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

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 6 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

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!!

Victoria 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seth)

2 June 2025

My two boys and I had the great fortune of spending the day with Seth. My kids enjoy history and have a keen interest in WWII and our experience with Seth blew their minds and opened them to new ideas and perspectives. It was a life changing experience that expanded our understanding of people and place, promoting deeper conversations. As a result, Seth has set us on a path of discovery, altering our travel plans so that we can explore more of the places we discussed during our tour. Top notch guide! Life Changing World View Experience

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

Rhea🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Michèle)

31 May 2025

Michele was an amazing guide for us. We walked most of the tour to see the highlights of the city. Great background knowledge about the history but also relevant details about the Berlin of today. Great that she ended the trip by sharing an overview of the highlights to do oer neighborhood! We enjoyed our time together very much. Tip: schedule a tour by bike with Michele to cover more ground. Amazing & Passionate guide!

Amy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seth)

29 May 2025

My 14 yo grandson and I loved our tour with Seth. He told so many pertinent stories to our discussions on what happened in Berlin in WWII and showed us many photos of the original buildings that we discussed that were no longer there. We definitely got what we paid for and more - Seth showed us the Jewish Quarter, many beautiful memorials, talked about the damage that occurred as the Soviet’s arrived, told stories about many events during the war, and captivated us for the entire morning. The tour was well paced (including a stop at Starbucks for some sustenance for my grandson) and the rain didn’t stop him or us for a minute - in fact we hardly noticed it was raining (not!). On a special note, I asked Seth about Jazz clubs as this is a special interest of ours and he went above and beyond, doing research and giving us a list before arrival. I’ll call Seth again the next time we are in Berlin!! So many stories

Alex🇺🇸 United States

(About local Michèle)

28 May 2025

My husband and I had the absolute pleasure of taking a private tour of Berlin with Michèle last weekend, and it was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we met our guide, we knew we were in great hands. Her deep knowledge of Berlin’s history, culture, and hidden gems brought the city to life in a way we never could have imagined on our own. Michèle was so warm, professional, and incredibly engaging— we completely forgot about the less than ideal weather. She answered every question with enthusiasm and tailoring the experience to our interests with thoughtful recommendations along the way. We explored iconic landmarks, lesser-known neighborhoods, and even an amazing tucked-away doughnut shop we'd never have discovered otherwise. Our tour was, without a doubt, one of the highlights of our trip. Highly, highly recommended!A Truly Unforgettable Berlin Experience!

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!

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

Rudin

(About local Seth)

23 May 2025

We found the culinary tour very surprising. The food was diverse and more than plentiful, and it could be adjusted at any time to suit personal preferences. Dietary requirements were no problem at all. Seth is a pleasant man with a lot of knowledge about Berlin's history and shares fun and interesting facts. We really enjoyed it.Relaxte en orginele cullinaire ervaring

Ben & Lauren🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seth)

23 May 2025

Seth facilitated a fantastic, four-hour tour for our family of three. He has a fun personality and struck a perfect balance of being passionately engaged while also seeming relaxed. His knowledge was impressive. He showed & taught us several fascinating items that I don't think we would have known without him. We highly recommend Seth.Seth - highly recommend

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

Tim🇺🇸 United States

(About local Michèle)

18 May 2025

Our tour of Berlin with Michelle was nothing short of outstanding. We’ve been fortunate to have taken many guided tours over the years, but Michelle stands out as the best guide we’ve ever had. Her deep knowledge of Berlin’s rich history, culture, and landmarks added so much depth and meaning to our experience. Michelle was not only incredibly well-informed but also warm, courteous, and genuinely kind. She answered every question with patience and insight, and her enthusiasm for the city was infectious. Her thoughtful approach and personalized attention made us feel welcome and cared for throughout the entire tour. We truly can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed our time with Michelle. She made our visit to Berlin unforgettable, and we would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a top-notch guide. Thank you, Michelle, for making our trip so special! Tim, Candy, Brenda, Sebastiana, René, & Louise. A Truly Exceptional Guide

cherie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seth)

18 May 2025

Seth gave us an amazing tour. He has a deep knowledge of history and our tour was 100% customized. He was prompt, engaging and had a nice sense of humor. We covered a lot of ground in 3 hours. Great Tour

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

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!

Laura🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Seth)

22 April 2025

Seth set the right tone and pace for our family of four (2 adolescents). We really enjoyed learning about Berlin through the lens of WW2 and he helped bring the city’s history to life with well chosen facts and anecdotes. We thoroughly recommend Seth!Great introduction to Berlin

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

Felipe

(About local Seth)

21 April 2025

We had an amazing time with Seth! All the explanations were super interesting and he was 100% flexible to adapt our journey to our 7 months old baby!Great experience!

Chris

(About local Michèle)

13 April 2025

We booked Michèle through a word-of-mouth suggestion and it was a great call. Michèle was exactly the right blend of knowledgable, relaxed and helpful. She didn't rush, she listened to our needs and preferences and tailored our tour so well. It was much more like being with a friend than a "tour guide". Not knowing Berlin really at all we were slightly apprehensive at the prospect of biking in a big city, but it was perfect - most of the tour is not on busy streets, and even the busier bits were relatively calm. It never felt risky or stressful at all, especially with Michèle on hand. Book her today, you won't regret it!Michèle is amazing

Stephanie

(About local Seth)

8 April 2025

I have a physical disability, and Seth was incredibly patient, helpful, kind, and flexible, making my brief trip to Berlin genuinely unforgettable.RECOMMENDATION FOR SETH

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

Unknown

(About local Seth)

30 March 2025

Spent a wonderful day with Seth visiting the house where the Wannsee Conference was held, then we went to see the KGB Prison at Leistikowstraße, and finally walked through Potsdam, visiting the Dutch Quarter, having lunch and hearing great stories about WW2 and the Cold War. Seth helped us plan our day and set our itinerary around what we suggested and then made his own recommendations so the logistics of our travels made sense. He is well versed and personable and an an overall great guy. My 15 year old son said our day with Seth was the highlight of our trip to Berlin. Reach out to Seth and schedule a day with him. You will have a great time! Great day with Seth in Berlin and Potsdam

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 !

Radka🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Michèle)

7 March 2025

I really enjoyed my tour with Michele. Michele is very engaging and also knowledgeable. You can feel her passion for Berlin and its history. A Fun Journey Through Berlin’s History

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(About local Seth)

22 February 2025

We had a really amazing walk with Seth around the centre of Berlin. We were all interested in the history of the city and Seth knows so much. Both our teens liked the tour as well. Really well worth och an excellent guide. Amazing and interesting tour!

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

Mike🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seth)

26 January 2025

I really enjoyed my time walking through Berlin and its complex history with Seth. He was knowledgeable and very entertaining. I highly recommend him for someone wanting to understand the complex history of this great European city.Great Walk thru History

Francis🇵🇭 Philippines

(About local Seth)

12 January 2025

We are first timers in Berlin. Seth is friendly and knowledgable. Makes history alive with every site we visited. Thank you!Thank you!

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

Helen🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Seth)

4 January 2025

We had a great time with Seth, he was very adaptable, showed us things we wouldn’t have discovered on our own and even kept our teenager engaged. Would definitely recommend Berlin tour

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

Matt

(About local Seth)

31 December 2024

We booked last minute and early on the day and were pleasantly surprised that Seth was available. He tailored the tour to our interests including providing excellent general knowledge. His knowledge of Berlin and its history is exceptional and he gave us great insights that we didn’t expect. We should have booked him for the Sachenhausen tour! Highly recommend Seth and With Locals tours. Seth from With Locals is awesome

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.

Audrey

(About local Seth)

14 December 2024

Seth is a very knowledgeable, easygoing guide that has a chill vibe and tailored a walking tour for us. We visited sites we didn’t know existed and saw many more places than we would have discovered on our own. He also taught us how/where to ride the Berlin subway!Knowledgeable, fun tour of Berlin

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!

Brooke🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Seth)

10 December 2024

Seth was great. We all really enjoyed the walking tour. He is extremely knowledgeable and pointed out many things we had walked past the day before and didn’t realise its significance. His explanations were really clear and kept us all engaged for the three hours. My teenage children really enjoyed the tour and said they all learnt a lot. Thank you! Excellent walking tour

Katherine

(About local Juan)

9 December 2024

Juan has lots of knowledge and history of Berlin and shared in an entertaining way. We visited 4 different Christmas markets along the way. The tastings were not the expected result- one pretzel, one beer, one hot drink and one bratwurst and shared berliner…. Not what a sampler tasting of 6 would suggest for the price of 95 euros a person.Great knowledge but lacked value

Jason🇺🇸 United States

(About local Uygur)

9 December 2024

The best experience by far .. seeing the art and the neighborhoods that would not typically have seen were the best part of trip . From the history to the markets , completely amazing day . Uygur was an amazing guide through the history of Berlin to the local neighborhoods …his knowledge and excitement of the area made the whole day …Perfect day

Jason🇺🇸 United States

(About local Uygur)

9 December 2024

Wonderful day learning about and tasting the food, as well as learning the area on the tour .. Uygur was truly a pleasure and extremely informative about the local food and the areas the food was located . I highly recommend the tour and most definitely would recommend uygur as the guide ! Awesome experience

Patrick 🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Uygur)

9 December 2024

Uygur is a friendly and knowledgeable guide. Easy going. We enjoyed his tour which gave us a good understanding of Berlin.

Kathy🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Miha)

5 December 2024

We did the Highlights and Hidden gems of Berlin tour with Miha on our first day in Berlin. Miha showed us the locations and features of the city we would never have known were there . He was knowledgeable charming, warm and engaging . We can’t recommend him and the tour highly enough. Terrific

Bodo

(About local Uygur)

2 December 2024

We had an amazing Kreuzberg tour with Uygur tailor-made to our needs. At the same time Uygur managed to give us an insight in his personal view of this fascinating Berlin borough. Thank you, so much!Fascinating Kreuzberg tour with Uygur

Mazen🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Michèle)

30 November 2024

It happened to be really cold that day. We were a large group. Michelle was still able to accommodate us and stayed energetic thorough out the whole tour. She is clearly passionate about what she does and would highly recommend her. My only complaint would be that we did not get to hear opera voice!!!Great knowlegde