Discover the historical center of Berlin and see the famous Museum Island, the Humboldt Forum in the Berlin Palace, and the Berlin Cathedral. Hear the stories behind each monument from your guide.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: German
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Hear amusing anecdotes and interesting facts about Berlin
Experience a journey through time on this entertaining tour
Admire the Humboldt Forum, the Berlin Cathedral, and the New Museum

Full description

Experience an overview tour in the historic center of Berlin. See grandiose buildings on the famous Museum Island around the Humboldt Forum. Hear amusing anecdotes and interesting background information about the Berlin City Palace and sites on the Spree.

Follow your guide and get to know the most important sites of the new and old Berlin Mitte. See the new Humboldt Forum with reconstructed palace facades is an absolute highlight.

Other sites on the tour are the Berlin Cathedral and the Museum Island with the National Gallery, Neues Museum, James Simon Gallery, Spreeufer with views of the TV Tower, to the Synagogue, and more.

The tour is ideal to be combined with other activities as the most popular museums, river cruise docks, and many more sites are just a short stroll away.

Includes

German-speaking guide

This tour does not go into any of these buildings

Covid-19 precautions

Traveler requirements

You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 18 years and older must present either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months. Participants must also present a negative Covid-19 test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts. Participants who cannot be vaccinated must present a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts and proof of medical complications. Students who are under 18 years old may present proof of regular school testing instead of proof of vaccination. Participants who are under 7 years old and not in school do not require proof of vaccination or a negative test
All participants who are over 18 years old must present either QR-code proof of full vaccination, QR-code proof of a Covid-19 infection in the last 6 months, or a document confirming medical contraindications for vaccination with a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts

Meeting point

Mmeet in front of the Humboldt Forum Portal 5, opposite the Berlin Cathedral with a view of the Lustgarten and the Alte Nationalgalerie. Portal 5 is located at Schlossplatz. It is one of the reconstructed castle facades. For orientation: Portal 5 is located opposite the Lustgarten and close to the Karl Liebknecht Bridge and the Spree. It's the entrance to the Schlüterhof. The Humboldt Forum can be easily reached by public transportation with the subway line 5 and the bus lines 100 and 300. Station: U Museum Island.

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Berlin: Historic Center Highlights Walking Tour

Berlin: Historic Center Highlights Walking Tour

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