BERLIN
Berlin’s best days out.
The 15 best 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“Our guide Stefan was brilliant. His knowledge was amazing.”
A comfy 1-hour Spree river cruise through Berlin’s top sights with multilingual audio and guaranteed seating, plus snacks and drinks onboard.
“Peaceful ride through the city, saw all the sights from a different perspective”
2.25-hour Berlin Spree boat cruise from Friedrichstrasse with audio in 12 languages. See Bellevue Palace, Victory Column, and government sights.
“The boat ride was smooth and with lots of information. Remember to bring corded earphones with an older round plug or adapter to this so you don’t have to hold the guide machine to your ear. Many languages to choose from. Would highly recommend if you need a nice break to rest your feet while…”
A 3.5-hour Berlin history walk through Unter den Linden, the Reichstag, Holocaust Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, and Topography of Terror.
“Tobi our guide was very knowledgeable of the areas covered during our tour. He was very attentive to the individual needs of the group. He was very funny and entertaining. Tobi was able to converse in a couple of languages to help get certain points across. He made a very cold day enjoyable. I would…”
Live dual-language hop-on hop-off through Berlin’s biggest sights, from Potsdamer Platz and the Gate to the Reichstag and Bellevue Palace.
“Loved it! Our guide Otti was so fun!! Would do again !”
A guided walk through Berlin’s government district from the Futurium to the Reichstag exterior, linking the Wall’s story with today’s politics.
“We needed to leave early to visit the dome and then catch our train.”
Guided 2.5-hour Berlin tour to the Reichstag with skip-the-line entry, plenary lecture, and glass dome views for $18.
“Very interesting and a great way to see a birds eye view of the city”
A 2-hour Berlin walk through the Third Reich and Cold War, from the Brandenburg Gate to Checkpoint Charlie, with a Wall segment.
“Mikhail was very friendly and informative and made special effort to make sure everyone was comfortable by always standing in the shade on a hot sunny day. His was incredible informative whilst also being very charismatic.”
Walk Berlin’s turning points with a guide: Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, Nazi book burning, Hitler’s last steps.
“Reuben was an outstanding guide. Really knowledgeable and informative. The tour was an excellent start to our trip. Would highly recommend.”
English-guided day trip from Berlin to Sachsenhausen Memorial with expert history, punishment sites, gas chambers, and a return train ride.
“Georgia, our travel guide was extremely knowledgeable and well prepared. She some how made time to visit all 28 of us personally by introducing herself and providing additional recommendations and resources for the remainder of our visit! I was able to learn quite a bit of historical information that I did not know previously. I…”
A 2-hour English walking tour in Berlin linking Third Reich sites to Cold War landmarks, with free stops and guides who answer everything.
“We had a fantastic tour in Berlin with Peter F. He was incredibly knowledgeable and made the experience engaging. He brought the city’s history to life and was also very kind about sharing thoughtful recommendations afterward. A perfect mix of informative and entertaining —highly recommend!”
Berlin-Mitte hidden courtyards tour with Jewish history near the New Synagogue, art at Haus Schwarzenberg, and color at Heckmann-Höfe.
“overall, a good experience of the Mitte courtyards and the history. Our original guide was out sick, so we had another lovely guide step in.”
3¼-hour Berlin boat cruise from Jannowitzbrücke with 40+ bridges on the Spree and Landwehrkanal, plus Museum Island and the Government District.
“Excellent water tour of Berlin. Seeing the Landwehrkanal was very interesting as well.”
Guided walk of Berlin’s government district plus a Reichstag dome visit with city views. German tours may include a plenary hall.
“Well informed guide who taught us a lot about recent German history and the rationale for the rebuilding of government since reunification. International group who added to stimulating discussions. Only problem was 30min delay at entrance to Reichstag as they didn't have our ID details. Guide dealt with it calmly and with humour”
Hop on an open-top bus through Berlin’s big landmarks, with multilingual audio, Wi‑Fi, and easy stop-and-return exploring in 1–2 days.
“Berlin has so much to offer. You can hop off at every stop and find something of interest”
Every side of the city, and every way to see it.
