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“Stefan was an excellent guide. He was very informative, knowledgeable and friendly with extremely good English. The tour was very well organised.”
A guided walk through Berlin’s government district from the Futurium to the Reichstag exterior, linking the Wall’s story with today’s politics.
“Although in German We got the general guist of things smooth entry into reichstag. Awesome”
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.
“Great guide. Boat was spacious and comfortable. Would recommend”
Cycle Berlin’s key sights in 3 hours with a local guide. See the Wall, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Holocaust Memorial and more.
“The program of the tour was the best - I could see all sights that I was hoping to see and it is much more convenient than on foot”
A 2.5-hour solar-electric sunset catamaran on the Spree with handheld audio in multiple languages, snacks onboard, and small-boat views.
“This was a fantastic sunset and nighttime cruise on the Spree! In early April it was a little cold so be sure to bundle up, but the audio guide was fantastic as were the super kind hosts. I would recommend this cruise over one of the larger boats.”
A 3-hour guided walk through East and West Berlin murals and graffiti, with English storytelling and stops from iconic walls to a gallery.
“Rob was great! really funny and engaging and able to have a good chat with! really knowledgeable.”
A 75-minute open-top evening bus tour from Alexanderplatz, guided in English and German, passing major Berlin sights and modern districts.
“We enjoyed the opportunity to see Berlin from the top of the bus. Our guide and driver was very informative and easy to understand. Gave us a good idea and visual plan of the city”
Enjoy a one-hour Berlin Spree river boat tour with a bilingual live guide, panoramic glass views, and warm comfort plus drinks for purchase.
“Great boat trip but made even more amazing by are excellent tour guide/speaker Micheal . He was very informative and very entertaining.”
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.
“Unser Guide hat diese Tour zu einem tollen Erlebnis gemacht! Vielen Dank dafür!!”
A 3-hour guided bike ride through Berlin’s Nazi and Cold War leftovers, from Wall remnants and ghost stations to bunker stories.
“It was a great way to see the city and learn some of the history.”
A 3-hour Berlin bike tour that strings together Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, and landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, with locals and included gear.
“Amazing tour with Berndt! We are a family of 5....youngest being 5 and this was the perfect way for us to learn everything about Berlin! It was so easy to navigate around the highlights tour, the time just flew by! We found the start point easily, got kitted out with our bikes and helmets and…”
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.
“Paul T was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and approachable. A brilliant and informative morning spent cycling and taking in the sights. A nice bonus visit at the end!”
Drive a classic East German Trabi on a guided convoy through Berlin’s big sights, with East Side Gallery and Checkpoint Charlie nearby.
“I had forgotten that this has featured on Rick Stein's Long Weekend Episode in Berlin, and booked this before re-watching it before our trip. I have to admit it worried me a bit and we had the same experience in not being able to successfully change gears. However I wanted to do this after a…”
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