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A quick visit to the Museum Island is not enough. There are other spots worth checking out outside this attraction, and your local host knows exactly where. Combine your visit to the Museum Island with a touch of hidden gems and an easy access to this famous attraction, and you are set for a good time!

Destination

Berlin, Germany

Category

Skip The Line Tours

Duration

2 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

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

Included

• Private Guide
• Tickets for Berliner Dome included
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance for the musuems other than mentioned

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 Entrance of Berlin Stadt Modelle / City Models - 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. Beautiful Surroundings

   To better understand what you’ll see inside the Museum Island, your local host will start by showing you other hidden gems around the attraction. That way, you can get to know more about Berlin and the Museum Island for a perfect introduction to your tour

4. How It Works

   Before entering the Museum Island, meet your host and get an introduction to your tour.

5. Ahead of the Crowds

   On this tour, follow your local host’s lead and spend time inside the attraction discovering its highlights and hidden gems

6. Inside the Museum Island

   Once you are inside, follow your local host’s insights as you check out the must-sees, as well as the hidden gems that not many know about. Be part of an enriching tour that will satisfy your curiosity and answer all of your questions!

7. Keep Exploring

   After the time with your host is over, you can either stay inside the attraction and keep exploring by yourself or say goodbye outside the attraction where your host will point out other spots to explore in Berlin

8. 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

Candace🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

3 August 2025

Katrin🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Elisabetta)

31 July 2025

We did a tour with Elisabetta and were delighted of her choice of visits and her explanations. Only sometimes we could feel she was not a 'real' local.Nice tour with lovely Elisabetta

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elisabetta)

13 July 2025

Elisabetta was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. We really enjoyed meeting her and going on the tour with her.Great Tour

Khairul (Khai) and Stuart Jarvis🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Elisabetta)

4 July 2025

We had a great time with Elizabeth exploring museum island and surrounds. Elisabeth was very passionate and knowledgeable about the artistic side of Berlin and that is refreshing as one can get overwhelmed by stories of the past!Exploring culture

Mark and Leanne🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Elisabetta)

3 July 2025

Elisabetta was fun and engaging and knowledgeable, but also able to listen. The tour was not so much about the museums, but more about the more hidden history of Berlin. Thus, it turned out to be much better as a result. She showed us areas of Berlin off the beaten track, which turned out to be a highlight of the tour and to be highly recommended before the other tourists find it! Gracie Elisabetta.Excellent tour

Jean-Philippe🇺🇸 United States

(About local Juan)

24 October 2024

Juan was friendly, knowledgeable, and took his time to answer all my questions. I wish I had done the tour at the beginning of my trip and not on the last day. I learned so much about Berlin from him, I wish I'd had more days to explore based on his recommendations. I highly recommend the tour and Juan!

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. ☆☆☆☆☆

Judi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Boyd )

20 May 2022

Excellent walk and talk on the development of German architecture in Berlin. It’s not an art tour but a talk about each of the buildings and the overall model of Berlin in the Markisches Museum is fascinating. Boys is knowledge and warm hearted. We thoroughly enjoyed our time.Museum Island Extrordinaire

Alex🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Boyd )

18 November 2021

My mother, brother and I had a tour with Boyd on the museum island! The tour was two hours and despite the cold November weather we had such a nice time talking and learning with Boyd! I highly recommend taking a tour with him, would definitely do it again!! 10/10!! Awesome Tour!

Unknown

(About local Miha)

2 November 2021

We had a tour in Berlin, and he was so nice patient and answered all our questions and more, he went above and beyond our expectations, and made Berlin even better for us. Even took some overtime to explain lots of our questions. greatly reccomended. Thanks Miha! simply the best!

Laila🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Miha)

16 September 2021

Unforgettable trip to Berlin, also thanks to Miha. We even booked „him“ even twice. For newcomers to the city Cabrio tour is a fantastic way to explore the city. Museumstour gives your more insight. Thanks Miha, we‘ll be back!Fantastic tour

Eva🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Boyd )

2 September 2021

1.Kam 20 Min. zu spät 2.Hatte immer sein Fahrrad dabei 3.Hatte keine Ahnung, was offen (Dom) oder geschlossen war 4.Wußte eigentlich nicht genau, wohin er- vom Gendarmenmarkt aus, wohin es gehen sollteSchlecht

George🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

(About local Miha)

12 March 2020

WE enjoyed a wonderful couple of hours in Miha's company - he was extremely knowledgable, as well as entertaining. So if you want to know more, book Miha. Highly Recommended

Julietta🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Boyd )

16 October 2019

We had an amazing experience strolling the old quartier in Berlin last week. He knows deeply the history of Germany and passes all his knowledge to his clients with passion. I wish to have more time spending with him. Hope to see him next time in Berlin.. Boyd the best

Colin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Miha)

26 June 2019

Miha was outstanding. Showed us places we never would have found on our own, including The European School of Management and Technology, (ESMT Berlin). Very impressed with his knowledge. The tour moved at an appropriate pace for the three of us. Very pleased!Great tour; great knowledge of local history

Annette

(About local Miha)

25 April 2019

Miha was friendly, kind, open, knowledgeable and very personable. His best interests were the guests and not his own agenda- which I loved. The tour was well spaced out, allowed for a great variety of interesting and unique pockets of knowledge to learn about and I feel like I know Berlin so much better now because of it. Would absolutely recommend Miha as a host ANY day! Felt like discovering a new town with an old friend, right from the very first meeting. Thank you :)Friendliest host!

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

Anthony🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seth)

8 September 2025

We had the opportunity to tour Berlin notable sites with Seth and it was one of our trips highlights. Seth was not just knowledgeable but he was friendly, fun, and he paced the tour to our capabilities. We walked a lot but his pace was comfortable for us and very engaging. A tour with Seth is clearly a must for anyone who not only wants to see the historical sites but also wants to learn the history behind them. His history background was appreciated by everyone in our group. We learned so much during our time together about the historical events that we finished being wiser and even more curious. Can't ask for anything more than that.Great Tour Experience

5qbsn28ydq

(About local Tiago)

7 September 2025

We had a great time with Tiago! He is very knowledgeable about the area and where to find the best food. A tasty evening with a bit of background knowledge about Berlin and the area. Highly recommend!Great experience!

Marco🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Elisabetta)

5 September 2025

Abbiamo passeggiato per vie e quartieri di Berlino vistando angoli della città che se fossimo stati da soli non avremmo mai visto. Elisabetta è un'autentica appassionata ed oltre a spiegarci in modo impeccabile tanti dettagli della street art e dei suoi artisti, ci ha dato una visione unica e dall'interno delle metamorfosi che sta vivendo la città. Grazie anche per l'ottimo ristorante che ci hai consigliato!Bellissima esperienza

Les and wife Jojo🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seth)

2 September 2025

Seth was extremely knowledgeable in the history of Germany, the Cold War and all the sites we wanted to visit. He was adaptable to our interests and conveyed to us an understanding of the times of Germany past. A great conversationalist and very personable. Would use Seth again on our next visit. Fantastic!

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

Larry🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tiago)

26 August 2025

Tiago was an excellent guide, sharing historical insights about neighborhoods and the foods sampled along the tour. I highly recommend Tiago as guide.

Seema

(About local Seth)

25 August 2025

Seth guided our family on bike through the top sites of Berlin. He was very knowledgeable, professional and kept everyone engagaed. I highly recommend a tour with Seth.Fantastic Guide

burrisp

(About local Seth)

22 August 2025

Seth was fantastic. The range of food was too die for and his expert knowledge was fantastic. Great to see such diverse neighbourhoods. Could not recommend more highly Fantastic tour with seth

Valerie🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Boyd )

20 August 2025

Where to start! From the start we hit it off. Boyd generously allowed us to deviate from the named tour and concentrated on our preferred interests I.e. East vs West. His knowledge was exceptional , his attention to detail was so much appreciated. He had comprehensive answers for all our questions and challenged us by asking us questions in return. If looking for a guide who can knowledgeably deviate from the normal tourist spiel then Boyd is your man. Highly recommended .Highlight of our Betlin trip

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!!!

Abby🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Uygur)

13 August 2025

Uygur was a great guide - very friendly and with lots of ‘insider’ advice about the aspects of Berlin we were most interested in. We did this on our first day in Berlin and it helped to orientate us and help us decide what else we wanted to prioritise. We also really appreciated the sensitive overview of Berlin’s very troubled history. A great intro to Berlin

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

Dave🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seth)

8 August 2025

I had a great time with Seth. He is very knowledgeable and flexible. He tailored my tour based on my interests and didn’t dwell on sights that I had already extensively toured such as the Reichstag. In addition to a comprehensive tour, Seth had very interesting insights and perspectives on several of the major events that occurred in Berlin while the Third Reich’s was in control. I would recommend Seth to anyone interested in a tour of the Third Reich and Hitler’s Legacy.Excellent experience.

Debra🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Seth)

8 August 2025

Great day with Seth, although the weather wasn’t perfect. His knowledge of the history was extensive and his enthusiasm in sharing it made the day so enjoyable. He recommended the Life in the GDR museum for our afternoon and we are very lucky he did. It was a highlight. Super enjoyable

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

maaike🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Seth)

5 August 2025

Seth heeft ons gezin met drie tieners rondgeleid en in een ochtend hebben we zoveel van de stad gezien ! Communicatie was heel goed, Seth haalde ons op bij ons appartement en was flexibel met het programma. Zijn rustige, prettige persoonlijkheid paste goed bij ons gezin en alle vijf hingen we aan zijn lippen. Als we weer een keer in Berlijn zijn kiezen we zeker weer voor een tour met Seth, want we hebben nog lang niet alles gezien.. ik raad iedereen een tour met Seth aan! Aanrader!

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

Tom🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Seth)

3 August 2025

Seth met us at our hotel in Berlin and took us all the way to the camp and back. We were a family of 6 with 2 grandchildren, 2 parents and 2 grandparents. Seth set a pace that worked for all of us and helped us all understand what we were seeing. He was knowledgeable about the whole camp system and that helped us gain a broader perspective. He adjusted timing when it rained and made sure we had time for a quick lunch before boarding the train back to Berlin. He saw us all the way to the hotel before departing. He met all our expectations and we all were glad we went. Lastly, as a Texan living in Germany, he spoke perfect English. Sachsenhausen with Seth

Christine

(About local Juan)

1 August 2025

Very enjoyable

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

Tonya

(About local Tiago)

28 July 2025

I highly recommend booking a food tour through With Locals. We had Tiago and he was amazing! Every single place we went was local, delicious and friendly. Wonderful experience!

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

Janette🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Seth)

25 July 2025

Seth was both professional and knowledgeable. He tailored our tour to give the right amount of detail and was both factual and give fun learnings that we would not have otherwise known. The weather meant some rescheduling but Seth was adaptable in all aspects and we truly appreciated him. I would definitely recommend Seth if you are looking at any type of tour. He made the whole experience and we thank him for showing us Berlin.Great Experience

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

Ana🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Boyd )

22 July 2025

We really enjoyed our experience with him. He incorporated more general facts about Berlin like I asked and he spent almost 4 hours with us. He's super knowledgable and I learned so much about where I live in Mitte, would love to go other places in Berlin with him too. Great Experience, would book again