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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

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

Included

• Private guide
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• 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 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

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

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

Gary🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Alex)

29 August 2025

We had the private 4 hour tour of Berlin with Alex who was informative and adapted the tour as we went along taking us to sights we would have never had thought of if seeing if doing it ad hoc. Really interesting tour and Alex was flexible as we changed the start time by an hour which was enabled by his excellent communication beforehand. Highly recommended. Informative WW2 and Berlins history tour

Martina🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Lee)

27 August 2025

Nina

(About local Lee)

26 August 2025

Jeff and David🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Betty)

17 August 2025

Betty was very likeable and a good guide. She was very knowledgeable about the area we covered and took us a couple of places we would never have found ourselves. The only drawback was that she seemed over excited about doing the tour that she spoke quite loudly and very quickly without a break which got a bit tiresome over three hours. Very enthusiastic guide.

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!!!

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

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

jeri🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Alex)

5 August 2025

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We absolutely loved our tour with Alex. He showed us the hidden gems. Places we wouldn’t have known if we didn’t book him. He was also very patient with my kids i have 4 inquisitive kids who were asking him too many questions. He answered them with enthusiasm! Thank you Alex.Patient wirh kids

Candace🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

3 August 2025

Christine

(About local Juan)

1 August 2025

Very enjoyable

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

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

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

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

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

Susan🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Alex)

24 June 2025

We very much enjoyed our afternoon with Alex, showing us around Berlin. He is a hive of knowledge and full of love and enthusiasm for the city. Alex was able to bring so much lived experience when describing life behind the iron curtain, which really brought the Cold War era to life for us as we visited the well known sites of the time. We can heartily recommend this tour. You will not be disappointed. Best way to see Berlin

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🇺🇸 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!

Joel

(About local Alex)

27 May 2025

We had a wonderful tour with Alex. He was extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic and he was eager to share his insights and information about the neighborhoods in Berlin which we explored. I would highly recommend him and any tour he offers. You won’t go wrong!Tour with Alex

Mark, Alex, Lisa, Glenn🇺🇸 United States

(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