Centuries of Berlinâs history come to life the moment you set foot in the cityâs oldest quarter. Your tour begins in the storybook setting of St. Nicholasâ Quarter â a tangle of cobbled streets and hidden corners, where Berlin first began. With a local expert bringing it all to life, youâll uncover how empires rose and fell, and how the city was shaped by its past. As one of our guides says, âBerlinâs history â Prussia and the German Empire â is etched into every brick and cobblestone.â From here, youâll wander past the Royal Stables and trace the banks of the Spree, uncovering more of Berlinâs fascinating story as you go.
Next up, it's all about eye-popping architecture â prepare to be wowed by the elegant Gendarmenmarkt and the Gothic beauty of Friedrichswerder Church. Then itâs time to wander through culture-rich Bebelplatz and stroll along the grand Unter den Linden boulevard, where old-world charm meets modern Berlin buzz. Youâll also check out the exteriors of the impressive Berlin Palace â now home to the Humboldt Forum â and the stunning Berlin Cathedral, two landmarks that really show off the cityâs flair for dramatic design.
And for the grand finale? Museum Island â a UNESCO World Heritage Site thatâs home to five amazing museums, each packed with treasures from around the globe. Your tour includes a Museum Pass, so youâre free to dive into whichever collections catch your eye with self-guided visits after the tour.