History & Highlights - Private Guided Tour
Overview
I'm Natalie - originally from Australia, I've chosen to make Berlin my home because I love history!
This tour is designed for first-time visitors who want to understand Berlin, not just photograph it. Over 2.5 hours we walk through the landmarks that defined the 20th century and connect them into a single story that helps the city make sense.
If you choose to join me to discover Berlin, you should know that none of my tours are scripted. It's more of a conversation, shaped around what you're curious about.
There is so much more to Berlin than meets the eye, so let's start with the highlights, dive into the history and I guarantee you'll come away from this tour with a deeper appreciation for the city!
What's Included
- Free map of top local recommendations for the rest of your stay
- Snacks
Meeting and Pickup
If you have selected hotel pick-up, your guide will be waiting for you in your hotel lobby. Otherwise, your guide will be waiting for you in front of the Hotel Adlon on the Unter den Linden with an orange umbrella. If you have any trouble finding your guide, you can reach them using the number provided on your ticket.
Unter den Linden 77
10117 Berlin, Germany
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Friedrichstraße 43-45
10117 Berlin, Germany
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Brandenburg Gate
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Reichstag Building
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fuhrerbunker
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Piece of the Berlin Wall
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bundesministerium der Finanzen
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Checkpoint Charlie
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Topography of Terror
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Free map of top local recommendations for the rest of your stay.
- Snacks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the History & Highlights - Private Guided Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for History & Highlights – Private Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Free map of top local recommendations for the rest of your stay
- Snacks
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
