history walk

Big Tour of Royal and Imperial Berlin

Duration:3 hours total

Languages:Offered in English

About your host

I've been traveling for 25 years, and let me tell you, Berlin has some of the most exciting stories to be found anywhere on Earth, and I would love to share them with you. I'm a historian and author, and have two MAs in history, so this is something I'm passionate about. If you're looking for great insights and fascinating stories, delivered with a dash of humor, you've come to the right place.

Sean

What we’ll do

Get to know Berlin through the eyes of a local historian. But don't worry, this isn't a dry lecture. Along the way, you'll learn to "read" the city and begin to unlock its secrets. As we walk though town together, you'll be able to ask questions and find out what life was like across the centuries, from the lost world of medieval warlords to daring attempts to escape from East Berlin—while…

What else you should know

Please be sure to bring with you anything you might need depending on the season - warm clothes, water, sun screen, umbrella, hat etc.

What to bring

Water

Cap/Hat

Good mood

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Where you'll be

You'll see a mix of highlights and must-sees alongside those hidden, out-of-the-way gems that really bring the city to life. For example: the five greatest squares, the Wilhelmsstrasse, the Wall, Berlin's oldest pub, the first Berlin Wall, bomb shelters, century-old train stations, and the site of Hitler's bunker.