City: Berlin
Top Things to do in Berlin
Top 10 Cultural Tours in Berlin, Germany
Berlin is an edgy city, from its fashion to its architecture to its charged political history. The Berlin Wall is a sobering reminder of the hyper-charged postwar atmosphere, and yet the graffiti art that now covers its remnants has become symbolic of social progress. Check out the Weltzeituhr (world time) Clock, topped by a model of the solar system, then turn back time by dining at the historic Zur Letzten Instanz, a 16th century restaurant that was frequented by Napoleon and Beethoven.
Restaurants in Berlin
1. Berlin bike Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Admire Berlin from different angle on a hassle-free tour that shows you the best of this beautiful city. Benefit from a more personalized experience as you explore the city in a small group, receiving insider tips from your professional guide. Glide through the Gendarmenmarkt , see the imperial Berlin Palace, and explore the heart of the city. Towards the end of your tour, pass the famous Checkpoint Charlie before heading down to Potsdamer Platz, where you will enjoy plenty of photo opportunities.
Inclusions: Tour guide, Use of bicycle
Exclusions: Drinks, Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions, Gratuities
Reviewed By Moor49
We did the best of berlin tour with Mark last Saturday.He was fantastic, highly recommended checking out this tour , one of our favourites during our Berlin trip .
2. Private Guided Walking Tour of Jewish Berlin History
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
This private guided 3-hour history tour will be covering the main sites of Berlin’s 19th and 20th century Jewish history and the districts of Spandauer Vorstadt and Scheunenviertel (known as the ‘Barn Quarter’) in Berlin-Mitte. Take in the graceful avenue Oranienburger Straße, where the magnificent New Synagoge was erected in 1866. Taking in the graceful avenue, Oranienburger Straße, where the magnificent New Synagoge was erected in 1866, you learn not only of the conflicts between German Jews and Non-Jews but of tensions between the mostly assimilated German Jewry and the so-called Eastern Jews (‘Ostjuden’) who filled Berlin in the 1920s after fleeing dramatic anti-Jewish violence in their homelands. The tour route is flexible and can be customized upon your request.
Inclusions: 3-hour private guided tour of Berlin in the company of a Jewish Studies scholar, The tour route is flexible and can be customized upon your request, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By 248antond
Amazing tour with Martin who showed us great parts of Berlin history and educated us on really interesting facts that even us Bowie-fans did not know. Even with rainy weather we had a wonderful walking tour and got to see great new parts of the city. We cant recommend more this tour for an afternoon on any length trip.
3. PRIVATE Day Trip from Berlin: Historical Gems of Potsdam
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Just half an hour from Berlin, the historical gem of Potsdam is waiting to be discovered. Join your favorite local on a private day trip to check out the famous palaces of Frederick The Great and explore Germany's royal past filled with architectural gems, pastoral landscapes & intriguing stories. • Understand the amazing history of Potsdam • Stroll through the picturesque Dutch Quarter • Check out Potsdam's main attractions • Admire the exterior of the Sanssouci Palace • Hear all about Germany's royal past
Inclusions: Private guide, Return ticket Berlin-Potsdam
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance tickets in Potsdam are not included
Reviewed By jillannedidit
We loved this food tour, it was one of our favorite activities in Berlin! Since it was just our group Liz was able to customize it to our liking. She took us to some of her favorite spots, places we never would have found on our own. We felt like locals and oh man was the food delicious! Liz was very entertaining and charming and even helped us navigate our way to our next activity. We loved every minute of the food tour and highly recommend Liz!
4. Private Essential Berlin History Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
If you are interested in a succinct overview of the incredible history of Berlin and would like to see the key-sights, then this is the tour for you. Visiting the major sites with your expert-guide we will leave no stone unturned, as we touch upon the many Berlins that have been and gone in the past 800 years. We will walk through the Brandenburg Gate, stand in front of the majestic Reichstag, stroll down Wilhelmstrasse (the nerve-centre of the Third Reich) and see one of the surviving fragments of the Berlin Wall. You will here hear tales of tragedy and triumph from across the ages and eventually head into what remains of the grand Imperial Capital.
Inclusions: An extremely knowledgable and experienced Tour Guide
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Reviewed By GregP1979Aus
I highly recommend this experience as a private tour. My guide for the day was Paul, who was punctual, very knowledgeable on all aspects of the history relating to this tour, and was able to answer any question I had. The train trip out to the site was spent explaining the history and placing the events into context, which made the impact of visiting the site more meaningful. I recommend an early departure (I was picked up at 0830), meaning you get out to the site by about 1000 when there is hardly anybody else there. Note that there is about a 15-20 minute walk from the train station to Sachsenhausen, therefore I recommend dressing appropriately for the conditions on the day. We discovered when we got out there (no fault of the tour company) that all the buildings are closed on Monday’s during the winter months. It is, however, possible to see in through the windows to get a sense of what occurred. Despite this, we were able to wander freely around under Paul’s expert guidance. The whole tour took about five hours and I was returned back to my hotel. All in all, the tour was efficient, well organised and very informative.
5. Berlin Street Art 3-Hour Tour
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Street Art may have been born elsewhere, but Berlin made it its own. Beginning with paintings in the 1960's on the western side of the Berlin Wall and carrying through Berlin’s free-spirited 1990's, street-artists from all over the world have left their mark on the capital. Looking for the hidden corners of Berlin? What’s new, who’s who, and where the freshest and finest works Berlin has to offer will all be covered by the expert street art guides. Explore Berlin's fun and sensational side by joining this tour and making sure your trip has that extra special twist to bring back home with you.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Transportation to and from attractions
Reviewed By 539keith
Our guide for the visit was Wouter and he is a fantastic person to be leading the tour. Both knowledgeable and articulate, Wouter was interesting to listen to from the time we met him in the city centre to the time of dispersing at the end. We thoroughly recommend the tour itself. It is harrowing and a reminder of the horrors that occurred there, but also stands as a living representation of something that should never be repeated. Any short visit to Berlin should include this tour. We were in Berlin before the Covid issues started, so have no comment regarding the adherence to guidelines associated with it.
6. Berlin City Center: The Most Famous Sites (private 3 hours tour)
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5.0 based on 20 reviews
On this privately guided tour you will have the opportunity to see Berlin's most famous sites and discuss their significance with one of our expert guides. Our guides are academics and they have been living in Berlin for a long time. We will be glad to share our knowledge and passion for the city of Berlin with you. You can adjust the itinerary with your guide before getting started so that we can focus on the subject that are important to you. Your guide will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel and will drop you off at a location most convenient to you. Please note that this is the shorter version of 3 hours. We also offer a more extensive tour of 4-5 hours if you'd like to be able to explore more of Berlin's major sites.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Public Transportation Ticket
Reviewed By terrym480
my wife and i were travelling with our synagogue from frankfurt to dresden to berlin in february, 2020. tal natalie shifrin was our local guide in Berlin for the 4 days we were there. tal's knowledge, enthusiasm, and energy level were outstanding. we have been very fortunate to have traveled to many parts of the world. if you are considering going to germany, we highly suggest you contact tal to enhance your experience. Terry Michaels Evanston, IL
7. Jewish Berlin: The Old Jewish Quarter (private 3 Hours tour)
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Discover Berlin's Jewish Quarter through the eyes of people who are active in Jewish life in Berlin. All of our guides are academics, who have spend a long time on research concerning the history of Berlin's Jewish history. A comprehensive walking tour of the area around Hackescher Markt, with stories from the early beginnings in the Middle Ages to these days.
Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By terrym480
my wife and i were travelling with our synagogue from frankfurt to dresden to berlin in february, 2020. tal natalie shifrin was our local guide in Berlin for the 4 days we were there. tal's knowledge, enthusiasm, and energy level were outstanding. we have been very fortunate to have traveled to many parts of the world. if you are considering going to germany, we highly suggest you contact tal to enhance your experience. Terry Michaels Evanston, IL
8. Private Berlin Complete History All Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Join our expert guide on this one of a kind Berlin in a Day Tour. This tour is designed for guests who want to visit many of Berlin’s most notable sights, landmarks, and historical areas. We packed this tour with history and local Berlin. This one of a kind tour encompasses many of Berlin’s most historical landmarks. Delves into the vast history of the city from its beginnings to the modern day. This tour is the best way to see everything most people see on their whole Berlin trip in one tour. This tour fits in as many Berlin sites and history as possible. We will have a break for lunch in the middle. Our local expert guides have put hundreds of hours of research into making this a one of a kind Berlin tour. They will point out the importance of monuments, the history of the city, modern-day Berlin, and tell stories and legends from throughout the ages. We will stop for lunch in the middle of this tour at one of our great local partners where guests will learn a little bit about local Berlin cuisine. We will walk at a pace easy for the group and there will be plenty of chances to stop for snacks, bathrooms, and water. • WWI & WWII HISTORICAL SIGHTS • BRANDENBURG GATE • REMINITCE FROM THE BATTLE OF BERLIN • CHECKPOINT CHARLIE & BERLIN WALL MEMORIAL • EAST SIDE GALLERY & MUSEUM ISLAND • THE REICHSTAG & TOPOGRAPHY OF TERROR • UNTER DEN LINDEN • GUARD TOWERS, GHOST STATIONS, ESCAPE STORIES • MEMORIAL TO THE MURDERED JEWS OF EUROPE • HUMBOLDT UNIVERSITY • SOVIET WAR MEMORIAL • THE BERLIN WALL, GUARD TOWERS & COLD WAR BERLIN • DIVIDED BERLIN EAST VS. WEST • SO MUCH MORE This is a Walking Tour Pickups are on foot
Inclusions: Expert Tour Guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By K6141ATjuliec
First of all, a bit about our guide, Paul. He was incredible. Full of information, including history leading up to the war, and spent time on the journey telling us the background and showing things of interest. He could answer every question, and was obviously passionate about history and the area. He actually made our visit, and for that we cannot thank him enough. From purchasing the tickets to meeting our guide to getting back to our hotel, the process was easy. The journey is long on the train, followed by a 15 minute walk to Sachsenhausen, so be aware of that. The actual place - I don’t think I can put into words what it was like. The thought of being there, and hearing and imagining what the prisoners went through, was humbling, and made us reflect on how lucky we are. We didn’t take photos, as did not feel it was right to do so (our personal view), and we were also so busy listening to Paul we didn’t really think about taking any. There is a café- we thought there wasn’t so took some lunch with us, but would eat at the café if we returned as it looked nice food (soup/sandwiches/cake) and was reasonably priced. The biggest advice we would give is take a coat, even if it is not particularly cold. The wind across the open space was biting at times. We would say this is an unmissable trip, and be prepared to be moved. And ask for Paul - you won’t be disappointed.
9. Private Tour to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial (With Licensed Guide)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Berlin Sachsenhausen Tour: Join us for an in-depth one of a kind visit to Sachsenhausen! This is the Birchy’s Berlin’s Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour. Concentration camps were a key instrument in the Nazis regime of terror, and the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp was unique. The camp was the first purpose-built concentration camp within the Third Reich and the closest one to Berlin. It is also one of the most visited World War Two concentration camps in the world. This tour is a complete visit to the memorial camp. The tour starts in Berlin City Center, where you will meet your guide, Aaron. After that we take a short train ride out to the Sachsenhausen Camp Memorial. Aaron has held an Official Certified Sachsenhausen Tour Guide License for many years and has partaken in numerous courses as well as trained other Berlin Guides. His experience and one of a kind historical knowledge of Sachsenhausen makes this tour like no other!
Inclusions: Entry or admission fee, Expert Licensed Tour Guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By K6141ATjuliec
First of all, a bit about our guide, Paul. He was incredible. Full of information, including history leading up to the war, and spent time on the journey telling us the background and showing things of interest. He could answer every question, and was obviously passionate about history and the area. He actually made our visit, and for that we cannot thank him enough. From purchasing the tickets to meeting our guide to getting back to our hotel, the process was easy. The journey is long on the train, followed by a 15 minute walk to Sachsenhausen, so be aware of that. The actual place - I don’t think I can put into words what it was like. The thought of being there, and hearing and imagining what the prisoners went through, was humbling, and made us reflect on how lucky we are. We didn’t take photos, as did not feel it was right to do so (our personal view), and we were also so busy listening to Paul we didn’t really think about taking any. There is a café- we thought there wasn’t so took some lunch with us, but would eat at the café if we returned as it looked nice food (soup/sandwiches/cake) and was reasonably priced. The biggest advice we would give is take a coat, even if it is not particularly cold. The wind across the open space was biting at times. We would say this is an unmissable trip, and be prepared to be moved. And ask for Paul - you won’t be disappointed.
10. Berlin Highlights Private Virtual Drive Through City
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 42 reviews
You may not be able to travel right now, but who says you can’t have meaningful cultural experiences and connect to locals from all over the globe? Cheer up, we came up with an idea! Sit back, relax and let local host Miha take you on a virtual drive around Berlin. Get a glimpse of the major highlights from the comfort of your sofa. No crowds, no waiting lines, no maps and no tickets needed. Experience the city’s past and present and find out what makes Berlin such a fascinating place. Our passionate host has the most interesting stories and facts to share with you about the local life, culture and tumultuous history. Do you have a question for Miha? No problem. You’ll be able to connect and interact with him during this live experience and ask everything you want to know about his city and culture. Bring with you your travel addict friends and family and enjoy an authentic virtual tour together. Miha can personalize this virtual experience according to your preferences.
Inclusions: Genuine local host from Berlin, Fun informative interactive virtual experience, Stories of Berlin
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Reviewed By jillannedidit
We loved this food tour, it was one of our favorite activities in Berlin! Since it was just our group Liz was able to customize it to our liking. She took us to some of her favorite spots, places we never would have found on our own. We felt like locals and oh man was the food delicious! Liz was very entertaining and charming and even helped us navigate our way to our next activity. We loved every minute of the food tour and highly recommend Liz!
