City West - History and Art Free Walking Tour

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English
Guru: Behzad
Quality Verified Registered on January 23, 2023

Hi, I'm Behzad from Iran, formerly Ph.D. student in physics, and currently passionate about the history and vibes of Berlin, a city with an amazing history in each corner and a multiculti culture. Why am I doing this? For more than a year, we have had a large group that goes out every week and visits a new neighborhood of the city, and we haven't visited a place twice! So I decided to share this experience and show Berlin, and all layers of it, to an even larger group of people which are you! Guruwalkers!

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

Do you know Berlin was a divided city even before WWII?

Berlin during the Empire era (1871-1918) and the Weimar Republic (1919-1933) was marked by significant class conflict and division, particularly between the city's western and eastern parts.

In the empire era and industrialization, the western part of Berlin was home to the city's wealthy and influential classes. In contrast, the eastern part was more working-class and industrially focused.

You can find the trace of those conflicts in the most tragic incidents of the 20th century, and also in our walking tour in Berlin!

During this tour, you will visit some streets and Boulevards in the western part of the city and many places including:

  • Charlottenburg Gate
  • University of Arts
  • Technical University of Berlin
  • Stage Theater
  • Former Synagogue and many villas in Fasanenstrasse
  • finally the famous KaDeWe

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Str. des 17. Juni 106-108, 10623 Berl...
    Str. des 17. Juni 106-108, 10623 Berlin, Germany
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    In front of Novotel Hotel

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Charlottenburger Tor
  • 2
    Outside visit
    TU Berlin
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Theater des Westens
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Fasanenstraße
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtnis-Kirche
  • 6
    Outside visit
    KaDeWe - Kaufhaus des Westens

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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4.79
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4.71
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Ingrid 25 Nov 2023
Munich

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Travelled alone - Nov 2023
Gute Kommunikation, großes Hintergrund-Grund-Wissen. Die Begeisterung für die Stadt Berlin ist spürbar und kommt gut "rüber".
Ute 23 Nov 2023
Düsseldorf

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Travelled alone - Nov 2023
It was a very informative tour. The guide was able to convey many details you felt he was himself very much interested in. He’s someone who knows to convey a n d initiate passion for history at the same time:-))
Stefan 19 Nov 2023
Pula

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Travelled alone - Nov 2023
Behzad Was a great Guide. He showed me everything and explained on a very easy and fun way. Would definitely recommend
Marco 04 Nov 2023

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Travelled in couple - Nov 2023
Behzad is an amazing Guru! It was a very informative tour through the history of the new west of Berlin, with beautiful buildings, a lot of history and a nice break in between as well. 10/10 would recommend
Michael 08 Oct 2023
Berlin

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Travelled alone - Oct 2023
Ich lebe seit 18 Jahren in Berlin. Ich fange an, diese Stadt wieder zu lieben. Danke Mr. Behzad ☀️
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 100 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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