A2 German-language History Tour
The guide speaks slowly and clearly. Participants wear headphones to ensure they can clearly hear each word. The A2 tour covers the basics of Berlin's history, going into detail about a few key philosophers, artists, and leaders from the city.
A vocabulary list is provided for words that A2 level learners may not know.
We visit key historic sites along the 2-hour walk.
B1 German-language History Tour
The guide speaks slowly and clearly. Participants wear headphones to ensure they can clear hear each word.
A vocabulary list is provided for words that B1 level learners may not know.
The B1 tour builds on the A2 tour, adding stories about the Cold War period in Berlin. Sites visited include: Reichstag Building, Tiergarten, Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, the Luftwaffe (Nazi Air Force) headquarters, and the Berlin Wall.
Through wireless headphones, participants can hear the voice of the guide clearly over the sound of the traffic. Additionally, participants will hear the voices of recorded conversations with historians, artists, activists, and long-time residents of Berlin, providing more perspectives and first-hand accounts of history.
Enhanced with headphones
Led by experienced, funny guide
Dylan is an excellent tour guide and improv comedy performer. He has guided over 100 walks in Berlin, with thousands of satisfied customers from all over. Through each performance, Dylan has been refining his guiding skills and storytelling--each time improving his comedic timing, silly voices, and expanding his knowledge of Berlin.
Customer reviews
TLDR: Dylan is funny and knows a lot and enjoys giving tours
"Effortlessly engaged the whole group and was hilarious throughout. Dylan gave us history in human stories with humor and great storytelling."
-John
"Dylan was the perfect balance of funny, personable, professional, and informative"
-Reanna
★★★★★
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"Our family of 3 had a great tour with Dylan. He was the perfect blend of informative and entertaining - even our 14 year old son (a tough act) thought Dylan was really great."
-Angela
★★★★★
"...so obvious how much he loved sharing his extensive knowledge with his tour guests by how passionate he was in his deliverance."
-Nora
"Dylan was an excellent tour guide who delivered his extensive historical knowledge in an accessible, easy to understand way. Dylan also used mild-mannered humor to tastefully lighten some of the harsher topics while still remaining respectful to the parties involved."
★★★★★
-Matt
"Dylan gave us a wonderful and knowledgeable experience. He provided humour on what could be a rather difficult history lesson without lessening the severity and tone of the events. Thanks Dylan!"
-Felicity
★★★★★
English-language History Tour
Passionate, funny storytelling about the history of Berlin.
Your walking guide providees that and more.
And (!) the tour utilizes headphones!
The headphones integrate the guide's silly, informative voice with recorded conversations with:
historians
artists
activists
and long-time residents of Berlin.
A truly unique tour experience.
Die A2 Tour
Du kannst alles verstehen, Deutsch üben, und Spaß haben. Wirklich.
Highlights
Neptune Fountain
Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels statue
State Palace
Museum Island
Neue Wache
Bebelplatz, Nazi book burning memorial
Brandenburg Gate
Overview
Guide speaks slowly and clearly
Vocabulary List provided
History covers Berlin from 1200s until 1930s
Headphones ensure guests can hear clearly over the sounds of the city
Die B1 Tour
Mein Freund, du wirst etwas Neues lernen. Und, ich glaube, du wurdest auch lachen.
Highlights
Brandenburg Gate
Reichstag Building
Tiergarten
Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Luftwaffe (Nazi Air Force) Headquarters
Berlin Wall
Overview
Guide speaks slowly and clearly
Vocabulary List provided
History covers Berlin from 1871 until 1999
Headphones ensure guests can hear clearly over the sounds of the city
History Tour (English, funny)
It will be fun. You will learn some cool things. Guaranteed. (Did you read the reviews above? Proof.)
Highlights
Neptune Fountain (Meeting Point)
TV Tower
Marx-Engels Forum
Berliner Dom
State Palace
Museum Island
Memorial to the Victims of War and Tyranny
Bebelplatz
State Opera House
St. Hedwig's Cathedral
Humboldt University
Brandenburg Gate (End Point)
Perspectives
Long-time Berlin residents
Historians of German History
Performing Artists in Berlin
Activists
Cost
Public tours: Pay what you want, with a 20 Euro deposit for the headphones
Private tours: 200 Euros up to 15 guests