Free Walking Tour Berlin

When: Every day 10am & 12pm every day
Where: The meeting point is in front of the ehemaliges Kaiserliches Postfuhramt Berlin, Oranienburger Straße, 10117 Berlin, Germany, next to the entrance.
Price: Free

Exploring the Hidden Gems of Berlin Today

by | Oct 22, 2024 | Original Berlin

Welcome to Berlin –colourful, modern and multicultural city and the capital of Germany. Being a big city that has a diverse culture, art, and history there is always a lot to do in this city. Regardless whether you are interested in history and culture, interested in new modernist art or just want to taste the spirit of the city, you will be fine in Berlin. Here you will follow up a tour highlighted with visiting the most interesting places and discovering places you might have never heard of in Berlin.

1. Brandenburg Gate

Begin at the Brandenburg Gate lessening an unforgettable reminder of Berlin’s history and divided reunification prosperity. It is considered one of the primary neoclassical signature buildings and peace and unity are the major principles, which this structure embodies; the structure serves as a gateway to the city centre. Let us look at the beauty of the architectures and see some few features that stand as evidence of the ancient gates.

2. Museum Island

Museum Island, a united of more than one World heritage site is an art and history hub. Said to be located in the city centre of Berlin, this island hosts five of the greatest museums globally which include the Pergamon Museum, Altes Museum, and Neues Museum. Explore corridors and corridors in awe of standstill pieces and classy structures depicting era of civilization.

2.1 Pergamon Museum

The Pergamon Museum is one of the most worthy architectural ensembles, which contains the main building of the World Cultural Heritage, for example, Ishtar Gate of Babylon, the Market Gate of Miletus. Visit its trove of ancient civilization artefacts and get an insightful walk through history and tradition of the area.

2.2 Altes Museum

The Altes Museum is art lovers’ paradise. Here one might visit virtually all styles of paintings, sculptures and other art work starting from antiquity. Find out new and unknown masterpieces by the paint of famous painters like Botticelli, Caravaggio, and Rembrandt.

3. East Side Gallery

Here is a list of cultural landmarks in Berlin: The East Side Gallery cannot be omitted from the list of cultural attraction centers that any tourist gives a visit to when in Berlin. This is an outdoor museum of freedom that was built from 1316 meters of the remains of the wall in Berlin and painted by artists from different parts of the globe. You can walk down in the wall and understand the powerful statements and portrayals of the major episode in human history.

4. Berlin Philharmonic

Every fanatic of music should at some point pay a visit to Berlin Philharmonic. Boasting one of the world’s leading orchestras, this architectural and acoustical marvel presents a rich buffet of classical music programs in the course of the year. Come, indulge yourself with excellent musical performance in one of the finest concert venues on the planet.

5. Tiergarten

Get away from the heated streets of Berlin and calm your nerves in one of the most famous and vast parks: Tiergarten. Es planificado para entretener con pícnicos, salidas caminatas o simplemente paseos en el corazón de la naturaleza. You can take a boat ride at the lake shore or go to the Berlin Zoological Garden where there are different animals from different parts of the world found.

6. Kreuzberg

Discover the laid back and more traditional district of Kreuzberg which offers a mixture of bohemian lifestyle, excellent nightlife, street art and an immense amount of varied restaurants and cafes. Savor the local and cuisines at the various international dishes offered or take alcohol at the nearby bars. It might not be the last to visit but make sure not to travel back home without a rich feel of the Turkish Market in this colourful district.

7. Berlin Wall Memorial

Increase your historical knowledge of the city divisions by visiting Berlin wall memorial. This location is one of the best to learn about the real life during the Cold War period of history. Go through the remaining parts of the wall, visit the Wall museum and think over the phenomenon of the wall for the people of Berlin.

8. Charlottenburg Palace

Travel in time and know Berlin, starting with the Charlottenburg Palace, which is the largest palace in the city. Visit the marvelous chambers, take a walk about the exquisite grounds and learn a lot about the history of the royal family of Prussia. It will be a mistake not seeing the magnificent picture gallery and collection of real ages, for example the Amber Room.

9. Berlin Cathedral

Standing tall over the cities’ skyline the Berlin cathedral is a great architectural creation. Check out the interior decoration and design, climb up the designed staircases to the galleries where you can get the best view of Berlin or simply enjoy a concert in this marvelous hall. This place should not be left out due to its simple architectural elegance and the role it played in the history.

10. Currywurst Museum

Before leaving Berlin, have fun with the families at the Currywurst Museum. Learn how currywurst emerged as a symbol of Germany’s post-war spirit, participate in arguably the world’s most interactive museum experience, and virtually build your own curry sausage. This is a rather funny and entertaining place which is excellent for getting some ideas about this significant part of Berlin’s offering.

This is just a small fraction of what visitors see and do in Berlin today. Whether one loves history, arts, music or just the energy this city has for visitors, Berlin has lots to offer every single one of them. So come on, grab your suitcase, put on your comfortable shoe ware and prepare for the best experience in this fantastic city.

Thank you for reading. If you're inspired by the stories of Berlin and want to delve deeper, why not join us on our Free Berlin Walking Tour? It's a wonderful way to immerse yourself in the city's rich history and vibrant culture. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • 3.5 hours walking tour
  • Berlin’s major highlights
  • Brandenburg Gate
  • Reichstag and Berlin Wall
  • Historical sites

Free Walking Tour Berlin

When: Every day 10am & 12pm every day
Where: The meeting point is in front of the ehemaliges Kaiserliches Postfuhramt Berlin, Oranienburger Straße, 10117 Berlin, Germany, next to the entrance.
Price: Free