City tours in Berlin

Discover the best way to experience Berlin with our wide range of city tours designed for every kind of traveler. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to explore hidden gems, our guided tours provide the perfect balance of history, culture, and entertainment. Stroll through vibrant neighborhoods, marvel at architectural landmarks, and immerse yourself in the local lifestyle while learning fascinating stories from expert guides. Our tours are tailored to showcase Berlin’s most iconic attractions as well as off-the-beaten-path treasures, ensuring a memorable and authentic experience. From walking tours and bike rides to bus and boat adventures, you’ll find the perfect option to suit your pace and preferences. Each tour is carefully crafted to highlight the essence of Berlin, making it an unforgettable journey through its streets, culture, and heritage. Whether you’re interested in food, art, history, or nightlife, Berlin has a tour that’s right for you. Book your city tour today and uncover why Berlin is one of the most captivating destinations to explore.

Top City Tours in Berlin

Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour in Berlin

Berlin , Germany

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (8804 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 23.90

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Uncover Berlin's past and present on this enlightening 4-hour walking tour through Mitte, the city’s historic center. Walk along the Berlin Wall, stroll down Unter den Linden to Brandenburg Gate, see the Reichstag and Holocaust Memorial, hear the story behind Checkpoint Charlie and learn about the Topography of Terror museum. Listen as your guide ties important monuments, buildings and memorials to the city’s complex Prussian, Imperial, Nazi and Cold War past, weaving history into a detailed narrative. Compare these historical sights with modern marvels such as Potsdamer Platz and Friedrichstrasse.

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Third Reich Berlin: Hitler and WWII Walking Tour  in Berlin

Berlin , Germany

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (2615 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 23.78

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Embark on a captivating 3-hour walking tour through Berlin, exploring the pivotal sites tied to the rise and fall of the Nazi regime. Stand above Hitler’s bunker, where the dictator’s life ended in 1945, visit the Soviet War Memorial, a powerful reminder of the brutal final battle for Berlin. Walk along Wilhelmstrasse, where Nazi leaders plotted military campaigns and the subjugation of millions across Europe. See the Reichstag building, where the 1933 fire helped pave the way for the Nazis to dismantle Germany’s democracy and usher in totalitarian rule. Learn how Berliners endured air raids, repression, and the constant fear of living under a dictatorship. Visit Hermann Göring’s former Air Ministry, Joseph Goebbels’ propaganda headquarters, and other important Nazi sites that played a central role in the regime’s operations. This tour offers a deeper understanding of Berlin’s role during World War II, shedding light on both the city’s tragic past and the resilience of its people.

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Cold War Berlin: Espionage, Berlin Wall, and a Divided City in Berlin

Berlin , Germany

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (924 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 23.78

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Join this expertly guided walking tour of Berlin and step into the heart of the Cold War conflict that defined an era. Witness firsthand the powerful remnants of the military standoff between the Western and communist worlds. With your knowledgeable guide, explore the Berlin Wall and hidden sections of the deadly Death Strip, stand beside a preserved guard tower, and delve into the mysterious underground 'Ghost Stations'. Stand above the sites of escape tunnels and hear the gripping tales of those who risked everything to create them. Uncover stories of espionage and the intense face-offs between the CIA and KGB in this geopolitical flashpoint. Learn about the influential leaders and pivotal events that kept the world teetering on the edge of nuclear war for decades. Your guide will bring to life what daily existence was like for Berlin’s residents during nearly 45 years of division and tension, and shed light on the far-reaching consequences that continue to shape our world today.

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Berlin Street Art Walking Tour - Off The Grid in Berlin

Berlin , Germany

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (251 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 23.90

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Artists tell you the secrets, the history, the techniques, the rules and the personal stories of graffiti and street art in a walk through a city whose walls are canvasses. A comprehensive history of graffiti and its culture. Berlin's air is thick with paint. Its soundtrack is the clack-clack of a spraycan in the night. Tags tell as much of a story as five storey murals, a blast from a high pressured fire extinguisher can be as expressive as a centuries old canvas from a Dutch master. And we know the history and the culture of it all. Let artists themselves show you the sweetest spots and the finest pieces, whilst giving a comprehensive history of urban art in its modern day Mecca. See huge murals, heaven spots and and throw-ups. Learn about trainbombing and tagging, stencils, paste-ups, stickers and everything in between. Tour includes Urban Nation gallery. Covers Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain and Schöneberg.

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 East Berlin and the Berlin Wall 2-Hour Walking Tour  in Berlin

Berlin , Germany

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (200 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 23.90

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Learn everything you need to know from an expert Berlin guide on a 2-hour walking tour! Discover how Germany was divided into the capitalist West and the communist East after World War Two. See where Berlin was ripped in two, literally overnight, by the Berlin Wall. Follow the path of the Wall and discover tragic stories of loss, daring escapes, and the nefarious East German secret police, the Stasi.

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Berlin Street Art Walking Tour in Berlin

Berlin , Germany

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (79 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 23.90

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

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.

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Berlin's Gay, Lesbian, and Queer Scene Small-Group Walking Tour  in Berlin

Berlin , Germany

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (67 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 23.90

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

A queer king, a gay mayor, Marlene Dietrich in Blue Angel, David Bowie in the ‘70s, Audre Lorde in the ‘80s: Berlin has long been a magnet for LGBTIQ icons and allies. From the wild days of the 1920s and the dark days of persecution under the Nazis through to the Cold War. Hear about the club scene of the 90s, the unlikely queer icon Frederick the Great, and the life of the openly gay Nazi, Ernst Röhm. Explore world-famous, Schöneberg, once the central district of the sapphic Berlin, home of philosopher and war journalist Erika Mann, chronicled by painter Otto Dix and writer Christopher Isherwood. Discuss the queer community of Berlin and all the communities it intersects with by visiting Kreuzberg, where as far back as the 1600's, many waves of LGBTIQ and immigrant diasporas have come to determine "nobody flees without a reason". On this tour we accept anyone that considers themselves LGBTIQ, an ally, or who’s just plain interested. Everyone is welcome!

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Berlin Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone in Berlin

Berlin , Germany

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (12 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 8.35

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Do you want to experience Berlin's major attractions in just two hours? This itinerary with audioguide on your smartphone encompasses the city's significant royal sites, WWII monuments, and famous Cold War symbols. We will stroll under the Brandenburg Gate and look at the Reichstag, explore the Berlin Wall and Checkpoint Charlie, visit the vacant library on Bebelplatz, and explore the treasure-filled Museum Island. We guarantee interesting tales about the city's history, including legends, traditions, and local jokes. Travelers of the world, unite!

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Wall Tour Berlin - Fates, Heroes & Love Stories in Berlin

Berlin , Germany

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (9 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 20.32

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

The wall ran through the middle of Berlin for over 40 km, dividing an entire city and a country for 28 long years. For many, this is unimaginable. In an authentic and vivid way, your guide will take you on a journey through time from the construction to the fall of the Berlin Wall. You will gain an insight into the construction of the border strip. Your guide will tell you authentic stories about real fates of people who had to pay the price of their lives for their freedom at the Wall. How the Stasi abused children and young people for their propaganda is difficult to imagine today. Your guide will tell you how selfish and inhumane the GDR was when it closed the border and how many people jumped to their deaths out of fear and despair. Your guide will tell you one or two love stories today, because they did happen too.

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Dark Berlin Criminal Tour in Berlin

Berlin , Germany

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (6 reviews)

From $ 19.12

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

In Alt - Berlin the history of the city presents itself from its most splendid and best side. But urban life always had dark sides too. With your certified guide, you will follow the traces of Berlin's criminal history from the end of the 19th century to the present day. The walking tour takes you to original locations and arrives at surprising locations with incredible stories of violence, death, betrayal, greed and passion. You will not only be captivated by tragic stories today, but also comedy and bizarre things that inspire laughter and amusement. Find out today why organized crime had gained the upper hand in Berlin. Extortion of protection money, prostitution and receiving stolen goods were the main sources of income. You will learn today from your guide how the Berlin criminal police achieved world fame. You will be surprised at the location of the police headquarters. The first banking scandal .....

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Mystical Berlin - sagas, legends & myths from Berlin in Berlin

Berlin , Germany

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (2 reviews)

From $ 20.91

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Experience myths, legends and sagas from Berlin. Dragons, ghosts and gods still cast their magical spell over people today. Mystical Berlin: fascinating, entertaining and mysterious. Your guide will take you into the exciting secrets of the German capital. Enter a world full of adventure, myths, legends and sagas. An exciting and entertaining tour to the roots of Berlin's history.

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Take the U Train: An Audio Story of Berlin's Oldest Elevated Railway Line in Berlin

Berlin , Germany

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (2 reviews)

From $ 14.99

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

This self-guided GPS audio tour tells the story of Berlin’s first “elevated U-Bahn line” known as Hochbahn Stammstrecke built by Siemens & Halske at the end of the 19th century. The tour begins at the station “Warschauer Straße” in Friedrichshain and continues down Oberbaumbrücke, an 1896 bridge connecting Friedrichshain with Berlin-Kreuzberg and spanning the River Spree. Then it continues along the beautiful steel viaduct down Skalitzer Straße, Gitschiner Straße, Hallesches Ufer and Tempelhofer Ufer towards today's U-Bahnhof “Gleisdreick” where the eastern branch of the original elevated line ended. You will need a valid BVG Day-Ticket or a single ticket (Einzelfahrschein) valid for 2 hours along a single route. Validate it before boarding the train and keep it on you for the whole tour. Do not throw the ticket away! The audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

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Into the Heart of Berlin: A Self-guided Audio Tour in Berlin

Berlin , Germany

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)

From $ 5.99

 

Discover Berlin at your own pace in the company of best selling author Rory MacLean. Start at the Reichstag, the building that best evokes the city's torturous (and euphoric) history, then follow the route of the Berlin Wall to stand both at the site of Hitler's wartime bunker and the unforgettable Memorials for the Murdered Jews of Europe. You can start the walk at your convenience. Audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline. If you've got an hour and want to discover the heart of Berlin, and to understand key moments of German history – this is the tour for you! 

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Berlin City Tour and Exploration Phone Game in Berlin

Berlin , Germany

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 9.55

 

You’re looking for a fun way to explore the city at your own pace? Then, this city-exploration game is made for you! You’ll entertain all your group with interesting questions, while still teaching them fun facts about the city. This activity is ideal for families or for travelers who want to explore the city at their own pace. No worries, the quizzes are easy: you’ll just need to observe your surroundings. Your mission (should you choose to accept it): Jackson Wilde, the famous city-explorer, needs your help… Help him solve quizzes to gather as many points as possible. With this activity, you will be guided through the following locations: TV Tower, Cathedral, Museum Island, Bebelplatz, Gendarmenmarkt, Checkpoint Charlie, Topography of Terror, Holocaust Memorial, Brandenburg Gate, Victory Column, and the Reichstag. Download the app on Android or iOS (or access it directly through your browser) to get access to your self-guided tour and your city exploration activity.

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Why book the City Tours in Berlin?

Choosing a city tour in Berlin ensures you experience the best of the city without missing its hidden treasures. Expert guides share fascinating insights, helping you uncover the rich history, vibrant culture, and unique charm that make Berlin special. With carefully planned routes and flexible options, you can enjoy both iconic landmarks and off-the-beaten-path experiences, making your visit memorable and hassle-free.

Frequently Asked Questions About City Tours in Berlin

Berlin offers a wide variety of tours including walking tours, bus tours, bike tours, food and drink experiences, cultural and historical tours, as well as evening and night tours to enjoy the city after dark.

The duration of city tours varies depending on the type. Walking tours typically last 2–3 hours, while bus or full-day excursions can range from 4–8 hours. Some tours also offer half-day or customizable options.

It is highly recommended to book your Berlin tours in advance, especially during peak seasons, to secure your spot and avoid last-minute availability issues. Many tours also offer free cancellation up to a certain time.

Yes, many tours in Berlin are family-friendly and suitable for all ages. Some tours even offer special packages designed for children, ensuring an enjoyable experience for the whole family.
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