Take a walk off the beaten track, away from the tourist crowds, and see the real side of Berlin. On this private tour, go beyond the classic route and explore the Kreuzberg district where you’ll experience a different Berlin, like a local with a local by your side!
Learn and explore the rich Jewish history of Berlin through its monuments, memorials and sights. Visit parts of the city where Jewish life used to blossom and places where we remember all the Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Understand the past & present of Jewish Berlin with a local!
Get ready to follow the route of the Berlin Wall and hear all about its history on this private biking tour. Together with me, your private local insider, we can explore the less known districts and get a glimpse of the daily life of Berliners.
Looking for a way to mix the historical side of Berlin with a touch of hip local spots? Potsdamer Strasse is the place you need to explore! Join me on a private tour in Berlin and enjoy an eclectic mix of history, culture and a string of cutting-edge boutiques.
20th Century Icons: David Bowie & Marlene Dietrich with a Movie Fanatic
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2.5 hours | art & culture tours | Berlin
During this private tour, you can walk in the footsteps of famous 20th-century icons of Berlin! Not only was Marlene born in Berlin and Bowie lived here for three years in the 1970s, but they also made a movie together. I can tell you all about it and more!
With a unique underground scene, incredible street art, amazing beer, neighborhoods so diverse that it's possible to change scene completely in just a few minutes, it's easy to fall for Berlin. Experience one of Europe's coolest cities like a local on a private tour off the beaten track in Berlin! Take in the authentic city vibe, see places only Berliners know about, and visit must-see attractions such as The Hackescher or Teufelsberg the local way. The tour options off the beaten path in Berlin are endless! Connect with the local community and get to know the real Berlin that few tourists get to see. Take a subway tour with your host and explore the fascinating history of Germany's most extensive underground network. Berlin is famous for its beautiful metro stations, several of them are even listed as historic monuments! Listen to stories from famous urban artists, enjoy impressing street art, or explore the biggest gay neighborhood in Europe off the beaten track in Berlin. Here to eat? You're in for a treat! From charming markets and pop-up eateries, to gourmet street food, Michelin-starred restaurants and fabolous bakeries, Berlin is a paradise for foodies! Thanks to its international vibe, there are food cultures from all over the world. From Italian, Turkish, Vietnamese and Arabic, to Germany's famous bratwurst dishes, your local host will show you where to indulge in the most authentic food. In the mood for bar-hopping? Learn where the best beer-gardens are located, and discover the vibrant nightlife, which is a reason for coming here alone. Your local friend will take you to the best spots! Every off the beaten path tour in Berlin can be 100% customized just for you. Tell your local host about your preferences and let the countdown to your Berliner adventure begin!
What other travelers love about our local experts
Sally
About local
21 July 2025
A Highlight of Our Berlin Visit
A terrific tour.
Communication with Martin before and during the tour was first rate. His command of English is impeccable. He’s also fluent in French, which we are not, but it was sure nice to hear German and French place names pronounced in accordance with the language of their origin.
Martin was well prepared with before images of the places we visited. Of course he was very knowledgeable as well. He also took the extra step of cross referencing the places we visited to lyrics in Bowie songs on an ongoing basis, which was very insightful.
Other reviewers noted how the tour was a great way to see Berlin. They were right. I like David Bowie. My partner is a huge fan. The tour suited us both. We saw numerous neighborhoods that were really wonderful (regardless of your musical taste), but not on our itinerary. Thanks to Martin, we visited them feeling like locals, which instilled us with an even greater appreciation of Berlin.
20th Century Icons: David Bowie & Marlene Dietrich with a Movie Fanatic
Kenneth
About local
7 July 2025
Lee was Great
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.
Off the Beaten Track in Berlin: Kreuzberg Tour
Wayne
About local
6 July 2025
An insightful walk around Kreuzberg
We had a very interesting walk around Kreuzberg with Elisabetta. Very knowledgable and with those little details that add great flavour to the experience.
Off the Beaten Track in Berlin: Kreuzberg Tour
Rebekah
About local
29 June 2025
Betty’s tour a great start for Berlin
Betty was friendly, her English was great, and she opened her eyes to so many things that we would never have thought of seeing, and gave us insights that we would not otherwise have had. She picked up on our interests and emphasized these as well, and referenced things that we might enjoy later. Throughout our trip, we recalled her recommendations. We would recommend her 100%, and especially good way to start your first visit to Berlin—Jeff, Rebekah, and Jonas
