BERLIN
Berlin’s best days out.
The 15 best historical tours in Berlin, with what each one actually covers, what it costs and who runs it. The pick of what to book first.
Skip the line at Berlin’s Museum für Naturkunde. See towering dinosaurs, Archaeopteryx, a wet collection, and the Biodiversity Wall.
Most Popular“impressive collection of Dino fossils, archaeptryx and taxidermy specimens including few extinct species”
Take a calm Havel River cruise from Berlin-Wannsee to Potsdam, passing UNESCO palaces and gardens with helpful bilingual commentary.
“Amazing cruise along the lakes and rivers. A must do!”
Walk Berlin’s key landmarks in a guided story from Potsdamer Platz to the Holocaust Memorial and Humboldt Forum, in a small group.
“Tour molto ben curato da Paolo nonostante la bufera di neve, ha gestito la situazione nella maniera migliore, persona molto preparata e disponibile.Consigliato”
A private 6-hour Berlin walk through WWII and Cold War landmarks, guided end-to-end on foot with admission-free stops and deep context.
“Our guide was exceptional, Cairan Ryan of Berchys Berlin. His depth of knowledge about all things Berlin and WW2 and everything remotely related was astounding. He kept us riveted for the entire tour and left us wanting more.”
Ride Berlin’s Spree in the 1908 Hemingway boat. One hour with audio guide, top sights, and drinks onboard.
“The PA System “stuttered” and could be improved so that one can understand everything in future?”
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.
“Super fun riding through Berlin, guide was great--learned lots of cool history.”
Walk Friedrichshain and RAW Gelände in Berlin and taste nine local craft beers with snacks on a guided 3-hour tour in English.
“This is an amazing tour!! I highly recommend. We went to an area of Berlin we would never had seen. Our tour guide, Alex, explained the difference between how beers were made. We tasted not o lot German beers but beers that could only be found in Berlin. He also gave some history of Berlin…”
Small-group Potsdam day trip from Berlin: Sanssouci, Church of Peace, Dutch Quarter, and photo stops with Prussian stories. 6 hours.
“The guide was excellent and gave a great history lesson on Potsdam history and rulers. Would highly recommend this tour. Please note that there is a lot of walking on this tour. Visiting the palace was the highlight for me”
A four-hour Berlin private walking tour that links Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, the Holocaust Memorial, and Cold War sites with a real expert guide.
“Tour guide, Jimmy, has a wealth of knowledge which he shared with great interest and enthusiasm. Enjoyable and educational.”
French-guided Berlin history walk from Potsdamer Platz to the Holocaust Memorial and Hitler’s Bunker, ending near Museum Island.
“Visite des principaux monuments de Berlin trés interressante, fait par une guide passionnée. Je la recommande vivement.”
Berlin’s WWII and Cold War story unfolds on a private 4-hour walk with a local host, hitting Checkpoint Charlie, the Holocaust Memorial, and more.
“Sara, our tour guide was great! Made the whole tour very interesting. Answered all our questions. Very knowledgeable of WWII.”
Eat your way through East Berlin’s Friedrichshain on a guided 3.5-hour food and history walk with currywurst, döner, tacos, Syrian mezze, and craft beer.
“Great food choices, absolutely delicious food and fun company. Informative background as well. Too neutral”
Walk Berlin’s oldest hospital, Charité, from 1710 plague origins to Koch, Virchow, Rachel Hirsch, and the Veterinary Anatomy Theatre.
“Martina from BB tours was our guide and she really guided us through an amazing history tour of Charité, history of médecine in Germany and Berlin history. The tour was very well thought and designed and we could benefit from highly valuable comments and deep-thought analysis.”
Cycle Berlin’s Wall traces in a small group: Bornholmer Straße crossing, ghost station, Invaliden Graveyard, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie.
“Well conducted tour, informative and relaxed, would recommend to other travellers interested in the cold war.”
3.5-hour Italian walking tour through Berlin’s Cold War and Nazi-era landmarks, from Potsdamer Platz to Museum Island, with a small group guide.
“Il tour nel suo insieme è stato ricco di spunti di riflessione e interessanti scoperte. Le nostre guide (Giulia in una occasione e Fabio in un’altra) si sono dimostrate competenti e molto preparate in ogni aspetto trattato. Di sicuro se tornerò a Berlino approfitterò di altri tour.”
Every side of the city, and every way to see it.
