Top Berlin Literary Tours in 2026

Learn about the dramatic final days of World War II in Berlin during this half-day walking tour. Visit some of Berlin's most important historical sites with your guide as they recount 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.

Enter a winter wonderland all year round with this trip to the Berlin Icebar, where everything, from the walls to the seats to the glass that holds your drink, is crafted from natural ice. Your package includes three drinks tokens, one for the room-temperature front bar and two for drinks in the Icebar proper, plus a cozy jacket and gloves to keep you warm in the 14°F (-10°C) space.

Would you like to discover the hidden world of history of literature in Berlin, enjoy the storytelling about classics coming to life, travel back in time of Nabokov, Isherwood, Kafka, Roth, Walser and the others who lived and worked in Berlin then you should join the Litterateur Tour West Berlin

Little of the Berlin Wall still stands, so the Cold War city can be hard to picture from today’s streets. The route traces the former “death strip” to the Berlin Wall Memorial and heads underground to “ghost stations” closed during the city’s division. Your guide explains how Berlin went from the capital of Nazi Germany to a front line in the struggle over postwar Europe.

Get into the Christmas spirit whilst in Berlin, without getting overwhelmed trying to plan an itinerary, with this private Christmas tour. Save time researching which Christmas markets to visit and where to see decorations, and let your guide lead the way. Plus, you can customize the itinerary based on your interests. Walk past several key sites as you go, including the Brandenburg Gate, and warm up with a complimentary drink.

Visit 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 a historian details the facts surrounding the camp’s creation, as well as a timeline of the atrocities that took place there. Explore various locations inside the camp, such as the command headquarters, and learn about Germany under the Third Reich.

Go in search of Berlin’s best street art with a tour that puts the spotlight on the city’s off-the-grid enclaves. With an urban art-loving local guide, you’ll find vibrant murals, illegal graffiti, and quirky artistic sights that many visitors miss. Hear some of the meanings and theories behind the art as you explore, and learn about Berlin’s burgeoning street art scene.

Berlin’s landmarks are spread across the city, and getting between them by public transport eats into your time. Travel door to door in a private Trabant stretch limousine, a customized take on the classic East German car, as your driver-guide shares stories of the GDR era. Stop at sights such as Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall, and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Museum Island, choosing a tour length that suits your schedule.

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.

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.

Berlin has multiple Christmas markets, so it can be difficult as a first-timer in the city to know which ones to prioritise. Save time on research and instead let a guide lead the way on this small-group tour of the city's Christmas market highlights. You also won’t have to worry about organizing where to eat throughout, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy a variety of tastings and mulled wine.

Explore Berlin’s craft beer scene on this guided tour. Sample several craft beers throughout the tour at a local brewery and craft beer bars. Learn about the brewing process and the rise of craft beer in Germany, plus enjoy a hot snack. Learn about the rich history of beer within the country to prepare you for the rest of your trip. Vegan, vegetarian, and alcohol-free options are available with 48-hour notice.