Things To Do Alone in Berlin

Things To Do Alone in Berlin

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Things to do in Berlin alone are endless! It’s one of the greatest cities in the world, filled with great sites and attractions. Want some help? Local hosts are warm and friendly and ready to help you out. Check out the best things to do in Berlin alone.

  • Enjoy Berlin’s Nightlife

    Many would say Berlin has Europe’s most exciting nightlife, and it’s a claim that’s difficult to deny. With so many hip and trendy bars based throughout the city, along with some of the continent’s coolest clubs, you can’t help, but have a great time.

    Kreuzberg and Mitte have the most bars and clubs but there are also other areas to consider like Prenzlauer Berg. As a solo traveler you can ask your local guide to point out and recommend a few of the best nightlife spots. There are always awesome people in all these places. You won’t feel lonely in Berlin for long!

  • Share the community atmosphere at Neue Heimat

    There are many great markets and food venues in Berlin and Neue Heimat has the best in everything in one place. Make sure it’s on your itinerary when you take a food tour run by a local guide. It’s one of the best things to do in Berlin alone.

    Neue Heimat’s situated in an old warehouse and provides live music, food stalls, local beer and wine, a lot of graffiti, a cafe, a flea market, and art installations. Simply an incredibly cool and relaxed place to spend a Sunday afternoon. You can pick a spot on the bench seats, share some food and talk to people around you.

  • Enjoy foreign cuisine

    There are plenty of great places and ways to sample German food in Berlin, but this is one of the most diverse capitals in Europe, so branching out and trying cuisine from a surrounding country can be one of the most rewarding things to do in Berlin alone.

    Enjoying a home meal prepared by a local can also be a great way to get to know a little about their country. You could enjoy an Asian home meal, or how about Hungarian? Try the national dish: Goulash — and learn how it’s prepared! You’ll find Hungarians are especially passionate about their meat stews!

  • Vintage shopping till you drop

    If you’re a real fashion lover, and have your own style or affection for vintage clothes, Berlin has a lot to offer to you as well. There are many second hand shops and flea markets spread across the city, so why not go for a little treasure hunting? If you have a bit of time and don’t have company, this is one of the best things you can do in Berlin alone.

    You will discover that second hands and vintage clothing shops in Berlin offer stylish and good quality clothing for reasonable price, and not only that. If you prefer someone to keep you company, you can also take a private shopping tour to all the great and hidden places you surely wouldn’t want to miss.

  • Sample beer in Berlin's microbreweries

    Are you interested in the beer industry and the delicious beverage itself? Do you have the desire to taste different types of German beer? Then the perfect tour for you is one run by locals who can show you around the city and take you to bars and beer breweries.

    You’ll get the chance to enjoy good-old German beer with local Berliners and the atmosphere of Prater Garten, the oldest Biergarten in town that serves its own Prater Pils, and taste some Bavarian beer at Cafe am Neuen See, while enjoying a view of beautiful boating lake. If your significant other doesn’t like to see you drinking beer, beer tour is definitely one of the things you want to in Berlin alone!

  • Learn about Berlin’s Culture!

    If you’re wanting to find out more about art, architecture styles, music, and a rich, fascinating cultural history, a Berlin cultural tour is one of the top things to do in Berlin alone. Take a tour with a local who’ll know all about the capital’s enchanting and varied cultural identity, and will be able to fill you in on all the local stories.

    If you’re more interested in a certain area, say, that highlight the city’s breathtaking landscape of art, literature, and music, then the guide will tailor the tour to suit you. If you’re a culture lover, Berlin’s the place to visit.

  • See Alternative Berlin

    If the raw and artistic side of the city is more your thing, then take a tour of Berlin’s street art, and get to know Berlin through the eyes of a real artist. You’ll learn about Berlin’s long alternative history and insight into the motivation behind the artists and their works.

    You can’t really experience this side of the capital alone as an outsider; taking a tour run by locals is the only way. It’s also a good way to meet people if you’re by yourself, and you can also get some tips from your guide to help you find the best nightspots and clubs to suit your interests.

  • Take a history highlights tour

    There’s a vast history to Berlin and many tours on offer. Take a tour with locals and you’ll be sure you get a knowledgeable guide. Tours can be created to suit your needs too. Why not take a tour of Cold War era Berlin? Find out a little of what life was like behind the Iron Curtain and learn about how the former state, the DDR used their secret police, the Stasi to keep control of East Germany.

    There’s the Berlin wall memorial to see, but also other key places such as Bernauer Straße (where people jumped from buildings from East into West), Stalinallee (Karl Marx Allee), and the Berlin Wall Crossing Points (the Palace of Tears).

  • Learn to Cook German Dishes

    Cooking’s an art and a science. If you’re in Berlin alone, then why not enjoy some of that mysterious alchemy by taking a German cooking class. It’s a sure fire way to meet some other tourists and locals. Who knows maybe you’ll meet a great touring companion. In a cooking class you won’t just be following a recipe but getting on the spot training by an experienced German cook.

    Germany has so many great dishes too and the secret is that they are cooked with local and fresh ingredients. There’s Bratkartoffeln (fried potatoes with onions), Hasenpfeffer (rabbit stew), or Kohlroulade (cabbage rolls, for the more vegetable inclined).

  • Relax with a Thai Yoga Massage

    Thai yoga massage is an ancient healing process that combines acupressure, Indian Ayurvedic principles, along with yoga postures. There are lots of health and wellness options available in the city and this is one of the most relaxing things to do in Berlin alone. Especially after a long day of sightseeing!

    Thai Yoga massage is provided by a local practitioner and offers a holistic approach to treating back and body pain, headaches, stress, restlessness and tiredness. At the end of the session enjoy a relaxing cup of tea with your host, and chat about places you’ve visited — they’ll probably have a few ideas for must-see places to share — off the tourism trail.

Berlin Alone: Bratwurst, Beer, and Bikes.

Exploring Berlin as a solo traveler is both easy and rewarding, especially if you join a local host on a guided tour of the city! When it comes to things to do in Berlin, there’s a whole host of activities and attractions to choose from including WWII walking tours and craft beer sampling. If you need inspiration on what to do in Berlin alone, keep reading our suggestions below. Soak up the Alternative While Berlin is full of many incredible museums, restaurants, and attractions, sometimes it’s just as fun to go off the beaten track with a local host and soak up the alternative side of the city. An alternative tour takes you to places only the locals visit! Get ready to soak up incredible street art, shop at boutique art stores, and to visit Intimes Kino; one of the smallest cinemas in the city! History Berlin is steeped in history, and there’s no better way to learn about the impact of WWII and the Cold War on the city thank by joining a history tour. As you walk through the city center, there’ll be plenty of time to stop and sample local currywurst or enjoy a quick stein! Gendarmenmarkt, Potsdamer Platz, and Bebelplatz are just three historical highlights waiting to be visited. Craft Beer You can’t visit Germany without downing a stein or two, and a craft beer tour is a perfect way to do this. Join your local host and enjoy a beer tour of the city, stopping at local breweries and bars as you go. Beer tours are a great way to meet new people and make new friends when traveling alone! Berlin by Bike Peddling your way around the city is both time-effective and pretty flipping fun. That’s why a bike tour with a local host is the perfect way to whiz past popular attractions including the Berlin Wall, the Topography of Terror monument, and Checkpoint Charlie. After a long day of peddling, veer off-piste and head to a local park for a picnic! Coffee Lovers Dream There’s so much to see and do in Berlin that you’re going to need to fuel up well before you start exploring and a coffee tour with a local host is just the ticket! As you sip freshly brewed coffee with your local host, you’ll learn all about the history of Berlin and the uprise of quirky coffee shops!

What other travelers love about our local experts

Laura
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22 April 2025
Great introduction to Berlin

Seth set the right tone and pace for our family of four (2 adolescents). We really enjoyed learning about Berlin through the lens of WW2 and he helped bring the city’s history to life with well chosen facts and anecdotes. We thoroughly recommend Seth!

Steve
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19 April 2025
Great Guide, Great Food, Great Tour

Tiago was a very welcoming and delightful host. He shared his favorite spots in his neighborhood and accommodated quickly to our dietary restrictions. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and would highly recommend you spend an evening getting to know both Thiago and part of Berlin.

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25 March 2025
Berlin Hstory Tour

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!

Adrian
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5 March 2025
Dont miss this!!

Boyd was amazing! Such a great knowledge sharing of the history of Berlin. We were able to see so many sites and Boyd made us feel very welcome. Be prepared to get your steps in!!