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Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Berlin, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Berlin.

Destination

Berlin, Germany

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Français, Deutsch, Русский, Norsk, Español, Italiano, Српски, Hrvatski, Slovenščina, Türkçe

Included

• Private guide
• 1 Local snack or drink
• Public transportation
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Entrance tickets

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 13 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 Under the World Time Clock - 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. City Highlights

   See East Side Gallery, Saint Michael’s Church, Görlitzer Park, and more must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect overview to what makes Berlin so special

4. Hidden Gems

   long the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists get to experience

5. Special Treat

   Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

6. More Things to See

   With more time, you’ll have the chance to enter some of the landmarks and attractions your host has planned for you. Get in touch with the host of your choice to hear more about their plan

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

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!

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

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

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!

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

Aston🇺🇸 United States

(About local Christelle-Ahia)

31 July 2025

We asked for a more local and less touristy experience, with a limited available time. Christelle was the only responder that read beyond the words of the request, and actually understood what we were asking for. Her knowledge and insight of local areas and current history made our visit pleasurable and very insightful, and her ability to adapt to changes in our needs made it fulfilling. Her above and beyond approach made a short time experience a long time memory. Personal Tour

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

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

Maria🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Uygur)

22 July 2025

We did the children tour allong the wall with Uygur. We had our two children, aged 9 and 12, with us and had a wonderfull two hours. Uygur was nice, helpfull and really great at engaging the kids. One of the highlights was drawing with chalk on the wall. Highly recommend!!!Fantastic tour and guide

Aimee🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seth)

20 July 2025

Seth was the perfect tour guide for our Sunday morning bike tour! He was very knowledgeable about East and West Berlin facts and was able to span many different time periods! He told us about interesting city and wall stories and details we would not have known. The bike ride was such a great way to experience Berlin like the locals do! Consider hiring Seth if you want a chill ride full of info! Knowledgable & chill tour of Berlin’s wall

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!

Corrina and Wim🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Seth)

13 July 2025

As for me who has been already to Berlin Seth gave me new info background and stories. His knkowlegde as a future PhD historian gave enough food for interesting talks. My partner and me want to thank you for letting us feel Berlin. That was the expression which gave my partner to you. He was very impressed about the walk. Keep on the good work and toy toy to

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

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!

Amy

(About local Seth)

10 July 2025

My family and I did a food tour with Seth and it was definitely a highlight of our time in Berlin. We tried eating so many different things with his guidance, it was a a great experience overall. Seth is easy-going and knowledgeable, it was such a pleasure to meet him and we really enjoyed having him show us around.Seth is awesome!

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

Jonathan🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Seth)

6 July 2025

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Seth was a fabulous guide on our Off the Beaten Track walking tour around the fascinating area of Kreuzberg! Despite knowing Berlin reasonably well we learnt a great deal about the neighbourhood of Kreuzberg and Seth delivered his insights with great knowledge, enthusiasm and humour. Seth is truly a lovely guy to spend three memorable hours with. Following our walk we went back to a couple of places he had taken to us, locations that we might probably have never found ourselves. Thank you Seth for a great time and wishing you every success for your future study and endeavours!Great Kreuzberg Walking Tour with Seth!

Wayne🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Elisabetta)

6 July 2025

We had a very interesting walk around Kreuzberg with Elisabetta. Very knowledgable and with those little details that add great flavour to the experience.An insightful walk around Kreuzberg

Edward

(About local Uygur)

4 July 2025

This tour was a high point of our trip to Berlin. Our guide Uygur was very knowledgeable about the art we examined and gave us interesting background information about the the street art scene in Kreuzberg. He even gave us restaurant recommendations and some fascinating info about the Turkish community of Berlin. All in all it was a great tour and everyone in my party enjoyed it very much. We would recommend this very highly! Outstanding Kreuzberg 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

Khairul (Khai) and Stuart Jarvis🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Seth)

3 July 2025

We had a great time exploring historical sites of Berlin and social aspects of post war civilization. Exploring the hidden gems of Berlin was a highlight!Exploring Berlin

Bart🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Uygur)

2 July 2025

Heerlijke wandel tocht gemaakt met Urgur (en zijn 12 jarige dochter). Begonnen bij Anne Frank museum om een indruk te krigen van de vele streetartists hun manier van communiceren. Duurzaam, effectief en heel inspirerend. Uygur's dochter wist de artisten op de muur tussen al die duizenden afbeeldingen feillos aan te wijzen ! Jmmy C, maar ook Mimi the Cat. Het museum is aan te bevelen, weggestopt in een steegje. Zegt dat wat? Vandaar op ons verzoek naar Kreuzberg, daar waar UYGUR als (voormalig?) bewoner veel van wist. Het " little Istanbul" , waar Engels en Turks de voortaal zijn. Veel geschiedenis en een wijk nog steeds in beweging. Wilt u een ander beeld krijgen van Berlijn, doe deze wijk aan. Een rondleiding met gevoel en empathie. Berlin, city of many faces

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!

Claire🇺🇸 United States

(About local Seth)

29 June 2025

Seth is your guy! He’s a transplanted Texan with a great perspective on Germany history and culture. He calls himself the nerdy historian and you can really nerd out on a variety of topics with him. A truly delightful human and great tour!12 out of 10 tour with Seth

Tom

(About local Seth)

29 June 2025

Seth was a charming and knowledgable guide. He took us round Berlin at a leisurely pace but we saw so much of the city. He wore his scholarship lightly but talked with great sensitivity and insight about memory and trauma. We visited a beautiful library, the Catholic cathedral, the opera house and a stunning 1920s shopping gallery ( with incredible chocolate shop) as well as the important historic and political sights we had specified. At the Holocaust memorial he was especially careful and respectful. A great trip and a lovely guy! Enjoyable and informative

Adam🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Claudia)

29 June 2025

We are both History teachers (from US and UK) - we thoroughly enjoyed Claudia’s well-informed, well-organised, and very fun tour of Berlin. We spent five hours with Claudia and it went by so quickly. She invited our questions, gave thoughtful answers, knows her history, annd also knows local communities as they have developed over time. A lovely person with a great sense of humour we highly recommend Claudia. We would certainly hire her again!A fun, thoughtful, well-organised guide!

janet🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elisabetta)

26 June 2025

Oh Elisabetta, you were a highlight of our visit to Berlin! As an artist your eye for what to see in the street art was spot on— we now look at street art with a practiced eye. The stories about the artists, evolution of the medium—value of paste ups— made for a delightful experience. Lunch recommendation was amazing! I hope whoever is reading this books you!!!A new appreciation for Street Art

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!

poso.fliesen🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Elisabetta)

21 June 2025

Klasse gemacht

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

Rob🇺🇸 United States

(About local Uygur)

17 June 2025

A very intimate and personal tour that made it feel like a good friend was sharing his neighborhood food with us. Very knowledgeable about the history of Germany, the Kreuzberg area, and the food we were experiencing. We wish we had more room for all the amazing food we tasted. We would do it again, recommend it highly!!!Fantastic day with Uygur!

Mark

(About local Uygur)

17 June 2025

a great way of experiencing food in Berlin, Uygur was a fantastic guide, with knowledge of the history of the area and the variety of foodFood Experience

WILLIAM🇺🇸 United States

(About local Christelle-Ahia)

17 June 2025

Great guide. We really enjoyed our tour focused art and food! It was great to get out of the tourist distric and check out marketand galleries. Christelle is charming and knowledgeable. She includedstops that we would never have found on our own. Highly recommend! Great way to get your bearings in this large city. Great guide!

Beth🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Elisabetta)

11 June 2025

We had a great day bike riding around Berlin with Elizabetta. We covered so much ground and saw so many sites. She was an excellent guide.Great day in Berlin

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!!

sydney🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Elisabetta)

5 June 2025

Elisabetta packed a lot of Berlin magic into a brief stroll! She really worked with our time constraint but gave us a fabulous tour nonetheless. In just a short time she led us to some real highlights, shared fascinating stories, and happily answered every question we threw her way. The sunny weather helped, but it was her enthusiasm and deep knowledge that truly made the walk memorable. Highly recommend her tour if you want an engaging, information-rich overview without losing half a day.Can't go wrong if you choose Elisabetta!

Julie🇮🇱 Israel

(About local Elisabetta)

5 June 2025

I was traveling with my elderly husband, who is 90 years old and he has some energy and mobility issues. Elisabetta absolutely rolled out the red carpet and made our fascinating, curated tour of Berlin easy and fun for him. He was sat in the front seat next to her, and she made sure he was involved and enjoying himself. I can't say enough how special Elisabetta is. And even more, she showed us a side of Berlin that we never would have seen, and shared her personal story and point of view with us, which added to our understanding of the art scene in Berlin. It was a morning so well spent. I can't recommend Elisabetta enough. Absolutely Perfect for Our Needs