the East German Government Quarter and Unter den Linden, a boulevard in the Mitte district of Berlin.

Explore Mitte, Friedrichshain, Prenzlauer Berg and Kreuzberg; visit the Kulturbrauerei (Culture Brewery) arts center in gentrified Prenzlauer Berg; and wander along the East Side Gallery section of the Berlin Wall in Kreuzberg. Discover modern Berlin with a local guide on this half-day walking tour. Explore Mitte, where cutting-edge developments sit side-by-side with timeworn landmarks; visit the Kulturbrauerei (Culture Brewery) arts center in gentrified Prenzlauer Berg; and wander along the East Side Gallery section of the Berlin Wall in Kreuzberg, Berlin’s poorest neighborhood-turned-hipster epicenter. Along the way, learn about the cultural and political influences that have helped shape the ever-evolving German capital since its unification in 1989.

Explore Berlin’s former Jewish quarter and learn about the city’s Jewish heritage from the 17th century to today. See landmark sites like the Old Jewish Cemetery, the New Synagogue, the courtyards of Hackesche Höfe and more. Develop a greater understanding of Berlin’s Jewish community, both past and present, on this guided, 4-hour, small-group walking tour. Explore Berlin’s former Jewish quarter and learn about the city’s Jewish heritage from the 17th century to today. See landmark sites like the Old Jewish Cemetery, the New Synagogue, the courtyards of Hackesche Höfe and more. Also, visit the Blindenwerkstatt Otto Weidt, a 1940s-era factory where workshop owner Otto Weidt protected his blind and deaf Jewish workers from persecution during the Holocaust.

Get into the spirit of the season and visit three of Berlin’s spectacular Christmas markets. Pick up a handcrafted gift for the special someone and sample traditional foods such as stollen, candied apples, cookies, and big German sausages. What’s the wurst that could happen? Even in the coldest weather, a “Glühwein” or two – the hot mulled wine that is a staple of the markets – will have you feeling warm and cosy in no time. Your guide will tell you the history of the Christmas market tradition, and of course the story of Knecht Ruprecht, who takes naughty children into the woods and gives them a harsh lesson in how to be good next year! Languages English

Stranded behind the iron curtain for nearly 40 years, West Berlin developed its own unique identity and became a magnet for non-conformists in search of an alternative lifestyle. Sub-cultures, squats, and graffiti art became part of Berlin’s distinct style, and with the fall of the Berlin Wall the scene didn’t disappear, it simply moved east. Explore the gritty, grungy underground scene of the city that Berliners love! Witness the clash between corporate expansion & counter-culture. Languages English and Spanish