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Full of historic buildings and a rich Jewish history, Prenzlauer Berg today is loved for its central location, lively bars, and restaurants. Want to explore it? Follow me as I take you deep into the streets of this historic and now gentrified neighborhood with plenty to offer.

Destination

Berlin, Germany

Category

Off The Beaten Track

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Français, Deutsch

Included

• Private guide

What you can expect

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 Martin .

1. Meeting point

   Meet at U-Bahnhof Senfelderplatz - 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 church

   A beautiful church with a history of Nazi and GDR resistance

4. Jewish Cemetery

   This hidden cemetery with a quiet and meditative atmosphere is also the burial spot of famous Berliners such as Max Liebermann and James Simon, to whom Berlin owes the Bust of Queen Nefertiti

5. Local neighborhood

   A gentrified street with lots of contrasts, here you'll see the old water tower converted into apartments

6. Culture meets brewery

   A big cultural center, which use to be a brewery

7. Oldest beer garden

   Go to a trendy street, home to the oldest "Biergartens" in the city - relax among the local with a cold beer!

8. Bath house turned luxury hotel

   An old public bath house, now a luxury hotel which still offers a public swimming pool

9. Story of first Berlin Wall victim

   Learn the story of the first victim of the Berlin Wall and how she tried to escape

10. 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.

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    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

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Reviews from guests

Mike🇨🇦 Canada

31 August 2022

I’m my humble opinion a trip to Berlin is incomplete without a tour with Martin. His breadth of knowledge and charm are second to none. I’ve now completed 4 tours and haven’t heard the same story twice! He has the ability to tease history out of every nook of this fascinating city. His customizations are spot on. Thanks again for another lovely afternoon walk. Already planning for walk number 5….4th tour with Martin

Vincent🇺🇸 United States

16 December 2019

We had a good time with Martin. He delivered good stories of a beautiful neighborhood we were not familiar. Greatly recommended Good and well documented guide

Gail🇳🇿 New Zealand

26 August 2019

Thanks to Martin and Lucas we had an informative and enjoyable tour of the area we were staying in and a good introduction to BerlinPrenzalauer Berg tour

Lena🇳🇴 Norway

7 August 2019

Martin is a charming guide with an impressive knowledge about the city, not just the history, but also the hidden gems that we passed on our route. We would highly recommended a customised tour with him.

Roll🇺🇸 United States

29 July 2019

Great neighborhood tour. Martin was very nice and knowledgeable taking time to point out little treasures that greatly enhanced our time while we were here.A+

Marc🇫🇷 France

7 June 2019

We had a really interesting tour with Martin in beautiful Prenzlauer Berg - a lot of stories and historical fact to understand better the place ! txs a lot for this great tour!

Charlotte🇧🇪 Belgium

15 October 2018

We had a great experience with Martin in a fantastic part of Berlin. He is a very well educated and funny man. We were immediately at ease with him. He knows so much about history and little things of the neighbourhood, people, stories ... you would never read about it. Next time we're in Berlin (hopefully soon) we will definitely try to book Martin again for another scroll! greetz!Lovely Prenzlauer Berg

Kim🇺🇸 United States

9 October 2018

When you want a tour with a different slant than the Third Reich or Cold War ones, book this tour. Martin is such a knowledgeable gentleman, leading you through this residential area and recreating German life through the years. Enjoyed very much learning about the area ( especially the Jewish Cemetery and the Bathhouse) and seeing a slice of how the real Berliners live. Very easy to meet via the U-Bahn. Thanks for a great afternoon Martin!The German Gentleman tour guide

guy🇧🇪 Belgium

26 September 2018

Bonjour Martin, votre tour était une introduction atypique de votre ville, hors des chemins habituels . Mais notre petite compagnie était ravie ďe votre explication claire et instructive. Nous avons passés, comme vous l' avez conseillé, le reste de la soirée dans le Prater Biergarten jouissant de l'ambiance et du repas. Nous vous remercions en gardant un souvenir chaleureux. Guy et Cie.Berlin, une ville de milles contrastes

boris🇦🇺 Australia

14 August 2018

Ours first tour with Withlocals / Berlin Martin was Great Knows and loves his city Highly recommend 5 stars Boris / Australia Satisfied

Noor🇧🇪 Belgium

10 August 2018

We chose Martin as our guide because we wanted to have a French tour , most of us didn't speak English so this was perfect! The tour was amazing we went to places we would've never gone to on our own so this is great if you want to visit some new places. Martin was an amazing guide, very friendly and he explained so much. So far the best thing we did in berlin , Thanks Martin for this tour!Great tour

GERALD🇫🇷 France

30 July 2018

We wanted to discover other neighborhoods than just the usual ones you see as a tourist in berlin, and the Prenzlauer Berg tour was a wonderful discovery. Martin led us through this delightful neighborhood, telling us the insights and plenty of fascinating anecdotes and bits of Berlin's amazing history. We strongly recommend Martin's tour, it was a brilliant experience !An excellent tour with Martin!

Shannon🇺🇸 United States

7 March 2025

Martin is a great guide and great guy. My husband, son and I were lucky enough to spend two days with Martin during our visit to Berlin. We saw a lot, learned a lot, and had a great time. Our time in Berlin was significantly enhanced by touring the city with Martin. We all three give him our highest recommendation for tours in Berlin. Great experience with Martin

Yvette🇺🇸 United States

22 February 2025

Martin was fantastic. Provided us with insights into East Berlin and the political and social culture of the time. Brought the not so distant past into sharp relief with stories and interesting facts that we would never have had the chance to experience or understand. The private tour is well worth the money as we were able to ask lots of questions and interact with him. He made us feel comfortable right away. I did the tour mostly because of my husbands interest but I left feeling invigorated. Plan on watching all the movies he suggested and learning more about the Cold War because of Martin’s tour. His restaurant recommendations are also spot on. Highly recommend it. Thank you Martin. Converted me into a history enthusiast

Mary

1 February 2025

Touring Berlin with Martin was an absolute DELIGHT!! I booked five hours with him and the time flew by. He is extremely knowledgeable, great company, a wonderful storyteller, and answered my myriad of questions in a thorough and thoughtful way. He could tell what my interests were and customized the tour accordingly. I truly felt like I was exploring the city with an old buddy of mine. By the time our tour ended, I felt like I gained a deep understanding of the culture, both past and present. I wish I was in Berlin for a longer amount of time so that I could book additional tours with him! I will recommend him to everyone I know!!!The best tour guide EVER!!

Susan🇦🇺 Australia

2 January 2025

Martin is super friendly, knowledgeable and kind. Really knows his stuff and I loved my David Bowie tour! Thanks for a memorable tour, Martin! Awesome tour guide!

Jeff

15 December 2024

We booked the David Bowie/Marlene Dietrich tour as part if our visit to Berlin. The whole booking process was easy and the ability to tailor your tour fantastic. Martin met us at the prearranged location and began our private tour promptly. Martin gave us another perspective of Bowie and his time spent in Berlin. It was fascinating and very interesting to see and hear about Bowie's time in the city and how it influenced his life. Martin not only took us to places that both Bowie and Dietrich lived and worked but brought photos along to help illustrate and set the scene for two of Berlin's most famous people. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and highly recommend this tour if you are a Bowie fan or Dietrich affectionado. Bowie/Dietrich tour

Simon

18 November 2024

We really enjoyed our tour with Martin. He was kind enough to create a custom tour for us. Martin is extremely knowledgeable and he was great at answering all of our questions and engaging with us in many very interesting conversations. He was fantastic at painting a picture of the different historical sites we visited and at providing the context for us to gain a better understanding of what we were seeing. We highly recommend a tour with Martin.

Unknown

18 November 2024

Martin our guide was warm n humble. we got along well. Martin is well read n very informative with a good understanding of the history. He took us around with ease. finally helping us find an Indian restaurant at the end of the tour. I would highly recommend Martin. He is very passionate about his job .10

Satish🇮🇳 India

8 November 2024

A quick Historical tour of Berlin

Abe

1 November 2024

We started with a tour guide and ended with a friend who has an amazing understanding of the history of Germany and in general world; Martin takes his job seriously, so it's loaded with knowledge, fun, laughter, and engagement. The kids loved it, and we will surely recommend Martin to others.What an amazing time, Martin is the best!

Matthew

30 October 2024

Our understanding of the Cold War and Berlin was somewhat limited up to the point of meeting Martin on Monday morning. Having spent 3-4 hours visiting the key sights and listening to his encyclopedic knowledge of events, places and dates, we now have a thorough grasp of this complicated subject. Martin presents the information in an easy to understand way and is happy to be constantly interrupted by probing questions! I am always a bit hesitant to commit to paying for a local guide, having been bitten in the past, but this was worth every penny and I would happily recommend Martin for any tour of Berlin that you are considering. 10/10. An amazing morning in Berlin

Joni🇺🇸 United States

14 October 2024

Martin is a fantastic tour guide and is eager to impart his knowledge to his clients. He is prompt and extremely well prepared. Regardless of the tour you choose, you will be impressed with Martin’s in-depth knowledge of Berlin’s history. He customized a walking tour for us and it felt like a stroll with a friend. He adjusts the pace (and if necessary content) as needed. Book Martin and be ready for a history lesson!Berlin with Martin

Jacob

1 October 2024

Martin was an excellent guide! He had a good suggestion about which train station to meet at, which made meeting up and getting out to Potsdam easier and quicker. He was very knowledgeable and personable. He knew how to maximize the time without making it feel rushed or hurried at all. Highly recommend!Excellent Experience!

Tina🇬🇧 United Kingdom

25 August 2024

What can we say about Martin - other than a HUGE THANKYOU! Martin’s enthusiasm & knowledge is absolutely amazing as well as speaking perfect English. His love of history is obvious and we learnt so much from him during our tour. Martin also grew up in Berlin before the wall came down and has so many tales of what life was really like in West Berlin as well as being happy to talk about what he was taught in school about WWII etc. His communication style is very relaxed and happy to answer any questions. In fact, the time when by so quickly, walking along and chatting that we were disappointed when the tour came to an end! We cannot recommend Martin highly enough. Worth every penny as truly makes the tour individual to you and gives you 100% his attention during the whole tour. You would be mad not to choose Martin. Thank you Martin for making our tour perfect. Amazing, knowledgeable tour guide

Catherine🇺🇸 United States

11 July 2024

Martin is an exceptional guide who opens doors to the history and culture of Berlin. The city comes come alive in his narrative and accessible for visitors. The tour picks up on the details what it means and how best to take advantage of living in a historical and culturally rich city— I absolutely adored his cultural anecdotes . Would absolutely book him again when I am back next time. Exceptional “New + Old Berlin”

Owen🇺🇸 United States

8 July 2024

As we had previously been to Berlin, we were looking for something a bit different and Martin provided us with a real jewel of a tour. We enjoyed an amazing and entertaining tour of some of Berlin's lesser known, but truly interesting historical sites. Martin was happy to curate a tour that addressed our specific request to visit a cemetery, as well being so knowledgeable to modify the tour on the fly when we were running up against a time deadline. Martin clearly loves Berlin and loves showing it off. We cannot recommend Martin enough and assure all that you will not be disappointed. Berlin's History Hidden in Plain Sight

alexandra

7 June 2024

I recently had the pleasure of exploring Berlin with Martin, and it was an incredibly enjoyable experience. Martin's deep, local knowledge of the city brought hidden gems to life in a way that a typical tour never could. His passion for history and attention to the details that matter made each stop fascinating and memorable. Martin's charm and engaging storytelling made the tour both educational and entertaining. He has a knack for uncovering the stories behind Berlin's iconic and lesser-known sites, making the city's rich history accessible and intriguing. If you're looking to see Berlin beyond the usual tourist spots and want to learn about the city's hidden gems, I highly recommend Martin. His tours offer a unique perspective that history enthusiasts and curious travellers alike will appreciate. A highlight of our 72 hours in Berlin

Susan🇺🇸 United States

28 May 2024

Martin was Awesome! Martin understood exactly what we wanted in a tour. He has very deep knowledge and you can ask him anything. I learned so much and had an enjoyable time conversing with him. I strongly recommend Martin as someone who was on time and on topic. You will not go wrong choosing him as your guide in Berlin. I hope to visit again and when I do I will choose Martin as my guide. Delightful guy. Impressed and Satisfied

Morgan

27 May 2024

Hello Martin, I hope you are well, I'd like to come back and leave you a review. The visit was perfect, my guests were very happy and delighted with the visit. Thank you for your professionalism and your help! Guided visit of Berlin

Patricia🇩🇪 Germany

27 May 2024

Nous avons passé une excellente journée à Postdam, joyau de l'Allemagne à visiter impérativement car la ville est sublime! Si vous avez la chance de visiter avec Martin, cela rendra votre visite magique. Non seulement nous avons été émerveillées par les lieux mais nous avons fait une très belle rencontre et appris tant de choses. Mille mercis MartinVisite privée de Postdam

Cornelia🇦🇹 Austria

13 May 2024

Fluent English speaking tour with a local who experienced Berlin`s change since 1989 in person. Great background and history knowledge. We did the tour "behind the iron curtain" and can totally recommend it. Thanks to Martin for the hours spent together.Tour with great insights

Brigitta🇩🇪 Germany

11 May 2024

Wir hatten eine wunderbare Führung mit Martin und haben dabei sehr viele interessante Informationen erhalten und einige Spots abseits der Touristenpfade erkundetSuper Führung

Marlies🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 May 2024

It was incredibly inspiring to cross Berlin with Martin, following the trail of persons resisting the national-socialist ideology and instead chose to do the right thing in the 1933-1945 period! Martin has extensive knowledge about this part of German history and shared this with stories, a nice list for further reading and recommendations for films and documentaries. In summary: highly recommended if you want to learn a about this less known part of Berlin history!Inspiring, informative and pleasant!

Regine🇧🇪 Belgium

22 April 2024

We discovered with charming Martin the heart of Kreuzberg, SO36 : streetart "Nature Morte" of ROA (Belgian streetartist, thx, Martin!) en other local streetartists; Rüdesheimer Platz: a lovely place to come back in summer to taste the good wines of the Rhine region, sous les platanes. He introduced us the Oranienstrasse, a little deviation by the VOOstore & The Orania Hotel. A meeting with "the Grenzgänger" (Stephan Balkenhol) at the Axel Springer-Haus. The Sugar Walhalla (House of Sweets Berlin) or the Lindner Esskultur? Les gouts et les couleurs ne se discute pas :) Thanks, Martin, you were the cherry on the cake on this birthdaytrip for Inge! To choose for Martin is to choose for "les finesses de la vie"'!Martin, man of the world

Houda

23 March 2024

We had an amazing time with Martin visiting Berlin! What a great experience and city. Martin also recommended us some great movies about Berlin. We highly recommend him, and we cannot wait to come back when it is warmer Fabulous Tour of Berlin

Yuko

17 March 2024

Ich kann Martin nur jedem ans Herz legen und empfehlen. Höchste individuelle Zusammenstellung interessanter und relevanter Orte und Gebäude. Keine Oberflächenputzerei, sondern wirkliche Geschichts-, Architektur- und Ortskenntnisse. Dabei menschlich sehr sehr sympathisch und mittendrin im Geschehen. Ganz, ganz super, wir bedanken uns sehr! Absolut top!!! Absolute Weiterempfehlung!

Thomas🇺🇸 United States

21 January 2024

My wife and I took the Jewish Resistance tour with Martin and found it a thought-provoking and in-depth overview of those who participated in the resistance against the nazis. His knowledge, expertise, and passion for the subject matter is fantastic. More than a tour guide, Martin is a true intellectual and uses his deep understanding and extensive knowledge to explain the very complicated mechanisms at work in the resistance. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!A must see tour!

Drew & Mardi

2 January 2024

We were a group of 11, so opted for a private tour with a local rather than joining an even larger tour group. Martin was amazing! A seasoned tour guide, who had the gift of making the tour feel personalized and authentic. His personal experience was so insightful and became the take-home memory for most of us. We were able to customize what sites we wanted to visit and really feel like we were seeing Berlin through the eyes of a local. Highly recommended!Best way to tour Berlin!

Amy🇺🇸 United States

4 December 2023

We had a great into tour with Martin. He is very knowledgeable and friendly, and we loved the fact that he has lived in the city for a great number of years and present during the time that the wall came down. He is a rich understanding of the area.Great overview of the city

Malcolm

2 December 2023

We met Martin on a cold, late November morning, but time flew by on his interesting and insightful tour. We walked and heard about the history of Berlin from the time of its Prussian heyday to current times but with a focus on WW2, the partition to east and west, then reunification, Nazi rule and the holocaust. Martins depth of understanding of these times was more than we would expect from a tour guide, and he discussed issues with sensitivity as well as knowledge. We enjoyed our time in his company and also enjoyed his recommendation of a warm cafe after the tour! Berlin highlights

4pd476f8rd

18 November 2023

Really enjoyed seeing the sights with Martin. He is very knowledgeable friendly and went out of his way to accommodate our requirements. Berlin is a fabulous city but for us Martin made it even better. Super tour, with a great guide

Johan🇸🇪 Sweden

2 November 2023

Jeannie🇺🇸 United States

11 October 2023

Martin is so lovely and friendly and was very tolerant of our short-attention-span toddler coming along on the tour with us. He knows a lot about Berlin and it was a cool way to see the city!Great, friendly tour

geggs🇬🇧 United Kingdom

23 September 2023

Martin is an excellent guide - he personalised a day tour of Berlin for my wife and I, combining elements from a number of different tours. In particular we were interested in the German resistance. From the way he talks about this topic, you get a sense of his great passion for the heroes and heroines of the resistance, and his deep knowledge and expertise on the subject. He also showed us around neighbourhoods that were less frequently visited by tourists, and had many anecdotes and interesting facts about the different neighbourhoods. At the end of the tour when we had to part ways, my wife said it felt like we’d just been hanging out with an old friend for the day, and I don’t think you can give a better compliment than that, to be honest. Highly recommended!Highly recommended!

Gavin

20 September 2023

Martin was both charming ,good company and very knowledgeable We all learned new facts and information about Architects, Buildings and their history. The time spent in his company has greatly enhanced our stain Berlin Gavin G

Nic🇬🇧 United Kingdom

28 August 2023

Being guided around "Hidden Berlin" by someone that has lived here before reunification and with such a depth of knowledge was the best experience. We have left Berlin with a deeper understanding than we would have had from just visiting the top sites. History was all around us and Martin helped us to see it Inside knowledge

BONNIE 🇺🇸 United States

26 August 2023

Martin was a delight. He is well versed in German—and Berlin—history and culture and explains it through a contemporary lens, informed by life experience before and after the Wall. He is witty and charming—a natural at his job. He communicated promptly and professionally before the tour. He speaks English like a native. Highly recommend!Knowlegeable and fun

Brad🇺🇸 United States

18 August 2023

Our guide, Martin was great. We enjoyed walking to and seeing some of most popular sites in town. We were able to navigate around very easily while learning about the history of the buildings, the monuments and the German people. The second half of our tour to the Jewish Quarter was also very interesting. Our whole family was engaged in discussion about the holocaust and the current make up of the local community. We enjoyed a delicious local lunch and even watched some of a local futbol match. Worth the time and Euros. The best way to see the city

Sarah🇦🇺 Australia

17 August 2023

Martin showed us around Inner Berlin Mitte on our arrival in the city for the first time. We saw a lot of the major historical landmarks and Martin was very knowledgeable about the history and significance of the city. Martin took us to some out of the way areas that were of interest to us including the major theatres and cultural centres and a lovely stroll through the Jewish Quarter. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our time with Martin and I would highly recommend to anyone interested in a deep dive for a short visit to Berlin. Such a pleasure. Thanks so much Martin. Sarah and David.Great intro to Berlin with Martin