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Uncover Berlin’s hidden meanings through its most powerful architectural symbols. From the iconic Brandenburg Gate to the living memorial of the Parliament of Trees and the vibrant rebirth of Potsdamer Platz, each stop reveals a chapter of the city’s complex story. Join a local storyteller and experience Berlin’s past, present, and future carved in stone, steel, and memory.

Destination

Berlin, Germany

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Deutsch, Српски, Hrvatski, Slovenščina, Español, Türkçe, Русский, עברית

Included

• Private guide
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 5 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of Maxim Café & Bar - Berlin to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Culture of the City

   On this private tour, you’ll experience and discover Berlin through its culture. Whether it’s focused on a tradition, a special part of town with a story to tell, cultural beliefs, or around a cultural activity that shaped the city into what it is - this tour will be a cultural awakening you can’t miss!

4. Architecture in Berlin

   Your tour will focus on Architecture, a very important cultural subject in Berlin. Thanks to your local host, you’ll learn and see how Architecture made an impact in Berlin, making you experience the city from a different perspective.

5. Cultural Highlights

   As you deep dive into the subject of your tour, you’ll make stops to visit unique spots that will give you a full picture of the city. Visit Brandenburg Gate, Potsdamer Platz, Parliament of Trees, and more and see how these cultural highlights are part of the local life but have so much history behind them!

6. Storytelling Journey

   As you discover the cultural side of Berlin, you’ll be able to embrace it thanks to the amazing stories and storytelling skills of your local host. Feel free to ask any questions and feel as if you are reliving history in the present time.

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Edward

(About local Uygur)

4 July 2025

This tour was a high point of our trip to Berlin. Our guide Uygur was very knowledgeable about the art we examined and gave us interesting background information about the the street art scene in Kreuzberg. He even gave us restaurant recommendations and some fascinating info about the Turkish community of Berlin. All in all it was a great tour and everyone in my party enjoyed it very much. We would recommend this very highly! Outstanding Kreuzberg Tour

Bart🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Uygur)

2 July 2025

Heerlijke wandel tocht gemaakt met Urgur (en zijn 12 jarige dochter). Begonnen bij Anne Frank museum om een indruk te krigen van de vele streetartists hun manier van communiceren. Duurzaam, effectief en heel inspirerend. Uygur's dochter wist de artisten op de muur tussen al die duizenden afbeeldingen feillos aan te wijzen ! Jmmy C, maar ook Mimi the Cat. Het museum is aan te bevelen, weggestopt in een steegje. Zegt dat wat? Vandaar op ons verzoek naar Kreuzberg, daar waar UYGUR als (voormalig?) bewoner veel van wist. Het " little Istanbul" , waar Engels en Turks de voortaal zijn. Veel geschiedenis en een wijk nog steeds in beweging. Wilt u een ander beeld krijgen van Berlijn, doe deze wijk aan. Een rondleiding met gevoel en empathie. Berlin, city of many faces

Rebekah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Betty)

29 June 2025

Betty was friendly, her English was great, and she opened her eyes to so many things that we would never have thought of seeing, and gave us insights that we would not otherwise have had. She picked up on our interests and emphasized these as well, and referenced things that we might enjoy later. Throughout our trip, we recalled her recommendations. We would recommend her 100%, and especially good way to start your first visit to Berlin—Jeff, Rebekah, and Jonas Betty’s tour a great start for Berlin

Bart🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Betty)

29 June 2025

Betty was really cool. She knows a lot about Berlin, but also about the rest of the world. She’s fun and amusing. Hope to see her again on another tour. Fun and amusing tour guide

Susan🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Alex)

24 June 2025

We very much enjoyed our afternoon with Alex, showing us around Berlin. He is a hive of knowledge and full of love and enthusiasm for the city. Alex was able to bring so much lived experience when describing life behind the iron curtain, which really brought the Cold War era to life for us as we visited the well known sites of the time. We can heartily recommend this tour. You will not be disappointed. Best way to see Berlin

Thugitha🇳🇴 Norway

(About local Juan)

18 June 2025

We had the pleasure of being guided through Berlin by Juan, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience! Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable about the city's rich history and landmarks, but his enthusiasm and energy made the tour feel lively and engaging. On top of that, he was extremely flexible, adjusting the tour to make sure it worked perfectly around our dinner plans. We learned so much while also having a great time. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Berlin!A blend of history and architecture

Rob🇺🇸 United States

(About local Uygur)

17 June 2025

A very intimate and personal tour that made it feel like a good friend was sharing his neighborhood food with us. Very knowledgeable about the history of Germany, the Kreuzberg area, and the food we were experiencing. We wish we had more room for all the amazing food we tasted. We would do it again, recommend it highly!!!Fantastic day with Uygur!

Mark

(About local Uygur)

17 June 2025

a great way of experiencing food in Berlin, Uygur was a fantastic guide, with knowledge of the history of the area and the variety of foodFood Experience

Martha and Bill🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

9 June 2025

We scheduled a kickstart tour with Miha while in Berlin recently. Found him to be very knowledgeable about Berlins history and showed us a lot in the amount of time allotted for this tour. We especially liked that he helped us navigate the subway - so helpful! Don't hesitate to use him for your next tour!

Ursula🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Miha)

8 June 2025

Excellent guide. We enjoyed every minute!!

María Victoria

(About local Miha)

2 June 2025

The most wonderful afternoon tour! Miha’s skills, knowledge and abilities were absolutely the best. His insights certainly has made our experiencing Berlin an everlasting memory. He provided not only the city’s history but shared stories that gave us a deeper understanding and perspective. And he was kind enough to answer all of our questions. It was our honor to meet and share this time with Miha. Outstanding walking tour

Cameron🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Miha)

27 May 2025

If you’re looking for the perfect way to experience Berlin’s beauty and history, look no further than a private bike tour with Miha. I had the pleasure of doing just that, and it was easily one of the highlights of my trip to Germany. From the moment I met Miha, I knew I was in great hands. Energetic, knowledgeable, and full of charm, he guided me effortlessly through the heart of Berlin — from iconic landmarks to hidden gems I would never have found on our own. It was the ideal balance of storytelling and sightseeing: Miha brought the past to life with gripping anecdotes and a great knowledge of history, all while making sure I was enjoying the ride (literally!). Loved it!!!!!!Miha Made Berlin Shine!

Joel

(About local Alex)

27 May 2025

We had a wonderful tour with Alex. He was extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic and he was eager to share his insights and information about the neighborhoods in Berlin which we explored. I would highly recommend him and any tour he offers. You won’t go wrong!Tour with Alex

Mark

(About local Miha)

27 May 2025

Miha was great. He met us at our hotel and walked us to all the sites we were hoping to see. He provided tons of personal insight, including restaurant recommendations – we tried two; both were fantastic. Would highly recommend Miha for anyone looking for a unique and insightful tour of BerlinWonderful Experience

Collette

(About local Juan)

23 May 2025

We had a nice 3 hours tour. Juan was very knowledgeable about the history of Berlin. We highly recommend him! Informative friendly tour guide

Kit

(About local Betty)

22 May 2025

Betty was a breath of fresh air. Very knowledgeable around World War 2 and the cold war. Betty made learning easy and adapted the tour to be fully wheelchair accessible. Betty also showed us parts of Berlin that would be of interest to us for the rest of our stay that week. Thank you Betty from Kit and the team.New to Berlin

Heather

(About local Betty)

21 May 2025

Betty was a perfect companion for a day of touring around Potsdam. She was knowledgeable of local history and made sure to fill every minute with engaging conversation. I appreciated her flexibility when I wanted to explore two locations that caught my attention along the way, two short side quests. She even handled the train tickets, giving me a chance to observe how to use the rail system. We easily coordinated our meeting spot and itinerary via the app's chat feature. Betty's offer to recommend other notable places to visit after our tour was incredibly helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Betty and would choose her as my guide again.Knowledgeable, Friendly, and Fun!

Richard and Garrett🇺🇸 United States

(About local Betty)

19 May 2025

Betty was a fantastic guide; informative, thoughtful, entertaining, and knowledgeable. You will learn so much from her and see places you would not have thought to look up and see. Thank you for sharing Berlin with us!Wonderful Tour

Inga

(About local Miha)

19 May 2025

We were 6 ladies on a birthday weekend in Berlin and had the best time with Miha being our tour guide. He told us so many stories and historical facts about Berlin , related to the places , buildings we were passing, it was very interesting and fun at the same time. We also took many little side streets where Miha showed us such nice hidden spots, we absolutely loved it and want to come back for another tour with Miha!Awesome tour with MIHA

Maggie🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Juan)

17 May 2025

Juan was able to provide an excellent summary on the history of Berlin which he combined with tolerance and good humour. Thank you.Knowledgable, efficient and very pleasant

Jenny🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Betty)

14 May 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Betty, and we were so glad that we saw parts of Berlin that most tourists miss. Together with the more usual activities and "attractions" we'd already enjoyed, the afternoon enabled us to experience à more rounded and "real" impression of the city. Betty was willing and able to taylor the experience to fit our preferences, so we started off looking at architecture on Museum Island (Insel), continued to some fascinating shops & galleries in Hackescher Markt, & finished in a community arts centre in the "alternative" neighbourhood of Kreuzberg. Betty was a well-informed, energetic, enthusiastic and engaging guide, who was nevertheless prepared to go at our pace, and respond to what we wanted. This was definitely a tour for visitors wanting something different from, or in addition to, the popular tourist haunts, who are prepared to be open to new and sometimes edgy experiences and possibly have their assumptions challenged. A great afternoon "off the beaten track"

Jody

(About local Miha)

11 May 2025

Miha walked my 75 yr old mom and I through the history of Berlin. There is no way we would have gained so much knowledge on our own and Miha was a sweetheart to my mom walking at a nice pace. He is a top notch guide that is worth every penny! This is a must for Berlin. Thank you for such a memorable tourTrust us-Book Miha!

Gian

(About local Alex)

7 May 2025

Alex is an absolutely fantastic person and an outstanding guide! Not only is Alex incredibly knowledgeable about Berlin's history and culture, but he’s also a warm, engaging, and patient person. His English is excellent. Exploring the city with Alex is an absolute pleasure—his passion for Berlin is contagious, and his friendly, easygoing nature makes walking around berlin feel like a fun day out with a good friend. If you’re looking for someone who’s not only highly skilled but also a genuinely great person, Alex is the one. Highly, highly recommended!like a fun day out with a good friend

Jill🇺🇸 United States

(About local Betty)

6 May 2025

Betty was awesome so fun she made the tour really enjoyable!!

Hector

(About local Alex)

1 May 2025

I’d told myself I’d return to Berlin once all the pandemic stuff settled down, and I finally made it back in October 2022. Alex really knows his way around the city. He was flexible and accommodating when my cousin and I had some last-minute changes, which we really appreciated. Even though this was my third time in Berlin, there was still plenty I hadn’t seen. We got a great view of the city from a hilltop and popped into a second-hand bookstore that had tons of charm. Alex’s humor and energy really brought the experience to life. We walked away with a deeper appreciation for the city. Highly recommend his tours—even if you’ve been to Berlin before. Leslie and Hector a great view of the city

Pixie

(About local Alex)

26 April 2025

Danke Alex, dass du uns auf unsere Walking Tour durch Kreuzberg die vielen Fragen alle geduldig beantwortet hast. Und das auch noch zweisprachig. Es hat mir echt geholfen meinen internationalen Verwandschaftsbesuch zu unterhaltenWalking Tour durch Kreuzberg

Lloyd

(About local Juan)

22 April 2025

I had an amazing visit to Kreuzberg which will live on as a very special memory of my trip to Berlin - the very best of a number of good experiences. Juan introduced me to the unique history of this area and showed me how this is very much present in the atmospheric, beautiful, iconic and thought provoking streets and buildings we walked through. Juan's knowledge and passion for Berlin was my very great luck to share in. Thank you Juan for a very special afternoon in Kreuzberg. Unforgettable visit to Kreuzberg

Anne Kathrine🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Alex)

11 April 2025

12 students in their mid-twenties and their trancher had the pleasure of a hip and historic guided tour around Berlin and especially X-berg and Friedrichshain. A great experience! A great tour around Berlin

Patrick🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Betty)

9 April 2025

It was a great tour, we had so much fun. Betty is so energetic and passioned about Berlin. Was a shame that we only had so little time. Next time we will be back for longer, promise!great and energetic tour of Berlin

Deborah

(About local Miha)

3 April 2025

This was my first time in Berlin and I didn’t choose the tourist highlights although even on this ‘off the beaten track’ tour there were large groups of tourists going through these areas. Miha was very knowledgeable and helped orient me to the area and point out the street art. We had a beautiful sunny spring day to explore Berlin and I appreciated the artisanal coffee shop he took me to. The only downside was that he arrived late and could have been better at communicating this to me. He did answer quickly once I messaged him on the app. Great street art tour

hm4fzkxw5x🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

25 March 2025

Our family including our 2 teenage boys recently did the history tour with Miha. He was a great guide and kept the interest of our boys. It was a great way to see some of the highlights of the city and to learn some history behind them. I would highly recommend a tour with Miha! Berlin Hstory Tour

Prudence🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

20 March 2025

This was a first visit to Berlin for both my husband and myself and Miha was the perfect guide. His love for the city and his extensive knowledge shone through and he was endlessly patient with our many questions. We enjoyed his company and his willingness to share facts, anecdotes and personal experience. Thank you Miha for a great start to what had been a wonderful stay in Berlin!!A great introduction to Berlin!

Robin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Juan)

19 March 2025

Juan is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. He is a nice person and is sensitive to all members of the group and their needs.Good tour

Andrew🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Juan)

9 March 2025

Great afternoon spent with Juan walking the streets of Berlin - very knowledgeable, good with the history of the city and a few interesting food stops along the way.Juan knows his stuff !

Sammy

(About local Alex)

24 February 2025

We had 6 days in Berlin and on our 5th day we felt like getting some insider info. That’s where Alex proved such a genial host. He met us at the hotel lobby and walked us through his neighbourhood, sharing both stories from when the wall was still up and his personal, contemporary insights. We took a couple brief breaks to rest along the way and got to see different areas of Kreuzberg, some grungy, others stately. We appreciated learning more about the rich history of this many-sided part of Berlin. I can confidently say that by the end of our walk we learned a ton. Thanks Alex. Also, your English is excellent. - Sammy and Fred learned a ton

Talal Peace 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

(About local Betty)

22 February 2025

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Such a great tour with Betty. She’s full of positive energy and great fun personality. It’s was good time strolling around knowing the history of Berlin, visiting hidden gems, local spots and even beyond by recommending more places to check out. She’s very knowledgeable about the city history and art. Got to see nice stores for shopping as well. I really loved the graphite area. recommended tour with Betty. Great Tour with Betty

Unknown

(About local Betty)

14 February 2025

1

Excellent trip with Betty, kept us engaged and informed throughout and was a lot of fun too! Definitely recommend her passion for history and energy, never a quiet moment 😀Berlin on foot in the snow!

Helena

(About local Betty)

8 February 2025

What a breath of fresh air and inspiring enthusiasm Betty brought us whilst showing us “artsy Berlin”. Not only is Betty very knowledgeable and is she up to speed in what’s new and happening in Berlin, she is proved to be a great source of Berlin’s history and facts. Add to all this Betty’s pleasant and bubbly personality and you can guess what a wonderful time we had exploring Berlin. Betty; Bliss in Berlin

Harvey

(About local Alex)

3 February 2025

It was my first time in Germany in November 2024, so I took the kickstarter tour with Alex who was very knowledgable and generous with his time. Alex was happy to tailor the tour to my requests and introduced me to many sights I would otherwise have missed. It happened to be really rainy and windy that day. Alex was able to work around that and kept things running smoothly throughout the whole tour. It was a very short visit for me and I definitely got a lot more from the trip because of Alex. I highly recommend him. 5/5 Hvery knowledgable

juan🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Juan)

27 January 2025

Juan es un berlinés español desde hace muchos años. La ruta con el nos dio el punto de vista de un español inmerso en la cultura alemana. Fue atento e hizo la visita amena. Una mañana interesante

Philipp

(About local Alex)

19 January 2025

Alex kennt seine Stadt in und auswendig und zeigt einen die besten Orte in Berlin. Obwohl ich selbst regelmäßig in Berlin bin, hat mir Alex den ein oder anderen interessanten Ort zeigen können der mir selbst unbekannt war. Eine Tour mit Alex ist ein absoluter Muss für jeden der ein kulturelles Berlin abseits der Touristenströme entdecken will.Bester Tourguide in Berlin!!!

Valentina

(About local Juan)

10 January 2025

I have booked Juan, as our colleagues from Spain came to visit Berlin, therefore we thought it would be nice to have a Spanish guide who shows them around. It was an overall great experience with lots of fun, knowledge and just a good time. Gracias Juan!It was a great experience

Joanne🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Miha)

9 January 2025

Miha was lovely. So informative too. Gave us a refresh of school history too as we were a little confused 😵‍💫 at times with Germanys and Berlin’s history. We loved it. Saw some awesome artwork on the walk too. Would recommend Miha as your tour guy. Really enjoyed our 3 hours with him. Thank you from your Aussie guests. Fun art and sights tour

Faysal🇲🇦 Morocco

(About local Betty)

5 January 2025

had the absolute pleasure of spending four hours with Betty on a tour exploring the history of Berlin and World War II, and I couldn’t recommend her enough! Betty is not just a guide; she’s an incredible storyteller with a fun, energetic personality that makes history come alive. What stood out the most was how effortlessly Betty wove historical facts about Berlin and its architecture into fascinating stories. She has a knack for presenting information in a way that’s engaging and easy to follow, even for those who might not typically find history exciting. Time flew by as she brought each monument and historical sight to life with insights you won’t find in history books. Betty also went beyond the typical tourist trail, taking me to hidden spots and little-known gems that gave the tour a unique, personal touch. Along the way, we had great conversations that made the experience even more enjoyable. I learned so much, had a fantastic time, and left with a deeper appreciation for Berlin’s rich history. If you’re looking for a tour guide who’s knowledgeable, entertaining, and truly passionate about what they do, Betty is the one. Highly recommended!insightful fun and engaging

siobhan🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Miha)

2 January 2025

The tour was great fun and well worth doing, we saw little parts of Berlin we would have missed. Miha was very informative and really interesting stories to tell. The tour flew by. Very informative and great fun

Alta🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Miha)

1 January 2025

We spend a lovely morning with Miha showing us the Christmas markets in Berln but in the process sharing much about the history of this lovely cityA fun walk through Berlin

Katherine🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Betty)

27 December 2024

We had a great morning with Betty exploring the city and its street art. She was a great guide - highly recommend.Berlin streets

Eliza🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Miha)

22 December 2024

We have a 12 & a 5 year old so It is not easy to lead a tour with children. But he was very patient & tried to tailor the tour to suit the family needs. He brought us to the key attractions and he took into consideration where we like to visit and dropped us off at our first x’mas market. ( we were doing a road trip in Germany) My son left his phone at the Holocust memorial he was quick to offer to go back to look for the phone. And by the grace of God, we found it! Thanks to the staff onsite who kept it safe for us. Overall, it was a great trip by Miha , thanks Miha!! A patient & experienced guide.

Avon

(About local Alex)

19 December 2024

Alex tried his best in showing and sharing stories of Berlin. He was not our chosen guide - our original guide Minha was unable to make it (despite confirming he could) and we were transferred to Seth who then bounced us to Alex. Honestly, was disappointing and was thrown off. On hindsight, I should have cancelled when Minha couldn’t make it. It was our first visit to Berlin and our first tour upon landing on Berlin. Was hoping the tour gave us insights and insider tip to Berlin but experience was in line with expectation despite it being a private tour. Berlin - discovery

Carlos🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

13 December 2024

Miha was the best - Friendly, knowledgeable, and thoughtful. I cannot recommend him enough as your next Berlin tour guide. I’ve been to Berlin several times and Miha helped us to better understand the history of this amazing city. Thank you Miha for a wonderful tour! Incredible!