Germany · WALKING TOURS IN BERLIN
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 walking tours in Berlin worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
3.5-hour Berlin walk through Prussia, Nazi sites, and the Cold War, stopping at Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and Topography of Terror.
“Rebecca was insanely knowledgeable about the city its history and made the tour come to life with her stories / her interpretation of its history”
A 2-hour Berlin walk from the Third Reich to the Cold War, from Brandenburg Gate and the Wall to Checkpoint Charlie.
“Mikhail was an incredible tour guide. He was so knowledgeable about this city’s history. Would recommend to anyone wanting to learn more about Berlin’s history.”
Walking tour of Berlin highlights: Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, Museum Island, Bebelplatz book burning, Hitler suicide site, 2 to 4 hrs.
“Our tour guide, Joel, was absolutely fantastic! So many insightful stories and a lovely overall experience”
A 2-hour guided walk through key Third Reich and Cold War sites in Berlin, from Brandenburg Gate to Checkpoint Charlie.
“Maggie was our tour guide and she really was outstanding. Her love for the city of Berlin is very evident. Her knowledge of the history is great but beyond that, she has the ability to express it to others in a way that is accessible and also gives new perspectives. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Berlin courtyards tour in Spandauer Vorstadt: Haus Schwarzenberg studios, Heckmann-Höfe, and Jewish-quarter stories. $23, 2 hours.
“Guide was amazing. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Great pace and choices”
Third Reich Berlin walking tour with Hitler bunker, Goebbels sites, Reichstag, Holocaust and Soviet memorials. 3 hours, expert guide.
“Chris (from Toronto) was an excellent tour guide. He was knowledgeable and informative and gave us a lot of information in a short amount of time.”
A 3-hour Berlin walk tracing the Third Reich’s rise and fall, from Hitler’s bunker sites to Topography of Terror and the Soviet memorial.
“Great lots of little details, and very responsive to questions”
A 4-hour alternative Berlin walking tour through Mitte and Kreuzberg, with street art, food stories, and local culture for $29.
“We lived this was not a "traditional" tour. Learning about alternate history gave us more of an understanding about the culture. We loved Jake as our guide since he was full of personality, humor, and knowledge.”
Spot East and West Berlin murals, learn graffiti meanings, and get photo-ready street art stops on a 3-hour walk.
“Antonio was an excellent guide. He’s a street artist himself so his insight to the history and today’s artists & artistry was very insightful and well-explained. We enjoyed it very much.”
Walk Berlin’s major Cold War and WWII sites in 3 hours, guided in English, German, or Spanish for about $17, rain or shine.
“Daniel was an excellent guide. His knowledge of the history and his like sense of humour made it so much fun and informative. It went way over time but no one complained at all. We could have easily gone on for longer. Thanks Daniel.”
A 4-hour English walking tour through Berlin’s Nazi sites, including Topography of Terror, key memorials, and the Reichstag, with context.
“Wow, where do I start. This tour is amazing. Scott brings World War 2 history to life. He gives you the back ground on how Hitler and the Third Reich came to power then we travel in time to the demise of Hitler and the Third Reich. I traveled all the way from Australia to see this history I learnt in school and Scott made it come to life. Thank you Scott. I highly recommend this tour and Scott as your guide.”
Walk Berlin’s Third Reich sites with an English guide in 2 hours, from Luftwaffe HQ to the Soviet memorial. Includes a mid-tour break.
“So this tour was made basically on the strength of the guide Daniel. Initially i was concerned because the tour should have bèen half the number it was , because the other guide was sick it was a very large group. However the knowledge and enthusiasm plus the strong way he handled and led such a large group meant it was one of the highlights of our holiday. He chronologically led us through how the third reich established power and explained how they were able to carry out the atrocities they did. The guide took us to areas we wouldnt have visited alone and help us appreciate the history of…”
Walk Berlin’s most important sights on a guide-led route from Potsdamer Platz to Unter den Linden, with Cold War stops and WWII memory.
“Tour molto ben curato da Paolo nonostante la bufera di neve, ha gestito la situazione nella maniera migliore, persona molto preparata e disponibile.Consigliato”
Berlin Kreuzberg evening walking tour with an expert guide, punk club stops, Jack the Ripper tales, and photo stops for $27.
“Unser Guide hat diese Tour zu einem tollen Erlebnis gemacht! Vielen Dank dafür!!”
2-hour Berlin Charité walking tour: 300 years of medical history, Nobel doctors, Nazi medicine, and Berlin’s oldest teaching building.
Every kind of German day out, and the best of each.
