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Set the scene for our visit perfectly..

Calum was a great guide, very knowledgeable and he kept the pace manageable for all. We learned plenty of history and interesting facts about the key locations in central Berlin which helped us to choose where to explore further in the coming days. Sara M. June '24

Great Walking Tour Of Berlin.

Great tour and the guide was both very informative and easy to understand. We saw a lot of the major sites that are within walking distance. I would highly recommend this. Kevin M. May '24

Great Experience!

We did the Third Reich tour with Georgia and she was great. Very interesting, good management of time, very informative. Would totally recommend this tour and Georgia to friends who visit Berlin. Sheryl W. May '24

Great tour - friendly, well informed and passionate guide (Hannah) who led a really interesting tour. I wanted to book on to all the other tours as soon as I had finished this one! Karen Apr. '23

Three great tours with Insider Berlin!

I found all 3 tours very well organised and the knowledge of the tour guides was excellent. This is the second visit to Berlin and used Insider tours last time and I will certainly use then again if I return to Berlin. Richard T. Apr. '24

This was a great tour.

This was a great tour - we did this on our first day and then worked out which sites to go back to over the next few days. Highly recommend. My two teenagers enjoyed it too! Amanda B. Apr. '24

Would recommend to anyone.

Had this tour recommended to us and it lived up to our expectations. Lewis was an excellent tour guide. Would recommend to anyone on a first time trip to Berlin. Dan Apr. '24

Fantastic Tour, Fantastic Value.

Our guide, Glen, was so very personable, knowledgeable, and ready to answer all our questions. I loved the tour and will recommend it to any of my friends who visit Berlin. Bradley B. Apr. '24

Really interesting tour!

Jasper did a great job of showing us lots of very interesting sights relating to the rise of the Third Reich. We were a small group which allowed for questions and chat. Really well organised, perfect length and very informative. Emma L. Apr. '24

Great tour.

Fabulous morning with Glen. He is really fascinated by the topic and the tour just buzzed with his enthusiasm. He pitched things just right and adapted based our questions. Good booking and organisation. Did 2 tours with same company in 4 days. Sine Apr. '24

Highly recommended!

Another great insider tour, chock full of interesting facts and history by a knowledgeable guide. Thanks Maria! Lynn P. March '24

Absolutely fabulous tour guide. Very knowledgeable.

Our guide was friendly and very informative. He explained everything and answered all of our questions very well. Probably the best tour to date. Thank you R y D (Spain) Mar. '24

Excellent Tour....Excellent Guide

Well worth the money a very knowledgeable guide that kept us entertained the three hours flew by! Mark March '24

Excellent introduction!

This tour was fantastic, I learned so much about the city and it's history. Klaus, our guide, really brought everything to life and was fantastic. Thoroughly recommend this tour as a first time visitor to the city. Faye P. March '24

Excellent Cold War tour..

The Cold War walking tour of Berlin was fascinating. Our guide was full of detailed historical information as well as intriguing anecdotes and my 21-year-old son and I were riveted throughout. This is a must for everyone who visits Berlin. Heather C. March '24

Would highly recommend this tour.

Our guide Tzvika was very knowledgeable and provided us with a lot of insight- thoroughly enjoyed our experience and would highly recommend this tour. Mark Wig Feb. '24

I highly recommend the tour!

I took the Explore Berlin walking tour on my first day in town. It was an excellent intro to sites in the city center, and included about 15-20 sites plus a lot of historical context [and some great gossip :-)] provided by our outstanding and entertaining guide, Maggie. She also directed us to a number of museums and locations worth visiting later in our stay. I highly recommend the tour! Christiana C. Feb. '24

Informative, friendly and professional.

Our tour instructor was very informative, friendly and professional. Would recommend to friends. David R. Feb. '24

Had a very short time in Berlin...

Had a very short time in Berlin and this was a great use of half a day. The tour guide Chris could not have been better. Very personable and knowledgeable and shared stories and insight that made me so glad I did not just do the audio tour. Really a powerful experience that still sticks with me weeks later. Amy H. Feb. '24

Fantastic Tour.

Gregor was a great guide for our Cold War tour. Our friends we were in Berlin with had never been on a walking tour before but were soon won over by Gregor’s passion for the history of his city & enthusiasm to pass stories on to others. The time passed so quickly & we can’t wait to return to Berlin again to join another Insider tour. David G. Jan. '24

Super informative and friendly!

Maggie was a super friendly tour guide and answered any and all questions related to the tour. It was a super informative introduction to Berlin! Lisa S. Jan. '24

Highlight of our Trip!

We absolutely loved this tour. Our guide, Hannah, had an incredible amount of knowledge about every location and the third reich. This tour is a must-do. Caleb O. Jan. '24

Thoroughly enjoyable tour.

Thoroughly enjoyable tour that packed a lot interesting sights and history into a brisk overview of the last 2 or 3 hundred years of Berlin. Very well informed guide (Jorg) who was friendly and approachable. His obvious interest in the history of this fascinating city, and his love of sharing it, shone through. Will definitely be returning to Berlin within the next 2 years and will 100% schedule another of the walks into my trip. 10/10. David S. Nov. '23

A fantastic tour!

Anika was a brilliant guide, her knowledge of history and especially the social context to events really increased our understanding of Berlin. A fantastic tour! Mark H. Oct. '23

Amazing experience.

The tour was easy to book. Jorg, our guide was brilliant, very knowledgeable and so interesting to listen to. It was an amazing experience and I would highly recommend it. C. Barker Okt. '23

Excellent tour.

Easy to book. Easy to find the group. We had the best guide we’ve ever had, Hannah. She was so knowledgeable, kind, passionate about the subject, and shared incredible stories. C.McQ. Sept. '23

It was a great overview in 3 hours...

It was a great overview in 3 hours. George is an amazing guide, very knowledgeable.. will definitely recommend.. Deepak C. Aug. '23

I highly recommend this tour.

I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Berlin and wanting to know more of the history of WWII. Since this is a tour that can’t be rushed, I’m glad I booked it with Insider Tour. T. Hughes May '23

I would recommend this tour.

Good lenght of time, it went quickly, well paced and good route. Ciaran was an awesome guide, enough info to make it interesting without overwhelming us with too much, enjoyed his sense of humor as well. I would recommend this tour, easy to book, find and enjoyable. Amanda T. May '23

As a first-time visitor, I am very...

As a first-time visitor, I am very grateful to have had this opportunity to get a foundational sense of the city, and orientation to its history, culture and geography. I would recommend this great enthusiasm. Our guide was outstanding:, charming, knowledgeable, steeped in Berlin and fun. Marty K. June '23

Amazing guide.

Knowledgeable and attentive particularly to the kids on the tour and encouraged them to ask questions which they did with aplomb. Ran over a little but could have listened to him all day. Ana G. Apr. '23

A wonderful introduction.

A big thank you to our guide. He led us on an easy paced tour, with excellent information and time to take in the sites and ask questions. It was a really good orientation to significant places and a great jumping off point for more discovery. Elizabeth W. Apr. '23

Best Walking Tour of Berlin.

Our guide was extremely informative and knowledgeable on the history of Berlin and WWll. 100% recommend this tour, Cirian took us from before the war, through the war and afterwards. We just wouldn’t have seen these places and had all the details if we had gone off on our own. 176Heathe May '23

The tour is fun and informative.

The tour is fun and informative on the history and landmarks of Berlin. Love our tour guide who has great sense of humour, which make all the amount of information easier to digest and remember, would be cool if the tour can be longer ha! H. Lo Jan. '23

Highly recommend this tour.

Highly recommend this tour. Our guide Jamie was second to none - knowledgeable, engaging and easy to understand. He struck just the right tone given the subject matter. Karen G. Jan. '23

It was a great experience.

It was a great experience, Hannah gave us a fantastic tour of the Third Reich. Especially the Holocaust monument was impressive. Her own story was also very powerful. Would recommend it to anyone! Alexander Jan. '23

Insightful and thought provoking.

Guide was knowledgeable, informative, engaging.....took us on the journey of the rise and fall of the Third Reich. Insightful and thought provoking. Mike W. Feb. '23

Superb guide, very knowledgeable, passionate and philosophical.

Superb guide, very knowledgeable, passionate and philosophical. This tour provides an interesting and fairly comprehensive sweep of Germany’s/Berlin’s history. Highly recommend. R3879E Dec. '22

Absolutely excellent Third Reich tour.

Absolutely excellent Third Reich tour with a high quality tour guide. Absolutely professional, warm, instructive and supportive. I recommend them without hesitation. Richard C. Dec. '22

The tour was brilliant.

The tour was brilliant. Maria was fantastic. Clearly passionate about the subject and so knowledgeable, answering all of our questions confidently. Howard T. Dec. '22

Great 1st day activity!

Great stories and a perfect introduction to Berlin! Peter did a great job leading us around East Berlin and answering our questions. Julie_B Nov. '22

A great tour.

A great tour taking in many of the key sites in and around Berlin post WW2. The knowledge and interest of our guide made the trip for all of our group. D. Cairns, RAMC Association Dec. '22

I would absolutely recommend this tour.

I booked this tour recommended by my friend and it was amazing. Our guide Peter was extremely knowledgeable, interesting and funny. I would absolutely recommend this tour if you want to get to know Berlin better. Ellen Jan. '23

Super interesting.

We had a fantastic time with Jörg who had super interesting things to say. We learnt a lot and would definitely do it again :) Jonas B. Feb. '23

Brilliant introduction to Berlin.

Our guide was superb. Loud and clear and with a great deal of knowledge. We found the tour is just right for our teenagers who really enjoyed it. I’d say a good introduction to Berlin and gives you ideas of things to further explore. J L May '23

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and explore!

I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Berlin ......don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and explore! Anth... Mar. '23

A very informative tour of Berlin.

A very informative tour of Berlin. You can tell that the guide was a very passionate Berliner and student of history and that enthusiasm is reflected in the way he handles the tour! S. Longe Mar. '23

High quality guided tour in English.

High quality guided tour in English. Ideal at the start of your stay in Berlin to know the historic background, and the places to visit. Our guide was very dynamic and fun. Martine O. Mar. '23

Brilliant tour - it really set us up for our stay.

We had a brilliant and wide-ranging walking tour of Berlin ... stimulating, informative, fun and moving, all at once. Made us feel very at home in Berlin and excited about the few days we had ahead of us. It really set us up for our stay. Thank you! Helen, James, Alfie and Ned. Helen B. March '23

The tour was amazing.

We did the explore Berlin tour. The tour was amazing. Perfect amount of information. Saw all of the big attractions in Berlin. Sarah B. Mar. '23

Join our expert guides to explore the wonders of Berlin over the course of our acclaimed five-star tours. Armed with years of experience and a great deal of enthusiasm, our guides will reveal the many facets of the city’s colourful past and share with you their wealth of insider knowledge of this absolutely fascinating capital in the heart of Europe.

The Best Walking Tours in Berlin

Berlin is a moveable feast. The sprawling German capital has remarkable restaurants (serving cuisines from all over the world), amazing bars, some of the best clubs in the world, cool third-wave coffee spots, world-class museums, an eclectic mix of architectural styles, one of the most diverse populations in Europe , and a real mix of quirky subcultures.

To help you explore this complex history, there is a legion of guided tours you can take to get an up-close and personal view of this Central European metropolis — from walking tours to eating to drinking tours to biking to driving around in a Trabant, the kitschy Communist-era cars. Walking tours are my favorite way to see cities because you have a local guide you around who can answer your questions and share their insider tips.

Here’s my list of the best walking tours in Berlin to help you make the most out of your time in this cool capital!

Best Overall Tour

Insider’s Third Reich and Cold War Tour

If you want to see Berlin’s main highlights and learn about the turbulent past of Germany’s capital, take this Third Reich and Cold War tour . Run by expert local guides, it’s the best-paid tour for budget travelers looking to learn more about Berlin, its violent and complicated past, and how the city came to be. I can’t recommend it enough!

Best Free Tour

This free two-hour walking tour starts at the iconic Brandenburg Gate and slowly makes its way around the main sites of the city, including the striking Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Hitler’s former bunker, a swath of the Berlin Wall, and Checkpoint Charlie, giving you a nice introduction on the 20th-century history of Berlin. Just remember to tip at the end!

Here are a few more walking tour options to help you make the most of your time in Berlin:  

1. Original Berlin Tours

Meet at the fountain near the Park Inn on Alexanderplatz and get ready for a fun, free tour of Berlin. With groups of 10 people or fewer, these walking tours will ensure you have access to the guide as you make stops at Reichstag, the Berliner Dom, Checkpoint Charlie, and various World War II places of battle. The itinerary is up to each guide, so you never know where she or he might take you. But you’ll learn a lot no matter what!

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2. Secret Tours

Berlin has a lot of secrets — and Secret Tours wants to share them. Choose to head out to Teufelsberg , a Cold War-era base for US Army wiretapping programs on the edge of the former West Berlin; or explore Charité, the city’s weird and wonderful centuries-old hospital. You can also go on a walking tour through the backyards and courtyards of Mitte apartment buildings , an opportunity you would not get if you were trying to do it on your own. If you want something unique and niche, this is the company for you.

Tours from 20 EUR.

3. Trabi Safari

Tired of trudging through the city? Then hop in a Trabant, or Trabi, as they’re called in Germany. These diminutive automobiles were a Communist-era automobile staple in Germany. The body of the cars were made from plastic. Today they are a nostalgic symbol of the erstwhile East Berlin. And this tour company offers a drive around Berlin in a Trabi while you see the sights and learn about the history of the city. Best of all, you get your very own Trabi to drive during the tour.

Tours from 59 EUR.

4. Alternative Berlin Tours

If you’ve heard everything there is to know about Hitler and Bismarck and you want to skip the typical highlights and see a different side of Berlin, this free walking tour is for you. The informative guides regale tour-takers with stories about the squatting culture of the ‘80s and ‘90s, the legendary techno club scene, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and punk rock culture. Tours last around three hours and they end at a riverside “beach bar” where you can have a beer with the guide.

5. Fork and Walk

If you’re a foodie like me, this tour company does guided tours that combine food, street art, and history as well as tours for vegans (Berlin is one of the most vegan-friendly cities in the world). But if you take the “Trends & Classics” tour you’ll get to sample the iconic currywurst, sip some schnapps, drink some local brews, and eat German pastries, among other delectable things. Just make sure to bring an appetite!

Tours from 69 EUR.

6. Berliner Unterwelten

These fascinating walking tours take you underground. And I’m not just talking in metaphors. You literally stroll under the streets of Berlin, exploring various Cold War and World War II-era bunkers; gawking at the few remnants of Germania, the utopian metropolis that Hitler wanted to build; and walking through sub-terrestrial tunnels that were used for secret and nefarious purposes — including the tunnels that were dug under the Berlin Wall.

Tours from 16 EUR.

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Express WWII & Cold War Tour: Guided Walking Tour in Berlin

from €20.00 Guide: English

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The perfect tour along the most famous sights of Berlin

Discover Berlin: Guided Walking Tour

from €20.00 4 hours

2-hour Guided Tour through the former Airport Building

English Guided Tour: Tempelhof Airport

from €17.50 English Tour

Popular tours with Original Berlin Walks

In 2021, the Discover Berlin tour by Original Berlin Walks was awarded "Travelers' Choice - Best of the Best" via Tripadvisor and not without reason! This tour covers all the major sights of Berlin and offers a perfect overview of the city for first-time visitors. But Original Berlin Walks also has a wide range of other exciting walking tours with special focus on for instance street art, food culture or the division of Berlin.

• Award-winning tours since 1993
• Wide-range of different walking tours in Berlin
• Explore famous sights, street art or culture in Berlin

• Discover Berlin's sights in around 4 hours
• A perfect walking tour with qualified city guides
• No public transport needed during the tour

Guided Walking Tour during the European Football Championship in Berlin

An exciting journey through the history of Berlin & more

from €25.00 4 hour

• A tour through Berlin's football history
• Brandenburg Gate to Olympic Stadium
• from 14.06.2024 until 24.07.2024

Discover Potsdam: Guided Walking Tour

Palaces, Parks and Gardens

from €22.00 Guide: English

• Discover the history of Potsdam
• 4 hours of stunning palaces & history
• Guided Walking Tour in English

Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp: Guided Walking Tour

Guided Memorial Centre Tour

6 hours €33.00 from Berlin

• 6-hour tour with professional guides
• Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum
• The history from 1933 to the present days

Cold War & East Berlin: Guided Walking Tour

A guided city tour through Berlin's Cold War history

from €20.00 2 hours

• Discovering the history of the city
• Interesting insights into the time of the Cold War
• An excellent guided tour through Berlin's history

Queer-Berlin: Discover the queer Berlin

A Guided Walking Tour

from €20.00 3 hours

• A walking tour through scene quarters
• Get interesting background information
• This tour is in English only

Street-Art-Tour in Berlin: A guided walking Tour

Discover all Highlights from the Street-Art Scene

• Discover street art highlights in Berlin
• 3-hours routes along impressive artworks
• Find out interesting facts about the Street-Art-Scene

• A journey through the past of Berlin  
• 2-hour tour with professional guides 
• Learn all about the 2nd World War and the Cold War

Walking Tour: Berlin during the Third Reich

Original Berlin Walks English Guided Tour

• Find out more about the dark chapter of Germany
• 4-hours walking tour alongside historical places
• English Guided Tour

Women of Berlin: City tour through Berlin

Berlin in the footsteps of famous women

• Discover Berlin-Mitte through the eyes of famous women
• In the footsteps of Angela Merkel and Marlene Dietrich 
• Tours in German and English 

Discover Berlin with Secret Tours

Secret Tours Berlin is the perfect way to experience the city in a way you've never seen it before! The specialised walking tours will lead you away from everyday places by showing you a completely different perspective of Berlin.

• Special guided walking tours for explorers
• Discover hidden places, lost places and unique highlights
• Small groups for a unique experience

Guided Tour: Charité Berlin

Insights and stories about Berlin's oldest hospital

from €24.00 2 hours

• Learn about the oldest hospital in Berlin
• Explore over 300 years of medical history
• 2-hour walking tour with professional guides

Guided Tour: Hidden Backyards in Berlin-Mitte

Discover hidden places in Berlin's trendy centre

• Guided city tour through Berlin-Mitte
• Discover the famous & hidden backyards of Berlin
• Explore one of Berlin's oldest neighborhoods

Tour & Shuttle Service to Teufelsberg

Discover one of Berlin's most famous lost places

2 hours €49.00 incl. shuttle

• Explore one of the most prominent lost places 
• Learn about the former listening station
• Guided tour & shuttle service to Teufelsberg 

Walking Tour: City West incl. visit inside the Memorial Church

Sights and hidden places in the western part of Berlin

from € 25.00 2,5 hours

• 2,5-hour city tour through Berlin City West
• Ku'damm, Breitscheidplatz, Zoological Garden 
• Exclusive guided tour through the Berlin Memorial Church

Guided Tour: GDR Contemporary Witness Tour

With Karl-Heinz Richter through East Berlin

from €25.00 2.5 hours

• 2.5-hour tour with a GDR contemporary witness 
• Learn more about life in the GDR at first hand
• Guided tour in small groups (max. 15 people)

Explore the Olympic Stadium in Berlin

The Olympic Stadium Berlin is an exciting and unique place for sports and history enthusiasts alike. Explore the famous stadium, learn interesting facts about its history and architecture and enjoy the unique stadium atmosphere. Fascinating insights as well as a stunning view over the playing field await you.

• Independent visits to the Olympic Stadium Berlin 
• Discover its unique architecture
• Background information about the stadium and its history  

Ticket: Visit the Olympic Stadium Berlin

Explore the world-famous stadium

from €11.00 Time-slot ticket

• Your entrance for an unguided tour
• Learn about the unique stadium history
• Enjoy the perfect view of the pitch 

Enjoy Bike Tours with Berlin on Bike

Explore Berlin by bike: Berlin on Bike is the ideal way to do it! Along a route of around 15 km, a wide variety of sights and highlights of the city can be explored in comfort. Every tour will be a special experience for you by the authentic and entertaining tour guides.

The best way to explore the city? By bike!

• all tours including a rental bike and helmet
• different guided bike tours
• Authentic tour guides

Berlin on Bike: Alternative Berlin Bike Tour

Guided bike tour through the alternative quarters

from €34.00 incl. bike

• Explore the alternative Berlin
• Discover Kreuzberg & Friedrichshain by bike
• Guided bike tour including rental bike & helmet

Berlin on Bike: Berlin Wall Tour

Guided tour alongside the former Berlin Wall

• Explore the history of the Berlin Wall
• Guided tour on bike incl. rental bike & helmet
• Insights into life in the GDR and more

Berlin on Bike: Berlin's Best Tour

Discover Berlin's highlights on bike

• Explore Berlin's most important sights
• Exciting stories & information about Berlin  
• Guided bike tour incl. rental bike & helmet

Guided tours at Tempelhof Airport

German Guided Tour: Myth Tempelhof

2-hour tour with a professional guide

from €17.50 2 hours

• 2-hour guided tour of Tempelhof Airport
• All about the history of Tempelhof Airport
• Discover hidden places

Führung: Zeugnisse der Luftfahrtgeschichte auf dem Flughafen Tempelhof

2-stündiger Rundgang mit Guide

ab 17,50 € 2 Stunden

• 2-stündiger Zeitreise auf dem Flughafen Tempelhof
• exklusive Zeugnisse hautnah entdecken: Condor, Iljuschin & C-54
• Einblicke in eine vergangene Epoche aus Pioniergeist & Innovation

German Guided Tour: Hidden Places

2-hour underground tour

• 2-hour guided tour at Tempelhof Airport
• Discover hidden places underground
• Insights into bunkers and air raid shelters

• Access to the airport building and its most interesting places 
• Professional Guides with profound background knowledge
• Deep insights and exciting stories 

THF Tower Berlin rooftop terrace & exhibition: Combined ticket

A magnificent view over Berlin at Tempelhof airport

from €6.00 Combined ticket

• Experience the unique panoramic view
• Admission to the rooftop terrace incl. exhibition
• Get your ticket now

Canoe trips with Backstagetourism

Walking on Water: Canoe Tour on the Spree River

Guided canoe tour in the east of Berlin

from €35.00 3 hours

• 3-hour canoe tour along famous sights in East Berlin
• Oberbaum Bridge, Molecule Men and Treptower Park
• Ticket valid as smartphone ticket, no printout required 

Wind of Change: Canoe Tour in the Southeast of Berlin

Guided canoe tour on the river Spree

from €30.00 2 hours

• 2 hour canoe tour in the southeast of Berlin
• On the Spree River, Rummelsburg Bay, Spreepark Plänterwald
• Ticket valid as smartphone ticket, no printout required

Online Ticket: Canoe rental at the Funkhaus Berlin

Explore Berlin by canoe

from €45.00 Price per day

• Discover Berlin from the water by canoe
• Dry bag, nautical chart with tips and life jacket included

Enjoy this amazing city with certified tour guides

By foot or by bike - discover exciting and amazing, well-known and hidden places in Berlin. Get interesting and new information about the history of the city, buildings, sights, art or culture - with our variety of excellent guided tours , guided excursions and walking tours you will always discover new facts and stories about the city. Find out a lot of fascinating and interesting facts about Berlin in an amusing way. Various anecdotes and amusing stories will ensure lots of entertainment during your sightseeing tour.

A wide range of various guided tours in Berlin

Would you like to learn more about the history of the city, about the UNESCO World Heritage Museum Island in Berlin or find out more about the street art scene? Certified tour guides with many years of experience and a wide range of tours will guarenteed an enjoyable and varied guided city tour - suitable for all Berlin explorers. Book your tickets now and explore Berlin with a smile.

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WALKING TOURS in Berlin

For all curious and discoverers! Experience Berlin up close on a city tour on foot.

Berlin city tour

Discover the highlights of Berlin on our 2-hour city tour! Our walking tour takes you to legendary places such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and Checkpoint Charlie.

From € 9

Half day city tour

Our 3-hour city tour on foot and by public transport to the famous sights offers an exciting journey of discovery through the city center of Berlin.

From € 12

Walking tour along the former border of the Berlin Wall and to an open-air documentation center. A city tour that brings the history of the Berlin Wall to life.

Parliament district

Explore the political heart of Germany on a walking tour through the parliamentary and government district between the Bundestag and the Chancellery.

Historic city tour

Walk with us along Unter den Linden, Berlin's most famous boulevard. Discover magnificent buildings such as the City Palace or the Berlin Cathedral and the stories that surround them. 

Nicolai Quarter

Experience the charming Nicolai Quarter, the cradle of Berlin. Our tour takes you into winding streets, past historic buildings and cozy cafés. Discover Berlin's origins.

District of Kreuzberg

Experience the lively atmosphere of Kreuzberg. Our walking tour shows you the cultural diversity, historical sites and the vibrant nightlife of this unique Berlin district.

Explore Kurfürstendamm, Berlin's famous shopping mile and the city's most famous department store: the KaDeWe. A walking tour through the heart of Berlin's City West.

Third Reich

Our walking tour takes you to the historical sites of the Third Reich in downtown Berlin, including the location of Hitler's bunker and the headquarters of the SS and Gestapo.

Museum Island

Discover the treasures of the Museum Island in Berlin. Experience a guided tour full of ancient wonders and cultural masterpieces. A cultural highlight that will amaze you.

From € 25

Political Berlin

A walking tour to the places where politics is made in Berlin. See the Reichstag building and the representations of the states of Germany.

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Guided walking tours: discover Berlin up close! ( year 2024 )

For the curious and explorers.

Berlin, a city full of history, culture and vibrant life, attracts millions of visitors every year. With its countless attractions, from historical monuments to modern art galleries, the city offers something for everyone. To get the best out of your visit, guided walking tours are an excellent choice. Our guides have the opportunity to show you little-known corners and tell you interesting and entertaining details, stories and anecdotes. A walking tour usually lasts 1.5 to 2 hours. We offer different types of tours: including overview tours of the city. But of course also walking tours through a variety of city districts, such as Kreuzberg and of course also on different topics, such as the Wall. We attach great importance to ensuring that every walking tour is informative and interesting, as well as entertaining. All walking tours can be modified according to your individual wishes in terms of duration, meeting point and end point.

What walking tours are offered in Berlin?

There are public and private tours, as well as overview tours and thematic tours. Public tours are offered on fixed dates for which you can register. Private tours however, are for closed groups on the desired date. Overview tours lead along the most famous sights in the city of Berlin, while thematic tours are dedicated to a selected topic, such as history or architecture.

What themed tours are offered?

Berlin wall: Guided tour along the former wall border in Berlin

Unter den Linden: Guided tour of the historic center of Berlin

Government District: Tour of the capital's parliamentary and government district

Museum Island: City tour of the Museum Island with a visit to the Egyptian Museum

Kreuzberg: Guided tour of the popular trendy district of Kreuzberg

Third Reich: Guided tour to places of the Third Reich in Berlin , including the location of the former Hitler bunker

The most interesting sights are:

The Brandenburg Gate is an iconic neoclassical monument, completed in 1791. Designed by Carl Gotthard Langhans, it resembles Athens' Acropolis entrance, highlighting its grandeur with twelve Doric columns supporting a transverse beam. Above, the Quadriga, a sculpture of a chariot pulled by four horses driven by Victoria, the goddess of victory, symbolizes peace. Historically, it has witnessed numerous pivotal events, including Napoleon's conquests and the Cold War when it stood beside the Wall, symbolizing division. Today, it represents German unity and freedom, attracting visitors globally as a beacon of historical and cultural significance.

Checkpoint Charlie was one of the most famous Cold War border crossings between East and West Berlin, operational from 1961 to 1990. Located at the junction of Friedrichstraße and Zimmerstraße, it served as the main entry point for foreigners and Allied personnel into the east. Named by the Western Allies, "Charlie" comes from the NATO phonetic alphabet. The checkpoint became a symbol of the Cold War, representing the division of East and West Germany and the broader conflict between the Eastern Bloc and Western powers. Today, it is a major tourist attraction featuring a replica of the original guardhouse and numerous exhibits on Cold War history.

The Führerbunker was Adolf Hitler's final headquarters during World War II. Constructed in two phases (1936 and 1944), this underground bunker complex was the site of Hitler's last days before he committed suicide on April 30, 1945. Situated near the Reich Chancellery in the government district, it was part of a larger bunker system designed for the Nazi leadership's protection. Post-war, the site remained largely unmarked to discourage neo-Nazi pilgrimages. Today, only a modest information board marks the location, detailing the bunker's history and its significance as the epicenter of Nazi command during the final, tumultuous months of the Third Reich.

The Reichstag building, completed in 1894, is a historic edifice initially constructed to house the Imperial Diet of the German Empire. Designed by Paul Wallot, the architecture features a distinctive neo-Renaissance style. After suffering significant damage in a 1933 fire and further destruction during World War II, the Reichstag stood largely unused until German reunification. It underwent extensive renovations led by architect Norman Foster in the 1990s, adding a modern glass dome that provides panoramic views of the city and symbolizes political transparency. Today, it serves as the meeting place of the German Bundestag, the national parliament, and remains a prominent symbol of Germany's democratic evolution and resilience.

The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, commonly known as the Gedächtniskirche and located on the Kurfürstendamm in the bustling heart of the city. Originally built in the 1890s, it was heavily damaged during a World War II bombing raid in 1943. The ruined tower, preserved as a partial ruin, stands as a poignant reminder of the destruction of war and has been nicknamed "the hollow tooth." A modern church building, featuring a striking octagonal shape and walls made of stained glass, was constructed alongside the old tower in the early 1960s. Today, the church is a major tourist attraction and an active place of worship, symbolizing peace and reconciliation.

What special walking tours are offered?

There are culinary trips - these combine a classic city tour on foot with culinary experiences. Furthermore there are underground trips , where, for example, old bunkers from the Second World War can be discovered. Those usually take place with trained guides - but there are also multimedia apps that are particularly suitable for individual travelers who would like to receive detailed information about places and sights on their smartphone. Anyone who wants to find out more about the capital can book a tour of the government district, followed by a visit to the German Bundestag and the dome of the Reichstag building.

What unusual tours are offered?

For anyone who wants to find out more about the real live in the city can book  walks with homeless people who show you the city from their perspective. If you want to combine a walking tour with fun for the group, you can book rallies with exciting tasks to be solved during the tour.

Tours offered by Sightseeing Point

Sightseeing by foot through Berlin is an excellent way to discover the German capital from different perspectives. Whether you want to enjoy history, art, cuisine or simply city life, there is a tour that will pique your curiosity. The advantages of a private tour, together with the unique offers from Sightseeing Point GmbH, guarantee an unforgettable Berlin experience. Plan your next trip to Berlin and discover the city in a way you will never forget.

Walking tours Berlin in English language

Enjoy a Berlin walking tour or a sightseeing tour by bus with us. They are available in many languages – of course also in English. Our highly trained English-speaking guides are members of the Association of Berlin City Guides and will explain the city to you and your guests in a professional and committed manner. Many of them are native speakers and experienced in dealing with international guests. Your clients or business partners will feel at home with Berlin Tour and Guide in our exciting and diverse city. Particularly important for Americans and Brits are topics such as National Socialism, the Cold War and the Berlin Wall. Our experts are also extremely knowledgeable in these areas and are happy to answer your questions in English during our guided tours.

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By Vicky · Published Feb. 2nd, 2024 · Updated Feb. 4th, 2024

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Discover the best things to see in Berlin in one day on this walking tour, from Alexanderplatz to the Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie and more.

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This walking tour starts from the World Time Clock (Weltzeituhr) on Alexanderplatz. It’s just next to Alexanderplatz Bahnhof, which has trains, U-Bahn, bus and tram services.

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Tips for the Best of Berlin in One Day

• Many museums in Berlin are closed on Monday, while all the shops are closed on Sunday.
• Get tickets to the Berliner Fernsehturm * in advance, especially in the summer, as tickets can sell out.
• Gendarmenmarkt is under renovation until at least 2025.
• Check out other walks and city guides on our Germany Hiking Page .

Best Things to do in Berlin in One Day

• Alexanderplatz
• Humboldt Forum
• Berlin Cathedral
• Neues Museum
• Gendarmenmarkt
• Brandenburg Gate
• Memorial to the Fallen Jews
• Potsdamer Platz
• Topography of Terror
• Checkpoint Charlie
• East Side Gallery

This free, self-guided walking tour leads to you all the best sights of Berlin. If you prefer a guide, there are many great options for a guided walking tour of Berlin *. You can complete this walk in one day, but if you have more time in Berlin you’ll be able to visit more museums and explore the different areas in more detail – check out the posts below!

Museum Island & Central Berlin Walking Tour

Schloss Charlottenburg & Around

Berlin Wall Walk

Potsdamer Platz & Around Walking Tour

Brandenburg Gate & Reichstag Walking Tour

Alexanderplatz & Around Walking Tour

Best of berlin in one day walking tour route.

This walking tour starts from the Weltzeituhr on Alexanderplatz.

1. Alexanderplatz

Alexanderplatz is one of the most famous squares in Berlin, named after the Russian Tsar Alexander I. Within the large square, which extends to the river, are several sights of interest, listed below.

Directions: Head towards the obvious Fernsehturm, then right towards the old church and finally to the impressive red city hall.

Berliner Fernsehturm

The Fernsehturm (TV Tower, open every day 10am-11pm, tickets from €22.50), opened in 1969, is one of Berlin’s most iconic structures and a symbol of Berlin. It has panoramic views and a revolving restaurant near the top.

St Mary’s Church

St. Mary’s (open every day 10am-4pm, free entry) is one of Berlin’s oldest churches, surviving various wars, with the original structure dating back to the 13th century. The most notable element inside is the famous Totentanz (Dance of Death), a medieval fresco.

Rotes Rathaus

The Rotes Rathaus (free entry, open weekdays 9am-6pm) is a striking red-brick building from the late 19th century. There’s a small exhibition inside including sculptures and a Lego model of the building.

Directions: Head to the bridge to the left of the cathedral. On the other side, head left to walk through the fancy building of the Humbolt Forum.

2. Humboldt Forum

Key Information: Exhibitions open Wed-Mon 10:30am-6:30pm. Most exhibitions are free of charge.

The Humboldt Forum is located in the rebuilt Berliner Schloss, or Berlin Palace, constructed in the 15th century. The Prussian Kings and German Kaisers lived here, but the building was severely damaged in World War II. It’s definitely worth wandering through the middle passageway of the building and into the courtyard at the back to see the architecture. Inside there are several things to see, including the Ethnologisches Museum, Asian Art Museum, Palace Cellar & Video Panorama about the history of the Berlin Palace, a glass dome you can climb up, plus special exhibits.

Directions: Walk back to the impressive Cathedral.

3. Berlin Cathedral

Key Information: Open weekdays 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm. Tickets cost €10/7.50.

The Berlin Cathedral , or Berliner Dom, is an icon of Berlin and a symbol of Germany’s Protestant Church. Construction began in 1894 and the final result is an impressive blend of Renaissance and Baroque architectural styles. Today the cathedral’s ornate façade, crowned by a massive copper dome, dominates the skyline. If you pay to go in, you can explore the richly decorated interior, featuring intricate mosaics, impressive sculptures, and beautiful stained glass windows. You can also climb up to the dome, from which you get great views of the impressive museum buildings and the rest of central Berlin.

Directions: Turn right as you leave the cathedral to pass to the right of the Neoclassical Altes Museum. On the other side of the road are the Alte Nationalgalerie, which looks like an Ancient Greek Temple, and the Neues Museums, which doesn’t look quite so impressive.

4. Neues Museums

Key Information: Open Tue-Sun from 10-6pm, tickets cost €14.

The most popular museum on Museum Island was the Pergamonmuseum, but this is closed until 2027. So, if you have time to just visit one museum, make it the Neues Museum. This showcases an impressive array of Egyptian, Prehistoric, and Classical antiquities. The most famous exhibit is the iconic bust of Queen Nefertiti, created around 1345 BC, and considered one of the most beautiful works of art from the ancient world. Alternatively, visit the Pergamonmuseum: Das Panorama, which displays a sample of exhibits from the Pergamonmuseum.

If you’re in Berlin for more than one day, it’s worth getting a Berlin WelcomeCard: Museum Island & Public Transport *. This costs €54, is valid for 3 days, and includes public transport, all museums on Museum Island plus gives you discounts at many other Berlin attractions.

Directions: Head across the bridge towards the centre of Berlin and turn left on the other side. Turn right on the large Unter Den Linden Strasse.

Unter den Linden Strasse

This large street is one of the main thoroughfares through Berlin and is lined by fancy old buildings. The German Historical Museum (or Deutsches Historisches Museum) is the first building on your right, but it’s currently closed for renovations. After this, you’ll pass the Neue Wache , or New Guard House. This is a memorial to those who died in war. It’s free to enter and inside you’ll find a sorrowful statue created by Käthe Kollwitz of a mother holding her dead son. The next building is the Humboldt University of Berlin , one of the most famous universities in Germany.

Directions: Cross over the road and into the square opposite the university.

5. Bebelplatz

Bebelplatz gained infamy as the location of the Nazi book-burning ceremony. The event was organised by the Nazis to burn books that were deemed “un-German” and contrary to their ideology. Today there’s a memorial consisting of a glass plate set into the cobblestones, allowing visitors to peer into an underground room filled with empty bookshelves.

Bebelplatz is surrounded by several prominent buildings, including the State Opera, St. Hedwig’s Cathedral , and the former Royal Library (now Humboldt University Law Faculty).

Directions: Walk through the square, turn right at the end, then take the first left. You’ll see the large square of Gendarmenmarkt before you. It’s undergoing renovation until 2025, so if you want to skip it, return directly to Unter den Linden Strasse.

6. Gendarmenmarkt

There are several lovely buildings on this square, however the square is undergoing renovation until at least 2025. The Konzerthaus Berlin occupies the centre of the square, while there are two almost identical churches on either side:

The Französischer Dom (open Tue-Sun 11am-4pm, tickets for the tower cost €6.50/4.50, audio guide an extra €3.50) was built to serve the Huguenot community (members of the French Protestant Church) in Berlin. Today there’s a museum about the Huguenots and you can climb the tower for great views of the surroundings.

The Deutscher Dom (open Tue-Sun 10-7pm in summer, until 6pm in winter, free admission, exhibitions in German only) houses an exhibition on the history of German parliamentary democracy.

Directions: Leave the square towards Unter den Linden Strasse, and then turn left on this main street. Keep walking until you reach the next stop.

7. Brandenburg Gate

The Brandenburg Gate is one of Berlin’s most iconic landmarks and a symbol of both the city and German history. It was built in the late 18th century by King Frederick William II of Prussia as a neoclassical triumphal arch. During the Cold War, the Brandenburg Gate became a powerful symbol of the division between East and West Berlin. The gate was located in the no man’s land of the Berlin Wall, and its image was often associated with the separation of the city and the ideological conflict between the communist and capitalist blocs.

Directions: Head through the gate and right towards the Reichstag. Walk around the back to see the building from all sides. The security check before you can enter is near the Tiergarten.

8. Reichstag

Key Information: Free entry, but you have to book timeslots in advance from the official website . Book at least one day before your visit as it takes some time to get the confirmation. Bring your official ID with you. It’s open daily from 8am to 9:45pm. There’s also a free audioguide.

The Reichstag is the seat of the German parliament. The main attraction is the Reichstag Dome, a large glass dome at the top with panoramic views over Berlin. It’s free to enter (but book in advance), and you can walk up the spiral ramp to the top while enjoying views of the city and the parliamentary chamber below. The audioguide will guide you around, and there’s also a small exhibit about the history of the building and the German government.

Have lunch at the Reichstag rooftop restaurant *

Directions: Cut through the park back towards the Brandenburg Gate and turn right along the edge of the park.

9. Memorial to the Fallen Jews

The Memorial to the Fallen Jews, commonly known as the Holocaust Memorial is a somber memorial in the centre of Berlin. It was built in 2005, and consists of 2,711 concrete slabs or stelae of varying heights arranged in a grid pattern over a sloping field. You can walk through the maze-like arrangement of slabs, and the idea is to feel a sense of unease and disorientation while at the same time allowing for solitude and quiet reflection. On the far side is an underground information centre that provides more information about the memorial.

Directions: Continue walking down the main street to reach Potsdamer Platz. Alternatively, if you don’t want to walk much further or are running out of time, you can catch a bus from near hear to the last stop – the East Side Gallery. There’s a direct bus (Bus 300) from Behrenstrasse/Wilhelmstrasse Bus Stop to Berlin Ostbahnhof, which is a five-minute walk from the East Side Gallery. Buses leave every 20 minutes and the journey also takes about 20 minutes.

10. Potsdamer Platz

Potsdamer Platz is a bustling square known for its modern architecture, entertainment options, and historical significance. During the division of Berlin, Potsdamer Platz became a “no man’s land” and a desolate area due to its location at the border between East and West Berlin. Today there’s a short section of the Berlin Wall here and several information panels explaining the wall’s history in this area.

Directions: Head onward down the main road and take the next road to your left.

11. Topography of Terror

Key Information: Free entry. Indoor exhibits are open daily 10am-8pm, the outdoor area is officially closed when it’s dark. Audioguides are available.

The Topography of Terror Museum (free entry, open daily 10am-8pm) is a popular museum located at the former headquarters of the Nazi regime of terror. It’s also next to the Berlin Wall, though the exhibits concentrate on the Nazis rather than the Cold War. There are three main parts to this site: 1) the indoor museum that chronicles the history of the Nazi regime, 2) the outdoor exhibition trench about life in Berlin from 1933 to 1945, and 3) a walk around the grounds with information panels.

Directions: Walk along the main road for another block, past the touristy big air balloon, and to the next road junction.

12. Checkpoint Charlie

Checkpoint Charlie was the renowned border crossing linking East and West Berlin within the Soviet and American sectors. It held significant political symbolism throughout the Cold War era, reflecting the heightened tensions between the opposing sides. Today, a reconstructed checkpoint booth stands along with the iconic sign declaring “You are leaving the American Sector” in English, Russian, French, and German.

Apart from the checkpoint itself, there are several museums surrounding the old checkpoint:

Wall Museum – Checkpoint Charlie

The Wall Museum – Checkpoint Charlie (open daily 10am-6pm, tickets cost €17.50/9.50 per adult/child) tells the history of the Berlin Wall, escape attempts, and the broader context of the Cold War.

Get tickets to the Wall Museum *

THE WALL – asisi Panorama

THE WALL – asisi Panorama (open daily 10am-6pm, tickets cost €11/5 per adult/child) is an immersive museum revolving around a 360-degree panorama showing a day in the life of Berlin citizens.

Get tickets to THE WALL – asisi Panorama *

Cold War Black Box Checkpoint Charlie

The Cold War Black Box (Open daily 10am-6pm, tickets cost €5/3.50/free per adult/teenager/child) is a small, engaging museum that takes you through the chronological history of the wall.

Directions: From here, take public transport to the East Side Gallery. There are several routes you can take, including buses, metros and trains. Most of the quickest routes take you to Berlin Ostbahnhof, a five-minute walk from the East Side Gallery.

13. East Side Gallery

The East Side Gallery is an open-air gallery of the longest section of the Berlin Wall (about 1 km). It’s covered in interesting graffiti by over 100 artists from around the world. They were invited to paint murals on the east side of the Wall shortly after it fell.

The most famous artwork is of two old men kissing – these are the General Secretaries of the Soviet Union and the Socialist Unity Party of East Germany (Leonid Brezhnev and Erich Honecker). This mural can be found on the east (road) side of the wall near the Oberbaum Bridge (the fancy bridge).

Directions: This is the end of the Best of Berlin in One Day Free Walking Tour. From here there are many public transport options to take you elsewhere. If you’re staying in Berlin for more than one day, check out our more detailed guides below.

Explore Berlin Further

Museum Island & Central Berlin Walking Tour – find out more about the museums and monuments in the heart of Berlin

Brandenburg Gate & Reichstag Walking Tour – discover more of the Government District on this short walk

Potsdamer Platz & Around Walking Tour – visit the Kulturforum for plenty of artwork and find a great panorama viewpoint

Alexanderplatz & Around Walking Tour – find out that there’s more to just the famous square on this side of central Berlin

Berlin Wall Walk – walk the central and most interesting 15 km of the Berlin Wall to discover more of its history and how it divided the city

Schloss Charlottenburg & Around – take a half-day trip to the suburbs of Berlin to wonder at this opulent palace with pleasant grounds

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For more city walking tours and hikes in Germany, see our Germany hiking page .

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Ah, Berlin! From humble village beginnings to the capital of the mighty kingdom, then empire, through darkness and division of the Nazi and Communist eras and back to its glory as the defining capital of European culture, trends and fanciness – what a place to tell stories about!

On our tour we will journey from the east to the west, crossing times, rivers and stories that, especially in the last 200 years, have shaped not only the city but the entire world. Let us tell you who that Alexander on the Platz was, is there really any medieval Berlin and what are the connections between American and German Martin Luthers. Add to that the Humboldt University, Checkpoint Charlie and our finishing point, the Brandenburg Gate with its memories from the time of the Wall and you will have learned the basics of Berlin’s identity.

We will also revisit the stories connected with the darkest moments of the city, nation and Europe: Adolf Hitler’s rise to power and the resulting war and the Holocaust – the Jewish Memorial will remind us of the fragility of the world around us.

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• Jewish Holocaust Memorial
• Brandenburg Gate

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Berlin is one of the most dazzling and historic capitals in the world. For centuries, politicians and businessmen, crowned heads, artists and young as well as old people have met here. Original Berlin Tours are pleased to bring you this incredible walking tour! This is why we come to Berlin!

The Original Free Berlin Tour is Perfect for tourists, travelers, expats, and locals , This FREE Original Berlin Walking Tour is the perfect way to familiarize yourself with the German Capital . Learn about the great history of Berlin and yet still get the inside knowledge on a modern-day Berlin.

This tour has been molded and sculpted by thousands of guest and we’re happy to think we are the best in town!  The Free Berlin Tour covers famous Berlin attractions , the most influential historical sights, and delves into stories of past wars, urban legends, and the city’s triumphs and tragedies . We love Berlin and are proud to call it home. We welcome you to this amazing place and would love to show you the sights!

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The Original Free Berlin Tour is perfect for tourists, travelers, expats, and locals. This FREE Original Berlin Walking Tour is the perfect way to familiarize yourself with the German Capital. Learn about the great history of Berlin and yet still get the inside knowledge on a modern-day Berlin.

This tour has been molded and sculpted by thousands of guest, and we’re happy to think we are the best in town!

The Free Berlin Tour covers famous Berlin attractions, the most influential historical sights, and delves into stories of past wars, urban legends, and the city’s triumphs and tragedies. Experience Berlin up close now with all the highlights that make this hotspot an unforgettable experience.

This Free Berlin Walking Tour Takes 3.5 Hrs and Features

The Reichstag The Berliner Dom WWII Battlefields Checkpoint Charlie Remaining Berlin Wall The Brandenburg Gate Stories of Berlin’s fascinating past Ledgends & Urban Myths Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe And much much more. . .

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If you want to experience an unforgettable cultural flair, you have to come to Berlin! The colorful art scene, hundreds of galleries, events and museums are definitely a ‘must-see’ for every visitor.

For 28 years, the infamous Berlin Wall divided the city and the entire continent into two parts . It separated people and tore whole families apart. After the fall of the “anti-fascist protection barrier” the city shines today in the splendor of fresh reconstruction with a mixture of architecture, entertainment, shopping, sports and cultural facilities.

We love Berlin and are proud to call it home. We welcome you to this amazing place and would love to show you the sights! Socialize with other travelers and discover Berlin’s history from its humble beginnings as a small fishing village to the strength of the Prussian Empire, and of course the darkest hours of the evil, Nazi Third Reich.

See the wall that separated the city and claimed the freedom of millions during the Soviet Rule. See the guard towers, times memorials, and street lights that Stalin’s Soviet empire built and still stand today.

Contact us – and look forward to the following highlights you should not miss when coming to Berlin.

This historical tour of Berlin visits the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Holocaust Memorial, Luftwaffe HQ, Checkpoint Charlie, Unter Den Linden (Humboldt University), The site of the Nazi book burning, Gendarmenmarkt, and more .

The Reichstag

The old Reichstag building, which had been constructed in 1892, burned down after an attack in 1933.Today, an impressive glass dome towers over the reconstructed building, providing an impressive view of the city , especially at night from the Rooftop Restaurant. Since 1999, the Reichstag has once again been the seat of the German parliament , the ‘Bundestag’.

The Berlin Cathedral

Situated on Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Berlin Cathedral with its 75-meter-high dome is one of the most imposing buildings in the city. After decades of restoration, Berlin’s largest church, which was destroyed during the war, is once again resplendent in its stately splendor.

During our excursion we are also going to visit the Hohenzollern Crypt with about 100 sarcophagi, coffins and monuments from the 16th to the 20th century.

WWII Battlefields

In Seelow, a small town just outside Berlin, 768,000 Soviet soldiers with more than 22,000 tanks, artillery and aircraft faced off against some 200,000 German defenders. After battles with heavy losses, Germany was finally liberated from Nazi terror.

Our tour highlights:

• Visit to the Seelow Heights War Museum,
• the command bunker of Marshal Zhukov
• … and the Soviet and German military cemeteries.

Checkpoint Charlie

Checkpoint Charlie is without a doubt the most famous border crossing between East and West Berlin . In the associated museum, right next to the original guardhouse , you can discover numerous exhibitions and exhibits tracing the history of the divided city.

The remaining pieces of the Berlin Wall

From 1961 to 1989, the Berlin Wall not only divided the city of Berlin in half, but also the whole country. Today, sections of this graffiti-covered wall still remain. An appalling reminder of the hostility that once divided Europe.

The Brandenburg Gate

Berlin’s most famous landmark is the Brandenburg Gate. Since the reunification of Germany, it has stood as a symbol of unity and peace. Nowadays, Germany’s biggest New Year’s Party takes place at Brandenburg Gate every year.

Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

2,711 concrete blocks commemorate the murdered Jews of Europe. This impressive Holocaust memorial also includes an information center where original letters, diaries and photographs of the victims of the Nazi regime are on display.

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With so much history all around it’s easy to pass by and miss something. But watch the streets come to life with this amazing FREE Berlin Tour. If you’re wondering where to find a good restaurant, fun bars, live music, or the best club tonight, we’ll let you in on all the inside info!

Original Free Berlin Tour

Depending on the weather, the guide and the group the tour may take one of many routes through the historic Mitte district. In this way, no tour is exactly the same and you are guaranteed a unique experience with your fun and informative guide.

Free Berlin Tour Booking & Meeting Point

When: Every day at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Where: The meeting point is in front of Generator Berlin Alexanderplatz, Otto-Braun-Straße 65, 10178 Berlin, Germany.

At a glance: 3 and a half hour Berlin Walking Tour

• This unforgettable tour departs daily at 10am & 12pm every day.
• You will meet our guides in front of Generator Berlin Alexanderplatz, Otto-Braun-Straße 65, 10178 Berlin
• Depending on the weather, the guide and the size and the preferences of the group, the route will take you to other sights in the historic center of Berlin.
• An entertaining, informative and unique experience is guaranteed.

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This tour is designed for people and groups of 10 or fewer people. In order to be able to provide guide’s the best service for everyone, groups over 10 people will be charged €10 per person. We reserve the right to deny service to unbooked large groups.

This is the Top Tour at Original Berlin Tours, we worked hard to get it this way! Don’t accept any imitations!

Our guides are the best in the business. They live for this stuff and love sharing their knowledge and experience in the city.

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What to expect

• 3.5 hours walking tour
• Berlin’s major highlights
• Brandenburg Gate
• Reichstag and Berlin Wall
• Historical sites

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Welcome to berlin free tour by walkative.

Walkative was established in 2007 by a group of young enthusiasts who also happened to be licensed tour guides. Today, we operate in 20 cities in countries across all of Europe and beyond, including France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Ukraine and Israel. We have already guided more than 3 million tourists, with more than 350 000 in 2023 only! Despite this growth, we stay true to our values: be local and present the history of our cities in a professional, yet entertaining way, accessible for everybody, regardless their budget. We provide service not only in big, well established places like Berlin, Paris or Krakow, but also smaller, less known, yet no less fascinating locations, like Nice, Toruń or Lublin. We cooperate with highly trained, professional guides providing both engaging tip-based and regular fixed-price tours. And most importantly - we know our cities by heart! Join us and stay Walkative!

GW Originals free walking tours are chosen by our staff among the best and are unique tours that you will only find on GuruWalk .

• Free booking and cancellation Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Berlin is without any doubts one of the most interesting and important cities in the world. Our tour will give you a good understanding of the city, its history and the many ideas born in Berlin that shaped this city and the entire world! We will journey in time from the humble medieval beginnings, through the capital of a mighty kingdom and empire, revolution, dark times of nazism, destruction and communist divisions up to today – the trendiest and hottest city in the world. That was truly a spectacular transition, one you should not miss! 

On the tour we will see and discuss:

• Red Town Hall and the remains of the old Berlin
• Museum Island and the Berlin Cathedral
• Unter Den Linden and Humboldt University
• Book Burning Site
• Checkpoint Charlie and Berlin Wall stories
• Adolf Hitler’s Bunker Site
• Jewish Holocaust Memorial
• Brandenburg Gate

The last stop for this tour is Brandenburg Gate. Look for the yellow umbrella at the meeting point! ℹ️ ⚠️ ATTENTION - booking rules The tour is fit for pets, but one site, the Holocaust Memorial, is only allowed to walk around (so you see it, but not walk through). Please have that in mind.

Please note that our free tours are designed for individual travelers and small private groups only. Hence, we do not accept parties of 8 or more people on regular free tours and guides have the right to deny participation to such groups. If you travel in a party of 8 or more please book a private tour in advance.

If you show up at the meeting point with the bigger group our guide will ask you for the payment (12 eur/person) before the tour or cancel your reservation on the spot. To confirm your reservation please arrive 10 minutes before starting. We can not guarantee participation when you will be late.                                   Please note that multiply bookings (under different names) for 7 people who belong to one group will still be treated as one organized group and the guide has the right to deny participation to such parties.

This policy is implied in the best interest of our individual visitors. 

Please respect our rules.     

What will we visit on this tour?

In front of the Red Town Hall (Rotes Rathaus) - look for the yellow umbrella!

• 1 Outside visit Rotes Rathaus
• 2 Outside visit Berliner Dom
• 3 Outside visit Humboldt-Universität in Berlin Show 2 more stops
• 4 Outside visit Gendarmenmarkt
• 5 Outside visit Brandenburg Gate

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price , instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

Tour opinions (4594)

Perfect tour, we can't ask for more it's not possible 💪😁

Really informative and saw a lot of Berlin in just a few short hours. Appreciated the sense of humor of our guide as well.

Who is this tour for?

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Tour Details

When:  Every day 10am & 12pm

Where:  The meeting point is in front of Generator Berlin Alexanderplatz, Otto-Braun-Straße 65, 10178 Berlin, Germany. Next to the Entrance.

Price:  Free

Be Original Tours  are pleased to bring you this incredible walking tour! This is why we come to Berlin!

Berlin is the place to be. With exceptional stories of bygone bloodshed, urban legends, and the city’s ascendancy and devastation throughout its history, the living verifications are embarked in each of the historical sights around the whole city and  Free Berlin Walking Tour  will enthusiastically introduce them to you. Brace yourselves and be an astound bystander as we take you to the coolest and telling spectacle Berlin comprises that we locals are pleased to declare our homeland and we laboriously outdo anyone in presenting it through this tour.

Throughout the recollection of history and delving ourselves to it, we will make way for you to also savor apart from delicacies, the modern day living in the city.  The Original Free Berlin Walking Tour  let you walk through from the humble beginnings as a fishing village to the misadventures of Berlin during the  Third Reich  and its strife with the  Nazi  likewise its prevailing potency and how it thrived and flourished to the recent years including the reign of  Soviet Rule  that institute freedom to the masses and the arise of Joseph Stalin’s indestructible guard towers, time memorials, and street lights that are motionlessly conspicuous.

A further pleasing adventure on your reminiscence encompasses fun mingling with other tourists and locals. Have direct experience of the cool border of Berlin, best clubs and bars for instance that involve fun ventures and good music that fall out at night. Exemplary food establishments and leisure spots for your preference are at hand since  Free Berlin Tours  is regardful to set out the best tour for everyone.

 THIS 3 AND A HALF HOUR BERLIN WALKING TOUR FEATURES:

This historical tour of Berlin visits the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Holocaust Memorial, Luftwaffe HQ, Checkpoint Charlie, Unter Den Linden (Humboldt University), The site of the Nazi book burning, Gendarmenmarkt, and more .

ORIGINAL FREE BERLIN TOUR

Free Berlin Walking Tour oath to endow notable and quirky expeditions to anyone, with the company of our expert guides that are leading in the field, therefore the tour may take a single of the numerous routes of the middle domain of the city. Existent weather determines the disposition of the tour, nevertheless.

The Original Free Walking Berlin Tour Booking & MeetingPoint

Where: The meeting point is in front of Generator Berlin Alexanderplatz, Otto-Braun-Straße 65, 10178 Berlin, Germany. Next to the Entrance.

This is the Top Tour at Be Original Tours we worked hard to get it this way! Don’t accept any imitations!

Our guides are the best in the business. They live for this stuff and love sharing their knowledge and experience in the city.

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Reviews (10).

Great Guide

I joined their tours many times and it’s always a great time!

Had great fun!

Be Original Tours 2023

Great Experience!

Amazing Tour!

I love this company!

Recommended!

• Be Original Tours

Really great fun, had an amazing tour, thank you a lot Robert!

Koos Winkelman

This tour is highly recommended.

In three hours you get a good impression of the history and the center of Berlin.

Very knowledgeable guide.

I took the photo immediately after the tour because the tour is during the day

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