Boyd

The Cool History Teacher

  • I live in Berlin
  • I speak English, Deutsch
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 16 hours

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Seemingly the planets aligned and poof, my destiny with this multi-faceted and constantly evolving city began about thirty years ago. In the interim after exchange years, endless years at university and as history teacher in Vancouver as well as here, my passion for telling my story as a child of PET, the Cold War, the optimistic 90s and beyond will ensure your trip to Berlin takes on an unforgettable dimension.

  • I live in Berlin
  • I speak English, Deutsch
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 16 hours

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Reviews

Martin
4 May 2025
Firstly, Boyd, unfortunately, was unable to make the tour but he contacted me a week before to explain the situation and that he had kindly rearranged the tour with Juan. Contacted Juan and he kindly arranged to pick us up at the agreed time, from our hotel. Juan was absolutely amazing, took his time explaining the amazing, complex and incredible history of Berlin from WW2 and how WW2 shaped the future of this city up until when the wall came down. The tour was 4 hours and we walked over 10km but take my word for it, it was truly amazing and the time flew by. What an amazing story and Juan told it perfectly. We came away from the tour amazed, enlightened and at times absolutely shocked at some of the wartime stories. If you ever go to Berlin, put this tour at the top of your list and if Juan is available, make sure you choose him. Martin & Nicola Amazing WW2 tour of Berling
Alan
27 April 2025
We had an excellent tour of Berlin starting from our hotel in Alexanderplatz and ending at the Soviet war memorial Tiergarten. Boyd is extremely knowledgable with a warm personality and made the whole experience a pleasure. Thank you Boyd.Excellent Tour with Boyd
Lucy
17 April 2025
I can't recommend this tour enough, Boyd was informative and helpful. The tour was for 4 hours, the time passed very quickly. The tour covered WW2 and general history as we walked around the city. During the rest of our stay in Berlin we were able to use the information Boyd told us to make the most of the time in the city so interesting. Its a complated city and Boyd really helped us understand it. 10 out of 10 from us :-)Great tour
Chris
10 April 2025
Boyd was everything we hoped for. We wanted him to go the extra mile and he did. It was a tour outside the box. He gave us a glance of what east Berlin looked like. He knows just about every building and its history. We had a very enjoyable drink with local brewers since we’re Belgian and beer has very little secrets for us. He let us see the more urban side of Berlin since we were already a few days in Berlin and had seen the more typically tourist attractions already. Very much a plus is the fact that he is Canadian and thus a native English speaker which made it very easy to follow his English. We recommend Boyd for everybody who is looking for a tour outside the box although we are convinced that Boyd can make an adventure of about just anything. As a history teacher he tells the story of Berlin with a lot of respect for the city and its inhabitants. Half a day spent with Boyd makes him a friend rather than just a guide.Boyd went the extra mile
Adrian
5 March 2025
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!!Dont miss this!!
Verena
4 March 2025
Boyde macht einfach nur Spaß! Super Tour, unglaublich viel Wissen wird vermittelt und es ist eine tolle Art Berlin näher kennen zu lernen! Boyd geht auf einen ein und ist einer der freundlichsten Menschen die ich kennenlernen durfte. Absolt empfehlenswert
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20 February 2025
If you’re looking for an exceptional WWII walking tour in Berlin, Boyd is the guide you need. His deep knowledge, engaging storytelling, and passion for history bring the city’s past to life. Whether you’re a history buff or just curious, Boyd makes complex events understandable and compelling. His tours are well-paced, thoughtfully planned, and filled with fascinating details you won’t find in guidebooks. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a deeper understanding of Berlin’s WWII history!Exceptional day with Boyd
Sophie
29 January 2025
Boyd gave an amazing tour! He was able to point out so many cool parts of the east side of Berlin that have survived the wars and recommended many other things to see during my trip to the city. Would highly recommend this tour! Thanks Boyd :)A wonderful tour!
Lee
16 January 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Boyd through the streets of Berlin. He was a wealth of knowledge and a World War II history buff. So we fit right in. We asked him to show us how the trains work and how to get from point A to point B. We learned a lot from our walks amongst historical sites and monuments. We ended up at a food hall that had some of the best pasta ever tasted. Who knew? so thanks again, Boyd and we’ll see you when we pass through here again. Lee & Kathy Our Tour with Boyd
Ricke
12 January 2025
Boyd hat uns 4h durch Berlin geführt und mit Informationen und besonderen Geschichten/ Anekdoten zum staunen, lachen und nachdenken gebracht. Obwohl es eiskalt war war die Tour kurzweilig und spannend und Boyd ein charmanter, sympathischer und sehr kluger Guide. Klasse war’s! Danke BoydInformativ und lustig

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