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 museum, loads to experience and learn, great for families with small kids!”
Take a calm Havel River cruise from Berlin-Wannsee to Potsdam, passing UNESCO palaces and gardens with helpful bilingual commentary.
“The boat ride was very relaxing, hardly a ripple in the lake. The scenery was beautiful. Take the S7 to Wansee”
Walk Berlin’s key landmarks in a guided story from Potsdamer Platz to the Holocaust Memorial and Humboldt Forum, in a small group.
“J’ai tout aimé ,guide formidable ,on ne sent surtout pas la marche vu l’explication fantastique des monuments et de l’histoire en général .incroyable moment”
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.
“Rhys was awesome and gave us deep context for many of the key historical and cultural sites. We never felt rushed and basically had an ongoing conversation about Berlin and how it has shaped and been shaped by history. If you don't have much time in Berlin, I strongly recommend considering a private tour like…”
Ride Berlin’s Spree in the 1908 Hemingway boat. One hour with audio guide, top sights, and drinks onboard.
“Very relaxing ride, friendly employees and good drinks.”
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.
“Excellent. There’s no substitute for the colour and insight provided by a knowledgeable passionate guide.”
Walk Friedrichshain and RAW Gelände in Berlin and taste nine local craft beers with snacks on a guided 3-hour tour in English.
“Very enjoyable evening, Chris the guide was great so were the beers.. Nice to be in a different area 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.
“Perfect introductory tour of Berlin. Glen was a fantastic guide. He is a wonderful storyteller and explainer and gave us so much insight into this fascinating city.”
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.
“we had the pleasure to have a superguide!!! His name is BOYD.. if you want a guide who shows you the nicest places and tells you the story behind with love and great passion => ask for him! Thanks Boyd for this great trip back in time... you are our Biggest Friend in Berlin..”
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.
“It is a leisurely 3.5 hour walk through old East Berlin, stopping at 7 places for food and drink. Also visit large flea market. Tour ends at remnants of Berlin Wall in old Wast Berlin.”
Walk Berlin’s oldest hospital, Charité, from 1710 plague origins to Koch, Virchow, Rachel Hirsch, and the Veterinary Anatomy Theatre.
“Very entertaining! Martina, the guide, was very nice and shared lots of interesting facts with the group.”
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.
