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Step into Cold War Berlin and explore the city’s divided past with a passionate local guide. Visit iconic landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial, and Checkpoint Charlie, and uncover powerful stories of espionage, escape, and resilience. Experience how Berlin’s history of division and unity still echoes through its streets today.

Destination

Berlin, Germany

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2.5 horas

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Italiano, Deutsch, Español, Српски, Hrvatski, Slovenščina

Included

• Private guide
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions
• Public transport

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 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 Cafe Bar Central - 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. 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!

4. Guerra Fría en Berlín

   Su recorrido se centrará en la Guerra Fría, un tema cultural muy importante en Berlín. Gracias a su guía local, aprenderá y verá cómo la Guerra Fría impactó a Berlín, permitiéndole experimentar la ciudad desde una perspectiva diferente.

5. Aspectos culturales destacados

   A medida que profundizas en el tema de tu tour, harás paradas para visitar lugares únicos que te darán una visión completa de la ciudad. Visita la Puerta de Brandeburgo, el Memorial del Muro de Berlín, el Checkpoint Charlie y más, y descubre cómo estos lugares culturales forman parte de la vida local, ¡y además tienen una gran historia detrás!

6. 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.

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

Olga🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sara)

9 septiembre 2025

We had such a fantastic Cold War tour in Berlin with Sara! She is incredibly knowledgeable and explains history in a way that makes it come alive. You can really see how much she loves what she does — her passion and delight made the tour both engaging and memorable. Highly recommend her to anyone visiting Berlin!Excellent Cold War Tour with Sara

Jane🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sara)

7 septiembre 2025

Sara is very knowledgable and fun - she delivered the perfect tour, showing the history of this fascinating city in a highly engaging and professional style - highly recommended. Fantastic i tro to Berlin

Katie

(About local Miha)

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

Sue🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Miha)

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

Martina🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lee)

27 agosto 2025

Nina

(About local Lee)

26 agosto 2025

Francesca🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Miha)

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!!!

Lorraine🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Miha)

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 Miha)

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 Lee)

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

Norm🇮🇲 Isle of Man

(About local Lee)

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

Candace🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

3 agosto 2025

Drew🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Miha)

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 Lee)

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

Shamit🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sara)

29 julio 2025

Spending a few hours eating and drinking with Sara was an absolute pleasure. She accommodated my pescatarian teenager, despite Berlin not being a terribly seafood friendly city. Extremely knowledgeable and interesting throughout, not just with food, but also with respect to culture, history and politics. Learnt a lot, and a great introduction to the Kreuzberg district. Thoroughly enjoyed our time with Sara. Positive feedback from 2 teenagers as well!Excellent guide and food

Sean🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sara)

28 julio 2025

We had a great time on our food tour with Sara. Sara is very knowledgeable of the history of Berlin while sharing with us culturally significant dishes. There’s a lot of food to try, and portions are big, so come hungry!Great way to explore Berlin!

Trevor🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

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

Jayme

(About local Miha)

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 Miha)

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 Miha)

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 Pablo)

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 Miha)

9 julio 2025

Miha gave a good overview of the Jewish monuments and places.

Jennifer🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Miha)

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

Kenneth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lee)

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

Lauren

(About local Sara)

19 junio 2025

Sara was very engaging and passionate about the subjects we walked around We were also very grateful she stood us in the shade on a 30 degree day!Hugely passionate and knowledgeable

Martha🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

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 Miha)

8 junio 2025

Excellent guide. We enjoyed every minute!!

María Victoria

(About local Miha)

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 Miha)

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!

Mark, Alex, Lisa, Glenn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

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

Inga

(About local Miha)

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

Unknown

(About local Lee)

16 mayo 2025

We enjoyed our tour with Lee very much. He was very interesting and shared a lot of information we would have never learned. Our only regret was not being able to walk faster to see more. Thank you. 😊 Happy

Jody

(About local Miha)

11 mayo 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!

Catherine

(About local Lee)

11 abril 2025

Lee was very knowledgable and generous with his time. We took the kick start tour and off-the-beaten-track. Lee was happy to tailor things to our requests and introduced us to many ideas and sights we would otherwise have missed. It was a very short visit for us and we definitely got a lot more from the trip because of Lee’s input. It was also my first time in Germany and he kindly helped me work out a few valuable travel logistics for our trip which I really appreciated.

Deborah

(About local Miha)

3 abril 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

david🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lee)

1 abril 2025

Lee was an amazing tour guide and took our group to some little known gems in Berlin. His knowledge and enthusiasm of the local history was phenomenal. We would definitely get him for a tour in the future. An amazing journey

Riju🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Pablo)

30 marzo 2025

First visit to Berlin, and we booked this experience for day one. What a phenomenal walking tour with Pablo. He made us feel relaxed and we built an instant rapport. Great facts and trivia about Berlin and German history. We would recommend this experience and especially Pablo, who even managed to organise a stunning sunset (lol!) at the end of the tour. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Heavenly historical hike!

hm4fzkxw5x🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

25 marzo 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 marzo 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!

Unknown

(About local Lee)

20 marzo 2025

Thank you for interesting storytelling

Unknown

(About local Lee)

17 marzo 2025

Despite the chilling cold of Berlin in the early spring, Lee managed to give me and my coworkers a fantastic and enlightening guided tour of some lesser known areas of Berlin, + the wall. I learned a lot and got to see and learn about some very interesting places and the history of them. Informative and fun alternative tour

Unknown

(About local Lee)

14 marzo 2025

I recommend this guiding tour to anyone interested in Berlin´s architecture, art, culture and history. We learned a lot. Our guide had a plenty of knowledge and he conveyed in an educational and pleasant way. We really enjoyed this city tour.Educational and enjoyable city tour

Unknown

(About local Lee)

13 marzo 2025

Lee is a great storyteller that provided perspective, context, interesting details and fun facts to parts of Berlin that we never would have gotten to know without him. Absolutely recommended

Shona

(About local Pablo)

5 marzo 2025

This was the best way to get to know Berlin on our first trip to the city. Pablo showed us the big sights, but took us to less well known places that we would not have otherwise visited. He told us the history and stories behind the sights which was exactly what we wanted from the tour. He was super friendly and fun to be with for the afternoon and patient and accommodating when I wanted to stop to take photographs. I would have no hesitation in recommended Pablo as your tour guide.Under the skin of Berlin with Pablo

Martin

(About local Pablo)

30 enero 2025

Realmente Pablo un excelente guía para saber los detalles de Berlin Recomendable 100%Espectacular!

Joanne🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Miha)

9 enero 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

Paolo🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lee)

3 enero 2025

Sehr schöner nachmittag, danke! Organisation gut, Athmosphäre entspannt und wir haben vieles über Berlin erfahren und erlebt. Danke an Lee. Auch für den tollen tipp fürs Abendessen! Paolo, Anna, GiuliaTolle Führung

Heather

(About local Lee)

3 enero 2025

It was great to see and hear about parts of Berlin we wouldn't normally have experienced on a big tour. Lee was interesting and informative and was happy to answer our questions. He gave us a chance to taste a good selection of food including vegan donuts, Vietnamese spring rolls, currywurst and apple strudel. Thank you Lee! Interesting and personal

siobhan🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Miha)

2 enero 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 enero 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