Highlights of Berlin

Discover the best of berlin in just 2 hours

Local Expert Emily on a Highlights of Berlin Free Walking Tour with 2 guests in front of the Brandenburg Gate

Daily at 10am
Language: English
Start: Madame Tussauds (Brandenburg Gate)
End: Checkpoint Charlie
Duration: 2 hours
Price: Tip-based! Pay what you think it’s worth at the end of the tour.

Tour Highlights

  • Brandenburg Gate
  • The Reichstag
  • Holocaust Memorial
  • Site of Hitler’s Bunker
  • Potsdamer Platz
  • 17th June Memorial 
  • Topography of Terror
  • Checkpoint Charlie

Important tour information

Duration: 2 hours

Meeting point: Our tours begin at Madame Tussauds on the Unter den Linden near the Brandenburger Tor train station. Your guide will have a name badge and an orange umbrella.

Accessibility: This tour is suitable for wheelchair users and people with restricted mobility.

What to wear: Our tours go ahead in all weather, so dress appropriately for walking outdoors and we will do our best to find shelter on hot/wet days where possible.

Local tour guide telling the captivating story of Checkpoint Charlie

What to expect on your free walking tour

Join us on a pay-what-you-feel adventure through Berlin! If you’re visiting Berlin for the first time, this tour offers an engaging introduction to Berlin’s complex history.

On this free tour, you’ll discover key sites linked to WWII and the rise of the Nazis, including the iconic Reichstag – Germany’s Parliament building – and the Topography of Terror, a museum on the grounds of the former Gestapo and SS headquarters. We’ll also visit the Holocaust Memorial to reflect on the crimes committed by Nazi Germany.

We are a team of local, expert guides who love showing off our city. Along the way, we’ll also share our personal tips on the best places to eat, shop, and dive deeper into the Berlin experience.

Why Our Guests Love Our Tours

Our Talented Team

Natalie

‘Absolutely loved the tour! Don’t think just go for it. Natalie is awesome and you can tell she is really passionate about this.’

Will Maidement is our resident history nerd

Will

‘Fantastic tour around Berlin! Will was incredibly entertaining, making the experience both light and easy to follow. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the city.’

Expert Local Guide Simon talking to guests at Checkpoint Charlie on a Free Walking Tour in Berlin

Simon

‘Simon was an excellent guide. We loved the way he intertwined his knowledge of music with the history of Berlin.’

Nir

‘Amazing tour. Nir’s knowledge was encyclopaedic but also super engaging!’

Emily

‘It was the most interesting tour I’ve experienced. Emily is friendly, gives a lot of relevant info about each spot, is open to questions and passionate about Berlin’s history.’

Tina

‘We enjoyed Tina’s tour very much. She was informative kept everyone entertained and was obviously passionate about Berlin. Highly recommended.’

Local Tour guide standing in front of the TV tower in Berlin

Joerg

‘Joerg was a great tour guide. Pace of the tour was just correct. Covered all the highlights and gave a wonderful introduction. Absolutely recommended.’

Local expert Beny standing in front of a landmark in Berlin

Beny

‘We had an amazing experience with our tour guide Beny today. He was engaging, extremely polite and informative and most importantly very passionate to share Berlin’s history with us.’

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