[Trip] Germany- Enjoying a short walking tour in Berlin

Berlin the capital of Germany is a city with lots of exciting and historic attraction which is worth exploring and understand. We decided to join a free walking tour which will bring us around the city centre and have a good insight into the city history and its beauty.

**Do note that there are some changes to the Gather Point and ending point of the walking tour due to COVID-19 Regulations. **

Walking tour route

I have done up a walking map for easier viewing. Feel free to click and share.

Where to gather?

One80 hostel

Cost?

Free

**Tip your guide at the end of the tour, if you feel the guide deserve it.**

You can book your free trip here.

If you would like to consider joining a paid walking tour, here are some of the options:

Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour

Explore Berlin: Top Attractions Walking Tour

Duration

Around 4 Hours

The tour starts at 10:00 daily.

Where did we cover?

 Where?

Opening Hours

24/7

Cost?

Free

St. Mary’s Church

While taking a walk along Karl-Marx-Allee, it would be nice to visit the Marienkirche (St. Mary’s Church) which is one of the oldest churches in Berlin.

Where?

Opening Hours

January to March 10:00 – 16:00
April to December 10:00 – 18:00

Cost?

Free

We did not enter the church as it was not inside the walking tour itinerary.

Karl-Liebknecht-Brücke

We walked across the Karl-Liebknecht-Brücke where the excursion boat will run below the bridge bringing tourists and guests to have a different view of the city.

For the excursion boat ride, departure and arrival stop will be near the  Karl Liebknecht Bridge.

 

Berlin Cathedral

One of the main landmarks in Berlin is the magnificent dome of the Berlin Cathedral. Take a look at the city’s most important Protestant church. With its detailed decorative and exquisite designs, it is recommended to visit the church interior.

Where?

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday: 11:00~18:00

Saturday: 10:00 ~ 16:00

Sunday: 12:00 ~ 16:00

Last admission in each case 60 minutes before.

Cost?

Adult

9EUR

If interested to enter the church, you can visit the website here.

Altes Museum

The Altes Museum was Berlin’s first museum and the nucleus of the Museum Island. It was built between 1823 and 1830 by the architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel. Being one of the most important examples of neo-classical architecture, the Altes Museum was trend-setting well into the 20th century.

Where?

Opening Hours

Tuesday – Sunday: 10:00 ~ 18:00
Opening hours (additional information)

Please note:

Check the details here for the current, Covid-19-dependent opening and closing times, as well as the special hygiene rules.

Cost?

10 EUR

Neue Wache

A place of meditation and remembrance a memorial for the victims of war and dictatorship.

Opening Hours

24/7

Cost?

Free

Checkpoint Charlie

Checkpoint Charlie is a reminder of the former border crossing, the Cold War and the partition of Berlin which is located at the corner of Friedrichstraße and Zimmerstraße. All the items seen there like the barrier, checkpoint booth, the flag and the sandbags are based on the original site.  It is one of the most famous photo-taking sight in Berlin.

Where?

Opening Hours

24/7

Cost?

Free

The photo-taking Zone

 

Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe is a place of reflection, remembrance and alert. Situated near to the Brandenburg Gate in the heart of Berlin.

Where?

Opening Hours

24/7

Cost?

Free

As the guide explained the story behind this place and give us some time to have a walk around this place while walking through the tall and short concrete slab, we felt a little solemn as this is the place to remember the up to six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust.

Brandenburg Gate

The last stop of the tour is at the Brandenburg Gate is one of Berlin’s most important monuments.

With over two hundred years of historic landmarks and symbols all in one place.

Where?

Opening Hours

24/7

Cost?

Free

Curry at the Wall Berlin Mitte

As the tour was short we decided to return to some of the places which we wanted to explore more.

We walked back to Charlie point and saw this street stall open by Deutsches Currywurst Museum, guess that is one of the must-eat snacks when you are in Berlin.

Where?

Opening Hours

Mon~Sat

11:00 ~ 19:00

Sunday

12:00 ~19:00

Cost?

Check out the menu here.

What do we have?

Currywurst Geschnitten Mit Pommes with soft drinks, 6.50EUR

Topography of Terror

A place of remembrance on the site of the Schutzstaffel(SS) central command

Remembering terror and persecution – the documentation centre Topographie des Terrors is one of the most-visited places of remembrance in Berlin.

Where?

Opening Hours

Daily 10:00~20:00

The outdoor grounds are accessible until dusk (not later than 20:00)

Closed on Dec 24th, 31st, Jan 1st

Cost?

Free

<<<Official Website click here>>>

The Berlin wall

Overall:

The tour was up to our expectations and we got to understand more about Berlin history. Our guide is a university student taking up Berlin history which I felt is a great way for us both to benefit from this tour. He got a chance to practice what he have learned and we also had a chance to know more in-depth about the story behind each of the places that were covered.

Tipping is on how you felt your guide performed, do not feel bad if you do not tip just saying.

Some of the places we felt that it is worth walking back and having more time at it. Like the Charlie Checkpoint, Topography of Terror and Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, these 3 attractions I felt is good to slow down your pace to see and feel what it is like. It holds an important place in the heart of some and also to remember the past, hope we do not make the same mistake again.