Martin

The Tour-Guide

Responds quickly
  • Yo vivo en Berlin
  • Hablo English, Français, Deutsch
  • Verificado Anfitrión local
  • Tiempo de respuesta: menos de 4 horas

Hola! Encantado de conocerte

I am a professional, qualified and certified tour guide and have made it my mission to show visitors to Berlin sights, sites, monuments and places which they may otherwise miss, as navigating Berlin can be a challenge due to its sheer size, and since Berlin, in my opinion, is a city that is easily 'misunderstood'. I've been working as a tour-guide ever since I returned from having lived abroad (UK, France) for close to 16 years. While living in the UK, I gained a Master's Degree at Bath University and a PhD at the prestigious University of Warwick. The topics of both my MA and my PhD dissertations revolve around the Holocaust, which is why Holocaust and Third Reich History are my particular field of expertise. Following my return, I had to practically rediscover Berlin anew as so much of it had changed. The constant changes Berlin undergoes, however, make it a fascinating place to visit. But it is exactly that which also make it a challenge to the casual tourist, not to mention tour operators and travel book publishers as they have to edit their Berlin edition every so often, with new museums, sights, and monuments being built on a constant basis.

The tours I offer here will take you around Berlin - by foot and by underground - in just under four hours, introducing you to the many faces and facets you never knew Berlin had, including Germany's oldest mosque, a pretty little square which the New York Times called "one of Europe's prettiest", one of Europe's most beautiful subway lines (and stations!), Berlin's second oldest Jewish cemetery, the location of the first victim of the infamous Berlin Wall, a former bunker that's been turned into luxury apartments, a synagogue of which only a fraction survived the pogroms of Nov 9, 1938 but which may soon be rebuilt, a wild Turkish market which really is as much Indian and African as it is Turkish, an area that went from no-go-area to hip-and-trendy, David Bowie's Berlin home in the 1970s, and so on. ... ... Curious? Join me!

  • Yo vivo en Berlin
  • Hablo English, Français, Deutsch
  • Verificado Anfitrión local
  • Tiempo de respuesta: menos de 4 horas

Reserva una de mis ofertas en Berlin

Let's explore Berlin together! As your local guide, I'll show you the best of Berlin on a private & personalized tour for you.

Did you know that I can personalize your experience?

All Withlocals tours are completely customisable to your needs. Just let me know your preferences for a private and personalized experience!

Responds quickly

Reseñas

Paula
9 septiembre 2025
Martin was a huge help to our son whose train got cancelled. He sorted everything out for us which alleviated our stress. Martin has excellent communication and his local knowledge saved the day! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Martin to others. Chaperone
Chris (tine)
3 septiembre 2025
Martin est un chouette guide qui nous a montré deux faces bien différentes de Berlin. Sa connaissance de coins inconnus, de l'histoire de diverses choses étonnantes, de l'intérieur, est vraiment géniale pour tous les visiteurs et visiteuses curieuses. Et il est gourmand ce qui ne gâche rien, on a mangé le meilleur beurre à la motte du monde. Intéressant, sympa, étonnant, gourmand
Clark
19 agosto 2025
We had a wonderful time visiting the sites in Berlin with Martin! He was extremely knowledgeable of the historical sites, very accommodating with our schedule, and customized the visit to our desires and needs. He also has great sense of humor and a delightful personality. We highly recommend Martin and absolutely would book a tour with him again!!FANTASTIC TOUR! Highly recommended!
CHRISTINE
17 agosto 2025
Martin designed the perfect custom tour for me and my family that included teenagers. We were all fully engrossed in the history and stories he told of Berliners during both WWII and the Cold War. Martin is kind, knowledgeable and a natural storyteller. We felt like we knew him our whole lives and felt comfortable immediately. I would recommend Martin to anyone who wants to dive into the history of Berlin. Marvelous Martin!
Robin
15 agosto 2025
Martin is a very experienced guide, who can tell and explain a lot about different experiences in his past. This makes the history here in Berlin very a live and interesting.Very interesting tour!
Sally
21 julio 2025
A terrific tour. Communication with Martin before and during the tour was first rate. His command of English is impeccable. He’s also fluent in French, which we are not, but it was sure nice to hear German and French place names pronounced in accordance with the language of their origin. Martin was well prepared with before images of the places we visited. Of course he was very knowledgeable as well. He also took the extra step of cross referencing the places we visited to lyrics in Bowie songs on an ongoing basis, which was very insightful. Other reviewers noted how the tour was a great way to see Berlin. They were right. I like David Bowie. My partner is a huge fan. The tour suited us both. We saw numerous neighborhoods that were really wonderful (regardless of your musical taste), but not on our itinerary. Thanks to Martin, we visited them feeling like locals, which instilled us with an even greater appreciation of Berlin.A Highlight of Our Berlin Visit
Han
28 junio 2025
You can see Mr. Martin’s respect for his clients and his work through his appropriate attire and well-groomed appearance. We had a wonderful and productive 3.5 hours together. It goes without saying that he is knowledgeable and articulate, but beyond that, he is also a great listener — open-minded, candid, and genuinely interested in hearing from people of all backgrounds. Mr Martin is a chivalrous gent. Join his tour — you’ll have a great time!A gentleman of our time
Alan
18 junio 2025
We had the most special 3 hour tour with Martin booked by our friend Alan. We loved that Riley joined us and that we saw Berlin through the eyes of a local. Recent and older history was covered in an informative and interesting way. Certainly thought provoking and all our questions were well answered. We would certainly ask Martin to be our guide again!An amazing tour with Martin!
David
11 junio 2025
We really enjoyed our time with Martin. The subway tour gave us a different starting point for looking at local history. The stops were interesting as were our outside exploration. The small group, just us made this a conversation, not just a lecture. We would do another tour (with Martin) when we return. David & JohanneSubways with Martin
Steven
7 junio 2025
Martin was kind, knowledgeable, and funny. Our group really enjoyed the time we had on his tour and would highly recommend his services to others. - Georgia Boy ChoirA perfect welcome to Berlin

Esto es Withlocals

Reproducir

¡Conéctate con los locales cuando y donde quieras!

Obtén la aplicación y forma parte de la comunidad viajera local de más rápido crecimiento. Pídele a tu guía local que personalice tu experiencia según tus necesidades. Mantén todas tus reservaciones a la mano. Suena bien, ¿verdad?

  1. Germany›
  2. Berlin›
  3. Martin , The Tour-Guide