Free tour

Free Tour of Berlin: History, Monuments, and Contradictions of the Historic Center

4.89

Excellent(160)

Berlin

Duration: 3 hours and 15 minutes

Languages: Spanish

Guru: Rafa

PRO

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Registered on 4 July 2021

Hi! I'm Rafa, a historian and tour guide since 2013. I previously worked as a guide in Barcelona and Prague, but I've been living in Berlin for the last four years. I love my job and I'm passionate about history, especially the history of this crazy city. With me, you can expect an entertaining and comprehensive tour, but one that doesn't shy away from the horrors of the country's past. Don't just take my word for it—you can see other tourists' recommendations in the reviews 🙌🏻 I'll make the city mean much more to you than just a string of drab monuments and empty recommendations. You'll leave with more than just a tour; I'll give you a digital guide with personal recommendations, including books, films, and a map of Berlin to help you make the most of your time! If you'd like to follow my adventures, I recommend following me on Instagram @rafaberlintours

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

This tour is not a list of dates nor an idyllic walk. It is a clear explanation of why Berlin is as it is today, and why Germany is as it is. Ideal if you want to understand the city, not just see it.

Throughout the historic center, we connect Empire, Nazism, division, and reunification into one coherent story. The goal is not to "see more," but to understand better.

The tour is conducted at a leisurely pace with a coffee break halfway through!

What will you get from the tour?
A clear view of historical Berlin without simplifications
Context for everything you will see later in museums and neighborhoods
Stories that connect politics, everyday life, and ideas
Recommendations for restaurants, dishes, bars, etc., from a local so you can make the most of the city

Context for everything you will see later in museums and neighborhoods

Stories that connect politics, everyday life, and ideas

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Pariser Platz 5, 10117 Berlin, Germany

See you in front of the French Embassy, at the Brandenburg Gate! https://maps.app.goo.gl/if7Z2WkeWjZ758GRA Pink Umbrella!

Outside visit

Brandenburg Gate

Outside visit

Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

Outside visit

Berlin bunker

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.