So if you are thinking about visiting Berlin and interested in the city’s history, painting, architecture, and other attractions a Free Walking Tour is a great start. Berlin is a city that is brimming with unique features and an exciting history and doing a walking tour means that you can go through the sights and sounds without having to rush through all of them. Here you will find information about the best Berlin attractions you can visit following our free walking tour.
1. Brandenburg Gate
Breathing life into the Brandenburg Gate’s image is among the must-see attractions when out tour walking around Berlin. It is quite a landmark of Germany’s reunification and is simply a representation of Berlin’s history. Be amazed at the neoclassical structure, and hear from our knowledgeable tour guides about the historical background of the gate.
2. Reichstag Building
The next free walking tour sight is the Reichstag Building, the building where the German parliament is located. Find out how this structure has architectural and historical significance, and the glass dome that gives a view of the city. The guides will inform tourists about the part of the building within the development of German democracy.
3. Checkpoint Charlie
Checkpoint Charlie is one of the most well-known Cold War checkpoints still found in the middle of Berlin. Learn about the history of separation with use of walls but also listen to the true stories of escape attempts. This is a perfect chance to learn more about the history of Berlin and the effects of the Berlin Wall for the people.
4. Berlin Wall Memorial
Anyone interested in the history of Berlin must pay a visit to the Berlin Wall Memorial. We will show you round this moving site and give you details regarding the importance of the wall and the many people who lost their lives after the building of this wall and the great effort that went on to bring it down. Look into the history and understand the progress achieved by Berlin in the years after the Germany reunification.
5. Museum Island
Museum Island is one of the biggest attraction sites in Berlin and belongs to the group of world heritage sites. You will also get a chance to enjoy a relaxed walk through the island and view well designed buildings and arts from different eras and culture. This means that our guides will give you information about each of the museums, and the importance of the places so that you will be able to make the most of the tour.
6. Memorial for the Murdered Jews of Europe
A bleak but significant attraction, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe is a memorial as well as a shock to any visitor’s system. Leave your audio devices on as our guides explain the history behind the memorial and the meaning of this sacred ground to you.
7. Tiergarten
Step out of the loud city environment and directly enter Tiergarten, the most visited park of Berlin. Take a leisurely walk through pretty concrete trails and lush gardens and scenic view. Familiarize yourself with the park being the area’s recreational and green space for people in towns and cities.
Conclusion
A self-guided tour of Berlin is a great chance to see the best attractions and gain more understanding of the city’s history. Whether the visitor interested in, for instance, the historical sites and monuments, like the Brandenburg Gate, or in the more somber sites like the Berlin Wall Memorial, the sights offer the lens of the legacy of Berlin. Therefore put on your comfortable walking shoes and join our tour company in order to maximize your experience in this great city.
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