BERLIN
Berlin’s best days out.
The 15 best self-guided tours in Berlin, with what each one actually covers, what it costs and who runs it. The pick of what to book first.
A 2.5-hour solar-electric sunset catamaran on the Spree with handheld audio in multiple languages, snacks onboard, and small-boat views.
Most Popular“100% worth the money. Good drinks, good fun, and an overall great and unique way to see the landmarks of the city. It gave my girlfriend and I a lot of ideas for exploring the city.”
Hop aboard a panoramic Spree boat with bilingual German-English audio for 1-hour views of Berlin landmarks and the government district.
“Well it was ok, I bit expensive for what it really is”
Self-guided Berlin scavenger hunt from Alexanderplatz with 9 puzzle envelopes, major sights, and a 4.5 km route in about 2 hours.
Solve 8–16 riddles on a self-guided walk through Berlin’s center, from Alexanderplatz to Checkpoint Charlie. Up to 10 people, 5 hours.
“Die Tour hat uns als Familie einen roten Faden gegeben, um mit Spaß und informativ Berlin Mitte zu besichtigen. Man sollte sich ruhig die Tour auff 2-3 Tage aufteilen und sich Zeit nehmen. Insgesamt ist die Schnitzeljagd gut für Familien mit Jugendlichen geeignet, nicht mit kleineren Kindern.”
Climb the Französischer Dom for sweeping Berlin views, a German-English audio guide with Angel Matts, and hourly carillon bells.
Follow clue-to-clue puzzles through East Berlin’s Wall-era streets, learning East to West escape stories at your own pace.
“This was a fun and entertaining way to see some of the sights of Berlin. I enjoyed searching for the clues and learning about the daring. escapes over the wall that people made.”
Self-guided Berlin Kreuzberg scavenger hunt with 16 puzzle envelopes, real local sights, and flexible pacing for groups up to 10.
A self-guided Prenzlauer Berg scavenger hunt with 16 puzzle envelopes, flexible stops, and major sights like Mauerpark and Dicker Hermann.
“Leuke speurtocht! Je kunt de wandeling in je eigen tempo doen en blijven hangen en kijken waar en wanneer je wilt. Ook weer nieuwe dingen te weten gekomen. Het is een echte aanrader! Ik wil wel graag meer van deze leuke wandelingen gaan maken.”
A self-guided Berlin walking tour with GPS audio on your phone, 24 recordings, and an offline route from Pariser Platz to Alexanderplatz.
“Great guide Francesca ! She was so knowledgeable with so much unknown facts. We walked over 10000 steps and gave us bathroom breaks.”
Follow the story of the Berlin Wall’s fall with an English offline audio walk from Nordbahnhof to the Chapel of Reconciliation.
“Scam. Don't buy. Codes don't work. Never received the audio guide. Asked for a refund - no response.”
Self-guided Berlin story puzzle walk through WWII-era sites, memorials, and landmarks, priced at $6 with offline play and flexible timing.
“It was a really nice city game. I live in Berlin for a few years now and it was still auper insightful and intresting to do! Fun activity with games and getting more knowledge!:)”
A self-guided Berlin scavenger hunt from Alexanderplatz. Solve outdoor clues at 10+ spots on a 5.1 km walk, at your pace, in multiple languages.
“Dit is geen speurtocht, zeer weinig en veel te gemakkelijke vragen. Niet de moeite. Je kan beter de tocht doen zonder vragen”
Self-guided scavenger hunt in Brandenburg an der Havel: solve sight questions, chase photo challenges, and explore by app for about 2 hours.
“Really nice app. We loved the game and we had a great family moment in Brandemburgo. This is great because the kids were really excited and very happy :)”
Solve smartphone riddles while walking Berlin highlights from Alexanderplatz. Flexible start times, team play, and in-app city facts.
“Petit jeu sympathique qui permet de découvrir la ville sans se prendre la tête. Il faut cependant aimer marcher.”
A self-guided Berlin spy puzzle quest using your phone. Follow clues through Moabit and Mitte in about 3 hours.
“Very nice moment which allows you to better observe the city. Super responsiveness from the team: we were blocked by work that hid the clue; they respond within a minute. It’s a shame, however, that there’s no possibility of listening rather than reading… so we’re on the phone too much!”
Every side of the city, and every way to see it.
