Private tour in Berlin Hilke G

Berlin: The flexible guided tour with a contemporary witness - six hours

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Hilke G.

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Working as a certified Berlin guide for over 30 years I'm very happy to share with you my experience as a contemporary witness of life in the divided city, the amazing fall of the wall and all the changes that took and take place here in Berlin, this fantastic city with a fabulous variety of sights, museums, art galleries, shops, clubs and pubs. I studied in Berlin, Rome, Paris and Washington, graduated in art history, german history and literature, and published two books, one of them about the turkish immigrants in Berlin. Since I started to work as a certified guide in the late 80s it's a big pleasure to meet people from all over the world here in Berlin. I can offer you a program aimed at your individual interests and needs and accompany you to unusual places for an unusually normal price. You have the choice between a general overview or a theme orientated exploration of the city. Either by bus, limousine, public transport, taxi, by bicycle or to foot: You determine the form of transport. Wether for two hours or more, a day or a week, there are plenty of things to discover. A visit to Potsdam is also worthwhile. This small city with its quaint historical city center also offers an array of beautiful parks and royal palaces that belong to the UNESCO world cultural heritage. Excursions outside of Berlin are also on the agenda, for example a visit to the huge lift lock in Niederfinow, or to the royal palace in Rheinsberg or to the Spreeforest, a biosphere reserve by UNESCO. An insight into the extraordinary steer you towards the ideas behind the obvious. Always competent and always witty. Graduated in art history, german history and literature Official guide-license for Memorial Concentration Camp Sachsenhausen Park Sanssouci Member of the Bundesverband der Gästeführer Deutschlands (BVGD, Federal Association of Guides in Germany) Owner of the EU-standardized BVGD-Certificate DIN EN Member of the Association of Berlin Guides, Verband der Berliner Stadtführer, Berlin Guide e.V. Editor and writer of several books/articles about Berlin topics I don't drive but I can hire a licensed driver for you.

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Overview of your Berlin tour

It's still amazing to me how decades ago the wall came down. I'm very happy that I experienced this historical moment. We can focus on this past and the previous history to understand the historical dimensions. World War II and Cold War had not only a tremendous impact on the city but are necessary to understand why Berlin is at it is. We'll manage to see the main important sights of this past focusing on the historical city center. Berlin changed and is still changing. As a person that likes multiple perspectives and continuously updates the understanding of things I love to customize also a walking tour that is focusing on new trends in Architecture and Urban Planning, Food and Fashion, Art and Street Art, Immigration, and Diversity. If you are looking for more unknown areas, off the beaten path, or if you would like to have a closer look at Berliner's daily life I would be happy to propose other itineraries, too. Feel free to ask me about details.

Your Berlin tour itinerary

Starting at your hotel, we can visit: - The Boulevard Under the Linden and the historical city center: Forum Fridericianum, the Museum Island, the Palace square, the Humboldt Forum (outside) - The former Jewish quarter with the New Synagogue (outside) and little courtyards - The Brandenburg Gate - The new government quarter - The Potsdamer Platz area - Hitler's bunker area and the former quarter of national socialist institutions and ministries, part of it is the exhibition site "Topography of Terror" (outside) - A piece of the Wall and the famous Checkpoint Charlie Using public transport we can add - The longest painted piece of the Wall called East Side Gallery or the Wall Memorial Bernauer Straße This tour is flexible. If you would like to focus on something else, f. ex. architecture, art, street art, my neighborhood Kreuzberg, fashion, food, and immigration please let me know. I am more than willing to customize this tour according to your preferences, please contact me for a customized tour.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

It's a walking tour, partly we use public transport

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. - Entrance fees and meals depending on your wishes
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Hotel, accommodation, airport etc.

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Tour categories
City Highlights
Art And Culture
History
Tour reference number
33096
Languages
Italian
German
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
4.9

Traveller reviews for this private tour in Berlin

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This private tour in Berlin is perfect for travellers who are interested in exploring the city's rich history, including World War II, the Cold War, and reunified Berlin. It's also ideal for those who want to discover new trends in architecture, urban planning, art, and street art. If you're looking to explore off-the-beaten-path areas or get a closer look at daily life in Berlin, Hilke G. can customize the tour to suit your interests.

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Hours icon 6 hours
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