The Old Berlin Tour: Travel Through Time With a Historian
Overview
Embark on a captivating two-hour walking tour through the heart of old Berlin, where we unravel the city's rich history through some of its squares and iconic monuments. Get ready for those delightful "a-ha, now I get it!" moments that will bring the past to life.
Delve into the secrets of "Lost Berlin," where the medieval core was wiped away, redesigned, and reimagined. It's like stepping into a lost city, but fear not – you will uncover the hidden gems and fascinating stories that make this part of Berlin so gripping.
Witness the profound impact of politics over the last 150 years as you explore a city that has seen buildings moved, rebuilt, replaced, and reinterpreted. The city centre is an ever-changing puzzle, and our tour is your guide to understanding how the pieces fit together in the heart of the largely re-imagined old city.
What's Included
- Services of a professional historian and one of the best tour guides in Berlin
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Alea 101
Rathausstraße 6, 10178 Berlin, Germany
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Am Lustgarten
10178 Berlin, Germany
What To Expect
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Alexanderplatz
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Franziskaner Klosterkirche
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Services of a professional historian and one of the best tour guides in Berlin.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
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 2025The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 The Old Berlin Tour: Travel Through Time With a Historian is as follows:
- 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 The Old Berlin Tour: Travel Through Time With a Historian 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
- Services of a professional historian and one of the best tour guides in Berlin
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
