Why Choose Berlin for Walking Tours: A Guide’s Perspective
If your idea of travel involves more than just visiting tourist spots or following tour guiders’proclaimed historical paths than you may be in need of an adventure to learn about the city’s culture and history in an outstanding way. Walking tours are one of the most effective ways of tourists to experience Berlin to the full. In my opinion, Berlin is one of the most appropriate locations for such walks, and I have been a tour guide in this city for years. This is the reason why Berlin is the best place for walking tours and here are some thoughts from the guide’s point of view.
1. Rich Historical Significance
This is the reason number one – owing to its historical relevance, Berlin is the perfect city for exploring on foot. In every street corner of this city one can find pieces of history from the Berlin Wall to the gate of Brandenburg. When walking around the city, you are able to step where history happened in Berlin. Walking tours also made me well informed about the World War II, Cold War or the Berlin as a part of the Prussian kingdom.
2. Architectural Marvels
Architecture in Berlin can be described as unique as it is composed of both, historic and modern buildings. Strolling through the streets of the city, one can come across number of sightseeing attractions. From the grandeur of the Reichstag building to the modern designs of Potsdamer Platz, Berlin showcases a diverse range of architectural styles. When on a walking tour one gets a close look at the features of the building, the style of construction of the building and the general outlook of the building portraying its personality. Your guide shall also draw your attention to other relatively obscure architectural masterpieces and explain to you more about the growth of Lima’s city planning as you tour around.
3. Vibrant Neighborhoods
From a general perspective, it is significant to note that Berlin boasts of diverse and vibrant districts, which have different characteristics. When you go with the walking tour you can choose the districts that are Kreuzberg, Mitte, or Friedrichshain which gives you the view of an artistic and social Berlin. Enjoy the exotic ambience, colourful graffiti, and the enchanting yard that are masked from the common vicinity. Strolling through such neighborhood enable one to feel the atmosphere of the region and, moreover, get acquainted with the locals which provides a genuine impression of pre–visualization of the type of diversity Berlin offers.
4. Accessible Green Spaces
Another interesting fact is that while it can be regarded as a major metropolis, Berlin has a vast number of green areas and parks. In essence, these areas gives an opportunity to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city that could be a delight during walking tours. You can yet promote yourself to enjoy the gigantic Tiergarten, which is the largest park in the city or take a leisurely walk through the less bustling Volkspark Friedrichshain. Here it is possible to arrange territories with various types of landscapes, flowers, plants, and even water territories, like for rest and recreation while also enjoying the views. One is thus likely to encounter a rich mix of art and history as well as a blend of culture, history and natural environment as they take a walking tour around Berlin.
5. Local Insights and Stories
Strolling about Berlin on foot might be interesting, because this walking tour is a great chance to get acquainted with the real life and listen to the legends from the guides. These tour guides prove to be enthusiastic with the city and are knowledgeable with its rich history, traditions and the recent happenings. They can tell stories which bring out feeling, make recommendations on places not listed in tourist guides or personal experiences that they had. In this way, when being an active participant of the walking tour, not only the popular sights are presented to your attention but also the specific features of Berlin which distinguish it and make it unique.
Conclusion
That is why the decision to choose Berlin for a walking tour will not regret. A historical background and some of the historical sites, availability of various and colorful neighborhoods, green areas, and an insight of the local culture make the city a unique one to visit. Whether passionate about history or/and architecture, or just eager to know more about the most beautiful gems of Berlin, the city will surely impress you. Therefore, wear comfortable footwear, find a tour guide and start wondering around the most appealing streets of Berlin!
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