Top Berlin Cultural Tours

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Berlin’s most interesting stories aren’t always found at its most-visited landmarks. This guided walking tour takes you beyond the typical tourist trail to explore the city’s diverse neighborhoods and alternative scenes. Walk through Friedrichshain, Prenzlauer Berg, Kreuzberg, and Mitte as your guide explains how immigration, activism, and creativity have shaped these areas. Discover Kreuzberg’s Turkish community, visit Yaam Beach—known for its reggae and hip-hop culture—and step into hidden courtyards and quiet gardens. Along the way, see some of Berlin’s most striking street art and gain a deeper understanding of the cultures that define the city today.

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.

Benefit from the expertise of a specialist licensed guide on this group tour of the Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum, with convenient bus transfers direct from Berlin. Follow your guide as they lead you through the former concentration camp, as they share stories about the Holocaust and what happened here during WWII under the Nazi regime.

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.

Ride through Berlin on two wheels—and cover far more ground than you’d be able to on foot—on this small-group bike tour. Pedal past city highlights including Brandenburg Gate and Alexanderplatz, learn about local history at the Holocaust Memorial, and discover hidden spots you’d otherwise have missed. Along the way, hear stories and insider recommendations from your guide.

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.

Revisit some of the darkest chapters in Berlin’s history—and hear the stories of the brave men and women who resisted the Nazis—on this small-group, half-day walking tour. Meet your guide in the morning in central Berlin, and venture to many key city landmarks. As you go, hear moving stories of those who fought against fascism, learn about Berlin’s Jewish community and heritage, and remember those who lost their lives.

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.

Learn about East Berlin’s history and experience the city’s modern-day activity and culture during this half-day, guided walking tour that is private and customizable. Follow your guide through the time from the Cold War to WWII to the fall of the Berlin Wall, and onward to the contemporary street culture of today’s Berlin.

Explore the Charlottenburg Palace and Gardens guided by a self-guided audio tour on your phone Step inside Berlin’s largest palace complex and trace the story of the Hohenzollern dynasty through its interiors Meet the Prussian Queen who captivated Napoleon and won the adoration of her subjects Reveal how changing artistic tastes mirrored the ambitions, personalities, and private lives of Prussian rulers Stroll through the landscaped gardens, a peaceful contrast to the grandeur inside

Learn about the dramatic final days of World War II in Berlin during this half-day walking tour. Visit some of the most important historical sites in Berlin with your guide as you listen to your guide's narrative about the events that culminated in the German surrender. View the site of Hitler's bunker and learn about daily life for residents during the war, particularly those who opposed the Third Reich.

Grab the opportunity and make the most out of your stay in Berlin by discovering the best this city has to offer in a fully customizable tour! At the desired time, an English-speaking professional driver will pick you up from your accommodation in a private vehicle ready to share the historical facts, information about the sights and immerse you into the German lifestyle. Admire the marvelous architecture of the Reichstag, the Berlin Cathedral and the impressive Brandenberg Gate. Get carried away by the magnitude of the Television Tower in Alexanderplatz and marvel at the exhibitions in the Museum Islands. The Holocaust Memorial, the Soviet War Memorial, and the famous Berlin Wall are sad reminders of the brutality of WW2. Our drivers are not licensed to accompany you into the sights but are very knowledgeable and will provide all the necessary historical information and their local perspective. At the end of the ride, your friendly driver will drop you off at your accommodation.

Say goodbye subway and hello 360-degree views when you book this hop-on, hop-off ticket on a classic open-top bus. Two great routes, with live guides or recorded commentary, allow you to cover Berlin’s main attractions with ease. Select from various packages, including a 24-hour ticket or a 48-hour package with a guided walking tour and a taste of local street food—Berlin's famous "currywurst."

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.

Discover the best of Berlin on this all-in-one shore excursion from Warnemunde or Rostock Port. Head to Germany’s capital and visit some of its key landmarks such as Charlottenburg Palace, the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie and more. Learn about the city’s history from your informative guide as you traverse every corner of this alternative city before heading back to your ship.

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.