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Free Tour Berlin Essential: a complicated history

Duration: 3h
Languages: English, Spanish
Guru: Rodrigo
Quality Verified Registered on August 24, 2020

Hello! I am Rodrigo, born and raised in the amazing city of Buenos Aires. Throughout my life I've also lived in Dublin, Ireland; Copenhagen, Denmark; different parts of Norway; Berlin, Gemany(I have a passion for good weather...) and also in Freetown, Sierra Leone. I have been a tour guide for more than 8 years and across 3 cities (Buenos Aires, Copenhagen and Berlin, always in English) and also worked in tourism in Norway and Sierra Leone. I really enjoy what I do. I studied political science and journalism, currently I am studying tourism and sustainable development and I also write. I try and mix what I’ve learned in all the places I have lived on my tours so I can tell you a story and make you feel as if you were actually watching it happen. I am enthusiastic, outgoing and love telling stories, anecdotes and sharing my knowledge of the city I live in. And I also like to have fun, so it is not all about history... ask what you want to know! Can do tours in English and Spanish, so get in touch in any of these 2 languages if you have any questions or want a tailor made tour.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Everything you need to see and know in 3 hours! On this tour we will talk and learn about the fascinating history of the German Capital. From the construction of the Brandenburg Gate to the fall of the wall. Imperial Berlin , the 1st World War , the golden 1920s, the tragedy of Nazism , the occupation of Berlin and how its division led to the construction of the wall and the city split in two. "The history of the 20th century was written with the ruins of Berlin". How and why Berlin is today one of the best cities in the world to live (and one of the most fun).
During the tour we will see:

  • The Brandenburg gate
  • The memorial to the murdered Jews of Europe,
  • The site of the former chancellery and Hitler's bunker
  • A piece of the Berlin wall
  • Checkpoint Charlie,
  • The memorial to the books burned by Nazism
  • The State Opera.

Useful information for the traveler:
Ending on Unter den Linden, the Royal boulevard, a 10-minute walk from the Brandenburg Gate and a 10-minute walk from Museum Island, right in the heart of the city.

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  • Meeting point:
    Pariser Platz 6a 10117 Berlin Germany
    Pariser Platz 6a 10117 Berlin Germany
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    At the entrance to the Academy of Arts (akademie der künste), opposite the Brandenburg Gate. I have a very recognizable mustache

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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José 09 May 2021
Elche

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Travelled in group - May 2021
Lo hemos pasado muy bien con Rodrigo, muy buen guía con el que enterarse de lo que estás viendo al detalle.
Katja 29 Apr 2021
Utrecht

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Travelled in group - Apr 2021
The tour with Rodrigo was one of the most interesting tours I ever had. I was the only one in the tour and he asked me what I already knew and where I was interested in. However I knew already a lot about Berlin he told me many new things. He is really passionated with telling the stories.
Carolina 17 Apr 2021
Copenhagen

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Travelled in group - Apr 2021
The tour was great, Rodrigo knows a lot about history and knows how to make it interesting. I totally recommend this tour!
Mar 14 Apr 2021
Munich

Rodrigo is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic on what he is doing. We have a great time because we able to appreciate Berlin more. This tour is highly recommended!
Juan Francisco 04 Apr 2021
Berlin

El tour fue muy bueno. Nos explico muchos puntos curiosos de la ciudad y de la epoca de la division. Muchos edificios y puestos interesantes. El Guru es muy simpatico y se hace amena la guía
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What should you know?

Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

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