Berlin in Stone: A Journey Through Symbolic Architecture
2.5 horas
City Highlight Tours
Berlin
Choose one of 7 locals available
Experience hosted by Betty, Pablo & other locals
Private Tour
Carbon Neutral
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 horas
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, Русский, עברית, Español, Deutsch, Српски, Hrvatski, Slovenščina, Türkçe
Included
Private guide
All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral
6 reasons to book this tour
Se puede personalizar al 100% según tus deseos.
Disfrute verdaderamente de la cultura de la ciudad.
Aprenda sobre la arquitectura en Berlín
Conéctese con un experto local
Escuche historias y perspectivas fascinantes
Descubra los aspectos culturales más destacados y su relevancia local.
What you can expect
Berlín es una ciudad donde la historia, la memoria y la ambición están grabadas en sus cimientos. En este tour privado, su guía local le acompañará en un viaje inspirador para descubrir el profundo significado de la arquitectura berlinesa.
A través del arte de la narración y de paradas cuidadosamente seleccionadas, te sumergirás en el poderoso simbolismo que ha forjado Berlín, desde momentos de triunfo hasta periodos de reflexión. Aquí, la arquitectura no se limita al diseño; narra la historia de la identidad, la resiliencia y la visión de futuro de Berlín.
Al explorar los lugares emblemáticos de la ciudad, verá Berlín desde una nueva perspectiva. Sumérjase en las historias tras la Puerta de Brandeburgo, un icono mundial de unidad y paz; visite el Parlamento de los Árboles, un monumento viviente a la división y la esperanza; y experimente la dinámica transformación de la Potsdamer Platz, un símbolo de renacimiento en el corazón de Berlín. Cada rincón que recorra revela cómo la memoria y la modernidad coexisten en esta fascinante ciudad.
Tus anfitriones locales son narradores apasionados, cada uno aportando su propia experiencia, desde la historia hasta el arte. ¡Están deseando compartir sus perspectivas, anécdotas personales y reflexiones contigo! ¿Quieres personalizar la ruta o centrarte en aspectos específicos de la historia de Berlín? No hay problema: tu anfitrión estará encantado de personalizar la experiencia y ayudarte a descubrir Berlín a través de sus ojos, haciendo que tu visita sea inolvidable.
Choose your local
Get to know these 7 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.
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.
Meeting point
Meet at In front of Maxim Café & Bar - Berlin to start your journey
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.
Cultura de la Ciudad
En este tour privado, experimentarás y descubrirás Berlín a través de su cultura. Ya sea que se centre en una tradición, una zona especial de la ciudad con una historia que contar, creencias culturales o en torno a una actividad cultural que la transformó en lo que es hoy, ¡este tour será una experiencia cultural que no te puedes perder!
Arquitectura en Berlín
Tu tour se centrará en la arquitectura, un tema cultural muy importante en Berlín. Gracias a tu guía local, aprenderás y verás cómo la arquitectura impactó a Berlín, permitiéndote experimentar la ciudad desde una perspectiva diferente.
Aspectos culturales destacados
A medida que profundizas en el tema de tu tour, harás paradas para visitar lugares únicos que te ofrecerán una visión completa de la ciudad. Visita la Puerta de Brandeburgo, la Potsdamer Platz, el Parlamento de los Árboles y más, y descubre cómo estos lugares culturales emblemáticos forman parte de la vida local, ¡y además tienen una gran historia detrás!
Viaje narrativo
A medida que descubras el lado cultural de Berlín, podrás sumergirte en él gracias a las increíbles historias y la habilidad narrativa de tu anfitrión local. No dudes en hacer preguntas y siéntete como si estuvieras reviviendo la historia en el presente.
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
Sue🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
10 septiembre 2025
Thank you Miha, you showed us so much we didn’t know about We really enjoyed our day seeing Berlin through your eyes! Wonderful Berlin
Gary🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
29 agosto 2025
We had the private 4 hour tour of Berlin with Alex who was informative and adapted the tour as we went along taking us to sights we would have never had thought of if seeing if doing it ad hoc.
Really interesting tour and Alex was flexible as we changed the start time by an hour which was enabled by his excellent communication beforehand. Highly recommended. Informative WW2 and Berlins history tour
Martina🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
27 agosto 2025
Nina
(About local )
26 agosto 2025
Jeff and David🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
17 agosto 2025
Betty was very likeable and a good guide. She was very knowledgeable about the area we covered and took us a couple of places we would never have found ourselves. The only drawback was that she seemed over excited about doing the tour that she spoke quite loudly and very quickly without a break which got a bit tiresome over three hours. Very enthusiastic guide.
Francesca🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
17 agosto 2025
Miha gave an absolutely different perspective of Berlin yet connecting with history and today living.
Mihas tour made our trip to Berlin 100% with it!!!!
Great tour with Miha!!!
Abby🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
13 agosto 2025
Uygur was a great guide - very friendly and with lots of ‘insider’ advice about the aspects of Berlin we were most interested in. We did this on our first day in Berlin and it helped to orientate us and help us decide what else we wanted to prioritise. We also really appreciated the sensitive overview of Berlin’s very troubled history. A great intro to Berlin
Luca🇮🇹 Italy
(About local )
13 agosto 2025
Juan was fantastic from start to finish!
From our very first contact, he was attentive and accommodating. The day before the tour, he asked if we had any special preferences and even arranged to start directly from our hotel – a thoughtful touch that was both convenient and far from obvious.
During the tour, he adapted his original plan on the spot to follow our interests and satisfy our curiosities. His knowledge of the city and its history is impressive, and he brought everything to life with unique, unexpected anecdotes that made the experience truly memorable.Friendly, Knowledgeable, Tailor-Made Tour
Kaitlin🇪🇸 Spain
(About local )
12 agosto 2025
Juan led our chaotic group around Berlin with ease sharing knowledge along the way. I appreciated his attentiveness and willingness to be flexible. Excellent tour
Lorraine🇮🇪 Ireland
(About local )
10 agosto 2025
We took a driving tour due to accessibility issues. The car was lovely and the driving superb. Miha was an excellent guide and very knowledgable about Berlin.A very good experience
hutton.chris🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
10 agosto 2025
We did a WW2 tour with Miha, with a group including our kids (9, 13), and in-laws (70's), and everyone had a great time. We got an amazing introduction and overview to all of Berlin, but the best was the personal stories and getting to know Miha. He was obviously a very passionate guide, well-informed, and very personable. The pace was perfect for us, and the time flew by.
We would absolutely recommend this, or any tour with Miha.Wonderful guide and experience.
Michelle (Brian and Max are going in the tour)🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
10 agosto 2025
Lee was very helpful & knowledgable during our tour in Berlin. My son & I are very interested in history, & Lee provided us with considerable background about Berlin’s history during WWII & the Cold War. It was a very enjoyable tour for us. Great Experience tour in Berlin
Brian🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
6 agosto 2025
Juan is a superb guide who has a wealth of knowledge of Berlin. We were visiting Berlin in a quest to find my father’s home in Charlottenburg. Juan located the house and spent time acquainting us with the area. He was prompt picking us up. Neither my husband nor I are youngsters and he paced the tours beautifully. We learned so much from Juan and would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to get a good appreciation of Berlin and its history.Making Memories with Juan
Norm🇮🇲 Isle of Man
(About local )
5 agosto 2025
Lee was extremely knowledgeable and we had a great time being toured around Berlin with him. He was able to field all our questions and he was patient while we juggled our 4 year old along the way. Lee helped us set up with the local travel app and provided the best advice on how to use the public transport and to onward red recommendations for the remainder of the stay.
Lovely time in Berlin
jeri🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
(About local )
5 agosto 2025
We absolutely loved our tour with Alex. He showed us the hidden gems.
Places we wouldn’t have known if we didn’t book him. He was also very patient with my kids i have 4 inquisitive kids who were asking him too many questions. He answered them with enthusiasm!
Thank you Alex.Patient wirh kids
Candace🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
3 agosto 2025
Christine
(About local )
1 agosto 2025
Very enjoyable
udo🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
30 julio 2025
Betty is so great to be with, knows the best places.
Very easy going and Betty can talk 300+ words a minute😀
We have seen nice places and even shared food with the locals.Great tour with Betty
Drew🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
30 julio 2025
We spent two hours with Miha as he took us on a walking tour of Berlin and into The Reichstag. Unlike other tour guides we’ve had in the past, Miha stayed with us, listening along to the audio tour and adding additional information and context to what was on the recording. He was also generous with answers about his family’s experiences with events in Europe over the last 80 years that really brought the history out of names and dates into the impact it had on people and their descendants. A friendly, knowledgeable guy, I’d highly recommend Miha. Making history personal
Urszula🇵🇱 Poland
(About local )
30 julio 2025
Our 4h walk with Lee was a great experience. we enjoyed every minute and learned a lot even tho we thought we know a lot :) Lee shown us places we probably would not found during our short stay in Berlin.
Highly recommended!!Great Walk with Lee
Trevor🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 julio 2025
Miha was a wonderful guide - it was a great way to learn about Berlin to help shape the rest of our visit. Miha shared history, backstories and local secrets. We so enjoyed our conversations - we could ask anything and got an honest local perspective. Great way to start a vacation
Maria🇩🇰 Denmark
(About local )
22 julio 2025
We did the children tour allong the wall with Uygur. We had our two children, aged 9 and 12, with us and had a wonderfull two hours. Uygur was nice, helpfull and really great at engaging the kids. One of the highlights was drawing with chalk on the wall. Highly recommend!!!Fantastic tour and guide
Jayme
(About local )
18 julio 2025
Miha was a great guide! He navigated the city well and was very knowledgeable on history and interesting facts about the area. Would highly recommend him!Great guide!
Jerry
(About local )
17 julio 2025
Miha was knowledgeable and professional, he went the extra mile in every sense of the word. he knew the city and worked hard to make sure we got to see as much as possible.Be serious!
Julio🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
13 julio 2025
I recently did a 4-hour walking tour of Berlin with Miha, and it was nothing short of incredible. Miha brought the city to life with a perfect blend of history, culture, and local insight. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, he made sure we experienced both the must-see sights and the soul of the city.
What truly stood out was Miha’s passion and depth of knowledge—he shared stories that were both powerful and thought-provoking, while keeping the tour engaging and accessible. Whether it was discussing Berlin’s complex past or pointing out the best local spots, he made every moment count.
If you’re in Berlin and want more than just a sightseeing trip—something meaningful, informative, and inspiring—this tour is a must. Highly recommended!
An Unforgettable Berlin Walking Tour!
Agos🇦🇷 Argentina
(About local )
11 julio 2025
Por favor no duden en reservar u tour con Pablo!! Realmente cambi toda su visita a Berlín! Pasamos por los mismos lugares que habíamos visitado solos pero tomaron una profundidad, una riqueza que nunca hubiésemos logrado sin él. Pablo es sumamente culto, informado y, a la vez, ameno, cálido, cercano. Fue mejor de lo que podríamos haber pedido. Respondió todas nuestras preguntas, adaptó el recorrido a nuestros intereses, fue super generoso con su tiempo. No suelo dejar reviews pero realmente quiero transmitir lo importante de hacer esto, cambia todo!!!!!
Como una viñeta representativa: ayer pasamos por un lugar que, pensamos, era una biblioteca refaccionaría. Hoy, con Pablo, no esteramos que en realidad era una sala homenaje a la quema de libros nazi y toda la historia por detrás. Es eso: conocer la ciudad o solo caminar sus calles.
Arreglen con Pablo y conozcan de verdad Berlín.
Gamechanger in your visit!
Emma
(About local )
9 julio 2025
Miha gave a good overview of the Jewish monuments and places.
Jennifer🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
9 julio 2025
Miha ist ein sehr sympathischer Mensch mit einer tollen Art einem das Leben und die Geschichte Berlins näher zu bringen. Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit. Vielen Dank. Ein schöner Tag in Berlin
Katie
(About local )
8 julio 2025
We very much enjoyed our tour with Miha. He provided a lot of information and was very happy and able to answer our many questions, including questions about Berlin more broadly and not only the 'topic' of the tour. He was friendly and was flexible in his approach to the tour, taking into consideration what we had or hadn't already seen.Friendly and informative
Kenneth🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
7 julio 2025
We had a great tour with Lee. He was knowledgeable and catered to what we wanted to learn. The pace also was what we wanted, quick. He also helped us with the train and bus schedule. You can’t go wrong with Lee. Lee was Great
Edward
(About local )
4 julio 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 )
2 julio 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 )
29 junio 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 )
29 junio 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 )
24 junio 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 )
18 junio 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 )
17 junio 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 )
17 junio 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🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
9 junio 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 )
8 junio 2025
Excellent guide. We enjoyed every minute!!
María Victoria
(About local )
2 junio 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 )
27 mayo 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 )
27 mayo 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, Alex, Lisa, Glenn🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
27 mayo 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 )
23 mayo 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 )
22 mayo 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 )
21 mayo 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 )
19 mayo 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 )
19 mayo 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 )
17 mayo 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
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