Walking Tours in Berlin

Experience Berlin's past and present on this 4-hour, guided walking tour through the city's Mitte district. Visit landmarks from the city's Prussian, Imperial, Nazi, Cold War and modern eras, offering insight into the evolution of this fascinating German capital. Stroll along the iconic Berlin Wall and follow Unter den Linden to the Brandenburg Gate. Then check out the rebuilt Reichstag and the Holocaust Memorial and hear the amazing stories of Cold War Berlin at Checkpoint Charlie. Your walking tour of Berlin also includes a complimentary city map and guidebook.

Uncover Berlin's Jewish history on a 2-hour private walking tour. Concentrate on the streets, squares, and courtyards of the former Jewish quarter, and see highlights including the New Synagogue, Jewish cemetery, and Rosenstrasse sculpture that commemorates a women's protest against the Nazis in 1943. Explore one-time Jewish enclaves such as the Heckmann Höffe courtyards, and visit artsy Dead Chicken Alley, hearing about its Jewish history and heroic inhabitant, Otto Weidt.

Trace almost 800 years of history on this private, half-day walking tour of Berlin. Since its founding in the 13th century, Berlin has been the capital of an empire, the epicenter of a sexual and artistic revolution, a fascist dictatorship, torn into two and, finally, reunited. On this tour, you'll delve into the German capital's history with your own personal guide, checking off key sights such as Brandenburg Gate, Hitler's Bunker (Führerbunker) and a section of the Berlin Wall along the way.

This walking tour of Berlin will introduce you to the alternative and artsy sights of Berlin, the kinds of places that travelers often miss because they don't know about them. Explore off-beat galleries, artistic communities, and squats on an intimate walking tour, which will allow you to see these places close up. You'll get to know Berlin from a different angle as this tour doesn't just follow the regular tourist circuit.

Discover the city of Potsdam, once home to Prussian kings and the German Kaiser, on a 6-hour walking tour from Berlin. See how royalty left its mark on the city's streets as you wander past Cecilienhof Palace, King Frederick William II's Marble Palace, the Dutch quarter, and the UNESCO-listed Sanssouci Palace and Gardens. Stop for lunch (own expense) in the city center, learn the regal history behind each site that you pass, and return to your original departure point in Berlin when your tour concludes.

Capture the beauty of Berlin after the sun sets on a 3-hour private photography walking tour. Snap photos of famous landmarks such as the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, and the Reichstag building as the city starts to come alive. Learn night photography techniques from your guide and create beautiful, long-lasting memories with this Berlin photoshoot.

Discover modern Berlin with a local guide on this half-day walking tour. Explore Mitte, where cutting-edge developments sit side-by-side with timeworn landmarks; visit the Kulturbrauerei (Culture Brewery) arts center in gentrified Prenzlauer Berg; and wander along the East Side Gallery section of the Berlin Wall in Kreuzberg, Berlin's poorest neighborhood-turned-hipster epicenter. Along the way, learn about the cultural and political influences that have helped shape the ever-evolving German capital since its unification in 1989.

Get an insider's look at Berlin, the capital and cultural centerpiece of Germany, on this guided, 4-hour walking tour. Visit some of Berlin's most popular attractions - like the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and Checkpoint Charlie - as well as a few lesser-known locations that many group sightseeing tours miss. Learn about the history of Berlin, from the time of the Teutonic Knights to its role as capital of the Nazi Third Reich, to the divided city of the Cold War, to the modern-day capital of a unified Germany.

Develop a greater understanding of Berlin's Jewish community, both past and present, on this guided, 4-hour, small-group walking tour. Explore Berlin's former Jewish quarter and learn about the city's Jewish heritage from the 17th century to today. See landmark sites like the Old Jewish Cemetery, the New Synagogue, the courtyards of Hackesche Höfe and more. Also, visit the Blindenwerkstatt Otto Weidt, a 1940s-era factory where workshop owner Otto Weidt protected his blind and deaf Jewish workers from persecution during the Holocaust.

Explore the sights, history and stories of Berlin's past and present on this 6-hour small-group walking tour. Follow a guide through the streets and squares of Berlin, and gain insight into the city's rich culture and history. Stroll along the iconic Unter den Linden and learn of Berlin's Prussian and Imperial German heritage. Discover top attractions including Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag Building, and explore the colorful 1920s era. Hear how Adolf Hitler orchestrated the rise of the infamous Third Reich and see the former SS and Gestapo headquarters.

Learn the history behind the Cold War while you sightsee on this 4-hour walking tour of East Berlin. Led by a guide, explore the Cold War capital of spies, secret police, and exciting escapes. Visit the Berlin Wall memorial, see the Stasi headquarters, and stand at the place where the Wall fell in 1989. A Berlin city map with museum recommendations and public transportation information is also included.

Discover Berlin's highlights with this 3.5-hour private walking tour. Learn about Germany's history as you pass important landmarks such as the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gates, and the Monument to the Murdered Jews in Europe. Listen to informative commentary from your guide and get insider tips on other places to visit. This tour is a great introduction to Berlin and is great for first-time visitors.

Get out of Berlin for the day by taking this 6-hour day trip from Berlin to picturesque Potsdam. Drink in the sights of the baroque palaces, placid lakes, manicured gardens and spouting water fountains of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed spot. Let your guide steep you in the history of the place regaling you with tales from centuries ago all the way up the Cold War.

Step back in time and discover Berlin through the lens of the Cold War. This 3.5-hour private tour covers all the major Cold War sights in the city including Checkpoint Charlie, the East Side Gallery, and the Stasi headquarters. Learn about the history of the Cold War and its effects on Berlin from your informative guide as you traverse the city on foot.

Discover the marvellous monuments and architectural wonders of Dresden on a 1.5-hour walking tour. Learn how the jewel of baroque Germany was painstakingly reconstructed after WWII as you follow your guide around the elegant plazas and grand boulevards. Keep your camera to hand as you pass the striking Zwinger Palace and Theater Square; take a peek inside the Church of Our Lady; and admire the dramatic Procession of Princes mural.

Experience Berlin on the 'bleeding edge' during this 3-hour private tour of the city's hip Kreuzberg neighborhood led by a historian guide. Immerse yourself in the creative mix of street art, local Turkish businesses, and trendy markets that have long attracted Berliners and celebrities like David Bowie alike. You'll also get a sense for the area's history and learn how Kreuzberg may change in the future.

Experience the dramatic final days of the World War II in Berlin during this half-day walking excursion. Visit some of the most important historical sites in Berlin with your guide, discovering the series of events that culminated in the final German surrender. Trace the Soviet attack as it drove ever-deeper into the German capital, ending with the final battle at the Reichstag. You'll also view the site of Hitler's former bunker and learn about daily life for residents during the war, particularly those who opposed the Third Reich.

Go beyond the typical tourist sites in Berlin as you explore the city's unique ethnic enclaves and thriving countercultures on this 4.5-hour guided walking tour. Take a deep dive into the Berlin neighborhoods of Friedrichshain, Prenzlauer Berg, Kreuzberg and Mitte, stopping to learn about the various cultures and vibrant creativity that define these dynamic sectors. Explore Kreuzberg's Turkish community before discovering Yaam Beach, which plays host to Berlin's reggae and hip-hop scenes. Then pass into hidden courtyards and secret gardens as you admire some of Berlin's legendary street art. This small-group excursion is limited to just 20 guests.

Explore a fascinating patchwork of Berlin's immigrant communities and historic landmarks thanks to this 3-hour private walking tour of Kreuzkölln and Kreuzberg. Go beyond the typical Berlin tourist sights to visit the city's oldest mosque, a World War II-era bunker, the famous foodie spot 'Thai Park,' lovely public squares, and much more.

Get an excellent primer and introduction to Berlin on this private 3-hour tour. See some of the main landmarks and sites as the guide regales you with historical anecdotes, bringing the past right into the present. See Hitler's Bunker, the Brandenburg Gate, remnants of the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie and Museum Island, among many others. The tour can be customized to your preferences. Also, consider the optional visit to the Reichstag at the end of the tour.