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The 10 Best City Tours in Berlin, Germany
Berlin is an edgy city, from its fashion to its architecture to its charged political history. The Berlin Wall is a sobering reminder of the hyper-charged postwar atmosphere, and yet the graffiti art that now covers its remnants has become symbolic of social progress. Check out the Weltzeituhr (world time) Clock, topped by a model of the solar system, then turn back time by dining at the historic Zur Letzten Instanz, a 16th century restaurant that was frequented by Napoleon and Beethoven.
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1. Small-Group Half-Day Guided Jewish Berlin History Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Your focus for this 3-hour history tour will be the main sites of Berlin’s 19th and 20th century Jewish history and the districts of Spandauer Vorstadt and Scheunenviertel (known as the ‘Barn Quarter’) in Berlin-Mitte. Take in the graceful avenue Oranienburger Straße, where the magnificent New Synagoge was erected in 1866. Learn not only of the conflicts between German Jews and Non-Jews but of tensions between the mostly assimilated German Jewry and the so-called Eastern Jews (‘Ostjuden’) who filled Berlin in the 1920s after fleeing anti-Jewish violence in their homelands.
Inclusions: 3-hour tour of Berlin in the company of a Jewish Studies scholar
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By 248antond
Amazing tour with Martin who showed us great parts of Berlin history and educated us on really interesting facts that even us Bowie-fans did not know. Even with rainy weather we had a wonderful walking tour and got to see great new parts of the city. We cant recommend more this tour for an afternoon on any length trip.
2. Berlin Highlights Private Virtual Drive Through City
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 42 reviews
You may not be able to travel right now, but who says you can’t have meaningful cultural experiences and connect to locals from all over the globe? Cheer up, we came up with an idea! Sit back, relax and let local host Miha take you on a virtual drive around Berlin. Get a glimpse of the major highlights from the comfort of your sofa. No crowds, no waiting lines, no maps and no tickets needed. Experience the city’s past and present and find out what makes Berlin such a fascinating place. Our passionate host has the most interesting stories and facts to share with you about the local life, culture and tumultuous history. Do you have a question for Miha? No problem. You’ll be able to connect and interact with him during this live experience and ask everything you want to know about his city and culture. Bring with you your travel addict friends and family and enjoy an authentic virtual tour together. Miha can personalize this virtual experience according to your preferences.
Inclusions: Genuine local host from Berlin, Fun informative interactive virtual experience, Stories of Berlin
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Reviewed By jillannedidit
We loved this food tour, it was one of our favorite activities in Berlin! Since it was just our group Liz was able to customize it to our liking. She took us to some of her favorite spots, places we never would have found on our own. We felt like locals and oh man was the food delicious! Liz was very entertaining and charming and even helped us navigate our way to our next activity. We loved every minute of the food tour and highly recommend Liz!
3. Private Tour to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial (With Licensed Guide)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Berlin Sachsenhausen Tour: Join us for an in-depth one of a kind visit to Sachsenhausen! This is the Birchy’s Berlin’s Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour. Concentration camps were a key instrument in the Nazis regime of terror, and the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp was unique. The camp was the first purpose-built concentration camp within the Third Reich and the closest one to Berlin. It is also one of the most visited World War Two concentration camps in the world. This tour is a complete visit to the memorial camp. The tour starts in Berlin City Center, where you will meet your guide, Aaron. After that we take a short train ride out to the Sachsenhausen Camp Memorial. Aaron has held an Official Certified Sachsenhausen Tour Guide License for many years and has partaken in numerous courses as well as trained other Berlin Guides. His experience and one of a kind historical knowledge of Sachsenhausen makes this tour like no other!
Inclusions: Entry or admission fee, Expert Licensed Tour Guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By K6141ATjuliec
First of all, a bit about our guide, Paul. He was incredible. Full of information, including history leading up to the war, and spent time on the journey telling us the background and showing things of interest. He could answer every question, and was obviously passionate about history and the area. He actually made our visit, and for that we cannot thank him enough. From purchasing the tickets to meeting our guide to getting back to our hotel, the process was easy. The journey is long on the train, followed by a 15 minute walk to Sachsenhausen, so be aware of that. The actual place - I don’t think I can put into words what it was like. The thought of being there, and hearing and imagining what the prisoners went through, was humbling, and made us reflect on how lucky we are. We didn’t take photos, as did not feel it was right to do so (our personal view), and we were also so busy listening to Paul we didn’t really think about taking any. There is a café- we thought there wasn’t so took some lunch with us, but would eat at the café if we returned as it looked nice food (soup/sandwiches/cake) and was reasonably priced. The biggest advice we would give is take a coat, even if it is not particularly cold. The wind across the open space was biting at times. We would say this is an unmissable trip, and be prepared to be moved. And ask for Paul - you won’t be disappointed.
4. Private Custom Berlin Sightseeing Tour in a Minivan: East and West Berlin
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5.0 based on 51 reviews
Enjoy a private sightseeing tour along the main sights of the German capital. A minivan with driver and your English-speaking tour guide will be available all day. The tour starts at your hotel, is customized according to your interests which you may express at the beginning or during the tour and it includes several photo stops and short walks. Head for Checkpoint Charlie, remaining pieces of the Berlin Wall and remaining guard towers. See sites of the Third Reich and the Cold War. Visit the famous Brandenburg Gate and the site of Hitler’s bunker where he committed suicide. See the Reichstag Building, the historical Prussian boulevard, the Museums Island and the rebuilt city castle of the former Emperors. If you are getting hungry we will have a lunch break of your choice. You might prefer just a regular quick snack or you may want to taste a Curry Sausage – Berlin’s popular local dish. Upon your request we will be happy to visit a restaurant with German cuisine.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By ecseq
We made a boat trip on the Spree with Stefan. He is a super nice, funny and eloquent guide who knows the important buildings very well and weaves many interesting anecdotes into his speech. We enjoyed the trip with him and can recommend him without restrictions. Thanks a lot for the great tour, Stefan!
5. 3-Hour Berlin Highlights Bike Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 111 reviews
Enjoy a relaxed yet comprehensive 3-hour city tour introducing you to Berlin’s top sites. You will see top attractions, such as the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag, and much more. Discovering Berlin by bike is a truly memorable experience, and friendly English-speaking guides will captivate you with interesting stories and insights into the city. This is the perfect tour for those looking to see the best Berlin has to offer in one concise tour.
Inclusions: Bike, Helmet (not required but available), English-speaking guide
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By niekrose
Definitely recommended! The most fun and interesting thing I did during my week in Berlin! The bikes are super comfortable and cruising through Berlin is a great way to experience the city. The tour guide was great as well. Overall a must do in my opinion. I did both a walking and cycling tour. I recommend to do the cycling one because it's more fun to roll through the city in my opinion and you will see a lot more as well!
6. Private Walking Tour: World War 2 and Cold War Sites in Berlin
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4.9 based on 71 reviews
Discover Berlin’s tumultuous history on a private 4-hour historical walking tour. Your private guide will tailor the tour to meet your interests, so you can choose to focus on World War 2, the Cold War or combine both elements for a full Berlin historical experience. Regardless of your focus, you’ll see the Berlin Wall, the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, espionage points of the CIA and KBG and Hitler's bunker.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By IvanMrkv
Dresden is a unique place with all its architecture and history. A real cultural center. I was happy that I took this tour. The guides were very insightful.
7. Explore Berlin: Top Attractions Walking Tour
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4.9 based on 1,866 reviews
See Berlin from an insider’s perspective on this half-day walking tour! With your expert local guide, see Berlin’s main attractions including the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag parliament building and Checkpoint Charlie, as well as the lesser-known places that regular tours usually miss. Learn fascinating facts about Berlin during World War 2 and the Cold War, and listen as your guide explains what life was like for Berlin’s citizens during those turbulent times.
Inclusions: Local Expert Guide, Free map of Berlin
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By IvanMrkv
Dresden is a unique place with all its architecture and history. A real cultural center. I was happy that I took this tour. The guides were very insightful.
8. Private Half-Day Berlin Sightseeing Tour with a Minivan Including Short City Walks
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 21 reviews
On this comprehensive sightseeing tour you will see all highlights of the German capital. Enjoy a 4-hour tour with a local guide in a minivan with driver including stops and short walks at the main sites in former West and East Berlin. Experience the great boulevards of Berlin, like the Kurfürstendamm for shopping in the west and Unter den Linden with its historical buildings in the east. Discover the green capital of Germany in the Tiergarten park close to the modern Government District and the Reichstag parliament building. Explore the famous Brandenburg Gate and walk through the gate that was blocked for 28 years by the Berlin Wall. See remaining pieces of the Wall, take pictures at the famous Checkpoint Charlie and learn more about the Third Reich and the Cold War during a visit of original places.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup
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Reviewed By ecseq
We made a boat trip on the Spree with Stefan. He is a super nice, funny and eloquent guide who knows the important buildings very well and weaves many interesting anecdotes into his speech. We enjoyed the trip with him and can recommend him without restrictions. Thanks a lot for the great tour, Stefan!
9. Guided 2-Hour Berlin City Tour in Self-Drive Mini HotRod Vehicle
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 49 reviews
If you are looking for a fun way to see the great city of Berlin, driving a mini HotRod vehicle is an absolute blast. Enjoy one of the most exciting and fun experiences when visiting Berlin with this guided 2-hour city tour in a self-drive mini HotRod vehicle. 100% fun will be guaranteed!
Inclusions: Use of helmet, Driver/guide, All taxes
Exclusions: 200 EUR security deposit required.This can be paid by credit card, debit or cash, Souvenir photos/film (available to purchase)
Reviewed By tfordinoz
Bought tickets online and found we were unable to book until 5 months later, asked for a refund by email and phoning up but no one responded to our calls or emails so I had to contact my bank. Still after a refund at the time of this review because we were charged AGAIN after being refunded once.
10. Third Reich Berlin WalkingTour - Hitler and WWII
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4.9 based on 414 reviews
Discover the final days of World War 2 on this half-day walking tour of Berlin. Learn all about the events leading up to Germany’s final surrender as you visit the city’s most significant historical sites with your knowledgeable guide. Learn about the Soviet attack as you follow the route toward the final battlefield for the Reichstag, see the site of Hitler's bunker, and discover from where the German Luftwaffe was coordinated. Hear how WW2 developed and how life was for the people at that time, especially those who opposed the regime, and discover how the cruelties came to an end in 1945.
Inclusions: Local Expert Guide, Free map of Berlin
Exclusions: Berlin Transport AB Zone ticket, Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By IvanMrkv
Dresden is a unique place with all its architecture and history. A real cultural center. I was happy that I took this tour. The guides were very insightful.
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