Berlin Walking Tours

These walking tours take you through specific parts of the cities and show you around monuments and attractions around those parts of the cities. If you're staying in a specific neighbourhood and want to explore just that half of the city by foot, here are a few tours you should go for

1. Discover Berlin Walking Tour

What's the tour all about?

This comprehensive 3-4 hour walking tour takes you through the best Berlin. Explore all the major sights, from the Brandenburg Gate to Museum Island, and hear stories of the city's residents from enthusiastic guides.

Highlights of the tour

• Stand over the site of Hitler's suicide
• Learn about Prussian kings, the Nazis, and the city's modern rebirth in areas such as Potsdamer Platz.
• Visit Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, the Holocaust Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie and the Topography of Terror
• Discover the scene of the Nazi book burning in Bebelplatz
• Learn about the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989
• Listen to lores of infamous Berlin residents and visitors, from Marlene Dietrich to JFK

Duration 3.5 to 4 Hours
Customer ratings 4.9 / 5

2. 3-Hour East Berlin Walking Tour

What's the tour all about?

In a group of no more than 9 people, experience what life was like ‘behind the Iron Curtain' on a 3-hour guided walking tour of East Berlin's onetime Soviet sector. Get a first-hand look at life in Communist East Germany, learning about the regime's notorious Stasi secret police and exploring sites like embassies of the major Cold War powers and more.

Highlights of the tour

• Explore the history of East Berlin's communist era
• Visit Cold War-era like the 'Palace of Tears' and the 'Ghost stations'
• Visit the Memorial Bernauerstrasse and the Berlin Wall
• Marvel at the architecture of the Stalin Allee

Duration 3 Hours
Customer ratings 4.9 / 5

3. Half-Day Third Reich Walking Tour

What's the tour all about?

On this 3.5 hour guided walking tour, follow your guide through Germany's capital, and learn about its dark WWII history. Visit the Memorial to Homosexuals, Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe (Holocaust Memorial), and Memorial to the Sinti and Roma Victims of National Socialism on your way and see the New Synagogue and Hitler's bunker in Führerbunker.You'll also catch sight of the Reichstag building, the Soviet War Memorial, and Berlin's Jewish neighborhood during the tour

Highlights of the tour

• Small-group tour limited to nine people ensures personal attention from your guide
• Visit the Memorial to Homosexuals, Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe (Holocaust Memorial), and Memorial to the Sinti and Roma Victims of National Socialism.
• See the Führerbunker, where Hitler stayed while in Berlin Pass by the Reichstag building,

Duration 3.5 Hours
Customer ratings 5 / 5

4. Berlin: 2.5-Hour Walking Tour through Kreuzberg 61

What's the tour all about?

Get off the beaten track and discover the lanes of Kreuzberg on a 2.5 hour guided walking tour. On this extraordinary insider tour, discover the lesser-known sides of the city with its exceptional and hidden contrasts

Highlights of the tour

• Enjoy an educational tour off the beaten path with an expert tour guide
• Discover the lesser-known locations in Kreuzberg between Platz der Luftbrücke and Mehringdamm
• Enjoy an oasis of calm in Viktoriapark and Riehmers Hofgarten
• Visit the charming Chamissoplatz and admire the well-preserved architecture

Duration 2.5 Hours
Customer ratings 4.9 / 5

These Berlin walking tours are for the fun lovers. The ones who want to see beyond history and the city sights. The ones who want to explore the graffitti, the beer culture and the culinary scene in the city on a guided tour.

5. 3-Hour Berlin Beer Tour

What's the tour all about?

See what's ‘brewing' in Berlin, a world capital of beer culture, during this 3-hour beer-themed exploration of the German capital. Get a chance to stop by 3 of the city's best bars and breweries for tastings, learning along the way about the long, multi-century history of the drink in Germany and about locals' love for all things beer.

Highlights of the tour

• Explore Berlin's beer culture with a local Beer expert
• Learn all about the long history of German brewing culture in just 3 hours
• Sample local brews during three included tasting stops
• Fuel your tasting trip with an included traditional German snack Great introduction to the beer culture of Berlin

Duration 3 Hours
Customer ratings 5 / 5

6. Storyline of Berlin Walking Tour Including Typical Berlin Chocolate

What's the tour all about?

Combine cultural treasures and sweet treats on this unique 4-hour walking tour of historic Berlin. Learn about the horrors of WWII as you visit the Topography of Terror and the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. Then, see the remnants of the Cold War years with visits to the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie and the remains of the Berlin Wall. After admiring landmarks like the Reichstag, the Gendarmenmarkt and the Humboldt University.

Highlights of the tour

• This is a small group tour ensuring a personalized experience and plenty of insider tips
• See the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall, the Reichstag and the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
• Learn the truth about life in Berlin during WWII and the Cold War
• Enjoy an authentic German snack for lunch alongside a beer at the picturesque Gendarmenmarkt

Duration 3 Hours
Customer ratings 5 / 5
Price

7. Berlin Pub Crawl Including VIP Club Entry

What's the tour all about?

Berlin has one of the best nightlifes in the world and there's no leaving the city without experience the bustling nightlife of this city. Enjoy a 4-hour guided pub crawl through the Mitte, Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg districts of the city. From cocktail lounges to bars, pubs and clubs, you're promised an eclectic evening. Mix, mingle and enjoy several free drinks with entry into four separate venues, plus a VIP pass to Matrix, one of Berlin's most popular nightclubs, to dance the night away.

Highlights of the tour

• Party your way through the districts of Mitte and Kreuzberg, where all of Berlin's exciting nightlife happens
• Check out an eclectic mix of bars, pubs, cocktail lounges and techno clubs
• Enjoy a few complimentary drinks and get VIP club entrance to Matrix Club, the hottest nightclub in Berlin

Duration 4 Hours
Customer ratings 4.9 / 5
Price

8. Small-Group Berlin Street Art Tour and Graffiti Workshop

What's the tour all about?

Explore Berlin's vibrant street art scene on this guided, small-group walking tour. See the best of both old and new examples of street and graffiti art while walking through the back streets of Berlin. Discover more than 50 incredible street artists from Berlin and beyond, find out what motivates them and learn their unique methods. Get a chance to then decorate the walls of an abandoned factory and design a canvas piece to take home.

Highlights of the tour

• This is a small group tour with no more than 20 people allowing a personalised experience
• See street art, graffiti and mural art by more than 50 artists on a this walking tour where you'll learn about the history, purpose and styles of street art from your guide and other street artists
• Practice street art graffiti techniques on the walls of an abandoned factory
• Create a canvas-based piece of art as a take-home souvenir

Duration 4.5 Hours
Customer ratings 5 / 5

9. Berlin: 3-Hour Secret Food Tour

What's the tour all about?

Sample the authentic delicacies of Berlin and discover a vibrant, ever-changing city where you can visit the past and the future. Be guided through small eateries and local restaurants and enjoy delicious food samplings and learn fascinating stories behind each bite.

Highlights of the tour

Embark on a food tour of Berlin with 7 unique culinary stops

Hear the story behind each bite from a local food expert guide

Get insights into German food and the culinary culture of Berlin

This is a small group tour for a more intimate experience

Food tastings, including "kebab hahn," "flammenkuchen," Turkish sweets and meats, pastries and baked goods, local cheeses, delicious meats, "currywurst," desserts, traditional German cakes and a mystery dish

German wines (or non-alcoholic options), German beer (or non-alcoholic options) and a bottle of water

Duration 3 Hours
Customer ratings 4.9 / 5

For the culture vultures and history fanatics, taking a good ol' history walking tour is the way to go. You'll get to see the iconic monuments, maybe enter a few and it will be like living German history all over again ( as traumatic as it maybe) through your guide's words.

10. Berlin Highlights and Hidden Sites Historical Walking Tour

What's the tour all about?

Walk through years of Berlin's history and get an insider's look at the capital and cultural centerpiece of Germany. Visit some of Berlin's most popular attractions — Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and Checkpoint Charlie. This historical walking tour takes you from the time of the Teutonic Knights to the Nazi Third Reich, to the divided city during the Cold War to the modern-day capital of a unified Germany.

Highlights of the tour

• Walk around the city with an expert historian guide
• Discover top Berlin attractions including Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag parliament building, Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin Wall and more.
• Find out what life was like during WW2 and the Cold War
• Witness Hitler's former bunker

Duration 4 Hours
Customer ratings 5 / 5

11. Cold War Walking Tour of Berlin

What's the tour all about?

Berlin was at the frontier of the Cold War and there's a lot that happened in the city during this period. On this guided, 4-hour historical walking tour you'll learn all that happened after World War II when Berlin changed from the capital city of Nazi Germany into the pivotal city in a struggle to control war-torn Europe. Get a chance to visit some of Berlin's most popular Cold War attractions, like the Berlin Wall Memorial, Brandenburg Gate, underground "ghost stations," and more.

Highlights of the tour

• Acquaint yourself with the Berlin that was during the Cold War, the life of citizens, the life of politicians etc.
• Explore the Berlin Wall, the Palace of Tears (Traenenpalast), the Soviet Embassy and hidden areas of the Death Strip
• Learn in depth about the military tension between the United States and its NATO allies and the Soviet Union and its allies
• Hear about the CIA, KGB and Stasi surveillance techniques that not too many outside of Berlin know of

Duration 4 Hours
Customer ratings 5 / 5

12. Berlin History 6-Hour Guided Walking Tour

What's the tour all about?

See the most iconic historical sights of Berlin on a 6-hour walking tour with a historian expert guide. Listen stories and secrets about the city that literally changed the world and see monuments that have stood the test of time from Imperial Germany to the Cold War and modern Berlin as well

Highlights of the tour

• Learn all about Weimar Germany and visit the sights of Imperial Berlin
• Wander about the Jewish Quarter and see the beautiful gold-topped Synagogue
• Learn how the Nazis rose to power and what life was like during the Third Reich
• Experience the creativity and dynamism of Berlin as we know it today

Duration 6 Hours
Customer ratings 4.6 / 5

13. Berlin Walking Tour: Risen From Ruins

What's the tour all about?

This walking tour takes you through East Berlin and acquaints you to the urban development in the socialist half of the city. You'll visit the striking Soviet War Memorial in Treptow Park and other the intriguing architectural monuments of socialist East Berlin. From the Stalinallee (Stalin Blvd.) of the 1950s, to the Karl-Marx-Allee (Karl-Marx Blvd.) of the 1960s, to the modern Alexanderplatz square of the 1970s, you will witness buildings built upon the ruins of a war-torn Berlin.

Highlights of the tour

• Your guide for this tour is a local who was born in socialist East Germany and knows all about the turmoils of the past
• Explore the socialist boulevard of Karl Marx Allee
• Walk by the Kino International, Café Moscow, Soviet War Memorial and other highlights of Socialist architecture

Duration 2.5 Hours
Customer ratings 5 / 5

14. Final Days of World War 2 Walking Tour of Berlin

What's the tour all about?

Walk through the dramatic final days of the World War II in Berlin with your expert local guide and learn the horrifying stories that will stay with you a long time. Visit some of the most important historical sites in Berlin and discover the series of events that culminated in the final German surrender. This tour is highly recommended for history buffs!

Highlights of the tour

• Trace the Soviet attack as it drove ever-deeper into the German capital, ending with the final battle at the Reichstag.
• View the site of Hitler's former bunker where the Luftwaffe was coordinated and learn about daily life for residents during the war
• Know all about the last days of the Nazi regime and the Battle of Berlin
• See memorials to those who opposed the regime, such as Klaus von Stauffenberg

Duration 2 Hours
Customer ratings 5 / 5

These walking tours are for the ones who like treading off the beaten path and find the hidden gems in the city. We have scoured through many tours and experiences to bring you these top 5 offbeat walking tours in Berlin, so choose your pick and walk off the usual path.

15. Berlin: Digital Tour of Over 100 Sights

What's the tour all about?

This new age walking tour allows you to feel at home in Berlin with a digital tour of the best attractions in town. Your guide will be replaced by a high-quality audio narration, rich visuals, and offline navigable mapping that will take you around the city in a seamless fashion.

Highlights of the tour

• Enjoy your personal on-demand guide through an app
• Explore the city at your own pace, independent from guides, schedules and groups
• Learn all about Berlin including its culture, history and heritage from the guided narration on your app
• Hear fascinating stories narrated by local experts in your preferred language
• The app includes Walking itineraries, Bus and tram itineraries a list of the best photography locations and a list of Wi-fi hotspots around the city

Duration As you please
Customer ratings 5/5

16. Mystical Berlin Tour

What's the tour all about?

There is a lesser-known face of Berlin : the mystical Berlin. It's enigmatic, contemplative, and sometimes it is no longer visible, but always noticeable. This tour takes you to see the city center from a this lesser known perspective through familiar sights and streets but with stories you have never heard before. Learn about the myths and legends surrounding Berlin, with each step you will delve deeper into the fascinating secrets of the capital.

Highlights of the tour

• Decipher Berlin's hidden codes and secrets with the help of your guide.
• See Berlin from a new, mystical perspective, something no guide or google can tell you about
• Discover the myths and legends of the city that only the locals are aware of

Duration 2 Hours
Customer ratings 5/5

17. Gay Berlin Tour: Out in Schöneberg

What's the tour all about?

This tour takes you through the historical traces of Berlin's oldest gay neighborhood, the rainbow quarter of north Schöneberg. Learn all about how the district became what it is today - how the gay right movement took place, the formation of the famous gay clubs, the lesbian quarter that bloomed and so on. A truly moving and enlightening experience!

Highlights of the tour

• Wander down Eisenacher Straße, which till date reflects the varied life of the gay neighborhood
• Get a chance to see the location of the famous Hollandais club, where the famous balls took place in the past
• Visit the location of the Nationalhof, the gay rights movement's ballroom
• Get up close with the lesbian quarter along the Schwerin Straße
• See the Motzstraße scene, and the Eldorado, a famous Cabaret of Berlin
• Visit Christopher Isherwood's house on Nollendorfstraße
• Finally, see the place where the famous Kleist Casino was to be found in the 1920s

Duration 150 minutes
Customer ratings 4.9 / 5

18. Berlin: Dalí Exhibition Ticket & Guided Tour

What's the tour all about?

With more than 450 exhibits, the museum and cultural highlight "Dalí – Die Ausstellung am Potsdamer Platz" is an extensive insight into Dalí's fascinating oeuvre. There's no leaving Berlin without seeing this permanent exhibition and this guided tour with an art expert guide gives you the sweetest taste of art. For art enthusiasts, nothing gets better

Highlights of the tour

• Surrender yourself into the surreal world of Salvador Dalí by the experienced Dalí Guides
• Have a german or english guide as you please
• Discover the gems of the first permanent exhibition about Salvador Dalí in Germany
• Marvel at more than 250 exhibits from private collections all around the world
• Explore the museum's changing variety of artworks from a pool of approximately 3,000 exhibits

Duration 45 minutes
Customer ratings 4.6 / 5

19. Gruseltour Berlin - Dark secrets, Gloomy Stories

What's the tour all about?

Dare to take a scary and mystical city tour with a costumed eerie city tour by night in the old town of Berlin Mitte. This tour takes you back in time and reveals some dark realities.
Find out which murderer has processed people into canned meat here, why death is supposed to be around and where an uncanny curse emanates from mummies - right in the middle of Berlin.

Highlights of the tour

• Follow your local guide at night in a costume and learn the city's dark history
• You may have already heard of a Ghost Walk or a Ghost Tour but the Gruseltour Berlin is scarier than you can imagine
• Immerse yourself in the dark and scary history of Berlin, a not so typical tour and definitely one of a kind.
• Learn about murders, mummies and all that happened right on the streets you walk and have multiple shivers down your spine

Duration 90 minutes
Customer ratings 4.5 / 5

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