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

Looking to Explore Berlin and Meet New People? Join a Free Walking Tour Today!

by | Oct 22, 2024 | Walking Tour

Have you recently had such a wonderful opportunity to travel to Berlin? As you can guess, there is always a great option to make your travelling challenging and interesting at the same time with meeting new people. Well, turn your attention to the free walking tours as your own solution! Germany has always been an active city of Berlin that is full of historical sites; what better way to explore itself than having a group tour all by yourself? In this blog post, we will discuss the ‘why’ behind taking a free walking tour, ‘where’ and ‘how’ of it, and give you some insights on the best walking tours.

Why Join a Free Walking Tour?

  1. Expert local guides: Another unique opportunity which can be beneficial after joining a free walking tour is having a chance to accompany experienced and enthusiastic local guides. These guides are often ordinary Berliners, who know all ins and outs of the city. They keep the conversation going, offer some great information, can tell amazing stories and interrupt your preparation time with questions, if needed.
  2. Cost-effective: That means that free walking tours are tours that don’t cost money to the consumers directly or at all. However, it is always expected that if you were served by the guide, you offer a small amount as a tip after the tour. This makes it a cheap method in the sense that it will not cost the traveling party so much of their resources.
  3. Meet fellow travelers: Visiting a free walking tour is a perfect chance of getting acquainted with like-minded people from different corners of the Earth. In general, no matter whether you are travelling alone or with your friends, you will certainly have a brand-new circle of friends.

Popular Free Walking Tour Routes in Berlin

1. Historic Berlin Tour

You can take this tour around Berlin’s city centre which is a historical place in the city. You will get to Tour famous places like Brandenburg Gates, Checkpoint Charles and even the Berlin wall memorial. The guide will give a brief history of Berlin with regard to the erosion of the city by the iron curtain during the world war and reunification.

2. Alternative Berlin Tour

If you consider yourself an aventurist and if you don’t mind walking through the streets of Berlin on the night when end of tourists crowded places, the alternative Berlin tour will meet all your expectations. This tour focuses mainly on art most importantly graffiti, the cool areas and other sub-cultures in Berlin. Some of the graffiti murals are popular and might be copied from other places but it puts you in locations where contemporary art is displayed; you will understand whyopenhouserelatedtothehipstercommunityisalledgedelaware.

3. Berlin Food Tour

Food lovers rejoice! Berlin food tour is a great option to taste various Berlin’s food and hear more about its diverse culture. Taste traditional german type of food such as currywurst and pretzels, have Berliner Pfannkuchen (donut of Berlin), and visit the food markets of Berlin.

Tips for a Great Free Walking Tour Experience

Wear comfortable shoes: You should be ready for a few hours of walking, so it could be better if your footwear corresponds to it.

Grab a map: As it has been mentioned before, it is useful to take a map of Berlin prior to joining a walking tour. This will help you to be at familiar place when it comes by and also understand what the tour involves.

Stay hydrated: Indeed, Berlin can become very hot – the worse during the summer time. Please take an empty water bottle with you to the tour so that you can have it refilled with water or any other drink of your choice.

Ask questions: Remember you can always clarify something with your guide. As you will see, they are just here to assist and to give you credible information.

Bring a camera: Your tour isn’t complete without taking great pictures of the interesting places and smiling faces of your group in Berlin.

Going on a free walking tour in Berlin is a great way to discover the city, get familiar with its history and make friends with like-minded people. So, why wait? Get your runners, your camera, and for the ultimate Berlin experience, start running through the city. Explore the city by simply booking your free walking tour today and come prepared for the most enjoyable and educational time. Happy exploring!

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