Berlin past and present: history experience
Berlin past and present: history experience
Berlin past and present: history experience
Berlin past and present: history experience

What you'll do

We wish our history lessons could have been as immersive and exciting as exploring a city with one of our friendly hosts. There we were, drudging it out in a classroom. Let Berlin be your ‘classroom’ and venture through its complex history with an authentic experience designed to cover all the famous attractions, as well as bring something more personal and modern to the plate. As a city that wears its past on its sleeve, particularly with regards to WW2, there is much more to Berlin’s unflinching urban facade should you decide to venture beyond the tourism circuit.

Take in significant landmarks like Tränenpalast and Checkpoint Charlie, before delving right into the multi-faceted modern city scene, checking out Potsdamer Platz and the East Side Gallery - talk about a time warp. Your host will strive to curate a truly blended experience for you, and the best part is, it’s entirely at your pace. Grab some food along the way, chat, chat some more, and enjoy! 

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 4 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking Tour

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Join a history-loving host and discover Berlin’s rich past whilst simultaneously soaking up its vibrant present
  • Visit famous landmarks that will help you glean insight into Berlin’s tumultuous past
  • See iconic sights like the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the East Side Gallery, and the Holocaust Memorial
  • Get a personalized take on Berlin’s history by speaking to locals and hearing what they have to say
  • Discover modern hidden gems as you stroll through Berlin’s stark, outspoken streets
  • Get a taste of contemporary city life as you explore modern neighborhoods
  • Chat to your host about more places to visit whilst you’re in Berlin and get their insider knowledge on avoiding tourist traps

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 4 hours with a host
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuity (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    We took the tour : Berlin: Times of Love and War Alessandra Tomaselli was our guide. My wife and I did not know what to expect but had high expectations to learn about Berlin and the Cold War. We met Alessandra at a very convenient location; very prompt (kind of a big thing for me). Alessandra guided us to key Cold War historical spots and told a concise story in a timeline manner; unbelievably education for us. Alessandra also took us to several Berlin foodie locations to give us a perspective of life in Berlin today. Very delicious!!! We had a great four hours; It was having you friend guide you through their city! Awesome!! George and Kate

    September 2022

    George A

    He was interesting, articulate, knowledgeable, and did not talk down to us. He was attentive to our needs, went out of his way to make sure we were happy, and even pulled a few surprises on us.

    August 2022

    David S

    We want to thank Darren for the wonderful tour he took us on. We enjoyed the sights and the information he gave us as we proceeded. I want to thank him for being so sensitive to my mobility situation. I would not have been able to make the tour if he did not allow time for resting and all the rides on buses and trains. We enjoyed Berlin and hope to return to Germany again.

    September 2019

    Paul K

    Josa made us feel relaxed and at ease straight away. He guided us around Berlin at a comfortable pace showing us the places we had requested and so much more. He was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions clearly and informatively. Would certainly recommend.

    August 2019

    Kevin M

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