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Discover the heart of Berlin in just four unforgettable hours with a local host who brings history to life. From the solemn power of the Holocaust Memorial to the intrigue of Checkpoint Charlie and the stories behind Bebelplatz, you'll uncover the city’s most iconic sites—and its hidden gems. Along the way, enjoy local insights, personal stories, and a taste of authentic Berlin.

Destination

Berlin, Germany

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

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

Included

• Private guide
• 1 Local snack or drink
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Meals
• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 8 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 By the Statues of Gerhard von Scharnhorst & Friedrich von Bülow - 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. City Highlights

   See from Holocaust memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, Bebelplatz, and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Berlin so unique

4. Hidden Gems

   Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience

5. Magical Storytelling

   Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!

6. Special Treat

   Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

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

Les and wife Jojo🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seth)

2 September 2025

Seth was extremely knowledgeable in the history of Germany, the Cold War and all the sites we wanted to visit. He was adaptable to our interests and conveyed to us an understanding of the times of Germany past. A great conversationalist and very personable. Would use Seth again on our next visit. Fantastic!

Sue🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Miha)

10 September 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

Olga🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sara)

9 September 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

Anthony🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seth)

8 September 2025

We had the opportunity to tour Berlin notable sites with Seth and it was one of our trips highlights. Seth was not just knowledgeable but he was friendly, fun, and he paced the tour to our capabilities. We walked a lot but his pace was comfortable for us and very engaging. A tour with Seth is clearly a must for anyone who not only wants to see the historical sites but also wants to learn the history behind them. His history background was appreciated by everyone in our group. We learned so much during our time together about the historical events that we finished being wiser and even more curious. Can't ask for anything more than that.Great Tour Experience

Jane🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sara)

7 September 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

Martina🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lee)

27 August 2025

Nina

(About local Lee)

26 August 2025

Seema

(About local Seth)

25 August 2025

Seth guided our family on bike through the top sites of Berlin. He was very knowledgeable, professional and kept everyone engagaed. I highly recommend a tour with Seth.Fantastic Guide

burrisp

(About local Seth)

22 August 2025

Seth was fantastic. The range of food was too die for and his expert knowledge was fantastic. Great to see such diverse neighbourhoods. Could not recommend more highly Fantastic tour with seth

Francesca🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Miha)

17 August 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 Uygur)

13 August 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 Juan)

13 August 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 Juan)

12 August 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 Miha)

10 August 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 August 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 August 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

Dave🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seth)

8 August 2025

I had a great time with Seth. He is very knowledgeable and flexible. He tailored my tour based on my interests and didn’t dwell on sights that I had already extensively toured such as the Reichstag. In addition to a comprehensive tour, Seth had very interesting insights and perspectives on several of the major events that occurred in Berlin while the Third Reich’s was in control. I would recommend Seth to anyone interested in a tour of the Third Reich and Hitler’s Legacy.Excellent experience.

Debra🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Seth)

8 August 2025

Great day with Seth, although the weather wasn’t perfect. His knowledge of the history was extensive and his enthusiasm in sharing it made the day so enjoyable. He recommended the Life in the GDR museum for our afternoon and we are very lucky he did. It was a highlight. Super enjoyable

Brian🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Juan)

6 August 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 Lee)

5 August 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

maaike🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Seth)

5 August 2025

Seth heeft ons gezin met drie tieners rondgeleid en in een ochtend hebben we zoveel van de stad gezien ! Communicatie was heel goed, Seth haalde ons op bij ons appartement en was flexibel met het programma. Zijn rustige, prettige persoonlijkheid paste goed bij ons gezin en alle vijf hingen we aan zijn lippen. Als we weer een keer in Berlijn zijn kiezen we zeker weer voor een tour met Seth, want we hebben nog lang niet alles gezien.. ik raad iedereen een tour met Seth aan! Aanrader!

Tom🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Seth)

3 August 2025

Seth met us at our hotel in Berlin and took us all the way to the camp and back. We were a family of 6 with 2 grandchildren, 2 parents and 2 grandparents. Seth set a pace that worked for all of us and helped us all understand what we were seeing. He was knowledgeable about the whole camp system and that helped us gain a broader perspective. He adjusted timing when it rained and made sure we had time for a quick lunch before boarding the train back to Berlin. He saw us all the way to the hotel before departing. He met all our expectations and we all were glad we went. Lastly, as a Texan living in Germany, he spoke perfect English. Sachsenhausen with Seth

Candace🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

3 August 2025

Christine

(About local Juan)

1 August 2025

Very enjoyable

Drew🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Miha)

30 July 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 July 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 July 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 July 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!

Paula

(About local Michèle)

26 July 2025

A big thank you to Michele who stepped in last minute when another guide became unavailable. We had a lovely tour with Michele exploring the East side. Michele took us to places we would never have found on our own. The street art was amazing and Michele definitely ‘knew her stuff’, giving us lots of interesting information and personal stories. We would definitely recommend Michele for a walking tour of Berlin. Thank you Michele for making our day.Lovely tour with Michele

Janette🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Seth)

25 July 2025

Seth was both professional and knowledgeable. He tailored our tour to give the right amount of detail and was both factual and give fun learnings that we would not have otherwise known. The weather meant some rescheduling but Seth was adaptable in all aspects and we truly appreciated him. I would definitely recommend Seth if you are looking at any type of tour. He made the whole experience and we thank him for showing us Berlin.Great Experience

Trevor🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

23 July 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 Uygur)

22 July 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

Aimee🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seth)

20 July 2025

Seth was the perfect tour guide for our Sunday morning bike tour! He was very knowledgeable about East and West Berlin facts and was able to span many different time periods! He told us about interesting city and wall stories and details we would not have known. The bike ride was such a great way to experience Berlin like the locals do! Consider hiring Seth if you want a chill ride full of info! Knowledgable & chill tour of Berlin’s wall

Jayme

(About local Miha)

18 July 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 July 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 July 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!

Corrina and Wim🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Seth)

13 July 2025

As for me who has been already to Berlin Seth gave me new info background and stories. His knkowlegde as a future PhD historian gave enough food for interesting talks. My partner and me want to thank you for letting us feel Berlin. That was the expression which gave my partner to you. He was very impressed about the walk. Keep on the good work and toy toy to

Agos🇦🇷 Argentina

(About local Pablo)

11 July 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!

Amy

(About local Seth)

10 July 2025

My family and I did a food tour with Seth and it was definitely a highlight of our time in Berlin. We tried eating so many different things with his guidance, it was a a great experience overall. Seth is easy-going and knowledgeable, it was such a pleasure to meet him and we really enjoyed having him show us around.Seth is awesome!

Emma

(About local Miha)

9 July 2025

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

Jennifer🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Miha)

9 July 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 Miha)

8 July 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 Lee)

7 July 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

Jonathan🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Seth)

6 July 2025

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Seth was a fabulous guide on our Off the Beaten Track walking tour around the fascinating area of Kreuzberg! Despite knowing Berlin reasonably well we learnt a great deal about the neighbourhood of Kreuzberg and Seth delivered his insights with great knowledge, enthusiasm and humour. Seth is truly a lovely guy to spend three memorable hours with. Following our walk we went back to a couple of places he had taken to us, locations that we might probably have never found ourselves. Thank you Seth for a great time and wishing you every success for your future study and endeavours!Great Kreuzberg Walking Tour with Seth!

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

Khairul (Khai) and Stuart Jarvis🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Seth)

3 July 2025

We had a great time exploring historical sites of Berlin and social aspects of post war civilization. Exploring the hidden gems of Berlin was a highlight!Exploring Berlin

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

Elisabeth & Heiko🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Michèle)

30 June 2025

We loved every minute of our tour and Michèle put together a brilliant tour! Exploring Berlin with bicycle has so many advantages too. So if you’re in Berlin go ahead and book! We are Germans and it was a pleasure to listen to her passionate talks about our capital city! We will be back!Best Tourguide Berlin has to offer!

Claire🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seth)

29 June 2025

Seth is your guy! He’s a transplanted Texan with a great perspective on Germany history and culture. He calls himself the nerdy historian and you can really nerd out on a variety of topics with him. A truly delightful human and great tour!12 out of 10 tour with Seth

Tom

(About local Seth)

29 June 2025

Seth was a charming and knowledgable guide. He took us round Berlin at a leisurely pace but we saw so much of the city. He wore his scholarship lightly but talked with great sensitivity and insight about memory and trauma. We visited a beautiful library, the Catholic cathedral, the opera house and a stunning 1920s shopping gallery ( with incredible chocolate shop) as well as the important historic and political sights we had specified. At the Holocaust memorial he was especially careful and respectful. A great trip and a lovely guy! Enjoyable and informative