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Berlin: Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour

1. Berlin: Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour

Take a guided tour of Vagabund Brauerei, a 100-year-old boiler house that has been converted into a brewery in Berlin. Step into the historic Osram Höfe, learn how beer is made, find out the best way to taste beer, and toast to 5 craft beers. Start your tour on the Vagabund brewing floor, a former boiler house that was recently converted into a brewery. Have all your burning beer questions answered by experts as they take you through the entire brewing process, along with its history. See towering stainless steel tanks capable of brewing 4,500 liters of Vagabund beer per batch. Next, head down to the bar and try some beer. Choose 5 of 16 beers on tap, ranging from Vagabund beers to the best local brews from all over Berlin.

Berlin: 20th-Century History VR Walking Tour with Guide

2. Berlin: 20th-Century History VR Walking Tour with Guide

Set off on a journey through the history of Berlin throughout the 20th century. Discover the past and present of the city at 9 different locations with the help of a mobile virtual reality headset and guide. Experience a 360° view of the city's most important locations and see which buildings typical of the time are still standing. Meet your guide and get your mobile VR glasses set up. Prussian Berlin and the Golden Twenties with their legendary movie theaters will come to life before your eyes. See the monumental buildings of the Nazi dictatorship and stand in the midst of the ruins of 1945. Experience the feeling of standing in the border strip of divided Berlin and being there live during the fall of the Wall in 1989 thanks to mobile VR glasses. Get a unique insight into the different eras and discover what you can still see and feel today all alongside a guide. Along the way, visit Potsdamer Platz, Brandenburg Gate, TimeRide Berlin, Pariser Platz, and the Holocaust Memorial. Learn about how Berlin moved to the center of world politics and became a symbol of division and reunification.

Potsdam: Guided Walking Tour of UNESCO Site and Architecture

3. Potsdam: Guided Walking Tour of UNESCO Site and Architecture

Enjoy the scenery of Potsdam from the northern city center. See parts of the designated UNESCO World Heritage Site at Sanssouci Palace, once the summer home of the Prussian ruler Frederik the Great in traditional Rococo architectural design. Your tour guide will bring you from here to other anecdotal locations in the German city, including the famous Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas Church) with its massive Classicist style dome, modeled after ancient Greek architecture, and completed in the 1830s. Any stop along the way will be dissected in its history and cultural significance in the city as your guide is a historical expert on this small town. Impressive facts and antidotes will lead you along your guided tour and give you precise knowledge of Potsdam.

Albert Einstein in Berlin Private Guided Tour

4. Albert Einstein in Berlin Private Guided Tour

"Travel back in time to pre-war Berlin to follow in the footsteps of one of its most distinguished citizens, Albert Einstein. Learn about his personal life, greatest scientific achievements, and escape from the rising anti-Semitism in the German National Socialist Party. Immerse yourself in the fascinating story of one of the greatest geniuses in history. Choose the 2-hour option to discover the traces of Albert Einstein in Berlin, where he lived from 1914 to 1932. Your walking tour will begin in front of the famous Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of Peace and Freedom, and continue down Unter den Linden to the historic center. You will pass one of the branches of the popular Einstein coffee shop, and stop at the Memorial to May 10, 1933 Nazi Book Burning at Bebelplatz. Einstein forever left Berlin only a few months prior to this event, lucky escaping the Nazi persecution of Jewish people. You will see Humboldt University, previously known as the Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences, where on 25 November 1915 Einstein presented his field equations of general relativity. Another point of interest will be the beautiful New Synagogue, where Albert was the first violin of the Jewish orchestra. Choose the 3-hour option to learn more about Einstein's Jewish roots on a guided tour of the New Synagogue - Centrum Judaicum. This synagogue was built in the mid-19th century as the main place of worship for Berlin’s Jewish community, and has been reconstructed after being badly damaged during Kristallnacht. A visit inside will help you understand what it meant for Einstein to be Jewish in Germany at the time when Adolf Hitler and Nazi party were rising in power. Choose the 7-hour opton to discover the traces of Albert Einstein in Berlin and Potsdam. This option includes a walking tour of Berlin, including the New Synagogue - Centrum Judaicum, with a round-trip train ticket to Potsdam, where you will visit the Albert Einstein Science Park. It’s a great place to learn more about Einstein's life and work and see the famous Einstein Tower (Einsteinturm), an architectural symbol of modernism. It was built by Erich Mendelsohn to prove Einstein's theory of relativity, and the great man visited once. If time permits, you will also discover Einstein's Forum and other highlights of Potsdam before boarding the return train to Berlin. "

Potsdam: Scavenger hunt, Sightseeing & Outdoor Escape Game

5. Potsdam: Scavenger hunt, Sightseeing & Outdoor Escape Game

Bring your friends, family, or colleagues on an interactive exploration game around Postdam. Simply use your senses to solve tricky tasks and find clues hidden along a trail that goes all around the city. Work as a team to find your next locations and have a blast as you do. Head over to the established meeting point to collect your starting documents. These will provide you with the first clues to find and follow the well-marked trail. Split up into teams if you have a large group and do your best to find the trail signs, located in strategic locations across districts. Perfect for all ages, enjoy a fully-immersive activity that forces you to engage with your surroundings, instead of following directions on your phone. Find your way around using team spirit and each other's personal skills to reach your goal.

Berlin: Hackesche Höfe Courtyards Walking Tour

6. Berlin: Hackesche Höfe Courtyards Walking Tour

Step into some of the most representative sights of Berlin by following a professional guide on an insightful tour through the iconic city courtyards. Travel past some of the historic center's famous landmarks and discover some of the most fascinating hidden gems at Hackesche Höfe. Start your journey at one of Berlin's most famous locations, the TV Tower. Enjoy a guided stroll through the city center, passing by Alexanderplatz, the Red Town Hall, the Marienkirche, and the imposing Neptune Fountain. Stroll along the River Spree and see Berlin Cathedral and the Humboldt Forum. Reach Hackesche Höfe to take in views of its impressive interconnected courtyards. Marvel at the outstanding architecture and large choice of restaurants, shops, and art galleries inside this unique site in Berlin. Have a fascinating glimpse into the local culture by visiting a special location.

Soviet Potsdam: Private Tour of the Forbidden City

7. Soviet Potsdam: Private Tour of the Forbidden City

In the summer of 1945, the Cecilienhof Palace and the surrounding "Neuer Garten" park were closed to the public for the Potsdam Conference. The most powerful heads of state in the world came to Potsdam: Joseph Stalin, Harry S. Truman and Winston Churchill. The conference was an end to World War II, but also the starting point of the Cold War. For almost five decades, the Soviet military town No. 7, a “forbidden city”, was located next to the New Garden park. It was one of the most important intelligence sites of the Soviets during the Cold War. Here were, among other things, the German headquarters of the military counterintelligence of the KGB and a remand prison. On the tour you will learn more about the work and life in this forbidden city. Finally, head to the Glienicke Bridge that became world famous as the "Bridge of Spies" where the 2015 Hollywood film of the same name was shot. During the Cold War, agents were exchanged between East and West because the bridge was the border between the GDR and the American sector in West Berlin.

Berlin: History of Crime Walking Tour

8. Berlin: History of Crime Walking Tour

Dive into the underbelly of Berlin's past as you discover its history of crime on this walking tour. Delve into stories about gangs, political murders, and facinating scandals.   Hear about how Chicago gangs dominated the Berlin entertainment industry in the 1920s. Get details on the underworld's involvement in protection rackets, drug trafficking, kidnappings and prostitution. Learn about how the infamous Glasgow gang terrified the whole of Berlin in the post-war period and hear about the Safe Breakers. Listen as your guide tells you the story behind the gang fight at the Silesian train station. Immerse yourself in the terror at Bülowplatz where the later head of the Ministry for State Security, Erich Mielke, was involved in a political murder. See the former location of the massive Berlin police headquarters and find out how the police won world acclaim through Ernst Gennat.  Finish your tour at the Rotes Rathaus where you can hear the tale of a financial scandal in the 1920s which involved the mayor. 

Babelsberg Park and World History Walking Tour

9. Babelsberg Park and World History Walking Tour

Enjoy a guided walk in Babelsberg Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Get an insight into the turbulent history of this dreamlike parkland. Learn about the dramatic era in which Babelsberg Park was created and the role it played at the end of WWII. After 1961 it was divided by the Berlin Wall and the history of the park is closely linked to escape attempts across the Iron Curtain. From the Babelsberg Palace, take in stunning views of the Bridge of Spies, a symbol of the Cold War. Today the bridge connects Potsdam, the former capital of the greatest GDR district with the former West Berlin. After an easy 2-kilometer walk, return to the starting point.

Potsdam: Private Soviet History Walking Tour

10. Potsdam: Private Soviet History Walking Tour

Explore the small but extremely historical city of Potsdam, which together with Berlin was the Prussian center of power. Learn about the connections of Soviet history in 3.5 hours and enjoy the highlights of the city. Learn about the enormous importance of Potsdam to the Soviets and hear interesting facts about the Allied victorious conference in 1945. See one of the most important intelligence sites of the Soviets in East Germany and visit the world-famous Glienicke Bridge, Bridge of Spies, used for agent exchange. Start at Potsdam Central Station and walk to the Old Market. The city center of Potsdam was destroyed in World War II. You will learn more about the reconstruction of the city in socialist East Germany and current reconstructional projects. Then head for the city´s Soviet War cemetery, the final resting place for hundreds of Red Army soldiers. Then take the bus and go to Cecilienhof Palace, the venue for the Potsdam Conference in summer 1945. After visiting the former KGB district you eventually go to the Bridge of Spies. The bridge once was the border between the East and the West, hence the iron bridge was part of the Iron Curtain.

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based on 2,632 reviews

Mikhail was a truly remarkable guide. He brought the city and its history alive for me. His knowledge of the city and its history was extremely impressive and he was able to put historical events into context. Mikhail’s English was excellent, his diction and delivery flawless and his personality very warm. I would very strongly recommend this walking tour.

This was awesome! We went here on a whim, but boy were we surprised at how much fun this was! A Berlin MUST. If you’re not sure what movie to pick, the guy gave us a great recommendation and we had an absolute blast. Thank you Traviworld!!!

Everything is very good Just the tickets to go (left bank right bank) for foreigners it lacks a little indication

It was fun and there was a large selection of films. The staff were very friendly.

it was a total blast. mega funny, adventurous and fair