• Rotes Rathaus - Start your journey at the Rotes Rathaus, Berlin’s impressive red-brick Town Hall. During the holiday season, the square outside transforms into one of the city’s most delightful Christmas markets.
• Zum Paddenwirt - Visit Zum Paddenwirt, a charming tavern in Nikolaiviertel known for the legend of the ‘Frog Innkeeper’.
• Lessinghaus - Explore the Lessinghaus, a reconstruction of the home of playwright Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, celebrating Berlin’s Enlightenment heritage in the heart of Nikolaiviertel.
• Museum Ephraim-Palais - At Ephraim-Palais, uncover the legacy of Veitel Heine Ephraim, a Jewish banker in Frederick the Great’s court, and admire one of Berlin’s finest baroque façades.
• Zur Gerichtslaube - Discover Zur Gerichtslaube, a replica of Berlin’s medieval court building, reconstructed in Nikolaiviertel in the 1980s.
• Heinrich Zille Denkmal - Stop by the monument to Heinrich Zille, the cherished Berlin artist who depicted everyday life in the city’s working-class neighborhoods.
• Am Nußbaum - At Am Nussbaum, enjoy the atmosphere of old Berlin taverns — a favorite spot for artists like Zille and singer Claire Waldoff.
• Mutter Hoppe - Next to Mutter Hoppe, a traditional Berlin restaurant, explore a timeline that presents the city’s history through a socialist perspective.
• Rathausbrucke - From Rathausbrücke, reflect on where festive Berlin conceals memories of the Blood Christmas of 1918 — when revolution reached the city’s core.
• Kurfurstenhaus - Conclude the tour at Kurfürstenhaus, one of Nikolaiviertel’s few original buildings, and hear the ghost story of Anna Sydow — the ‘White Lady’ said to haunt Berlin Palace.
• St. Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche) - Guests are invited to end the tour with an optional mulled wine at the traditional Feuerzangenbowle mulled wine stand by the Nikolaikirche.

• Expert local guide

• Alcoholic beverages
• Gratuities
• Entrance fees

Explore 750 years of Berlin’s Christmas traditions, from ancient solstice fires to contemporary celebrations, and learn how religion, industry, and ideology have transformed the season. Guided by an expert, this tour through Nikolaiviertel showcases how a 1980s reconstruction became Berlin’s most charming “old town.” Stroll along cobblestone streets adorned with festive lights, encounter historical figures like Frederick the Great, Lessing, and Zille, and listen to stories of artists, folk heroes, and spirits. Conclude with the option to savor a warm cup of mulled wine at the traditional Feuerzangenbowle stand near the Nikolaikirche — a perfect tribute to Berlin’s Christmas spirit.

• Uncover 750 years of Berlin’s Christmas traditions, from pagan customs to modern festivities
• Visit Nikolaiviertel, Berlin’s recreated “old town”
• Listen to tales of Frederick the Great, Lessing, Zille, and Claire Waldoff, along with Berlin’s own “White Lady” ghost
• Finish with an optional mulled wine by the Nikolaikirche

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.