Hotel Pickup & Personalized Briefing Our historian guide greets you directly in your hotel lobby and presents a customized itinerary based on your interests (WWII, Cold War, Jewish Berlin, architecture, politics, etc.).

Admirez sans doute le bâtiment le plus emblématique d'Allemagne. Nous vous présenterons les Hohenzollern et vous expliquerons pourquoi le bâtiment a été construit, comment il a joué un rôle majeur dans la consolidation de la dictature nazie au début de 1933, comment il a été le théâtre de combats acharnés au point culminant de la bataille de Berlin, et tout ce qui est arrivé au bâtiment jusqu'à et après la réunification allemande.

Promenez-vous dans l'unique mémorial soviétique situé à Berlin-Ouest. Nous étudierons sa construction, l'origine surprenante de ses matériaux et discuterons de sa symbolique et des controverses qui lui sont associées.

One of the most important preserved sections of the Berlin Wall, now a memorial site. LearnHow the inner-city border was constructed, neighbor divisions, and first escape attempts.

One of the most iconic gates in Europe. Learn about why it was constructed and how it became a focal point for the different Berlins and Germany's that formed (and fell) after its construction, and an important symbol of divided Berlin during the Cold War. Don't be afraid to ask your guide for a photo!:)

A vast plaza of concrete stelae dedicated to Holocaust victims. The scale and mechanisms of Nazi genocide and how Germany commemorates its victims.

A historic boulevard lined with monuments and museums, followed by a premium artisanal coffee and pastry break. Berlin’s cultural evolution and elite public spaces, paired with stories of everyday city life.

Exterior location related to Hitler’s final days. Learn about the last chapter of WWII in Berlin and how the regime collapsed physically and symbolically.

The famous crossing point between East and West Berlin. Cold War tensions, espionage culture, and the myths vs. reality of this iconic Cold War location.

Lunch Stop at a Local Top-Tier Restaurant A carefully chosen lunch location based on group preference. Experience: Authentic Berlin cuisine and relaxed discussion with your historian guide about what you've seen so far.

Afternoon Custom Deep-Dive Options After lunch, tailor your afternoon to what interests you most: A.) Stasi Headquarters (Exterior) Explore the Cold War secret police and the methods used to surveil East German citizens. B.) Museum Island History Learn about Berlin’s world-class museums and how they survived war and division. C.) Jewish Berlin Focus Discover Jewish life before WWII, the Holocaust, and post-war heritage. D.) Soviet Berlin & Treptower Park (Taxi) Dive deep into Soviet legacy and memorial culture. E.) Everyday GDR Life Stories Explore lesser-known sites tied to daily life behind the Wall. Or other agreed-upon topics/areas Each option brings a different lens on Berlin’s past — political, social, cultural, or personal.