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Professional local guide Expert tour focusing on GDR architecture, urban planning and contemporary history. Guided walking tour : A relaxing walk from Alexanderplatz to Kino International to Strausberger Platz Frankfurter Tor. Insider stories and background knowledge : Exciting anecdotes about Russian modernity and life on the former Stalinallee. Orientation : Tips for other attractions, cafes or exhibitions in the area after the tour Experience the splendor of Russian modernity. Where concrete became art and architecture made history I show you the hidden symbols of East German propaganda and the splendour of the workers' palaces From Stalinist splendor to the futuristic design of the 60s

This tour is a journey through time through ‘French Berlin’ without tired feet. While other groups rush through the city on foot, you can glide relaxed in the rickshaw from the architectural masterpieces of the Huguenots at Gendarmenmarkt to the footsteps of Napoleon. It is the perfect blend of exclusive insider knowledge, private atmosphere and the comfort of a covered ride that will be a pleasure even in wind and weather. You will pass all the main sights, which are usually not accessible by car and are challenging on foot. Private Guide : Exclusive support only for you personally Convenient transportation : Covered rickshaw (protection from sun/light rain). Blankets : For cooler days Photo stops :“They stop in the most beautiful places for the perfect holiday photo.

Berlin becomes a playground in this unique city game that brings the capital to life in a playful way. Explore famous sights such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and Potsdamer Platz as you solve tricky puzzles and learn exciting facts about the places. Ideal for family outings, couples or adventures with friends, this Urban Puzzle offers the freedom to start and end your adventure at any time. Win bonus points in the final quiz and discover hidden details of the city that you should not miss. A game that everyone manages, but few without clues and less than 1% with full score. How good is your team? The tasks are varied, creative and full of loving details. The Premium Puzzle Box contains a game manual, 21 playing cards, a points card, a winning card and a solution booklet that will give you hints if you get stuck.

You will experience an interactive mix of exciting city tours and tricky puzzle tours. An exciting adventure through the streets of Berlin awaits you with the Urban Puzzle "The Soul of the Capital". On a well-thought-out route of about 5.5 km, ES discover impressive sights such as the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Cathedral and the Red Town Hall. Along the way, you’ll solve creative tasks that provide entertainment and learn fascinating details about the city’s history. The adventure tour starts with the starting ticket and the first Attraction. Solving the puzzles will take you from station to station to the grand finale. You decide yourself quite flexibly when to start, who to play with and at what pace. Whether as a special couple time, fun family outing, weekend highlight with friends or as a creative gift - Urban Puzzles is more than just a walk. ES is an experience.

Right in the middle of trendy Prenzlauer Berg lies a place that feels surprisingly different: Ernst Thälmann Park. Spacious, quiet – and full of stories. Join me on a tour through one of the last large-scale housing projects built in the former GDR and discover a side of Berlin many people overlook. Here, socialist urban planning, political symbolism, and everyday life come together in a unique way. Why was this location chosen for such a flagship development? What stood here before – and why does that matter for understanding Berlin’s history? And what can this place still tell us about life in East Germany and the changes after reunification? This tour goes beyond the surface: exploring the ideas behind the architecture, the lives of the people who lived here, and the traces of a system that still shapes the city today. Perfect for anyone who wants to experience Berlin beyond the usual sights.

Discover a different side of Berlin as you venture beyond the typical tourist attractions and into the heart of Kreuzberg and Neukölln, two of Berlin’s most vibrant and multicultural neighborhoods. you’ll explore hidden streets, street art, local hangouts, and the stories that shaped modern Berlin. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a carefully selected mix of authentic local favorites, from a legendary döner kebab and homemade schnitzel at Ankerklause to Berlin’s iconic currywurst and a traditional Middle Eastern dessert loved by locals. Designed for small groups and personal connections, this experience combines food, culture, and local insights to help you discover Berlin through the eyes of someone who calls it home. If you want to eat well, explore beyond the guidebooks, and experience the real Berlin, this tour is for you.

Explore Berlin’s rich history and architecture on a comprehensive SMALL GROUP (10 Max) walking tour. With "Skip the Line" access to the Berlin Cathedral and the newly reopened Royal Tombs of the Hohenzollern dynasty, this half-day tour allows you to delve into the city's past while enjoying personalized attention from your guide. Highlights include iconic sites such as the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag Building, and Checkpoint Charlie, alongside a scenic walk along the Spree River. Perfect for history buffs and culture enthusiasts alike, this VIP experience ensures an intimate exploration of Berlin's most significant landmarks. - Small group experience with a maximum of 10 participants - Berlin Cathedral and Royal Tombs - "We skip the ticket line and handle the process with you - but tickets are paid separately" - Discover major landmarks like the Holocaust Memorial and Museum Island - Half-day tour with expert local guides sharing insider knowledge

Discover Berlin’s history through the eyes of those who LIVED IT. On this tour, your guide is both a local expert and an eyewitness—someone who lived in divided Berlin. They crossed Checkpoint Charlie, witnessed Reagan’s visits, and helped bring down the Wall with their own hands. They’ll share personal stories of life in both East and West Berlin, answer all your questions, and guide you to key landmarks—Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie a preserved Wall section, and more. Book your tour with a real eyewitness while you still can! - Led by an expert eyewitness guides who LIVED in divided Berlin - Hear not just the history but personal stories, anecdotes, and reflections - Explore significant sites like the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial, site of Hitler's bunker, Museum Island and more - Group size is limited to 20 or fewer

Experience Berlin compactly, personally and stylishly : on this grand tour I will show you the most exciting contrasts of the capital in 4-5 hours, from historical landmarks to urban subculture, combined with exciting stories and local insights. The route takes you to Potsdamer Platz, Checkpoint Charlie, Gendarmenmarkt, the East Side Gallery, Kreuzberg and along Karl Marx Allee to Alexanderplatz and Prenzlauer Berg. You will also discover Museum Island, Brandenburg Gate, Government Quarter, Bellevue Castle, Victory Column, Charlottenburg Castle, Olympic Stadium, Grunewald, Ku’damm, Memorial Church, Philharmonic and much more. Enjoy the ride on the iconic 70s VW bus with panoramic roof, a real experience in itself and the perfect view of the city. Private tour for up to 6 people, ideal for those who really want to understand Berlin, without stress and mass handling.

Large museums have between 500 and 3,000 items in their permanent collection. The Louvre has 35,000, and the Bode Museum has thousands of sculptures. You could dash through the Louvre in 9 minutes and break the record set by the characters in Bertolucci’s film "The Dreamers", or you could, like the average visitor, spend a full 8 seconds on each piece. But I propose something else: I’ll explain where and how to look so that the art truly reveals itself to you. I’m not a tour guide with a microphone; I’m an artist, a curator, and someone who has spent years not only studying art but also teaching a wide variety of audiences. I won’t teach you to “see correctly,” but I’ll tell you how to look so that you can learn, be inspired, and discover what matters to you. Berlin is remarkable in that here, in one day, you can journey from Romanticism to Post-Conceptualism and physically sense how the understanding of what art is has changed from Rembrandt to Bruce Nauman. Format: max. 7 people

Berlin was the dark heart of Nazi Germany – the capital city of a dictatorship that was responsible for waging a war that destroyed swathes of the European continent and industrially murdering millions. Why did the Germans think they needed Adolf Hitler in 1933? How could a civilised people fall so deep into the moral abyss? Why were Jewish and other minority groups, both in Germany and across Europe, ruthlessly targeted? What is the legacy of Nazism in Germany today? This tour answers such questions, giving crucial context regarding the rise of Adolf Hitler in pre-Nazi Germany, providing a comprehensive overview of the National Socialist capital, and telling the dramatic tale of the Battle of Berlin and the collapse of the regime in 1945.

Potsdam was a city of kings – a German Versaille where the Hohenzollern monarchy of Prussia constructed lavish palaces in which they could spend their summers. It was also the setting for the Potsdam Conference, where geopolitical giants Josef Stalin, Harry Truman and Winston Churchill met in the summer of 1945 to seal the post-war fate of Germany and Europe. This 6-hour tour with a car takes you to Potsdam to experience the pomp and grandeur of Prussia and explore the origins of the Cold War. With your own private vehicle, you have the opportunity to explore much more of the UNESCO-listed palace gardens than would be possible by just walking. Your professional, local guide will provide an in-depth commentary throughout and lead you to the heart of German royalty, over the 'Bridge of Spies', and much more. Please note that his tour does not include inside visits to Potsdam palaces. For palace interiors, we recommend our 8-hour private tour with dedicated time for visits.

Potsdam was a city of kings – a German Versaille where the Hohenzollern monarchy of Prussia constructed lavish palaces in which they could spend their summers. It was also the setting for the Potsdam Conference, where geopolitical giants Josef Stalin, Harry Truman and Winston Churchill met in the summer of 1945 to seal the post-war fate of Germany and Europe. This 6-hour walking tour takes you to the heart of Potsdam's UNESCO-listed palace gardens to experience the pomp and grandeur of Prussia and explore the origins of the Cold War. You professional, local guide will provide an in-depth commentary throughout and lead you through lavish gardens, past myriad architectural gems, over the 'Bridge of Spies', and much more. Please note that his tour does not include inside visits to Potsdam palaces. For palace interiors, we recommend our 8-hour private tour with dedicated time for visits.

See as much of Berlin as possible on a short schedule with this private car tour of the city. Make the most of the time you have with a car, driver, and guide. Depart from your hotel in the private vehicle and learn about Berlin’s history from your guide as you zip around the city.

Dresden is the capital of the German state of Saxony. It was the heart of the Wettin monarchy – a bastion of culture and architectural splendor in the north-east of Germany. The city also became notorious during the Second World War as the victim of savage Allied fire-bombing raids in February of 1945, which effectively wiped the city centre off the map. This 9-hour excursion drives you from Berlin to Dresden and back, and includes a tour of the city centre and free time for you to explore on your own. You will be met by your guide and your driver at your hotel in Berlin and then taken from Berlin to Dresden (circa 2.5 hours). Your guide will provide a commentary of any sites of significance you pass, and also background information to prepare you for your visit to the Saxon capital. When you reach Dresden you will be led on a walking tour of the city centre. You will have some time to explore more of Dresden on your own before finally, you will be taken back to Berlin.

This interactive virtual experience explores Potsdamer Platz – the phoenix of skyscrapers, 'Berlin's Time's Square', that has risen from the ashes of the Berlin Wall’s ‘death strip’. This is a live virtual tour from the streets of Berlin– our professional local tour guide will meet you virtually via the Zoom app and take you on a private tour where you can ask any questions you like. The entire tour is interactive and we will be showing you relevant historical photos and videos as well to enhance the experience. The video calling software used for the tour is called Zoom. You will need to have it downloaded on your laptop, tablet or cellphone – with a connection to speakers or headphones – in order to participate in the tour. For bigger group bookings of over 15 persons please contact us directly for a price quote.

Explore the Berlin highlights on this scenic walking tour with an expert private guide. You will discover Berlin's beautiful architecture, its rich cultural heritage as well as its extraordinary role in major 20th-century events. From the dark days of the Holocaust to the Fall of the Berlin Wall. Germany's capital city also has a long and proud medieval history. Founded in 1200, it became a leading powerhouse of Medieval Europe. You will see the prestigious Humboldt University at Bebelplatz, the Brandenburg Gate, the Old Quarter, and the most beautiful square in the city, the Gendarmenmarkt. Your guide will explain their symbolism and contribution to the fabric of the city’s identity. Today Berlin is a modern and successful leader in business, politics, media, art, food, and music. People visit as much for the high-brow opera as for the lively nightclubs like the infamous Kit Kat Club! Simultaneously historic and modern, Berlin is a truly captivating city with a vibrant atmosphere.

This is a unique, in-depth Cold War-themed tour of Berlin with an expert historian to help you recreate those uncertain decades. With both walking and driving elements, you will also have a private chauffeur transporting you to the various locations of the tour. Divided into East and West by the Berlin Wall - the city came to be the epicenter of the Cold War. You will see the humbling remains of the Wall, and explore the fascinating museum showcasing memorials and the grim reality of daily life behind the Iron Curtain. You will also visit Checkpoint Charlie, the most famous crossing between East and West Germany. It was guarded by armed soldiers both Russian and Allied during the uneasy post-World War Two era. It is no surprise that Berlin was also the focal point of the famous espionage that the Cold War is famous for. You'll learn about the heroic protests for freedom that took place at Alexanderplatz and the Brandenburg Gate that finally brought down the Berlin Wall in 1989.

Embark on a comprehensive driving tour of Berlin with an expert guide, covering the city's major highlights and hidden gems over its 800-year history. From its medieval origins to the industrialization and Imperial expansion of the 19th century, to its iconic place in 20th-century events and its modern nightlife. See the Victory Column in the Tiergarten. A monument to honor the Prussian victories over Austria, France, and Denmark, situated in the 200-acre park that was once the royal hunting grounds. From the Brandenburg Gate and the magnificent Reichstag (parliament), you'll see famous shopping street Kurfürstendamm and the Kaiser Memorial Church. Then drive down the tree-lined Unter Linden Boulevard to see the majestic UNESCO-listed Museum Island, Berlin Palace, and Cathedral. Stop at the somber Holocaust Memorial and Bebelplatz where the 1933 book burnings happened. Explore the East Side Gallery, Berlin Wall, and Checkpoint Charlie, the most powerful symbols of the Cold War era.

Start your day in central Berlin at Alexanderplatz, where you’ll board a direct train to the historic city of Potsdam—no transfers required. Enjoy a scenic journey through the Brandenburg countryside on your way to this UNESCO World Heritage destination. Upon arrival, join a guided walking tour through Potsdam’s elegant streets and historic landmarks. Discover highlights such as Alter Markt, the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Brandenburg Gate, and the peaceful Church of Peace while learning about the city’s fascinating Prussian history. The tour also includes a visit to the famous Sanssouci Park, where you’ll stroll through beautiful baroque gardens once used by Prussian royalty. After the guided tour, enjoy free time to explore at your own pace, visit Sanssouci Palace inside, or relax in one of Potsdam’s charming cafés before returning comfortably to Berlin by direct train.

This tour is a perfect blend of comfort, culture, and unforgettable scenery. In just one day, you’ll travel from Berlin to explore the fairytale charm of Moritzburg Castle and the cultural richness of Dresden. Enjoy a guided visit through Dresden’s historic center, discovering its most iconic landmarks while learning about its fascinating history, followed by free time to explore at your own pace. It’s a seamless and enriching experience that combines must-see sights with the freedom to make the day your own.

This tour offers a unique combination of Berlin’s most iconic landmarks and a deeply meaningful visit to KZ Sachsenhausen, all in one day. Guests enjoy a well-organized itinerary starting at Schlesisches Tor, crossing the historic Oberbaumbrücke, and walking along the world-famous East Side Gallery before traveling by train with the guide to the memorial site. The guided tour at Sachsenhausen is informative, respectful, and led by experienced professionals. After the visit, travelers can choose to return to Berlin with the guide or enjoy free time in Oranienburg. It’s an efficient, enriching, and well-structured experience ideal for visitors who want to make the most of their time in Berlin.

Discover the local shopping scene and its fashion DNA with a professional stylist as you embark on a personalized shopping circuit built to meet your style and wishes. Learn more about the art of styling your body features and take a figurative soft tour outside your comfort zone as your stylist pulls pieces for you to explore and try. Think of it as a mini style consultation followed by recommendations and a hands-on practice session during the shopping tour where you can ask any fashion and style-related questions. Throughout your shopping circuit and neighborhood's discovery, listen to fashion stories as told by your fashion savvy guide, and get a unique insight into the industry. Prior to your shopping tour, you will be sent a little shopping form to help personalize your experience. And following your fashion escapade, you will be sent a personal style summary of recommendations received by your stylist as well as some tour souvenir photos.

Maximize your shore excursion in Warnemünde by visiting Berlin during this full-day private guided group tour for between two and 15 participants. Admire the scenic flatlands and lakes of Northern Germany before exploring Berlin sights including the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the last remaining sections of the Berlin Wall, and much more.