Life in Berlin has been an absolute pleasure! This guide is for you if you are an absolute beginner to this fascinating city. This will be free walking tour, taking us on a walk through the city’s must see landmarks, which together make up the reality of Berlin. You are welcome to soak in the fascinating tales and mind-boggling sights of Berlin that beckon travelers from all over the globe to visit.

1. Brandenburg Gate

Our tour rolls out from Brandenburg Gate, which symbolises Berlin’s unity and freedom. Over 200 years old this neoclassical monument was standing for and observed some major historical events. Enjoy its majesty and discover its great historical importance as a passageway between East and West Berlin during the time of the Cold War.

2. Reichstag Building

We arrive at the Reichstag Building, which is just a short walk away from Brandenburg Gate, where the German Parliament resides. The classical and the modern blend well here. This is an impressive architectural masterpiece. Admire the glass dome and have a view of the city on a guided tour inside.

3. Checkpoint Charlie

Next we will visit Checkpoint Charlie, the place that was the border crossing point between East and West Berlin during the Cold War. Look around the museum close by to discover the historic importance and that of the dramatic escapes behind this iconic, checkpoint.

4. Berlin Wall

No visit to Berlin is complete without its examination of the Berlin Wall. On the way we’ll go to the East Side Gallery where the biggest surviving section of the wall is full of east murals to paint it. You feel the emotional impact learning about what eventually happened to Berlin and its division.

5. Museum Island

Museum Island is a UNESCO World Heritage site containing Berlin’s cultural heritage. This island is home to five world renowned museums including, Pergamon Museum, Altes Museum and Neues Museum which house art, archaeology and history. The artifacts are there to be engaged with, the city’s past to be immersed in.

6. Charlottenburg Palace

Go to the west of Berlin – and the opulent Charlottenburg Palace. The magnificent Baroque-style palace impresses with its superb gardens, lavish halls and opulent interiors. Step into the palace grounds and go back in time to the aristocratic lifestyle of Prussian royalty.

7. Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe is a very moving visit. The memorial near the Brandenburg Gate is a monument to the millions of Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Reflex on the tragedy of the past as you walk through the labyrinth of imposing concrete slabs.

8. Tiergarten Park

Dive in from sightseeing and rest your eyes in Tiergarten Park, the largest urban park in Berlin. Such green oasis is a place which is really peaceful and beautiful with paths, ponds and beautiful views around. Have a picnic, relax, rent a bike to explore the park’s hidden corners.

9. Alexanderplatz

The tour ends at Alexanderplatz, a square in the heart of Berlin. Enjoy a futuristic TV Tower and pass through shops, restaurants and street performers. Panoramic views of the city skyline can be had by climbing to the top of the TV Tower.

Final Thoughts

The history, culture and things of Berlin are a lot of fun for the one who visits. On our free walking tour, you will be strategically taken through the must see landmarks that is also filled with valuable insights, stories and an uncanny experience. Come and walk through Berlin’s past and present with its landmarks.