Top Berlin Cultural Tours

Get an insider’s look at Berlin, the capital and cultural centerpiece of Germany, on this guided walking tour. Visit some of Berlin’s most popular attractions — like the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and Checkpoint Charlie — as well as a few lesser-known locations that many group sightseeing tours miss. Learn about the history of Berlin, from the time of the Prussian royal family to its role as capital of the Nazi Third Reich, to the divided city of the Cold War, to the modern-day capital of a unified Germany.

Put the history books away and save hours of research time with this guided walking tour of Berlin. Your guide takes you to some of the city’s most significant sites from the Third Reich and Cold War eras, including the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and Hitler’s Bunker. Along the way, as well as lots of great photo opportunities, a guide helps deepen your historical understanding with insightful commentary throughout.

Get to know Berlin with ease on this group walking tour. Set off in the company of your guide and explore the city on foot. Learn about Berlin’s history and visit many of the city’s notable sites, including the Reichstag Building, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the Holocaust Memorial, and more.

Avoid missing out on valuable information about Berlin’s past and present on this half-day guided walking tour through the city's Mitte district. Visit landmarks from the city’s Prussian, Imperial, Nazi, Cold War, and modern eras, offering insight into the evolution of this fascinating German capital. Stroll along the iconic Berlin Wall and follow Unter den Linden to the Brandenburg Gate. Then check out the rebuilt Reichstag and the Holocaust Memorial and hear the amazing stories of Cold War Berlin at Checkpoint Charlie.

Benefit from the expertise of a specialist licensed guide on this tour of the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, with convenient transfers direct from downtown Berlin. Hear about the Nazi camp system as you travel to the site, then pay tribute as you tour barracks, see the places where murders happened, and learn how today’s Germans have come to terms with the horrors of the Holocaust.

Visit the head of the former Prussian Empire on a half-day trip to Potsdam. Benefit from the perk of having an audio tour of the famous Sanssouci Palace included, as well as a walk through the gardens during the summer months. The route also visits the Russian colony of Alexandrowka, Cecilienhof Palace, and St. Nicholas Church with fascinating guide commentary along the way.

Skip the tourist traps and experience Berlin like a local on this walking food tour through the city. Starting at the East Side Gallery, join a small group and explore a neighborhood once marked by division, but now known for its street art, striking architecture, and thriving food scene. Along the way, taste Berlin’s best dishes—schnitzel, currywurst, doner kebab, flammkuchen, sweet treats, and a unique homemade dessert—all from authentic spots loved by locals. Leave with a deeper understanding of how history, rebellion, and culture shaped Berlin’s must-try dishes.

Join us on an unforgettable guided tour to Sachsenhausen, one of the most significant Holocaust memorial sites and a former Nazi concentration camp. This experience offers deep and respectful insight into the history and daily life within the camp, helping you understand the atrocities and resilience of those who suffered here. Our meeting point is Alexanderplatz, where you will be welcomed by an expert local guide. From there, we’ll embark on a scenic train ride to Sachsenhausen. Upon arrival, you will explore key sites of the camp, including the infamous Tower A, bearing the haunting “Arbeit macht frei” sign. We will walk through barracks 38 and 39, where Jewish prisoners were held, visit the punishment cells, the infirmary, and the morgue. You’ll also see the kitchen, now transformed into a museum, and the remains of Station Z. At the end of the tour, you have the option to return to Berlin with the group or stay longer to explore at your own pace.

You'll discover Berlin's true food scene on this "secret" tour. With your guide, you'll sample traditional German dishes alongside multicultural treats in local eateries and beer halls. Journeying through historic neighborhoods, you'll experience street art, Soviet-era remnants, and more. Enjoy kebabs, currywurst, traditional meats, pastries, and an exclusive secret dish while exploring Berlin's rich culture and history.

Welcome to Illuseum Berlin. We shake your senses and show you how easily perception can be deceived. Visit us and experience for yourself that nothing is as it seems. It is a place full of surprises, where fun, entertainment and creativity meet and which at the same time raises awareness of the importance of marine conservation in a playful way. Discover how to amaze your friends by seemingly floating or sticking to the ceiling – the reverse room is already waiting for you. Be fascinated by optical illusions and challenge your brain! Our installations draw attention to the beauty and fragility of the oceans and invite you to think about their protection.

History buffs are sure to love this tour that dives into Berlin’s checkered past. Join a private guide on a tour around the city that highlights World War II and Cold War history, with all of its dark secrets. See top landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial, and discover other hidden gems that relate to the time period.

Don’t worry about spending hours doing research on the history of Berlin; with this walking tour, a guide tells you everything you need to know. As you stroll between key landmarks—such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag Building, and Checkpoint Charlie—pause to take photos while a guide explains each site's significance and offers useful tips about Berlin.

Cover more of Berlin in less time with this exciting rickshaw tour that’s ideal for travelers who want speed without missing the context. Ride past key landmarks such as Checkpoint Charlie and the Brandenburg Gate while listening to commentary that traces the city’s story from the Kingdom of Prussia through World War II to the present day. So, as it’s a private tour, you can adapt the route.

Staying within Berlin would mean missing out on many of the region’s grandiose sights. On this full-day tour, meet your guide in the capital and head to Potsdam, the largest city in the nearby state of Brandenburg. Discover the home of German emperors and Prussian kings, exploring marble palaces, including Sanssouci Palace and the aristocratic mansion of the last German Kaiser.

Explore Berlin’s Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and cultural landmark, on a guided walking tour around its beautiful exterior. Ideal for first-time visitors and travelers short on time, you’ll take in grand architecture, step into select entrance halls and courtyards, and enjoy insightful commentary from your guide. Please note: museum admission is not included.

Learn about WWII and the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial during this small-group tour from Berlin. Travel by train and take a tour of the site, once one of the most pivotal concentration camps in Nazi Germany. Discover the camp’s history, see the barracks, infirmary, laboratory and cells, and listen to tales of courage and suffering sensitively told by your guide. Learn about the daily routines and fates of the 200,000 people imprisoned here between 1936 and 1945, and visit the intensely poignant site memorials.

Cover more Berlin sights in less time on a small-group bike tour, an active way for first-time visitors to get an introduction to Germany’s capital city. Glide past top attractions such as the Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, and the Reichstag, and pedal down to Potsdamer Platz. Plus, your guide provides city recommendations to enhance your experience of Berlin.

Discover beautiful Potsdam, former home of Prussian kings and the German Kaiser, on a walking tour from Berlin. Meet your guide in Berlin and hop on a train for a short journey. Wander past palaces and gardens at the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Sanssouci Palace. Learn more about the highs and lows of Prussian history, and discover what happened to the palaces in World War II.

Discover Berlin as the frontier of the Cold War on this guided historical walking tour. After World War II, Berlin changed from the capital city of Nazi Germany into the pivotal city in a struggle to control war-torn Europe. Retrace the trail of the “death strip” and the Berlin Wall. Visit some of Berlin’s most popular Cold War attractions, like the Berlin Wall Memorial, underground "ghost stations," and more. Learn about the history of Berlin, from its founding to this divided city of the Cold War.

Discover Berlin's rich history alongside its renowned brewing traditions on this small-group tour designed for history and beer lovers. Swap standard walking tours for something more exciting as you visit iconic World War II sites, hear stories behind the city's past, and finish by sampling 3-4 classic German beers in traditional pubs you'd never find on your own. Along the way, enjoy opportunities to ask your guide questions and receive personalized recommendations for what to do next.

Since the 1960s, Berliners have been painting the surfaces of the German capital with eclectic and inspiring street art. Follow your guide through the city's hidden corners to discover the freshest and finest urban works and find out who's who in the art world. Learn about the art that covers the western side of the Berlin Wall, see works from German and international artists, and take a tour with a special twist during your time in Berlin.

Discover the hidden gems of Berlin’s alternative neighborhoods on a small-group bike tour. Bike along the Spree through the funky neighborhoods of Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain, and Neukolln. See the painted walls of the East Side Gallery, check out a few clubs in “Kreuzkolln,” and learn about Berlin’s underground culture from your informative guide.

With City Riders you discover Berlin with all your senses: Listen to compelling stories, explore hidden corners, laugh with other guests – and enjoy Berlin during delicious culinary stops. Whether you want to experience live performances, taste street food or admire highlights such as the Brandenburg Gate and the East Side Gallery – we don’t offer an 08/15 program, but a real, individual adventure through the capital. With City Riders you discover Berlin with all your senses: Listen to compelling stories, explore hidden corners, laugh with other guests – and enjoy Berlin during delicious culinary stops that will teach you the true taste of the city. Whether you want to sample street food from all over the world or marvel at famous highlights such as the Brandenburg Gate and the East Side Gallery, we offer you no ordinary tour, but an authentic, personal adventure through the vibrant capital.