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Jewish Berlin: A Journey Through Memory and Resilience

  • 2.5 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Berlin
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Experience hosted by Michèle

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Walk through the heart of Jewish Berlin and uncover stories of resilience, culture, and memory. Visit iconic landmarks like the Neue Synagoge, the Rosenstraße Memorial, and the historic streets of the Old Jewish Quarter. Join a local storyteller and experience how the spirit of Berlin’s Jewish community continues to shape the city today.

Destination
Berlin, Germany
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
2.5 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English
Included
  • Private guide
  • 1 Local snack or drink
  • All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Can be 100% customized to your wishes
  • Get to truly embrace the culture of the city
  • Learn about Jewish history in Berlin
  • Connect with a knowledgeable local
  • Hear fascinating stories and insights
  • Discover cultural highlights & their local relevance

What you can expect

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Berlin holds centuries of stories within its streets, and on this private tour, your local host will guide you through one of its most powerful chapters: Jewish history.

Through your host’s storytelling skills and carefully chosen stops, you’ll immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, traditions, and resilience of Berlin’s Jewish community. Discover how Jewish history has profoundly shaped the spirit of Berlin, from its periods of flourishing creativity to the heartbreaking losses — because isn't it these enduring stories that make a city truly unforgettable?

As you connect with Berlin’s culture, beliefs, and living memories, you’ll see the city from a new, deeper perspective. Take your experience to the next level and follow your local host through the Old Jewish Quarter, where you'll visit historically rich sites like the stunning Neue Synagoge, the courageous Rosenstraße Memorial, and the atmospheric streets of the Old Jewish Quarter itself. With every step, you'll uncover how Berlin’s Jewish history continues to resonate through its streets and communities today.

Our local hosts are natural storytellers, each bringing their own unique backgrounds — from history to the arts — to the experience. They can't wait to share personal stories, little-known facts, and heartfelt reflections with you! Want to tailor your journey even more? No problem — your host will be happy to personalize the route and help you experience their Berlin, your Berlin.

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 SOY restaurant - Berlin to start your journey

  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. Jewish history in Berlin

    Your tour will focus on Jewish history, a very important cultural subject in Berlin. Thanks to your local host, you’ll learn and see how Jewish history 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 Neue Synagoge, Rosenstraße Memorial, Old Jewish Quarter, 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

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María Victoria
(About local )
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
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Rhea🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
31 May 2025
Michele was an amazing guide for us. We walked most of the tour to see the highlights of the city. Great background knowledge about the history but also relevant details about the Berlin of today. Great that she ended the trip by sharing an overview of the highlights to do oer neighborhood! We enjoyed our time together very much. Tip: schedule a tour by bike with Michele to cover more ground. Amazing & Passionate guide!
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Alex🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 May 2025
My husband and I had the absolute pleasure of taking a private tour of Berlin with Michèle last weekend, and it was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we met our guide, we knew we were in great hands. Her deep knowledge of Berlin’s history, culture, and hidden gems brought the city to life in a way we never could have imagined on our own. Michèle was so warm, professional, and incredibly engaging— we completely forgot about the less than ideal weather. She answered every question with enthusiasm and tailoring the experience to our interests with thoughtful recommendations along the way. We explored iconic landmarks, lesser-known neighborhoods, and even an amazing tucked-away doughnut shop we'd never have discovered otherwise. Our tour was, without a doubt, one of the highlights of our trip. Highly, highly recommended!A Truly Unforgettable Berlin Experience!
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Cameron🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
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!
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Mark
(About local )
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
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Inga
(About local )
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
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Tim🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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
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Jody
(About local )
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!
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Chris
(About local )
13 April 2025
We booked Michèle through a word-of-mouth suggestion and it was a great call. Michèle was exactly the right blend of knowledgable, relaxed and helpful. She didn't rush, she listened to our needs and preferences and tailored our tour so well. It was much more like being with a friend than a "tour guide". Not knowing Berlin really at all we were slightly apprehensive at the prospect of biking in a big city, but it was perfect - most of the tour is not on busy streets, and even the busier bits were relatively calm. It never felt risky or stressful at all, especially with Michèle on hand. Book her today, you won't regret it!Michèle is amazing
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Deborah
(About local )
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
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hm4fzkxw5x🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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
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Prudence🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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!
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Radka🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
7 March 2025
I really enjoyed my tour with Michele. Michele is very engaging and also knowledgeable. You can feel her passion for Berlin and its history. A Fun Journey Through Berlin’s History
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Joanne🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
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
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siobhan🇮🇪 Ireland
(About local )
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
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Alta🇿🇦 South Africa
(About local )
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
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Eliza🇸🇬 Singapore
(About local )
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.
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Carlos🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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!
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Kathy🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
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
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Mazen🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
30 November 2024
It happened to be really cold that day. We were a large group. Michelle was still able to accommodate us and stayed energetic thorough out the whole tour. She is clearly passionate about what she does and would highly recommend her. My only complaint would be that we did not get to hear opera voice!!!Great knowlegde
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Jennifer🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
18 November 2024
We had just a short window of time in Berlin with two friends who had never visited before, and I was so happy to find Michele to give us this quick tour of some of the highlights. She was such a pleasure to spend the afternoon with, like running into a super cool opera singer friend in Berlin! Having spent quite a bit of time in Berlin myself in the past, I thought her route and highlights and explanations were a great mix of old and new, history and what’s happening currently in Berlin. She gave us some good suggestions for finding a bite to eat and followed up in With Locals messenger with more - much appreciated! I would definitely book another longer tour with Michele next time. And hope to see her at the opera someday.Perfect express tour with Michele!
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Nicolo🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
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
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John🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
27 October 2024
Michèle's tour was wonderful. She was easy to talk to and gave us the perfect balance of the "required viewing" in Berlin along with our particular interests. She pointed us to a great spot for dinner afterwards. Highly recommend!The perfect tour
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Edir
(About local )
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
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Wendy
(About local )
24 October 2024
Michele gave my husband and I a fascinating tour of all the main sites in central Berlin. We'd arranged this for the first full day of our trip, and I would recommend this timing as she also provided great suggestions of things to do on the following days. We learnt so much about the city and its history in a really enjoyable way, plus some great pointers as to where to find good craft beer. And we were lucky enough to manage to buy seats for the Berlin State Opera's wonderful production of Nabucco and watched Michele performing in the chorus! Brilliant & thought provoking tour.
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Sherry
(About local )
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!
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Marta🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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!
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Alfred🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
9 October 2024
Michele was great. Very informative and enjoyable.
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Phillip🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
8 October 2024
Visiting Berlin with Michele was a tour de force in seeing the important sights in the present day city center and understanding the events and forces that shaped it over the centuries. In one amazing morning Michele showed and gave in depth perspective on the key cultural, educational and political sites and enabled us to navigate the city. She was flexible with accommodating our interests. She even gave us some excellent recommendations for restaurants. I highly recommend her tour to first time visitors and returning visitors who want to get an in-depth understanding of the city. Berlin today and it’s complicated past
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Megan🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
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.
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Deveri🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
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
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Jocelyn🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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. ☆☆☆☆☆
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Carolyn 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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!
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Stefan🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
8 September 2024
Wir haben einen Grossartigen Eindruck von Berlin und gute Erklärungen von Miha bekommen. Besten Dank!Grossartiger Eindruck von Berlin
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Hagai🇮🇱 Israel
(About local )
16 August 2024
Miha was great, with a lot of knowledge and made first day in Berlin very interesting!Great tour with Miha!
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Laura🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
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
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Thomas🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
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
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Imelda🇮🇩 Indonesia
(About local )
10 July 2024
Thank you Michele for showing us around Berlin and explained the story behind it.. even introduce us a local food while we are walking. Walking around Berlin
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Rachel🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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!
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David
(About local )
7 July 2024
Mira was amazing Biking in berlin
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Tom🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
5 July 2024
Michèle was fantastic! Her knowledge, passion and ability to articulate the history of Berlin was nothing short of amazing! Highly recommend a bike tour with her!Great Tour!
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Tracy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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
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Heather
(About local )
9 June 2024
Michelle warmly shared her extensive knowledge of Berlin history and neighborhoods. We loved our travels through neighborhoods and history. We saw Berlin through its people and experiences. Highly recommend Michelle.. you will not be disappointed! Perfect day
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Ailene🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
6 June 2024
Michelle really loves her adopted city. Her knowledge of the history and importance of what happened in Berlin was very clear. She took us to all the key sites we had asked to see and shared many stories in details we would not have read or heard of. She also helped us with reservation ideas and what to do after the tour. It was a great day.Michele is an amazing guide!
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Harry🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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!
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joanna🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
2 June 2024
Michele gave me a fantastic tour of Berlin by bike - so knowledgeable and passionate - really flexible and eager to do what I wanted - thank you so muchWonderful tour
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Annie 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
30 May 2024
We took a three-hour walking tour with Michele. And, although my feet were a bit sore by the end, it was worth every minute. She was extremely knowledgable and interesting. The depth and breadth of her knowledge was very impressive. It was great to meet someone who actually lives in Berlin and get to ask her all the questions that we'd been wondering about. Plus her own career and how she got to Berlin made for some fascinating anecdotes. Great tour guide
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Karen🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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!
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Greg🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
26 May 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Michele was a fun and knowledgeable guide who gave us a sense of both the history and current life in Berlin. Learning about the street art was really cool. Highly recommended for getting to know the city and understanding the culture.Excellent Tour - Michele is a great guide!
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Jasmin🇦🇹 Austria
(About local )
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...

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