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Did you know that Berlin is filled with beautiful metro stations? Let's hop on the subway and explore the amazing history and vibe of one of the worlds most puzzling subway systems.

Destination

Berlin, Germany

Category

Off The Beaten Track

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Public Transport

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 Nollendorfplatz - 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. Memorial

   Learn all about what's behind one of Germany's earliest death camp memorials

4. Refurbished metro station

   Check out a stunningly beautiful, recently refurbished metro station

5. Two diverse platforms

   Take a look at two diverse platforms, one from 1913 and one from 1971, and go outside to admire the oldest mosque of Germany which was modeled on the Taj Mahal

6. Cathedral resemblance

   Check out a beautiful station, resembling a cathedral

7. The finest station!

   Explore what a Japanese tourist portal called "one of Europe's finest metro stations"

8. Coffee break

   Leaving the station at Dahlem, we take a stroll across a farm with a history going back to the 13th century and which is Germany's only farm accessible by Underground. A stop in the beautiful nearby beer garden is optional.

9. 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.

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Reviews from guests

b7td8hs2kr🇺🇸 United States

8 April 2023

Martin loves Berlin, loves history, and clearly communicates both.

Jeffrey🇩🇪 Germany

2 October 2022

Martin was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about all things Berlin. His attention to details of the Berlin U-Bahn stations as well as the history of Berlin and its transport network added depth to his tour. His insights on Berlin’s neighborhoods and sights in the environs of the subject stations was an added plus. I highly recommend any tour with Martin!Outstanding Tour with Martin!

Dermot🇮🇪 Ireland

21 March 2022

We had a most enjoyable time with Martin....he is an excellent guide with unbelievable knowledge of Berlin....I would highly recommend him to all visitors and especially the "Metro experience....".....Dermot and Fidelma.A Berlin Experience..

Deborah🇺🇸 United States

23 October 2019

This was an outstanding tour of the original Berlin Metro line, the U1. Martin took us to the more interesting and beautiful stations along the line, pointing out various interesting details of station, the decorative panels and gates. He was very informed on the history of the metro along with Berlin history in general. In addition to the stations, the areas around a few of the stations were explored. We've been to Berlin multiple times, and were not aware of these historical details. Besides the U1 and the stations, Martin was expertly informed of Berlin and German history, answering questions with dates and details. Additionally, Martin is very personable with a good sense of humor. My wife and I highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in Berlin history and the metro lines we ride.Informative and fun tour of Berlin Metro lines.

mats🇸🇪 Sweden

20 August 2019

we took two tours w Martin - the metro tour and the jewish berlin tour. Martin cared abut us and answered all our questions. We had real fun during the metro tour withs some amazing sights. MARTIN WAS A GOOD AND KNOWLEDGEABLE GUIDE

Paul🇩🇪 Germany

17 March 2019

Martin was an excellent guide for our group. Despite the rain he showed us a part of Berlin few tourists ever get to visit. Knowledgeable and friendly would highly recommend him if you want to get to know Berlin beyond the Brandenburg Gate.Martin gets to the heart of Berlin

Karen🇺🇸 United States

17 February 2019

Our tour with Martin was awesome. The metro stations were lovely and the neighborhoods we saw were wonderful. Martin was organized and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed him so much. He answered questions we had and pointed out so many things we would have missed. We would be happy to take another tour with Martin. He was like an old friend. Awesome

Eva🇸🇪 Sweden

6 November 2018

We took a guided tour with Martin exploring the Metro of Berlin. We had a great time with a great guide! Martin has a wast knowledge of history, art and culture and he has fantastic way of telling the story of the city and the places we visited. Thank you Martin for making Rudersheimer platz our new favorite spot in Berlin! Great guide!

Dennis J🇺🇸 United States

23 October 2018

Martin is punctual, professional and very pleasant. He “knows his stuff.” We always try the tours that are a bit different than the usual and are always more than glad we did, as we were with Martin’s tour. Outstanding

Katharine🇬🇧 United Kingdom

15 October 2018

We really enjoyed our tour with Martin - he was an engaging and knowledgeable guide, and showed us round some hidden corners of Berlin. He also gave us a great recommendation for lunch afterwards! A great tour

Tania🇦🇹 Austria

12 October 2018

We had a wonderful day in Berlin with Martin. Martin is an excellent guide, well educated and with great manners. He loves his job and Berlin. A tour with Martin is a very good choice. A day in Berlin with Martin

Darren🇸🇬 Singapore

13 September 2018

Martin was knowledgeable and very engaging. Not just like any normal tour guides, he shares plenty of personal experiences and thoughts, which made the tour thoroughly enjoyable. Very engaging tour

Bernhard

11 September 2018

Martin gave us an extraordinary tour. He provided insights only a local can share. If you are looking for an unique view on Berlin that clearly differs from the mainstream hop-on-hop-off-offers Martin is your man. We'll definitely book him again when we come back to Berlin.Great tour! Thank you, Martin!

Frode🇳🇴 Norway

9 September 2018

If you think that the Berlin metro system only consists of busy, dirty and ugly U bahn stations, then book Martin for the Berlin Metro Tour. Martin will show you a complete different side of the Berlin metro. When I took the tour Martin showed me not only the fantastic stops along U3, but also part of the hidden Berlin. The parts tourist never see unless they hook up with a knowledgeable local as Martin. Next time in Berlin I will try one of the other tours Martin guides. Martin is highly recommended.Berlin Metro Tour with Martin

Hugo🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 September 2018

Martin explained so many things about Berlin and the Berlin metro. He’s gentle, polite, and he knows really all! So just book Martin for your tour!Wonderful Berlin metro tour

Nicole

3 September 2018

Hi, Martin was an excellent guide and very professionel! It was a very Nice U-bahn tour with much more info about gardens, buildings, history, News of today,entertainment and a Nice lunch place. A real gentlemen. Thank You Martin, see You Next visit for sure!!An excellent host, guide, entertainer, new

Wenke🇬🇧 United Kingdom

21 August 2018

We did Martin’s Berlin Metro tour, which was a real gem. Having lived in Berlin for 6 years and having visited pretty regularly since leaving in 2002, we were looking for a tour “off the beaten track” and could not have found better! Exploring one of the oldest Berlin tube lines, the U3, we discovered places we’d never even known existed. Martin has a wealth of historical knowledge and we were fascinated by the stories, anecdotes and facts that poured out of him. With his impeccable English, vast knowledge and good sense of humour, Martin was all you could wish for in a guide. We’d highly recommend exploring Berlin with him! Berlin Metro Tour a real gem

Morten🇸🇪 Sweden

26 July 2018

Martin gave us a very interesting tour away from the regular tourist sights of Berlin. We got to see some beautiful u-bahn stations and got to see the only farm in the world with a u-bahn station. Tour away from the regular tourist stops

Karel

11 July 2018

Martin is een gids met een berg ervaring en kennis in zijn rugzak. Op een boeiende en entertainende manier wist hij ons mee te nemen naar ongewone plekjes in Berlijn. Plaatsen waar je als toerist gewoon zou aan voorbij gaan, maar die wel het beeld van Berlijn veel completer maken. En de geschiedenisles, die krijg je er gratis bij 😁 Echt, een aanrader. Grtz, Stijn & Karel Martin is a guide with lots of experience and knowledge in his backpack. In an amusing way, he took us to uncommonly places around Berlin. Surroundings you would give no attention to as a tourist, but which are as important to get the whole picture of Berlin. And the history lessons, those are for free 😁. A must do! Grtz, Stijn & KarelAanrader! Leuk & origineel - Must do!

Nick🇩🇰 Denmark

8 July 2018

Cannot recommend Martin's guided tours enough, seeing parts of Berlin that you just wouldn't get to see on one of the 'standard' routes, coupled with his amazing and detailed knowledge of this fantastic city. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour and will definitely be back in Berlin soon (was told off for it only being a short visit - which I can only agree with!)Simply brilliant ;)

Mike🇨🇦 Canada

20 June 2018

Martin’s subway tour was a real highlight of my trip to Berlin. I’d taken his Alternative Berlin on my last trip and jumped at the chance to hear more of his stories. 2 friends of mine joined along and we had a great time. Martin has a treasure trove of stories and insight into life in this amazing city. A trip here wouldn’t be the same without having him show me around. There are so many layers in Berlin. He does a fantastic job of providing historical and cultural context. Ask him about the byob wine garden! It’s a must see/do. Thanks!!Even Better the Second Time

Karl🇨🇭 Switzerland

2 June 2018

Wir trafen Martin vor der U-Bahnstation und sogleich gings los. Eindrucksvoll erklärte uns Martin die Geschichte des umliegenden Quartiers, fokussierte einzelne markante Gebäude und die Ablösungen bei den hier lebenden Menschen auch im Zuge der Wende von 1989. Dann tauchten wir ab in die Tiefe, fuhren ein gutes Stück auf der Metro 3 wo Martin uns bei den kurzen Unterwegshalten auf gestalterische Eigenheiten der Stationen aufmersam machte, die wir sonst wohl übersehen hätten. Es folgte ein Besuch in der Gourmessa-Abteilung des KDWs, dem Kaufhaus des Westens samt Wissenswertem über seine lange und wechselhafte Geschichte. Und wieder ging's weiter mit der Metro. In einem ganz anders gearteten Quartier gab uns Martin anhand der dortigen, sich grad in Renovation befindlichen ältesten, bereits um Anfangs des 20. Jahrhunderts erstellten Moschee einen kleinen Ueberblick über die Religionsgemeinschaften der deutschen Hauptstadt. Nahe beim Zoo ging's dann nach 3 Stunden zu Ende, nachdem wir auch noch die Stätte besucht hatten, wo Berliner in einer weitläufigen Stadtgärtnerei ihre Zimmer- und Gartenpflanzen herholen. Zusammen mit den von unserem Gastgeber auch in Erfahrung gebrachten persönlichen Meinungen und Flashs aus seinem Leben Alles in Allem ein Genuss und Wissensgewinn für meine Frau und mich; Danke Martin!Berlin - Entlang der Metro Linie 3

Leonard🇺🇸 United States

14 December 2017

Hi Martin, we we so happy to have had you as our guide on the tour of the Berlin underground and environs. You were delightful as a person, we felt you were a friend as well. Your knowledge and personality made the tour and you memorable! Thank you, Len & Arlene Berlin Metro Tour

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!