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Explore with the Rude B’s the Old Town of Berlin

Before Berlin became a global capital, a divided Cold War city, or the centre of modern German politics, it was a small medieval trading settlement. Our free Berlin old town walking tour explores the early history of the city and the events that transformed it into the capital of a powerful kingdom.

While our main free walking tour – Rude Bastard’s tour of Berlin – focuses on modern history, this experience takes you further back, offering a more different perspective on Berlin.

Expect dramatic stories, strange traditions, questionable rulers, and the fun, rude jokes along the way.

Stories from the Origins of Berlin

During this Berlin old town tour, we explore the period when Berlin was just beginning to develop as a regional centre of trade and power. We discuss how the city grew from a pair of medieval settlements into the capital of the Electorate of Brandenburg, later becoming the heart of the Kingdom of Prussia and eventually the capital of the German Empire.

During the walking tour of Old Berlin, we promise to share only the most scandalous stories, political intrigues, and historical myths that shaped early Berlin.

Old Town Berlin Germany Walking Tour Highlights

This Berlin history tour takes you through the oldest parts of the city where medieval streets, early churches, and royal buildings once defined the skyline. You will discover locations connected to the earliest days of Berlin, including historic squares, former royal residences, and sites that reveal how the city developed long before the dramatic events of the 20th century.

Some of these places preserve authentic medieval history, while others tell fascinating stories about how Berlin reinvented its past.

Your Rude B’s Old Town Berlin Germany Guides

Your guides are Kai (the founder of the famous rude bastards) and Arthur. They will both teach you how the Old Berliners lived. Enjoy a comedic tour with inappropriate jokes and rude language while paying the proper respect to the city where due. Kai and Arthur will discuss everything from old events to current ones and even give you recommendations on the best places to eat, drink, and just have fun in Berlin.