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Step into Cold War Berlin and explore the city’s divided past with a passionate local guide. Visit iconic landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial, and Checkpoint Charlie, and uncover powerful stories of espionage, escape, and resilience. Experience how Berlin’s history of division and unity still echoes through its streets today.

Destination

Berlin, Germany

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, 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 2 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 Coffee Point Cafe - 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. Cold War in Berlin

   Your tour will focus on the Cold War, a very important cultural subject in Berlin. Thanks to your local host, you’ll learn and see how the Cold War 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, Berlin Wall Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, 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

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

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

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

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!

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

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!

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

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

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.

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!

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

Mhairi

(About local Sara)

25 November 2024

Sara was lovely and insightful giving us a great small history lesson while showing us delicious food from lots of culturesGreat tour

Nicolo🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Miha)

1 November 2024

We had great time with Miha for our Berlin tour. He has been very knowledgeable and adaptable considering that we had already visited certain sightseeing the day before. I especially appreciated the time he dedicated to our 9 year old son, answering with patience to all his questions! It has been a good combination of classic historical facts, combined also with many insider tips ! Highly recomendable!Family tour

Edir

(About local Miha)

25 October 2024

Miha was what I expected to be. Very knowledgeable, answers our questions and It was a pleasure for us to be with him those 4 hours. Wonderful tour and guide

Theresa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sara)

24 October 2024

Sara was wonderful. Very knowledgeable, shared historic sights with us and was completely engaged with us.WW2 Walking Tour of Berlin

Kathy

(About local Sara)

18 October 2024

We received a perfect history tour from Sara on our first visit to Berlin. She was immensely knowledgeable, answering questions with patience and great insight. We went over our allotted time of four hours and the time went by so quickly! Sara was a wonderful ambassador for Berlin!An amazing tour of Berlin!

Sherry

(About local Miha)

13 October 2024

I can’t say enough good things about my tour with Miha! It was an incredible & amazing tour. Miha is very knowledgeable & geared my tour towards the history of Berlin & lots of fun facts along the way. He was so kind & it was a pleasure to tour with him. Miha even taught me some things I did not know about the S bahn & U bahn (such as the differences in the tickets and how to tell when the approaching train was full or semi full through the red lights.) Miha took me to the roof top of a building (I can’t remember the name) & we viewed beautiful Berlin from a different perspective. It was amazing! Miha even offered to help me purchase tour tickets and restaurant recommendations. He is a phenomenal & brilliant tour guide. I would highly recommend Miha as your tour guide. Excellent tour guide!

Marta🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

9 October 2024

Miha was excellent at communicating with us and was flexible when our train schedule changed. We enjoyed his knowledge about Berlin and Felt that the pace of the tour was just right. We never felt rushed. Miha made the tour interesting and enjoyable. We highly recommend Miha! Loved our tour with Miha!

Megan🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Miha)

27 September 2024

Miha was a great guide. He is very informative and seems to really enjoy sharing his knowledge. He was able to answer all of our random questions. The tour was well paced and we felt we fit a lot in the 4 hours we spent with him. He gave some good tips on other places to see while in Berlin and taught us how to use the subway. We would highly recommend Miha if you are visiting Berlin. Would definitely use him again.

Deveri🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Miha)

23 September 2024

We enjoyed a personal tour with Miha, who knows Berlin extremely well. He took us all over the city while explaining the significance of various landmarks as they relate to WWII. Miha knew the answer to all our random questions and was fun to be with. The tour gave us a lot to think about and discuss later. The following days we were able to visit some of the museums and sites that Miha showed us during our exploration of Berlin. We also enjoyed an excellent Vietnamese restaurant recommended by Miha called King King. If you are planning a trip to Berlin I recommend you tour the city with Miha!!Berlin Live

jacqui

(About local Sara)

18 September 2024

Sara was an INCREDIBLE representative for WithLocals. She reached out ahead of time to be sure we were up for walking in the heat and adjusted her pace for us as we recovered from jet lag. She's extremely knowledgeable and so engaging to listen to. She set us up for success for our whole trip, including a crash course on public transit. We absolutely loved our time with her and would come back to Berlin just to go another tour with her.The Absolute Best

Jocelyn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

17 September 2024

One if the nicest guides I have ever had. The time we spen with him was the best. He was kind and informative. Kept the pace for my 81 year old mother. Don't know how he did it, but we even got a full rainbow at sunset. ☆☆☆☆☆

Carolyn 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

13 September 2024

Really enjoyed hearing about the local artists and the art scene during our walk around Kruezberg. Miha was great adding touches from his and his friends experiences. Definitely recommended.Great walk around Kreuzberg!

Stefan🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Miha)

8 September 2024

Wir haben einen Grossartigen Eindruck von Berlin und gute Erklärungen von Miha bekommen. Besten Dank!Grossartiger Eindruck von Berlin

Ronan🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Sara)

17 August 2024

Sara, is such a lovely guide. Gave us lots of background information about Berlin and Germany. We had seen some of the main attractions so she gave us additional information on them. She changed the tour and got to see lots of off the beaten track areas and interesting information. Our teenage kids throughly enjoyed the tour. Would recommend Sara to people to get an understanding of Berlin and German history.Amazing educational tour

Hagai🇮🇱 Israel

(About local Miha)

16 August 2024

Miha was great, with a lot of knowledge and made first day in Berlin very interesting!Great tour with Miha!

Mélusine🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Sara)

8 August 2024

I lived in Berlin for one year in the early 90's. I've been coming back on a regular basis for 12 years now, to meet my friends and breath Berlin's air and vibes. I booked a tour with Sara for me and my 3 quite grown up daughters, who love Berlin and are interested in history and like to learn new stuff. Sara is a wonderful guide. She explained us in a very easy going way and very pedagogically how Berlin turned into the important and very special city she now is. She told us many vivid things about WWII, the raise of Nazism, how Germany became Germany. She took us to places random tourists never go to. Sara is a professional but in no way a "boring teacher". She brought up a critical view on the German history. Furthermore she's a very nice person. And she suggested us a wonderful restaurant she particularly likes for our lunch. We absolutely recommend Sara as guide and thank her very much. Marvelous fascinating tour and guide!

Laura🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Miha)

2 August 2024

Miha was a wonderful host. He took us to places we would have never found on our own. He was a wealth of interesting Berlin knowledge. Thank you Miha!!!A Fantastic Afternoon

Thomas🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Miha)

1 August 2024

Miha hat es verstanden uns Berlin in seinen Worten zu erklären und zu zeigen. Er hat uns mit seiner aufgeschlossenen und freundlichen Art mehr als „nur“ die Sehenswürdigkeiten von Berlin gezeigt. Wir können ihn als Guide nur bestens weiter empfehlen. Symaptisch und freundlich

Rachel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

9 July 2024

I had a great tour and got to see a little bit of everything! Miha is a great guide and very easy going! Great tour!

David

(About local Miha)

7 July 2024

Mira was amazing Biking in berlin

Tracy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

29 June 2024

With Miha, we explored an array of passages, nooks, and neighborhoods that we would have walked by and never known that they were there or known to visit. Miha gave us an insight into the communities we visited and what it is like living in this dynamic city.Uncovered nooks and neighborhoods

Harry🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

4 June 2024

I took a tour of Kreuzberg with Miha. He’s been in Berlin for many years and he knows the city like the back of his hand. Able to point out so many interesting details that you would never notice on your own. I’ve been to Berlin several times, but he helped put a lot of it into geographical perspective for me. It was just the two of us and he was really easy to be with for over three hours. Also, his English is excellent. He knows a ton about art and artists here in Berlin, he also knows about history, and geography. Totally recommend. Friendly, knowledgeable, enthusiastic!

Karen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

29 May 2024

Miha created a special tour for us based on our professions (architect and urban planner). We never would have seen all the special buildings, courtyards, parks, and memorials in 4 hours without him. He knows the history and details of everything. He loves what he does and it shows. Don’t hesitate to book him! Amazing 4 Hour Whirlwind Tour!

Dyantha🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Sara)

22 May 2024

Sara adapted the tour to our preferences and she knows a lot about the history and modern life of Berlin! It was really interesting and the food was really good. Sara is enthousiastic and we had a fun time walking through Kreuzberg with her. She also had some good recommendations of bars and clubs we could go afterwards. Great, interesting tour with nice food!

Jasmin🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Miha)

20 May 2024

wird es eine Tour mit Miha geben! Absolut empfehlenswert und ein unbedingtes Must bei einem Besuch in Berlin. Dank Miha konnten wir die Stadt erkunden und kennenlernen, wie wir es alleine niemals hätten machen können.Auch beim nächsten Mal...

Dalia🇱🇹 Lithuania

(About local Miha)

17 May 2024

We recently had the pleasure of joining a guided bike tour in Berlin. It was new experience and we must say it was an exceptional feeling to be as a part of Berlin. Our tour guide, Miho, took into account our wishes and led a wonderful tour of Berlin. We not only joined the flow of city life, but at the same time got to know the city from the other side - we drove not only on quiet tourist streets, but experienced mini city traffic jams. For us, this tour was a new discovery that left a great impression.Bike tour with Miha

Kerrie🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Miha)

14 May 2024

Miha was a personable and intelligent guide. We had a wonderful time on our tour. Great experience

Grard🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Miha)

12 May 2024

We had a very good time with Miha. He knew very much about Berlin and the WWII history. He was very good with our kids as well. Thanks Miha!Very pleasant guy with a lot of knowledge

Kevin

(About local Sara)

5 May 2024

Had a great food tour of Kreuzburg with Sara. She has great information to share about the cultures, history, and vitality of the neighbourhood. Great food tour of Kreuzburg with Sara

Zion🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Miha)

2 May 2024

Don't think twice, hire Miha as your guide! You won't find a nicer and more knowledgeable guide in all Berlin! He is truly a walking Berlin-encyclopedia but he is also such a friendly guy. We had a blast.The best!!

Michelle🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sara)

2 May 2024

We had a fantastic tour with Sara. Our first time in Berlin, Sarah presented a great overview of the historical context and facts about each of the locations we visited. Sarah was very flexible and designed a tour to our request. A perfect day to start our visit to the city. We would not hesitate doing another tour with Sara and recommending to others. Amazing tour with Sara

Georgia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

20 April 2024

We had such a great tour with Miha, covering a huge amount of history and seeing all the main attractions in a big loop of the city. Really recommend this tour, Miha has a great knowledge of the city and its history :) Amazing tour of Berlin

Lynne🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

2 April 2024

We enjoyed our time with Miha. He took us to all locations, as planned ahead, and also was patient when we needed to stop to feed hungry teenagers! He was lovely to talk with, and learn about his family history also. We are very glad we made the afternoon journey together.Berlin from a local perspective

Robert

(About local Miha)

20 March 2024

Miha was amazing!! Not only knowledgeable and informative, he was fun, funny, patient, and made it feel like we were meeting up with an old friend in a new city. He showed us all the places we wanted to go, and some that we had no idea we needed to see until he took us there. If you're looking for a guide that knows the city and will make you feel welcomed, Miha is the guy. Worth the cost and then some! MIHA is the best!

Jason🇵🇭 Philippines

(About local Miha)

19 March 2024

To cut it short, Miha was amazing! He made our tour happen even on a short notice and an unannounced transport strike in Berlin. He went above and beyond, even bringing us to the train station himself to make sure we get back to our hotel. Thanks Miha for making our short stay in Berlin memorable! Must book y'all! Mabuhay from your friends in the Philippines! 🫶🫶🫶Went above and beyond

Wilco🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Sara)

17 March 2024

Sara is een zeer bedreven en enthousiaste gids. Naast veel over het eten in Berlijn te weten gekomen hebben we veel leuke gesprekken gehad en hebben we veel geleerd over de geschiedenis en het ontstaan van het huidige Berlijn. We hebben veel geleerd en genoten.Zeer leuk en leerzaam. Een echte aanrader!