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Berlin in a Nutshell - Around Alexanderplatz, Free Walking Tour

Duration: 3h and 30min
Languages: English
Guru: Behzad
Quality Verified Registered on January 23, 2023

Hello, I'm Behzad from Iran, who never cancel the tours, even with just one guest! I am a formerly Ph.D. student in physics, but now, passionate about the history and vibes of Berlin. A city with an amazing history in each corner and a multicultural vibe. 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, that are you! Guruwalkers!

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

This special tour will take you through all the important periods of Berlin's history! These periods were really important because they had a massive impact on the world and, in some cases, completely changed the world!
Let's tell you in a different way. Maybe it's unbelievable, but you can describe Berlin like this:

  1. A Medieval City
  2. Capital of a powerful Kingdom
  3. An industrialized city
  4. A progressive city
  5. Headquarters of the crime
  6. A fallen city
  7. A socialist city
  8. A liberal city
  9. A Modern City


And you will visit many important places of the city related to those parts like:

  1. St. Mary's Church (Marienkirche)
  2. Museum island (Museumsinsel)
  3. Hacke's Courtyards (Hackesche Höfe)
  4. Alexanderplatz
  5. Memorial of Book Burning (Denkmal zur Bücherverbrennung)
  6. Franciscan monastery church (Franziskaner-Klosterkirche)
  7. Karl Marx Boulevard (Karl-Marx-Allee)
  8. Independent art courtyard (Haus Schwartzenberg)
  9. Volkswagen Exhibition (DRIVE. Volkswagen Gruppe Forum)


You have to understand that it will a long walking tour (about 3 hours walk). And also, it's not possible to tell you the history in details and the explanation will be in short because of time limit. But you can ask as many questions as you have and we can discuss more during the tour.

So if it's your first time in Berlin or you want to know about its rich history this tour suits you!

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    U Schillingstraße, 10179 Berlin, Germany
    U Schillingstraße, 10179 Berlin, Germany
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    I will be in Karl-Marx-Allee, in front of Cafe Moskau.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Alexanderplatz
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Ruine der Franziskaner-Klosterkirche
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Rotes Rathaus
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Nikolaiviertel
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Marienkirche
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Hackescher Markt
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Museum island
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Humboldt Forum
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Friedrichswerdersche Kirche
  • 10
    Outside visit
    DRIVE. Volkswagen Group Forum
  • 11
    Outside visit
    Unter den Linden
  • 12
    Outside visit
    Gendarmenmarkt

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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4.6
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4.82
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4.91
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Elisabeth (2 Ratings)
Arlon

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Travelled in couple - Jul 2024
Very interesting and complete tour, for someone who forgot a lot about history our Guru could remind us the important events and dates and show us de related places. The city has no secret for him.
Laura (4 Ratings)
Portorož

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Travelled in couple - Jul 2024
Amazing tour, I really suggest guru Behzar to people want to discover the history of this city in depth
Ivan (3 Ratings)
Buenos Aires

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Travelled alone - Jul 2024
Behzad is kind, multifaceted and very knowledgeable about the multiple layers and shades of Berlin’s long and diverse history.
Hasmik (3 Ratings)
Yerevan

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Travelled in couple - Jul 2024
From the moment we started, it was clear that our guide had a deep understanding of Berlin's rich history and culture. He shared fascinating insights and historical anecdotes that brought each site to life. He answered questions and provided detailed explanations, showing expertise and passion for the city.
Kristina (2 Ratings)
Aachen

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Travelled in couple - Jul 2024
Behzad‘s tour was really fun. While visiting the sites of this tour, he was able to put everything into the perspective of the time and provided interesting stories. All in all it was a good experience and an easy to follow tour. Would do it again.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is 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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