Walking & Biking Tours in Berlin

Take the U Train: An Audio Story of Berlin's Oldest Elevated Railway Line (opens in a new tab)

2 2 h

This self-guided GPS audio tour tells the story of Berlin’s first “elevated U-Bahn line” known as Hochbahn Stammstrecke built by Siemens & Halske at the end of the 19th century. The tour begins at the station “Warschauer Straße” in Friedrichshain and continues down Oberbaumbrücke, an 1896 bridge connecting Friedrichshain with Berlin-Kreuzberg and spanning the River Spree. Then it continues along the beautiful steel viaduct down Skalitzer Straße, Gitschiner Straße, Hallesches Ufer and Tempelhofer Ufer towards today's U-Bahnhof “Gleisdreick” where the eastern branch of the original elevated line ended. You will need a valid BVG Day-Ticket or a single ticket (Einzelfahrschein) valid for 2 hours along a single route. Validate it before boarding the train and keep it on you for the whole tour. Do not throw the ticket away! The audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Jewish Quarter + Jewish Museum (opens in a new tab)

86 4 h

The Berlin Jewish Quarter and Museum tour is an essential visit during your stay in the city. The Jewish Museum of Berlin is one of the largest museums in Europe and has become a symbol of Berlin due to the impressive construction of the architect Libeskind. The neighborhood is famous for its atmosphere, its history, its patios and art galleries. With this guided tour you will discover corners full of charm and part of a Berlin that no visitor should miss today.

Secrets of Berlin: Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

1 2 h

Discover Berlin like never before with the Secrets of Berlin City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and hidden stories! This GPS-based exploration game lets you experience Berlin while exploring famous spots such as Checkpoint Charlie, Bellevue Palace, the Martin-Gropius-Bau, the Topography of Terror, the Black Box Cold War, the Trabi Museum and the Bears of Berlin sculptures. Play solo for a personal challenge or together with friends, family or colleagues. During the game you solve tricky questions, puzzles, riddles and creative photo tasks to score points, unlock extra clues and solve the final mystery. Pause whenever you want and continue later at your own pace. Compete for a place on the leaderboard or play competitively for team building, making this scavenger hunt and walking tour through Berlin perfect for every type of explorer.

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Berlin Outdoor Escape Game: Self-Guided City Adventure (opens in a new tab)

2 h

Berlin itself becomes the puzzle in this self-guided outdoor escape game - no venue, no host, just your team and the streets. Magnus has taken the formulas and scattered the proof across the old centre, past Litfaß-Platz, and every location holds a code, a riddle or a photo task waiting to be cracked. Roles matter here: one player reads, another looks, and the team moves on only once you agree. Send two or more teams out at the same time and the hunt becomes a contest, which is what makes this city escape game work as well for a team-building afternoon as for a day out with friends. Reading clues while the city moves around you is part of the challenge.

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Berlin WWII and Third Reich Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP (opens in a new tab)

2 h – 3 h

Walk through Berlin’s streets and uncover how an ordinary modern city became the command centre of a dictatorship. Start where Jewish life once thrived, follow the courtyards where people hid from persecution, and stand at the places where courage quietly pushed back. Move past ministries where laws rewrote daily life, cross squares where books burned, and stand before the Reichstag — where one night of fire helped end democracy. Walk through memorials to murdered communities and pause at the quiet ground above the Führerbunker, where the regime collapsed. End at Bendlerblock, where resistance made its final stand. This tour leads you through the real locations where decisions were made, lives were shattered, and Berlin learned to remember.

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Berlin Essential : Self-Guided Tour created by local Official Guide (opens in a new tab)

4 1 h 30 min

With this tour you will be able to discover the most emblematic points of Berlin at your own pace. Designed by John, City Guide, this tour includes the most important monuments of Berlin’s Old Town, as well as many curiosities from its present and past. With audio narrated by himself and images, you’ll live as complete an experience as if accompanied in person, but with the freedom to have all the information and a GPS guided map on your mobile. There are no schedules or groups: once booked, you will have 14 days to complete it as many times as you want and when you decide. You will have access to the tour from 00:00 on the day you select. Includes food and leisure recommendations selected by John to enjoy Berlin as a local. Instructions to activate the tour will arrive after purchase both by message and at the entrance of Viator.

ryddle Stadtrallye Berlin : TIME JUMP - OFF THROUGH THE MIDDLE (opens in a new tab)

2 h 30 min

Experience Berlin center on an interactive digital puzzle walking tour that is as exciting and informative at the same time. That’s brave! The adventurous Charlotte has jumped back into the past, all alone and without a license for the “Time Jumper” – a time machine of the future! Her father Paul knows about the risks of jumping into the past. You may find yourself in the midst of a war or other catastrophe within a blink of an eye. But what’s even worse: Charlotte has unknowingly crossed the time barrier of the year 2200! This makes it impossible for her to jump back into the future, and Paul’s messages from the future cannot reach her anymore. Paul can’t travel through time without the Time Jumper, and Charlotte can’t get back to the future. What a mess! You are the only person who can help bring father and daughter back together! This adventure will take you on a trip along many of Berlin’s impressive historical sights and buildings, the Spree river’s picturesque promenades, and the winding backyards and streets of Berlin-Mitte. You will also gain some unusual insights into the future… ryddle is an innovative city rallye and puzzle tour for your smartphone that is best played in a team with friends. Solve puzzles, experience a multimedia story, get interesting background information and get to know the city from a different perspective. Whether you are a true "Berliner" or a Quiddjes - with ryddle you will see the city in a different way. ryddle offers you an interactive experience with digital technology. All walking tours can be played with your smartphone on WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger in German or English.

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Berlin Christmas Markets Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP (opens in a new tab)

2 h – 3 h

Step into Berlin’s Christmas wonderland on a self-guided tour through its most magical markets and historic sights. Begin at lively Alexanderplatz with its glowing pyramid, then pass the Rotes Rathaus where Santa flies overhead. Wander Nikolaiviertel’s handcrafted market and follow the sparkling Spree to the treasures of Museum Island. Sip Glühwein at elegant Gendarmenmarkt, then race down toboggan slides at Potsdamer Platz. Pause at the Brandenburg Gate shining against the winter sky, and end at Charlottenburg Palace wrapped in baroque holiday charm. Along the way, enjoy festive treats and discover Berlin’s royal traditions, resilience, and joyful reunification.

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Templars, Bunkers and Prussian Glory: A Self-Guided Audio Tour (opens in a new tab)

1 h

Get to know the other side of Kreuzberg, away from the partying crowds and Easy-jet Armada: a place where great world inventions were made, world-famous companies born, and where sand was turned into gold and then turned into dust again. On this self-guided GPS audio tour, you'll stroll through a half-forgotten old residential area where ghosts of the 19th-century building boom walk hand in hand with ghosts of Nazi propaganda. You will learn the secrets of one of Berlin's most stunning parks. You will also get to know the stories of people who made Berlin one of the greatest cities on Earth. This audio tour is written and narrated by Beata Gontarczyk-Krampe, aka Notmsparker, the author of the Berlin History Blog “Kreuzberged” and of “Notmsparker´s Berlin Companion”. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Memorials and Monuments: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in Berlin (opens in a new tab)

1 h 15 min – 1 h 30 min

NOTE: During the European Soccer Cup (June 14- July 14), and a few days before and after, it may not be possible to easily cross from the Reichstag over to the other side of the Tiergarten. __ Are you looking for a way to see Berlin’s important monuments and landmarks without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Parade through the Brandenburg Gate like royalty and discover which part of the gate Napoleon stole as a trophy • Hear from producer Jo Eckardt, owner and founder of A Friend in Berlin tour company • Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

Berlin in a Day - Audio Guide and Self Guided Tour (opens in a new tab)

2 h 30 min

Experience Berlin's Greatest Hits Short on time but craving the full Berlin experience? This highlights tour is your perfect solution. Step into the vibrant heart of the city to visit all the absolute must-sees, perfectly paired with fascinating stories and quirky fun facts you'll actually remember. You will stand before Berlin's most iconic landmarks and uncover the magic of the German capital exactly where history was made. Have your camera ready to capture its monumental beauty and experience the very best of Berlin. How It Works No human person for guiding (tour guide), this is self-guided audio tour. You use your own smartphone to navigate and listen. No app download is required—just click the access link in your ticket to begin instantly. This route explores the free public sights, so no entrance tickets are needed or included. Tour Details Duration: 2h walking, 40m audio Stops: 10 Languages: EN, DE

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In and Around Alexanderplatz: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Berlin (opens in a new tab)

1 h

Alexanderplatz has a mythical status in Berlin history, from its seedy 1920s portrayal in Alfred Döblin's "Berlin Alexanderplatz" novel to the massive demonstration that took place there just before the Berlin Wall fell in 1989. This tour introduces you to "Alex" and its surroundings, its history as a flashpoint between Communists and Fascists in the 1920s and 30s, its halting reconstruction after World War II, and the current plans for reinventing it. The tour starts near the Volksbühne theatre and winds its way to the Marx-Engels Forum next to Berlin's beautiful cathedral, providing listeners with a taste of the city's unique history as told through its architecture and public art works. The tour starts in front of the "Junge Welt" newspaper building at Torstrasse 6, near Karl-Liebknecht-Strasse. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

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Former East Berlin: A Self-Guided Audio Tour (opens in a new tab)

1 1 h 15 min – 1 h 30 min

Explore Former East Berlin’s mix of architecture at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Take in 400 years of history and find traces of the city’s days as the capital of the German Empire, and witness the devastation left by the World Wars • Hear from the producer, Jo Eckardt, founder of the tour company, A Friend in Berlin • Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish. • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it. • Use the virtual tour option at home. Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under "Before You Go." Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap Start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Berlin Self Guided Audio Experience (opens in a new tab)

3 h – 9 h

Discover Berlin's complex tapestry of history through an immersive audio experience that grants you complete freedom to explore at your own rhythm while uncovering exclusive stories that most visitors never hear. Our expertly crafted narrative reveals hidden chapters of Berlin's past through captivating storytelling delivered by professional narrators whose clear, engaging voices transform each location into a living piece of history. Unlike rigid group tours that rush you past monuments, this self-guided experience allows you to linger at sites that captivate you most. Each location comes alive through meticulously researched historical insights, personal accounts from locals who lived through pivotal moments, and fascinating details about architecture, politics, and culture that traditional guidebooks simply can't provide, creating an authentic Berlin experience that feels like having a knowledgeable historian as your personal companion throughout the city.

Berlin Wall Tour (opens in a new tab)

1 2 h

Explore the history of a divided city with an expert. Learn more about the live in a divided city. Explore the hot spots of the cold war in Berlin. Explore the Iron curtain guided by a former citizen of East Berlin.

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Kreuzberg Public History Walks Borders Resistance Reinvention (opens in a new tab)

11 1 h 30 min

Kreuzberg has always lived at the edge – of the medieval city, of industry, of the Wall, and today of capital. Explore Kreuzberg through a public history walk focused on social history, memory, and urban transformation. Discover the stories of workers, immigrants, minorities, and the cultural evolution of this iconic neighborhood. Designed by a public historian, the walk approaches history from the perspective of those often left at the margins: workers, migrants, minorities, activists, and artists. From industrial expansion along the river to the Wall, from squats and counterculture to today’s gentrification, Kreuzberg reveals Berlin’s history “from below.” Participants engage with streets, bridges, and cultural spaces as living archives. Combining research and storytelling, the walk turns Kreuzberg into an open classroom where past and present intersect, and the future remains an open question.

Rude Bastards tour of Berlin: No Walls - No Wars – No Nazis (opens in a new tab)

8 2 h 40 min

We are the only Fun and Politically Incorrect walking tour in Berlin. Unlike free walking tours that stick to formal lectures and polite storytelling, this Private Berlin History Tour takes you back to the origins of Berlin, exploring how a small medieval trading settlement grew into one of Europe’s most powerful capitals. Expect dark humor and stories about emperors, rulers, merchants and the people who shaped Berlin long before it became the city we know today. Starting in the historic heart of Berlin, we explore the medieval origins of the city and the historic Nikolaiviertel, uncovering stories of early trade, power struggles, political intrigue & questionable rulers. This tour gives you a more personal and flexible experience, with a pace suited to your group, more interaction with your guide and plenty of room for questions and deeper conversations. So, book your private experience now and explore the city’s origins with us.

The Dönerkebab's History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour (opens in a new tab)

45 min – 1 h

Get familiar with the most popular street food in Germany, the Döner Kebab, on this self-guided GPS audio tour. Take a walk through Kreuzberg, also known as little Istanbul, and learn about the life and legends of Berlin's Turkish community and the invention of the Döner Kebab. You will follow a path through eastern Kreuzberg, once walled in by the Berlin Wall on three sites, and now known as Berlins most multicultural area. We show you where the Berlin wall divided the neighbourhood in two and where the city's most legendary Döner Kebab is sold. The tour doesn’t include a food stop, but you are free to stop at any time and savour the local delicacies whenever it suits you. Just press play when you are ready to go, stop when you get hungry and press play again to continue.

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Berlin Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h40 and 30 Audio Comments (opens in a new tab)

2 h 40 min

Experience Berlin differently with the exclusive audio guided tour. At your own pace, explore the German capital through a journey that reveals both the scars of the past and the energy of the present. Guided by a 3D interactive map and immersive audio commentary, discover the great symbols like the more discreet traces of history. From the Brandenburg Gate to the banks of the Spree, explore historic Berlin, the Cold War Berlin and the revitalised neighbourhoods. Discover the Reichstag, the Holocaust Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, the Terror Topography or the East Side Gallery. The app works offline, with real-time geolocation and commentary in French, English and Spanish. Useable on five devices, the circuit forms a flexible loop: start where you want and resume when you want.

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East Berlin: City of Shadows Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

11 3 h

This 3­ hour tour explores the surviving monuments of the East German regime including the infamous Berlin Wall and Stasi headquarters. A historian will reveal the dialogue between modern Berlin’s built environment and its dark and often hidden history. You’ll hear about life under Communist rule, the East Germans’ growing discontent and their government’s brutal suppression.

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