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Walk through the heart of Berlin and uncover the story of Nazism’s rise, its devastating impact, and its lasting legacy. Visit powerful sites like the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and the Holocaust Memorial, brought to life through your host’s vivid storytelling. Discover how Berlin’s past continues to shape its present on this unforgettable journey through history.

Destination

Berlin, Germany

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

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

Included

• Private guide
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 5 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 Berlin Souvenir Store - 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. Culture of the City

   On this private tour, you’ll experience and discover Berlin through its culture. Whether it’s focused on a tradition, a special part of town with a story to tell, cultural beliefs, or around a cultural activity that shaped the city into what it is - this tour will be a cultural awakening you can’t miss!

4. Nazism in Berlin

   Your tour will focus on Nazism, a very important cultural subject in Berlin. Thanks to your local host, you’ll learn and see how Nazism made an impact in Berlin, making you experience the city from a different perspective.

5. Cultural Highlights

   As you deep dive into the subject of your tour, you’ll make stops to visit unique spots that will give you a full picture of the city. Visit Brandenburg Gate, Holocaust memorial, Reichstag building, and more and see how these cultural highlights are part of the local life but have so much history behind them!

6. Storytelling Journey

   As you discover the cultural side of Berlin, you’ll be able to embrace it thanks to the amazing stories and storytelling skills of your local host. Feel free to ask any questions and feel as if you are reliving history in the present time.

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

udo🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Betty)

30 July 2025

Betty is so great to be with, knows the best places. Very easy going and Betty can talk 300+ words a minute😀 We have seen nice places and even shared food with the locals.Great tour with Betty

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

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

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

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!

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!

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

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!

Rebekah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Betty)

29 June 2025

Betty was friendly, her English was great, and she opened her eyes to so many things that we would never have thought of seeing, and gave us insights that we would not otherwise have had. She picked up on our interests and emphasized these as well, and referenced things that we might enjoy later. Throughout our trip, we recalled her recommendations. We would recommend her 100%, and especially good way to start your first visit to Berlin—Jeff, Rebekah, and Jonas Betty’s tour a great start for Berlin

Bart🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Betty)

29 June 2025

Betty was really cool. She knows a lot about Berlin, but also about the rest of the world. She’s fun and amusing. Hope to see her again on another tour. Fun and amusing tour guide

janet🇺🇸 United States

(About local Michèle)

26 June 2025

Michele toured us on the hottest June day in Berlin… without wilting! She brought history to life, put the aftermath of WWII into a humanistic perspective, and mixed history with contemporary Berlin. Prior to our tour Michele was in contact several times to shape our tour. She even changed our tour route so we ended at an amazing flea market so we could have time to wander on our own. Because we’d been in frequent contact before our tour, I felt like I was meeting a friend — which we were by the end of our visit! Enthusiastic Expert

Philip🇺🇸 United States

(About local Michèle)

22 June 2025

Michèle was the perfect tour guide! She was friendly, informative, flexible and extremely knowledgeable. She clearly loves Berlin and that comes across with her contagious enthusiasm. Booking with Michèle is simply a must; she's among the best tour guides we've ever worked with!Fantastic!

Lauren

(About local Sara)

19 June 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

Thugitha🇳🇴 Norway

(About local Juan)

18 June 2025

We had the pleasure of being guided through Berlin by Juan, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience! Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable about the city's rich history and landmarks, but his enthusiasm and energy made the tour feel lively and engaging. On top of that, he was extremely flexible, adjusting the tour to make sure it worked perfectly around our dinner plans. We learned so much while also having a great time. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Berlin!A blend of history and architecture

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!!

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!

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

Kit

(About local Betty)

22 May 2025

Betty was a breath of fresh air. Very knowledgeable around World War 2 and the cold war. Betty made learning easy and adapted the tour to be fully wheelchair accessible. Betty also showed us parts of Berlin that would be of interest to us for the rest of our stay that week. Thank you Betty from Kit and the team.New to Berlin

Heather

(About local Betty)

21 May 2025

Betty was a perfect companion for a day of touring around Potsdam. She was knowledgeable of local history and made sure to fill every minute with engaging conversation. I appreciated her flexibility when I wanted to explore two locations that caught my attention along the way, two short side quests. She even handled the train tickets, giving me a chance to observe how to use the rail system. We easily coordinated our meeting spot and itinerary via the app's chat feature. Betty's offer to recommend other notable places to visit after our tour was incredibly helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Betty and would choose her as my guide again.Knowledgeable, Friendly, and Fun!

Richard and Garrett🇺🇸 United States

(About local Betty)

19 May 2025

Betty was a fantastic guide; informative, thoughtful, entertaining, and knowledgeable. You will learn so much from her and see places you would not have thought to look up and see. Thank you for sharing Berlin with us!Wonderful Tour

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

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

Jenny🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Betty)

14 May 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Betty, and we were so glad that we saw parts of Berlin that most tourists miss. Together with the more usual activities and "attractions" we'd already enjoyed, the afternoon enabled us to experience à more rounded and "real" impression of the city. Betty was willing and able to taylor the experience to fit our preferences, so we started off looking at architecture on Museum Island (Insel), continued to some fascinating shops & galleries in Hackescher Markt, & finished in a community arts centre in the "alternative" neighbourhood of Kreuzberg. Betty was a well-informed, energetic, enthusiastic and engaging guide, who was nevertheless prepared to go at our pace, and respond to what we wanted. This was definitely a tour for visitors wanting something different from, or in addition to, the popular tourist haunts, who are prepared to be open to new and sometimes edgy experiences and possibly have their assumptions challenged. A great afternoon "off the beaten track"

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!

Jill🇺🇸 United States

(About local Betty)

6 May 2025

Betty was awesome so fun she made the tour really enjoyable!!

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

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

Patrick🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Betty)

9 April 2025

It was a great tour, we had so much fun. Betty is so energetic and passioned about Berlin. Was a shame that we only had so little time. Next time we will be back for longer, promise!great and energetic tour of Berlin

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

Riju🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Pablo)

30 March 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 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

Shona

(About local Pablo)

5 March 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

Talal Peace 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

(About local Betty)

22 February 2025

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Such a great tour with Betty. She’s full of positive energy and great fun personality. It’s was good time strolling around knowing the history of Berlin, visiting hidden gems, local spots and even beyond by recommending more places to check out. She’s very knowledgeable about the city history and art. Got to see nice stores for shopping as well. I really loved the graphite area. recommended tour with Betty. Great Tour with Betty

Unknown

(About local Betty)

14 February 2025

1

Excellent trip with Betty, kept us engaged and informed throughout and was a lot of fun too! Definitely recommend her passion for history and energy, never a quiet moment 😀Berlin on foot in the snow!