Berlin Walking Tour with Reichstag, Berliner Dom, Brandenburg Gate & Checkpoint Charlie
by Original Berlin Tours
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The tour starts on foot in central Berlin, where the guide leads the group to the Reichstag Building. Visitors spend about 20 minutes learning about this historic structure that houses Germany's lower parliament house, the Bundestag. From there, the walk continues to the Berliner Dom for another 20-minute stop focused on the cathedral’s history and the city’s development. Next, the group explores the Brandenburg Gate, an 18th-century neoclassical monument built by order of Prussian king Frederick William II. The guide explains its historical context and significance. Afterward, the tour proceeds to Checkpoint Charlie, the most famous crossing point between East and West Berlin during the Cold War, where the guide shares stories from this tense period. The tour includes a 20-minute visit to the Memorial of the Berlin Wall, showing the remains of the wall that once divided the city and limited freedoms under Soviet rule. Then the group stops at the Holocaust Memorial, officially known as the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, for another 20 minutes to learn about Berlin’s history from its early days to the Nazi era. The next stop is the Ausstellung Objektschutzregiment der Luftwaffe Friesland, where visitors see guard towers, memorials, and streetlights built during the Soviet era. The walking tour concludes with a visit along Unter Den Linden, where the guide recounts stories of wars, urban legends, and Berlin’s historical events. The entire tour lasts about three hours and includes a walking tour guide. Public transportation costs, if necessary, are not covered.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Reichstag Building
Spend about 20 minutes at the Reichstag, learning about its role as the building housing Germany's Bundestag, the lower house of parliament.
20 min
Berliner Dom
A 20-minute stop to learn about the history of the Berliner Dom and get familiar with Berlin’s development guided by an informative tour leader.
20 min
Brandenburg Gate
Explore the Brandenburg Gate, an 18th-century neoclassical monument built under Prussian king Frederick William II after the Batavian Revolution.
20 min
Checkpoint Charlie
Visit the Cold War’s best-known Berlin Wall crossing point between East and West Berlin, named by the Western Allies.
Memorial of the Berlin Wall
Spend 20 minutes visiting the wall remains that divided Berlin and restricted freedoms under Soviet rule.
20 min
The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
A 20-minute stop to learn about Berlin’s history from a small fishing village to the Nazi Third Reich era.
20 min
Ausstellung Objektschutzregiment der Luftwaffe Friesland
View guard towers, memorials, and streetlights built during Stalin’s Soviet regime that still stand today on a 20-minute stop.
20 min
Unter Den Linden
Walk along Unter Den Linden while hearing stories of past wars, urban legends, and Berlin’s historical events.
Meeting point
The meeting point is in front of Generator Berlin Alexanderplatz, Otto-Braun-Straße 65, 10178 Berlin, Germany. Next to the Entrance.
End point
The meeting point is in front of Generator Berlin Alexanderplatz, Otto-Braun-Straße 65, 10178 Berlin, Germany. Next to the Entrance.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Berlin Walking Tour with Reichstag, Berliner Dom, Brandenburg Gate & Checkpoint Charlie
by Original Berlin Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€6Overview
The tour starts on foot in central Berlin, where the guide leads the group to the Reichstag Building. Visitors spend about 20 minutes learning about this historic structure that houses Germany's lower parliament house, the Bundestag. From there, the walk continues to the Berliner Dom for another 20-minute stop focused on the cathedral’s history and the city’s development. Next, the group explores the Brandenburg Gate, an 18th-century neoclassical monument built by order of Prussian king Frederick William II. The guide explains its historical context and significance. Afterward, the tour proceeds to Checkpoint Charlie, the most famous crossing point between East and West Berlin during the Cold War, where the guide shares stories from this tense period. The tour includes a 20-minute visit to the Memorial of the Berlin Wall, showing the remains of the wall that once divided the city and limited freedoms under Soviet rule. Then the group stops at the Holocaust Memorial, officially known as the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, for another 20 minutes to learn about Berlin’s history from its early days to the Nazi era. The next stop is the Ausstellung Objektschutzregiment der Luftwaffe Friesland, where visitors see guard towers, memorials, and streetlights built during the Soviet era. The walking tour concludes with a visit along Unter Den Linden, where the guide recounts stories of wars, urban legends, and Berlin’s historical events. The entire tour lasts about three hours and includes a walking tour guide. Public transportation costs, if necessary, are not covered.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Reichstag Building
Spend about 20 minutes at the Reichstag, learning about its role as the building housing Germany's Bundestag, the lower house of parliament.
20 min
Berliner Dom
A 20-minute stop to learn about the history of the Berliner Dom and get familiar with Berlin’s development guided by an informative tour leader.
20 min
Brandenburg Gate
Explore the Brandenburg Gate, an 18th-century neoclassical monument built under Prussian king Frederick William II after the Batavian Revolution.
20 min
Checkpoint Charlie
Visit the Cold War’s best-known Berlin Wall crossing point between East and West Berlin, named by the Western Allies.
Memorial of the Berlin Wall
Spend 20 minutes visiting the wall remains that divided Berlin and restricted freedoms under Soviet rule.
20 min
The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
A 20-minute stop to learn about Berlin’s history from a small fishing village to the Nazi Third Reich era.
20 min
Ausstellung Objektschutzregiment der Luftwaffe Friesland
View guard towers, memorials, and streetlights built during Stalin’s Soviet regime that still stand today on a 20-minute stop.
20 min
Unter Den Linden
Walk along Unter Den Linden while hearing stories of past wars, urban legends, and Berlin’s historical events.
Meeting point
The meeting point is in front of Generator Berlin Alexanderplatz, Otto-Braun-Straße 65, 10178 Berlin, Germany. Next to the Entrance.
End point
The meeting point is in front of Generator Berlin Alexanderplatz, Otto-Braun-Straße 65, 10178 Berlin, Germany. Next to the Entrance.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.