Top Berlin Historical 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover Sachsenhausen, one of the first concentration camps established by Nazi Germany’s Third Reich, on this guided trip from Berlin by train—eliminating the need for a rental car. Listen as an expert historian details in English the facts surrounding the camp’s creation, as well as a timeline of the atrocities that took place there. Today, the site serves as a national memorial to the prisoners who lived and died here, and on your visit, explore the various locations inside the camp, like the command headquarters and execution trench, and learn about Germany during the rule of the Third Reich.

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.

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.

Save time reading up on the history of Berlin and enjoy this comprehensive full-day history-themed tour instead—with a private guide for just your group. Along the way, enjoy insightful commentary and tick off a variety of famous sights, landmarks, and historical areas—including Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall Memorial, and the Reichstag Building.

Learn more about Germany’s past—the good and the bad—on a tour of Potsdam and the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp from Berlin. Discover how the camp was used by the Nazis and then again by the Soviets, and get a better understanding of the royal history of Potsdam with the help of your English- or Spanish-speaking guide.

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.

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.

Look behind the Berlin wall and its complex, tragic history on an in-depth walking tour focused on the city's most infamous architecture. See the longest section of the wall that remains, plus other Cold War landmarks like Checkpoint Charlie and a former DDR watchtower. A guide’s commentary goes beyond Communist kitsch and well-known headlines for an insightful look at life in Berlin before and after the wall.

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.

Travel to Prague from Berlin on this one-way sightseeing bus. The itinerary includes stops along the way including Dresden Old Town, Elbe Sandstone Mountains, and Moritzburg Palace. This relaxed road trip allows you to explore two countries in one day as you make your way toward Prague. The tour is for a small private group, with a maximum of eight people.

Take a crash course in German history on this private guided tour around Berlin. Travel by car to key landmarks including Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate, and the Reichstag Building. Along the way, your guide will unpack the events of World War II and offer insight you won’t get on your own. Plus, booking this tour means you’ll cover more ground and leave with a deeper understanding of the city.

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.

Zip around the top attractions in Berlin by electric bike, seeing more in just half the time, during this small-group excursion. Take a laid-back ride to famous Berlin landmarks like Checkpoint Charlie, Alexanderplatz, the Holocaust Memorial, the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, and more. Along the way hear insightful narration from your guide, helping you put Berlin’s dynamic history into context.

Visit the sobering Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp on a private tour from Berlin. Discover the camp’s history via the expertise of historian and former British military attaché in Berlin, Nigel Dunkley, who created the tour. Explore the site’s cells, execution grounds, hospital, and more with your guide, learning about the camp’s unique design and role in World War II. Your visit also includes hotel pickup and drop-off, for convenience.

Get an insider’s look at Berlin on this private 3- or 4-hour walking tour. Enjoy personalized attention while visiting some of Berlin’s most popular attractions, including the Berlin Wall Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, and the Brandenburg Gate, plus some lesser-known locations. Learn about Berlin’s long history, from the time of the Teutonic Knights to the modern capital of unified Germany. A hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

This tour combines two activities into one—a sightseeing tour of Berlin, and a chance to get professional photographs of your trip. Ride between Berlin’s dispersed sites in a private vehicle, then hop out at notable locations for walking tours with the guide. Along the way, the guide uses a professional camera to take photos of you outside top landmarks. Sights on the trip include Brandenburg Gate, Charlottenburg Palace, Potsdamer Platz, and Berliner Dom.

See the best of Europe’s undisputed capital of cool on a small-group bike tour of Berlin. As you follow your guide, cycle to iconic landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island. Stop regularly to capture photographs and learn about the history of the Reichstag, the Berlin Wall, and the Holocaust. Travel at a leisurely pace and see more than you would on a walking tour.

Get out of Berlin for the day by taking this 6-hour day trip from Berlin to picturesque Potsdam. Drink in the sights of the baroque palaces, placid lakes, manicured gardens and spouting water fountains of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed spot. Let your guide steep you in the history of the place regaling you with tales from centuries ago all the way up the Cold War.