Berlin History WWII Private Walking Tour With Locals Including Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie & Museum Island
by Withlocals
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✓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.€238Overview
This private walking tour in Berlin lasts about four hours and focuses on the city's history during World War II. The tour begins at Museum Island, a group of important museums located on the Spree Island in central Berlin. The guide spends approximately one hour here explaining the site's significance during and after the war. Next, the group walks to the Reichstag building, the historic German parliament building opened in 1894 and damaged by fire in 1933. The stop here lasts about 30 minutes, with information on its role in German history and WWII. Afterward, the tour continues to Checkpoint Charlie, the famous Berlin Wall crossing point between East and West Berlin during the Cold War, where the guide spends another 30 minutes. For the remaining two hours, the guide leads the group to other key landmarks connected to World War II history. Possible additional stops, depending on the guide's chosen route, include the Stiftung Neue Synagoge Berlin - Centrum Judaicum, Brandenburg Gate, Palace of Tears, Bebelplatz, Wilhelmstrasse, and the Fuhrerbunker. All visits to attractions are from the outside only, and entrance fees are not included. The tour is led by a private local guide and is CO2 neutral. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Museum Island
Museum Island is a group of museums located on the northern section of Spree Island in Berlin's historic center. It ranks among the most frequented attractions in Germany's capital and is a significant museum complex in Europe.
60 min
Reichstag Building
The Reichstag is a historic structure in Berlin built to serve as the seat of the German Empire's Imperial Government. It opened in 1894 and functioned as the government building until 1933 when it suffered severe damage due to a fire.
30 min
Checkpoint Charlie
Checkpoint Charlie was the most recognized crossing point along the Berlin Wall between East and West Berlin during the Cold War, named by the Western Allies.
30 min
Berlin
Visitors will see key landmarks related to the tour's historical theme, with their significance explained through detailed stories and facts provided by a knowledgeable local guide.
120 min
Stiftung Neue Synagoge Berlin - Centrum Judaicum
This location may be included in the tour route depending on the local guide's selection and itinerary for the day.
Brandenburg Gate
This stop might be part of the tour depending on the guide's chosen path and preferences during the walk.
Palace of Tears
Depending on the host and their chosen route, this place could be visited during the tour.
Optional-Stop-Depending-on-Host
Depending on the guide's chosen route, this location might be included as a stop on the tour.
Bebelplatz
This stop could be part of the itinerary depending on the host's selected route during the walking tour.
Wilhelmstrasse
Depending on the local guide's route choice, this location may be visited during the tour.
Fuhrerbunker
This place might be included in the tour depending on the host's selected route and preferences.
Meeting point
Your host will meet you outside the Main Entrance of ehemaliges Kaiserliches Postfuhramt
End point
Your host will meet you outside the Main Entrance of ehemaliges Kaiserliches Postfuhramt
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Berlin History WWII Private Walking Tour With Locals Including Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie & Museum Island
by Withlocals
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.€238Overview
This private walking tour in Berlin lasts about four hours and focuses on the city's history during World War II. The tour begins at Museum Island, a group of important museums located on the Spree Island in central Berlin. The guide spends approximately one hour here explaining the site's significance during and after the war. Next, the group walks to the Reichstag building, the historic German parliament building opened in 1894 and damaged by fire in 1933. The stop here lasts about 30 minutes, with information on its role in German history and WWII. Afterward, the tour continues to Checkpoint Charlie, the famous Berlin Wall crossing point between East and West Berlin during the Cold War, where the guide spends another 30 minutes. For the remaining two hours, the guide leads the group to other key landmarks connected to World War II history. Possible additional stops, depending on the guide's chosen route, include the Stiftung Neue Synagoge Berlin - Centrum Judaicum, Brandenburg Gate, Palace of Tears, Bebelplatz, Wilhelmstrasse, and the Fuhrerbunker. All visits to attractions are from the outside only, and entrance fees are not included. The tour is led by a private local guide and is CO2 neutral. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Museum Island
Museum Island is a group of museums located on the northern section of Spree Island in Berlin's historic center. It ranks among the most frequented attractions in Germany's capital and is a significant museum complex in Europe.
60 min
Reichstag Building
The Reichstag is a historic structure in Berlin built to serve as the seat of the German Empire's Imperial Government. It opened in 1894 and functioned as the government building until 1933 when it suffered severe damage due to a fire.
30 min
Checkpoint Charlie
Checkpoint Charlie was the most recognized crossing point along the Berlin Wall between East and West Berlin during the Cold War, named by the Western Allies.
30 min
Berlin
Visitors will see key landmarks related to the tour's historical theme, with their significance explained through detailed stories and facts provided by a knowledgeable local guide.
120 min
Stiftung Neue Synagoge Berlin - Centrum Judaicum
This location may be included in the tour route depending on the local guide's selection and itinerary for the day.
Brandenburg Gate
This stop might be part of the tour depending on the guide's chosen path and preferences during the walk.
Palace of Tears
Depending on the host and their chosen route, this place could be visited during the tour.
Optional-Stop-Depending-on-Host
Depending on the guide's chosen route, this location might be included as a stop on the tour.
Bebelplatz
This stop could be part of the itinerary depending on the host's selected route during the walking tour.
Wilhelmstrasse
Depending on the local guide's route choice, this location may be visited during the tour.
Fuhrerbunker
This place might be included in the tour depending on the host's selected route and preferences.
Meeting point
Your host will meet you outside the Main Entrance of ehemaliges Kaiserliches Postfuhramt
End point
Your host will meet you outside the Main Entrance of ehemaliges Kaiserliches Postfuhramt
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.