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Hop on a bike and take an off the beaten path to discover the real side of Berlin on a private tour. Bike through the Kreuzberg, Neukölln, and Treptow neighborhoods and witness first hand how Berliners live and unwind. Make stops to discover unique hidden gems along the way!

Destination

Berlin, Germany

Category

Off The Beaten Track

Duration

4 hours

Transport mode

Bike

Available languages

English, Deutsch

Included

• Private guide
• Bike rental
• Bionade organic soft drink
• Pizza slice

What you can expect

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 Boyd .

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Platz der Luftbrücke - 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. Desolated Airport

   View Nazi era bombastic architecture: West Berlin's main airport until construction of Tegel. Over decades home to many dark and mysterious stories in Berlin's aviation history

4. Körner Park & Pizza

   Check out the Versailles-inspired gardens and enjoy a pizza break!

5. Bohemian Village

   See the remnants of an 18th century Czech protestant village that is now surrounded by a multi-cultural urban jungle

6. West to East

   Crossing the Berlin Wall: more heroic stories of escape from authoritarian East Berlin

7. Soviet War Memorial

   See a gigantic relic to Soviet liberation soldiers in the midst of forested green setting

8. Bike Along the River

   Enjoy a relaxed bicycle cruise and spot the Molecular Man sculpture and Arena/Badeschiff complex

9. Farewells at Markethall 9

   Drop off bicycles and bid adieu with local recommendations of things to do in Berlin

10. 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.

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    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

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Flexible cancellation policy

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Reviews from guests

Verena 🇩🇪 Germany

4 March 2025

Boyde macht einfach nur Spaß! Super Tour, unglaublich viel Wissen wird vermittelt und es ist eine tolle Art Berlin näher kennen zu lernen! Boyd geht auf einen ein und ist einer der freundlichsten Menschen die ich kennenlernen durfte. Absolt empfehlenswert

S.D.

18 November 2024

We opted for Boyd for his background as history teacher and we wanted to see other parts of Berlin than the usual highlights. Well, we couldn’t have wished for anything better. We had a really great bike tour in the S/ SE part of the center of Berlin. Along the way Boyd shared his impressive knowledge of Berlin’s history, architecture, political past, etc. and we appreciated the ample time he gave us for a very pleasant interactive Q&A every time we halted a yet another interesting site. Thanks @Boyd for making our annual brotherly get together such a wonderful experience! All the best from The Netherlands 🇳🇱 The perfect tour Berlin

Zandy🇺🇸 United States

8 April 2024

Boyd is a fabulous guide. He showed us a variety of neighborhoods and historical sites over 4 hours. He is a font of information and passionate about his city. He made our time so much fun. Definitely go local with Boyd. Definitely choose Boyd

annatrigell🇬🇧 United Kingdom

29 January 2024

We had a great day cycling with Boyd around lesser known secrets of Berlin. The Tempelhof airport was amazing. Boyd is very knowledgeable and is English is perfect. Thanks Boyd.Fascinating bike tour

Arjen🇳🇱 Netherlands

9 January 2024

Boyd is one of those guides whose head is full with information about the city he lives in. And he is happy to share it with you. We had a great four hour walking tour through Berlin Mitte and in the Tempelhof/Kreuzberg area. Asked to tell and show us some specifics of the Bismarck/Gründerzeit era, he had no trouble doing so. Would recommend Boyd for anyone who wants to learn more about Berlin and German history in a fascinating tour. Very informative

Tania 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

26 August 2023

If you're even an ounce curious, just press the button and book. Time with Boyd will give you the history, information, and flexibiblity to discover your own unique Berlin. I had limited time in the city, on a work type trip, and this was the perfect way to get a glimpse into Berlin beyond the space I was in living and rehearsing in. A mixture of the known (tourist) and unknown sites. Easy paced, colourful and interesting. Would definitely book again to see more 🚲 Riding around - Berliner Style

Michiel 🇳🇱 Netherlands

30 July 2023

Boyd has shown himself as being a super friendly guide. Very knowledgeable sharing his love for the city. He has a good eye for the smallest of things. We had a flat tire along the way, and with no taxi with sufficient load capacity for a bike in site, we got the additional experience of a walking tour and riding the subway with our bikes. On top of that we were recommended some very nice restaurants, we chose the Tibetan which we found very nice. Thanks again Boyd for this experience.Deep dive into Berlin...

Julie🇦🇺 Australia

29 April 2023

Boyd in a great guide who has excellent communication skills, proactive about organizing arrangements and what we wanted to see. He was very attentive to our requests and individual needs. Our combined 2 day bike Tour of Berlin and driving tour to concentration camp was outstanding. Many thanks Boyd. Great guide, terrific experience!

Sabine🇨🇭 Switzerland

7 June 2022

Wir waren sehr überrascht, dass es viele Orte in Berlin gibt, die wir gar nicht kannten. Boyd ist ein sympathischer, lässiger Typ. Absolut empfehlenswerte Tour. Überraschungen

Tony🇳🇱 Netherlands

19 August 2021

Cycle with Boyd on the runways of Tempelhof, through the streets of Neuköllln and the greenery of Treptower Park. An amazing experience. Boyd's knowledge of the history of Berlin is vast and he effortlessly relates it to contemporary developments. Recommended! See you next year Boyd!!Berlin’s past & present in a 4 hour tour

Robert

20 October 2019

What a wonderful day this was with Boyd. So knowledgable and passionate about Berlin. He made this tour so interesting and enjoyable. I highly recommend touring with Boyd!BERLIN WITH BOYD

Hans🇧🇪 Belgium

10 June 2019

Heel verrassende fietstocht! Boyd heeft er zelfs een kleine wijziging in aangebracht voor ons zodat we een tour op maat kregen. Gevarieerd en zeer aangenaam in elkaar gestoken. Ook heel goede communicatie en feedback met de gids. Kleine groep = heel persoonlijk. Zeker een aanrader. Berlijn maar dan anders

Adrian🇺🇸 United States

5 March 2025

Boyd was amazing! Such a great knowledge sharing of the history of Berlin. We were able to see so many sites and Boyd made us feel very welcome. Be prepared to get your steps in!!Dont miss this!!

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20 February 2025

If you’re looking for an exceptional WWII walking tour in Berlin, Boyd is the guide you need. His deep knowledge, engaging storytelling, and passion for history bring the city’s past to life. Whether you’re a history buff or just curious, Boyd makes complex events understandable and compelling. His tours are well-paced, thoughtfully planned, and filled with fascinating details you won’t find in guidebooks. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a deeper understanding of Berlin’s WWII history!Exceptional day with Boyd

Sophie

29 January 2025

Boyd gave an amazing tour! He was able to point out so many cool parts of the east side of Berlin that have survived the wars and recommended many other things to see during my trip to the city. Would highly recommend this tour! Thanks Boyd :)A wonderful tour!

Lee🇺🇸 United States

16 January 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Boyd through the streets of Berlin. He was a wealth of knowledge and a World War II history buff. So we fit right in. We asked him to show us how the trains work and how to get from point A to point B. We learned a lot from our walks amongst historical sites and monuments. We ended up at a food hall that had some of the best pasta ever tasted. Who knew? so thanks again, Boyd and we’ll see you when we pass through here again. Lee & Kathy Our Tour with Boyd

Ricke

12 January 2025

Boyd hat uns 4h durch Berlin geführt und mit Informationen und besonderen Geschichten/ Anekdoten zum staunen, lachen und nachdenken gebracht. Obwohl es eiskalt war war die Tour kurzweilig und spannend und Boyd ein charmanter, sympathischer und sehr kluger Guide. Klasse war’s! Danke BoydInformativ und lustig

Katherine🇦🇺 Australia

27 December 2024

We had a great day out with Boyd exploring Berlin’s history. Boyd was able to tailor his tour for our teenagers and provide some fantastic insights for this amazing city.Great day out in Berlin

David🇬🇧 United Kingdom

24 November 2024

We had an amazing experience with Boyd. He very kindly met us at Hotel Oderberger and we then spent a pleasurable few hours immersing ourselves in the history of Berlin. Boyd was very knowledgable and we would highly recommend using him. It was a fantastic tour. Great introduction to Berlin

Megan🇦🇺 Australia

13 September 2024

We were so happy to have spent the whole day with Boyd. When booked I felt that we would connect with him and we did. A fabulous day biking through Berlin. We traveled many boroughs and learnt about the culture and history and people of Berlin amongst lots of other things. Boyd has so much knowledge about all things Berlin and beyond. Fabulous lunch shared together. Thanks again Boyd take care Biking Berlin

Marc🇺🇸 United States

31 July 2024

We learned so much from Boyd regarding Berlin, its origins and the Cold War era. Boyd showed his interest in the city’s history was still alive and it was a pleasure to learn from his knowledge / perspective. Would highly recommend this guide to enhance your fascination with this history rich world capital. Time well spent with this history buff !

Robert🇱🇺 Luxembourg

20 May 2024

Boyd is a fantastic tour guide. He possesses a deep understanding of pre and post war Berlin. What I particularly liked about Boyd’s tour was the journey he took us on through all the lesser known parts of Berlin that played significant role pre/post war. He’s extremely well spoken and articulate. His tour flexed to our interests while making suggestions that maximized our experience. He’s mindful of each person in our group and made recommendations to make it more comfortable. The highest recommendation on withlocals rating system is not enough to showcase Boyd’s value. Highly recommended. Passionate, knowledgable, kind, enjoyable

Jan🇩🇰 Denmark

17 May 2024

Riding a bike in Berlin is the perfect way to get an overall feel of the city and because you are on bike, you can move around in the city fast. Boyd was the perfect guide. As he said, he loved to talk, and we were there to listen. We had a great 3 hour bike ride where he painted us a picture of how berlin came to be, how everyday life was spanning over the last 150year. Obviously 2nd world war and the Berlin Wall was a part of the picture, but it was not the focus of this tour (by our own request). We can 100% recommend Boyd as a guide and a bike ride as a tour. Regarding price, we where two people so obviously the price per person is higher. But i would do it all over again. Worth every penny!!See the hidden side of berlin

Gretchen🇺🇸 United States

7 May 2024

This was our first experience using With Locals and it was a fantastic experience with Boyd! Boyd is extremely knowledgeable in the history of the area (and others), and also provided us with fantastic recommendations for places to go and helped us with navigating public transit. Highly recommend!Boyd is the best!

Benedicte🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 May 2024

My husband, son and I were taken on a wonderful tour of Berlin by bicycle, all curated and guided by Boyd. While most Berlin tourism is focused on the centre of the city, this was covering the periphery, lesser known but important landmarks and eastern neighbourhoods. Brilliantly brought to life by Boyd! Excellent tour planning, superb explanations - pitched at adult and 12 year old level - and occasional societal commentary. We lapped it up and would highly recommend to others! Thanks BoydBerlin off the beaten track

Lise🇩🇰 Denmark

29 April 2024

Our family recently spent half a day with Boyd on a historical tour of Berlin and had the most wonderful and fantastic time. Boyd was simply a veritable fountain of knowledge on all things Berlin be it the city’s history, buildings, culture, things to do, etc. Boyd isn’t a guide that simply points out what building you are seeing on “your left”, rather he skillfully weaves a narrative throughout the tour that puts what you are seeing into a historical context which leaves visitors to Berlin with an understanding and appreciation of the complex history of Berlin and he ties it all to the Berlin we see and experience today. Being history geeks, we peppered Boyd with questions, and he expertly, carefully, and patiently answered every single one. Our group included a couple of teenagers and Boyd easily managed to keep their interest also. We would not hesitate to book another tour with Boyd and would highly recommend anyone visiting Berlin to do so.Thank you, Boyd

Willy🇺🇸 United States

16 April 2024

We had a fabulous biking tour with Boyd. Being on bikes was great. We were able to cover a lot of ground and see so much of the city that we would not have been able to on a walking tour. Boyd is very knowledgable and curates the tour to your liking. I highly recommend him for anyone considering at tour of the city.Boyd is the Bike King of Berlin!!!

Unknown

16 April 2024

Boyd gave a very unique perspective of Berlin that didn’t solely focus on the more popular historical sites and monuments. Instead he gave a holistic view of Berlin that included a perspective into the day to day lives of Berlin citizens sprinkling in historic context that informs modern society today. I loved touring the cute neighborhoods by bike and seeing areas and a side of Berlin I probably otherwise wouldn’t have. Boyd is delightful and a wealth of knowledge, spending the afternoon with him was a real treat! Amazing Biking Tour With Boyd!

Emy🇺🇸 United States

10 April 2024

Boyd was a great a host. He took us to places that interested me and my family. He is very knowledgeable, a pleasant person to be around, and an overall great guy. Boyd interacted very well with my son and kept him engaged. He will take you on a historic tour of Berlin that will leave you fascinated with the city.A great experience

Gary 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 April 2024

An off the beaten track look at socioeconomic history, architecture and much more which was delivered with the gravitas of a man who has made Berwin his home for decades. Highly highly recommended. Boid is somewhat of a cultural and historical polymorph. Clearly very well read and highly engaging. My boy (13 yrs old) learned a lot. Boid is der beste!

Elspeth🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

7 April 2024

We organised a private tour with Boyd as we were interested in finding out about the Cold War effects on Berlin and those of WW2. We learned a lot about how the wall affected every day life and visited several key places. Boyd taught us a lot of things we didn’t know and took us to sites we would not have found on our own. Boyd was informative and engaging, but be warned, he walks fast!Unusual and interesting

Ben🇺🇸 United States

30 March 2024

Our bike tour with Boyd exceeded expectations. His nuanced understanding of Berlin shone through in a curated journey that exposed us to more than just the common attractions of the city. We would absolutely recommend that other visitors choose Boyd for a guided tour! Thank you Boyd 🙏Perfectly insightful!

Shannon🇨🇦 Canada

25 February 2024

We were in Berlin for work but had one "free" day to make the most of Berlin. We contacted Boyd with a special request to show us "post-WWII" history and he curated an amazing and thoughtful view of his Berlin. We highly recommend Boyd as your tour guide for Berlin. Insightful, Kind, Knowledgeable

Marcus🇺🇸 United States

17 February 2024

Boyd is a teacher and very knowledgeable about Germany, Berlin and how we came to this moment. On the tour, we visited many of the distinct neighborhoods of Berlin and he knew their stories. He is very open and receptive to discussion if you are deeply interested in a subject. He is convival and kind.Complete bike tour of Berlin

Aryan🇧🇪 Belgium

15 February 2024

He is very friendly and had a lot of knowledge. He knows the history of Europe and specifically Germany 🇩🇪 very well. Is addition is good with children. We would recommend Bloyd as a guide 💪. Thx a lot. Aryan Eghbali from Belgium Boyd: The Pink Floyd 😉

Paul🇦🇺 Australia

30 December 2023

My wife and I had a fantastic bike tour with Boyd. His knowledge of the area was impressive and he was very friendly. We took a bike ride through some of the older areas of Berlin, and around the old airport which I really recommend. Overall we both really enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend a tour with Boyd.Fantastic tour & guide

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27 December 2023

Boyd has done an amazing job in showing us around the city and telling us a lot of stories. He doesn’t only touch the main history but also talks about the architecture of buildings and the cold war. We learned a lot of stuff we otherwise would have missed. Boyd has a nice way of explaining with examples and a great voice to listen too. He checks regularly if we got it and we could ask questions whenever we wanted. Thanks for this great experience!An enrichment of berlins war history

Michael🇦🇺 Australia

17 December 2023

Boyd shared such great info about the background of Berlin and what shaped this city before and after the war. Amazing local knowledge and highlighted so much interesting architecture. A great intro to that gave so much more than a standard tour.Understanding Berlin

Jordan🇨🇦 Canada

5 December 2023

Boyd was fantastic, we had an amazing time learning about Berlin. He took the time to show us several sites of historic importance and even took it above and beyond to show us several christmas markets! I would highly recommend Boyd to everyone. Fantastic Experience

Emma🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 December 2023

Boyd was fantastic from start to finish. Very communicative before meeting and tailored the tour for what we wanted to see. Informative, personable and great to have around for the morning, settling us into Berlin life. Would definitely recommend Boyd without a doubtBrilliant

Tracy🇩🇪 Germany

30 November 2023

My parents and I had a wonderful tour with Boyd. He was very knowledgeable and friendly and never minded answering any questions we had. He took us to some places we wouldn't have found on our own. It was also a chilly day so be made sure we had places to stop and get warm and even have a berliner and coffee. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone interested in history and getting a real feel for the city. Highly recommend!

Richard🇬🇧 United Kingdom

25 November 2023

Boyd was our excellent guide for the History of Berlin WWII tour. He took us to locations we could never have found on our own. The tour provided us with such an informative and fascinating insight into the very human stories that lie behind the historical headlines. Our tour route took us from the rarer late 1870/1880's buildings to those which are post WWII (though they appear older). Boyd's knowledge was fantastic. We came away with a greater understanding of how the current day Berlin was formed in physical and human terms. A brilliant tour we would thoroughly recommend.The history and hidden Berlin

Lars

20 November 2023

We have often travelled to Berlin to visit friends and family, covering the tourist spots through to local events. This time we decided we wanted to learn about the True Berlin, what has made it so unique and the people so open to accepting the varient of cultures and classes. Boyd went off script to show us what we had not seen and took us through the centuries, religon, different classes into an era where you started to get the glimpse of what makes Berlin so unique. We went through what we thought were private courtyards into the back streets which are hidden to only those that are local. We saw inside of buildings that have been instrumental in evolving the history of this nation. Boyd is well known on the circuit and this enabled us to see parts of Berlin a normal soul would not have access to. A day we will remember as it opened our eyes to the history of the people and its streets.You think you know Berlin but you don't

Erin

19 October 2023

Having visited a number of the well known sites in Berlin prior to our time with Boyd, he was open to us 'switching things up' and we ended up learning about a combination of WWII and the Cold War. He has terrific depth of knowledge and we learned about history we never would have found on our own (and now keep our eyes out for 'stumbling stones'!). We'd highly recommend Boyd.Boyd was great

Esther🇳🇱 Netherlands

12 October 2023

Boyd showed us Berlin on the bike, different neighbourhoods, Tempelhof airport, showed us nice restaurants. We loved the tour and Boyd is a lovely and very friendly guide.We loved the biketour,

Annick🇨🇭 Switzerland

11 October 2023

We had the fantastic visit of Berlin with Boyd. It was interesting, fun, we loved discovering unusual hidden places, full of history. Fantastic visit

linebjorkedal

1 October 2023

I would recommend this experience to anyone visiting Berlin. Our guide Boyd took really good care of us. His knowledge about the history of the city is remarkable, the 3 hour bike ride went really fast (timewise) and we felt safe in the traffic of the city. If we ever come back I would do it again.Amazing guided tour by bike

Lorena🇪🇸 Spain

17 September 2023

We booked a 3 hour tour on bike with Boyd. He was very generous with his time and knowledge. He had a great attitude and pasion for history. We would totally recommend him. Above expectations

Michaele🇺🇸 United States

14 September 2023

If you are looking for a tour that gives you a good sense of the former East Berlin area in context with WWII and after, this is your tour. Boyd was super and very engaging. We saw things that we would not have found on our own and learned a great deal. Not our first tour using With Locals and definitely will book with them again!Time Well Spent

Scott🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 September 2023

Boyd was amazing! His passion, energy, and knowledge made this a fantastic tour for us. He set us up with bikes with a local business, and led us on a very thorough excursion of Berlin. I recommend Boyd without hesitation. He was very good about communicating with us prior to the tour, and even after. We really felt welcome by him. I'd rate higher than 10 if I could.