Historical city tour of Berlin: a journey through time

On this tour, you will learn exciting stories about the medieval twin cities of Berlin and Cölln, the first cathedral, the Elector “Eisenzahn”, the “Berlin Unwillingness”, Andreas Schlüter's unique dying warriors, the Grey Monastery, the mysterious Atonement Cross, Berlin's only surviving death dance, the Huguenot, the Saloniers of Prussia and much more.

Berlin's historical consciousness is often dominated by the dramatic chapters of the Third Reich and the Cold War. In addition, the history of the city “only” dates back to 1237, making Berlin one of the youngest capitals in Europe.

Another defining factor is that many of the early districts were not rebuilt after the destruction of the Second World War. Instead, they disappeared under modernist, functionally planned districts or city highways, as a result of which a large part of the historical traces was lost.

The remains of this early story are rare and often well-hidden, but they're waiting to be discovered. With an experienced guide, you will embark on an exciting search for these hidden testimonies. You'll learn fascinating details that are easily overlooked in the hustle and bustle of the modern capital. That is exactly what makes this tour so special.

The meeting point is Klosterstraße underground station, and the tour ends at the Brandenburg Gate. This guided tour is ideal for visitors to Berlin who want to gain a deeper insight into the less obvious historical traces of the city — and definitely for locals who want to experience Berlin from a completely new perspective!