BERLIN
Berlin’s best days out.
The 15 best guided tours in Berlin, with what each one actually covers, what it costs and who runs it. The pick of what to book first.
Guided Reichstag and Dome tour in Berlin: learn Germany’s politics, visit the plenary chamber, and enjoy rooftop panoramic views.
Most Popular“A really enjoyable and informative couple of hours. Thanks”
A guided walk through Berlin’s government district from the Futurium to the Reichstag exterior, linking the Wall’s story with today’s politics.
“Unfortunately we couldn't get an English Speaking tour so the guide suggested we meet him after an hour and would get us into the building so that we could see the dome for ourselves. He was extremely helpful just a shame there are not enough English tours I tried everywhere”
Berlin-Mitte hidden courtyards tour with Jewish history near the New Synagogue, art at Haus Schwarzenberg, and color at Heckmann-Höfe.
“Nick was an excellent tour leader with extensive knowledge about Berlin history and the local context. The tour focused on the architecture of the ‘Berlin Mixture’ and the Jewish quarter, with interesting anecdotes such as the story of the first female rabbi. Highly recommended.”
A heated glass-ship boat tour with a live bilingual guide, gliding past Berlin sights on the Spree in about an hour.
“The tour guide was exceptional! He gave his info in both German and English which was really enjoyable for those of us not fluent in the local language. He was funny and provided a lot of info and kept us engaged. The boat ride itself was great and the price was very reasonable. I highly…”
Cycle Berlin’s key sights in 3 hours with a local guide. See the Wall, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Holocaust Memorial and more.
“Our tour guide Guy was an amazing guide. He told the stories and history of the city with lots of enthusiasm and gave us interesting facts and pieces of information. We biked for 19 kilometers, but it sure didn’t feel that way! 10/10 would recommend exploring the city this way.”
A 2.5-hour solar-electric sunset catamaran on the Spree with handheld audio in multiple languages, snacks onboard, and small-boat views.
“Brilliant trip along the Spree with a great balance of commentary and time to just enjoy the view. We loved the fact the catamaran was solar powered - an added bonus! The crew were great and couldn’t have been more accommodating. We would highly recommend this trip!”
A 3-hour guided walk through East and West Berlin murals and graffiti, with English storytelling and stops from iconic walls to a gallery.
“Fantastic guide, Rob, who knew so much about the Berlin street art scene. Wonderful afternoon walking the streets, seeing the art and hearing great stories”
A 75-minute open-top evening bus tour from Alexanderplatz, guided in English and German, passing major Berlin sights and modern districts.
“It wasn‘t really an evening tour. The upstair section didn’t have a usb port to charge, so I spend the our downstairs. Shaadeeeeee”
Enjoy a one-hour Berlin Spree river boat tour with a bilingual live guide, panoramic glass views, and warm comfort plus drinks for purchase.
“What a fun tour and a great introduction to Berlin! Our guide was so funny, nice and knowledgeable. The boat was comfortable, has bathrooms, you can order food.”
A German haunted theatre walk in central Berlin: costumed guide, chilling legends, and an interactive live show to help stop a plague.
“Highly recommended. Very well done and informative. You learn about the dark side of old Berlin. I'd love to come back in the fall when it's a little darker.”
Walk Berlin Kreuzberg at night on a 2-hour guided tour: Kotti, Oranienstraße, SO36, Görli Park, and stories to Jack the Ripper.
“Guide hat über schier unerschöpfliches Insiderwissen verfügt und hat einem den Stadtteil viel näher gebracht.”
A 3-hour guided bike ride through Berlin’s Nazi and Cold War leftovers, from Wall remnants and ghost stations to bunker stories.
“Great tour. I booked a private tour of 4. Our guide made sure we were safe and comfortable- since this was the rainiest day of our 10 day trip. Bjorn, our guide was shared his knowledge of Germany and Berlin and was helpful to put historian value into our tour. Despite the rain, we still…”
A 3-hour Berlin bike tour that strings together Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, and landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, with locals and included gear.
“Our guide Christopher was soooo energetic, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. It was a pleasure to listen to him. Bikes were nice and well-maintained. We can highly recommend this tour 😊”
Ride Berlin’s Wall trail by bike with a guide, hitting Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and Cold War border sites in 3 to 3.5 hours.
“Tour was fun and informative. Paul, our guide, was great at keeping our large group together while safely navigating the streets and even adjusted our route on the fly to compensate for us showing up late. There is a large selection of bikes available and the only thing I would avoid is selecting a bike…”
Drive a classic East German Trabi on a guided convoy through Berlin’s big sights, with East Side Gallery and Checkpoint Charlie nearby.
“We were late because we somehow missed the warning to arrive 15 minutes early. Not sure how this happened as we did read all the communications we received. So don't do what we did! However luckily the team rushed us into a car quickly and we were off. Driving around in this little piece of…”
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