Berlin: Charité Walking Tour
ID: GYG136769-204362
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Country: Germany
Country: Germany
Duration: 02:00 hours
Description
Join a journey of more than 300 years through revolutionary discoveries, tragic errors, total dedication to research and progress, as well as abuse and envy, resentment and intrigue.
The area of the Charité hospital tells some fascinating stories of life and death. It all began in the 18th century with a pestilence house and developed to become what it is now: one of the major university hospitals in Europe and the buildings themselves, relicts of important moments of medical history.
Walk in the footsteps of Rudolf Virchow, Robert Koch, Ferdinand Sauerbruch, Emil von Behring, and Karl Bonhoeffer. The walking tour begins at the famous Charité high-rise bed building and ends at the Monbijou bridge. You will get to hear stories of the geniuses of Berlin medicine, as well as the dark times of the institution, when doctors cooperated with the Nazi regime.
The area of the Charité hospital tells some fascinating stories of life and death. It all began in the 18th century with a pestilence house and developed to become what it is now: one of the major university hospitals in Europe and the buildings themselves, relicts of important moments of medical history.
Walk in the footsteps of Rudolf Virchow, Robert Koch, Ferdinand Sauerbruch, Emil von Behring, and Karl Bonhoeffer. The walking tour begins at the famous Charité high-rise bed building and ends at the Monbijou bridge. You will get to hear stories of the geniuses of Berlin medicine, as well as the dark times of the institution, when doctors cooperated with the Nazi regime.
Highlights
- Experience a moving journey through over 300 years of medical history in Berlin
- Hear the exciting story of Berlin's oldest hospital
- Learn more about its famous scientists and Nobel Prize winners
- Discover a mysterious "medicine temple"
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
Meet your guide at the steps at the Bettenhaus, exactly opposite Luisenstraße 7.
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NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.