Top Berlin Walking Tours - page 12

On this city tour you will experience the real Berlin, one of the most beautiful streets in the city and many interesting stories about celebrities, art and the history of Berlin. A city walk for strollers, connoisseurs and those interested in culture. From the oldest residential building to modern architecture, from the synagogue to the House of Literature. Only in German!

Learn about Berlin's turbulent century from the humiliation of the Prussian Empire after the First World War, to Hitler's Rise to power, the Holocaust and horrors of World War II, the Iron Curtain dividing East from West during the Cold War years, the toppling of the Berlin Wall, and finally Berlin's emergence as a successful, leading capital city known for its architecture, food, culture, music, art and so much more! You and your family will see many of these important memorials on your fascinating tour, from Checkpoint Charlie to the Holocaust Memorial, from the plaque commemorating the book burnings to the remains of Hitler's last bunker, as you also discover modern Berlin. Your tour finishes with tickets to the amazing German Spy Museum, in the very heart of Berlin - which was famously known as the city of spies during the Cold War! A wonderful way to bring the past to life for your family!

Meeting point: at Gendarmenmarkt in front of the German Cathedral or Meeting Point at hotel possible if central, without extra charge Duration: 3h Maximum 25 participants per Guide You will learn about: • Why Gendarmenmarkt is “the place to be in downtown Berlin” • What does it mean to be a “Berliner” • Why Humbold University of Berlin is considered to be one the the best universities in the world. • The assassination attempt on Hitler’s life inside the old Arsenal • The parades and the mass rallies that took place in the Pleasure Garden • Why the Royal Palace was selected as the winter residence of the Kings of Prussia and the German Emperors

Whether you only have a few hours or a whole day, this walking tour of Berlin is sure to give you a comprehensive overview of the German capital. Join a private guide and tailor the tour to suit your preferences; walk along the East Side Gallery, explore the Mitte neighborhood, discover World War II landmarks, and much more.

Feeling overwhelmed by the offerings on Museum Island? This tour provides a comprehensive introduction to the five museums, exploring their history, architecture, and giving you an overview of the impressive collections. The tour is an exterior visit of the museums, introducing the collections and the buildings, also visiting some of the monumental entrance halls and courtyards. No admission tickets are needed for these explorative visits. This tour serves as the perfect introduction to the Museum Island, leaving you well-prepared to decide which museum you would like to explore further on your own. This private tour can easily be adapted to include interior visits to one or several Museums. This can be arrangerd upfront or also spontaneously during the tour.

Embark on a 2.5-hour private tour of Berlin designed especially for families and young explorers. Your kid-friendly guide will pick you up from your hotel and lead you on an engaging journey through the city's most iconic sites. Begin at the historic Brandenburg Gate, then explore the modern transformation at Potsdamer Platz. Marvel at the impressive exterior of the Berliner Dom and enjoy a lively stroll down Friedrichstrasse. The tour culminates at Alexanderplatz, where vibrant city life and history merge. With interactive storytelling, fun games, and hands-on activities, this tour makes learning about Berlin’s rich cultural heritage both educational and entertaining for all ages. Discover the past and present of this dynamic city in a way that captivates kids and adults alike, ensuring a memorable adventure for the whole family.

Arriving by train from Berlin you will discover the wretched history of the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp on this impactful guided tour. Just outside Berlin, this site bears witness to the atrocities of the Third Reich. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you through key areas of the camp, including the notorious gatehouse and the barracks, sharing insights into the camp's establishment in 1936, its role in the Nazi regime, and the diverse prisoner populations it held. You'll learn about the harrowing experiences of those imprisoned here, their resilience, and the camp's post-WWII history under Soviet control. The tour also focuses on the memorialization efforts at Sachsenhausen, offering a reflective look at how the site has been transformed into a place of remembrance. Visit various national memorials and exhibitions within the complex, each honoring the victims from different backgrounds. Join us for this deeply moving experience at one of history's most significant sites.

Berlin was the city at the heart of Hitler's Third Reich and this walking tour with an expert private guide will show you the Berlin of World War Two. The monuments, memorials, and other sites where key events happened. Today, Berlin is a modern, vibrant capital city. But this tour takes you on a journey through its dark and complex past. Berlin was the city where terrible atrocities took place from the book burnings of 1933 to the horrific events of Kristallnacht in 1939 which saw the growing open and state-sanctioned violence towards the Jewish population. Berlin was heavily bombed during World War II and later divided between East and West by the infamous Berlin Wall throughout the Cold War. From the Brandenburg Gate to Checkpoint Charlie, from the former site of Hitler’s Bunker and the Topography of Terror to the Memorial to the 6 million Murdered Jews of Europe, this is a fascinating and necessary tour of Berlin during the Second World War.

Discover the well-kept secrets of the Stasi police and their political prison in the communist GDR. Join a guided tour of the Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial with a 5-Stars Expert. Take advantage of private car transfers in Berlin. Highlights: • See the Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial with a Licensed Guide • Explore the original buildings of the former Stasi prison • Hear authentic stories of the former political prisoners of the GDR • Learn about the political climate of Berlin during Cold War • Enjoy convenient transfers with pickup and drop-off service Join a group tour of the Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial to learn about the political persecution in post-war East Germany. Explore the site of the main remand prison for people detained by the Ministry State Security (Stasi). We provide tickets for a guided tour and private car transfers to the memorial. Hear the untold story of Berlin during the Cold War era.

This Berlin photo tour through the city center will provide you with the photographic skill set to capture some OMG scenery of Berlin's most admirable landmarks in its best light. Have a chance to see the photogenic part of the city at the blue hour. It's the time of day when natural and artificial light are equally bright and complement each other perfectly. Your tour guide will be pleased to share all the secrets and tricks of capturing architectural awesomeness during the blue hour. At the end of your tour you will not only end up with some amazing shots for all of your social media to be pop-eyed, but you will also receive the knowledge how to make your next city trip a photographic success. • Soak in the views and culture of Berlin • Get secret tips and tricks on making your photographs attractive and unique • Get a chance to see the city in a way no has ever seen • Have an opportunity to make all your friends admire your photos

Fall in love with Dresden, a city formerly known as Germany’s Jewel Box, full of cultural and artistic splendor. Explore the wonderful Frauenkirche, Brühl's Terrace, Zwinger palace and other amazingly restored architectural masterpieces. Highlights: - Explore Dresden’s Old Town with a 5-Stars Local Guide - Admire Dresden’s top churches - Frauenkirche and the Dresden Cathedral - Discover royal heritage at Zwinger and the Dresden Castle - Enjoy free time for souvenir shopping and lunch - Take advantage of private car transfers from Berlin Dresden has produced some of the world's most splendid works of art, sculpture and architecture and you can now visit its top attractions on a full-day trip from Berlin! Discover the city’s royal heritage, outstanding religious architecture, and restored historic buildings that testify to Dresden’s reputation as “Florence on the Elbe”. Let us take you on an adventure!

Unlock the best of Berlin with this self-guided smartphone quest. Riddles, puzzles, and local stories guide you through the city's most interesting corners, turning an ordinary walk into an adventure. Each challenge leads to the next location, keeping you entertained while you discover places and stories you'd never find on your own. Play anytime — this 1–2 hour private quest runs 24/7. Stop for food, photos, or detours whenever you like. Available in 5+ languages.

Explore Alexanderplatz at your own pace with this private self-guided audio tour of the storied plaza and its surrounding attractions. The built-in GPS mapping and offline audio access provide a seamless experience without the worry of getting lost, while directions to the starting point ensure an easy beginning of your journey.

Get familiar with the most popular street food in Germany, the Döner Kebab, on this self-guided GPS audio tour. Take a walk through Kreuzberg, also known as little Istanbul, and learn about the life and legends of Berlin's Turkish community and the invention of the Döner Kebab. You will follow a path through eastern Kreuzberg, once walled in by the Berlin Wall on three sites, and now known as Berlins most multicultural area. We show you where the Berlin wall divided the neighbourhood in two and where the city's most legendary Döner Kebab is sold. The tour doesn’t include a food stop, but you are free to stop at any time and savour the local delicacies whenever it suits you. Just press play when you are ready to go, stop when you get hungry and press play again to continue.

Uncover Berlin’s WWII and Cold War history as you explore the city’s historic landmarks by bike. Follow your guide on an about 9.5-mile (15-kilometer) bike ride, stopping to see parts of the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, the Mauerpark, and the Humboldthain gun tower. Along the way, learn more about Berlin’s troubled history and rich cultural heritage, and receive plenty of local tips and recommendations to help you discover the city.

Get to know the other side of Kreuzberg, away from the partying crowds and Easy-jet Armada: a place where great world inventions were made, world-famous companies born, and where sand was turned into gold and then turned into dust again. On this self-guided GPS audio tour, you'll stroll through a half-forgotten old residential area where ghosts of the 19th-century building boom walk hand in hand with ghosts of Nazi propaganda. You will learn the secrets of one of Berlin's most stunning parks. You will also get to know the stories of people who made Berlin one of the greatest cities on Earth. This audio tour is written and narrated by Beata Gontarczyk-Krampe, aka Notmsparker, the author of the Berlin History Blog “Kreuzberged” and of “Notmsparker´s Berlin Companion”. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

This Experience is provided by a private local. Each LocalBini Experience is conducted in a small group of up to 6 people. Find out the different cultural and artistic characteristics that makes this city unique, and enjoy the buzzing community and city ambience! Whether you are visiting Berlin as a returning tourist who wants to get to know the city a bit better, or if this is your first time, this Experience is for you! While walking the streets of Berlin and looking at the amazing, unique street art, or getting to know more about the city’s galleries and museums, you will hear about street art artists as well as contemporary artists and their close connection to Berlin. I will share with you the art and cultural world of my city, where you will see, hear, and experience how colorful and multifaceted Berlin is!

Experience Berlin like a Berliner as you explore the city with a local guide and learn more about local life, history, and culture. Visit key landmarks such as Museum Island, the Brandenburg Gate, and Checkpoint Charlie; admire the moving murals of the East Side Gallery; and discover the restaurants, bars, and neighborhoods that locals love.

Experience Berlin center on an interactive digital puzzle walking tour that is as exciting and informative at the same time. That’s brave! The adventurous Charlotte has jumped back into the past, all alone and without a license for the “Time Jumper” – a time machine of the future! Her father Paul knows about the risks of jumping into the past. You may find yourself in the midst of a war or other catastrophe within a blink of an eye. But what’s even worse: Charlotte has unknowingly crossed the time barrier of the year 2200! This makes it impossible for her to jump back into the future, and Paul’s messages from the future cannot reach her anymore. Paul can’t travel through time without the Time Jumper, and Charlotte can’t get back to the future. What a mess! You are the only person who can help bring father and daughter back together! This adventure will take you on a trip along many of Berlin’s impressive historical sights and buildings, the Spree river’s picturesque promenades, and the winding backyards and streets of Berlin-Mitte. You will also gain some unusual insights into the future… ryddle is an innovative city rallye and puzzle tour for your smartphone that is best played in a team with friends. Solve puzzles, experience a multimedia story, get interesting background information and get to know the city from a different perspective. Whether you are a true "Berliner" or a Quiddjes - with ryddle you will see the city in a different way. ryddle offers you an interactive experience with digital technology. All walking tours can be played with your smartphone on WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger in German or English.

Discover the alternative city of Berlin on a private family-friendly tour. Get the children involved with games, activities, and treasure hunts as you traverse the city. Visit some of Berlin’s key landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall, Charlottenburg Palace, and more. This 2-hour tour is completely customizable to the guests’ preferences and interests, just let the guide know beforehand.

Experience the festive magic of Berlin on a private Christmas walking tour through some of the city’s most historic and architecturally remarkable landmarks. Begin at the magnificent Berlin Cathedral, whose grand dome rises above Museum Island and reflects the city’s rich cultural legacy. Continue to the elegant Friedrichswerdersche Kirche, an architectural masterpiece of Neo-Gothic design. From there, stroll to the renowned Gendarmenmarkt, one of Berlin’s most beautiful historic squares, where festive lights, traditional market stalls, and seasonal decorations create a warm Christmas atmosphere. Along the way, discover the beloved German Räuchermännchen incense figures, a traditional holiday craft symbolizing centuries of festive heritage. Walk past Pariser Platz and the iconic Brandenburg Gate before concluding at the historic Reichstag Building, illuminated beautifully during the winter season.

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.

The modern architecture of Berlin was created in different stages and with different focuses. Therefore, this city tour is very varied. This 2-hour private tour takes you to Potsdamer Platz, Pariser Platz, and the government district.

Only in German. This tour takes you to old Berlin with its gangsters, crooks and gallows birds, who felt especially comfortable in the winding streets around Alexanderplatz. Scary stories, humorously told and historical subtleties from the criminal milieu will bring you closer to Berlin in a new amusing way. Only in German!