Walking & Biking Tours in Berlin

Private Tour to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial (With Licensed Guide) (opens in a new tab)

64 6 h

Berlin Sachsenhausen Tour: Join us for an in-depth one of a kind visit to Sachsenhausen! This is the Birchy’s Berlin’s Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour. Concentration camps were a key instrument in the Nazis regime of terror, and the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp was unique. The camp was the first purpose-built concentration camp within the Third Reich and the closest one to Berlin. It is also one of the most visited World War Two concentration camps in the world. This tour is a complete visit to the memorial camp. The tour starts in Berlin City Center, where you will meet your guide, Aaron. After that we take a short train ride out to the Sachsenhausen Camp Memorial. Aaron has held an Official Certified Sachsenhausen Tour Guide License for many years and has partaken in numerous courses as well as trained other Berlin Guides. His experience and one of a kind historical knowledge of Sachsenhausen makes this tour like no other!

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From Berlin to Sachsenhausen Camp: Private Tour by Car or Train (opens in a new tab)

3 6 h

Opened in the summer of 1936, Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp was used for the detainment and exploitation of 200,000 political prisoners and racial enemies of the National socialist regime. More than 10,000 inmates died there as a result of starvation, disease, and systematic murder perpetrated by the SS. This tour takes you to the dark heart of National Socialism, visiting the nucleus of the former concentration camp at Sachsenhausen, and other sites in Berlin relevant to the atrocities of Nazism. It is candid, confronting, and moving – an important journey to make for those who have never visited a concentration camp memorial before. Our professional, local guide will be with you every step of the way, adding important context to your visit, delving into the history of the period, and telling stories of the everyday bravery of the exploited and incarcerated.

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Berlin: Private Highlights Walking Tour with Local Guide and Hotel pickup (opens in a new tab)

13 3 h

This is a great overview tour through the city of Berlin for everyone who would like to learn a lot of details and background information, as well as experience the atmosphere of the city. This informative and entertaining city tour takes you to the famous sights and boulevards of Berlin, such as the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the Holocaust Memorial or remnants of the Berlin Wall. We sometimes use public transport - usually double-decker buses - to get from one interesting city district to the next. Your personal local guide will be happy to accomodate any wishes you may have. Let Berlin inspire you!

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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Berlin Private Tour (opens in a new tab)

46 3 h

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Berlin from a unique perspective! Get to know Berlin on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all! Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Berlin at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Holocaust memorial, East Side Gallery, Museum Island and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included. Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

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Potsdam - Small group - Sanssouci Palace & the Gardens of Kings (opens in a new tab)

157 4 h

Join us on a memorable four-hour walking tour of Potsdam, where royal splendour, fascinating history, and beautiful landscapes come together. Located just outside Berlin, this elegant city is filled with palaces, landscaped gardens, and charming streets, perfect for a relaxed, stress-free stroll at your own pace. Led by an expert local guide, this easy-paced experience offers unique perspectives on Potsdam’s rich history and cultural heritage. Begin at the Alte Markt before wandering through the charming Dutch Quarter, famous for its distinctive red-brick houses, elegant architecture, and lively atmosphere. Stroll to the magnificent Sanssouci Palace and its terraced gardens, where you’ll hear fascinating stories of Frederick the Great and how he earned the nickname “The Potato King.” The tour concludes in Potsdam around 2pm, giving you the option to continue exploring at your leisure or return to Berlin with your guide — a perfect combination of history, beauty, and amazing views.

Skip-the-line Charlottenburg Palace and Gardens Private Tour (opens in a new tab)

2 1 h 30 min – 4 h

Breath in Berlin’s royal past while walking through the gardens and interiors of the majestic Charlottenburg Palace. Discover the treasures of the Old Palace and the New Wing with skip-the-line tickets and a Private Guide. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 1,5-hour: Charlottenburg Gardens Enjoy a private tour of the Charlottenburg Palace Gardens. 2-hour: Old Palace & Charlottenburg Gardens Enjoy a private tour of the Charlottenburg Old Palace and Gardens. Includes skip-the-line tickets. 3-hour: New Wing, Old Palace & Charlottenburg Gardens Enjoy a private tour of the Charlottenburg New Wing, Old Palace and Gardens. Includes skip-the-line tickets. 4-hour: Belvedere, New Wing, Old Palace & Gardens Enjoy a private tour of the Charlottenburg Mausoleum, Belvedere, New Wing, Old Palace and Gardens. Includes skip-the-line tickets.

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Berlin Evening Culinary Tour - Award Winning (opens in a new tab)

122 4 h

Our award winning Evening Food Tour delves into the Berliner culinary scene by night. In intimate, small groups our expert foodie guide unveils the local food scene, dipping and tasting through one of Berlin’s best kept secrets: The Bergmannkiez - Starting the evening off with a legendary Berlin "aperitive" to get things going. - An introduction into the lesser known “Bergmannkiez” neighbourhood in Kreuzberg, learning about the lifestyle of the locals. - A modern twist to a Berlin classic: the Döner - A trendy, finger-licking, street food tasting from our favourite hole in the wall. - Insights into the immigrant stories that have defined and shaped Berlin over the last decades. - Private Portuguese wine tasting combined with starters made by your private Italian chef. - Authentic German beer tasting in a local brewery, combined with a traditional, hearty bite. - Plenty of tips from your local guide to ensure the rest of your stay in Berlin will be as fantastic.

Berlin Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour) (opens in a new tab)

9 2 h – 8 h

Berlin’s complex history can be hard to fully grasp without local context. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments and museums while learning about the city’s history and culture. Please note that museum visits are not included. If you would like to visit a museum inside, you will need to contact us in advance, and a supplement will apply depending on the selected museum. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your interests, offering a meaningful and engaging way to experience Berlin.

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768,000 vs 150,000: Battle for the Seelow Heights 1945 (opens in a new tab)

76 7 h

**The Battle That Opened the Road to Berlin** On 16 April 1945, Marshal Zhukov launched the largest artillery bombardment in history against German positions 90 minutes east of Berlin. 768,000 Soviet troops. 150,000 Germans. Three days that decided whether Berlin would fall in days or weeks. And almost nobody has heard of it. **The Western Front, You Know. The Eastern Front You Don't.** Most travellers visiting WWII sites know Normandy, the Bulge, the Rhine. The Eastern Front — larger, harder, the war's other half — is rarely walked by English-speaking visitors. Seelow Heights is the closest you can stand to it without leaving Germany. **What You'll Walk** Stand at Marshal Zhukov's command post. Walk the German trenches on the Heights. See the anti-tank ditch at Sachsendorf Trace the Oderbruch "Shooting Gallery". See where a Flak battalion made its last stand. Specialist military historian. Max 7 guests. Featured on National Geographic: "World War II: Secrets from Above"

Skip-the-line Berlin Cathedral and Old Town Private Tour (opens in a new tab)

4 2 h – 5 h

Discover the secrets of Berlin’s beloved icon, Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom), with an Expert Guide & Skip-the-Line Tickets. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests 2h: Berlin Cathedral Book this tour to visit Berliner Dom with skip-the-line tickets and see some highlights of Berlin's Old Town and Museum Island, such as Babelplatz 3h: Berlin Cathedral & Transfers Book a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour tour of Berliner Dom with skip-the-line tickets, the Old Town and the Museum Island with highlights such as Babelplatz. 4h: Cathedral & Old Town Book this tour to visit Berliner Dom with skip-the-line tickets and see more of the Old Town and Museum Island, such as Berliner Fernsehturm, Babelplatz, Alexanderplat and New Church. 5h: Cathedral, Old Town & Transfers Book a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 4-hour tour of Berliner Dom with skip-the-line tickets, the Old Town and the Museum Island with more highlights, such as Alexanderplatz.

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Berlin Half-Day Tour: Private & Personalized with a Local Guide (opens in a new tab)

8 3 h – 4 h

Spend half a day exploring Berlin with a local host who helps you experience the city beyond a checklist of landmarks. From historic squares and Cold War sites to creative neighborhoods and hidden courtyards, this private experience is shaped around your interests, pace, and curiosity, offering a more personal introduction to the German capital. Over 3 or 4 hours, you may walk through historic districts, discover traces of the Berlin Wall, explore neighborhoods like Mitte or Kreuzberg, or uncover quieter streets that reveal a different side of the city. Along the way, your host shares local insight, cultural context, and practical recommendations to help you experience Berlin in a more meaningful and authentic way. Before your experience, you will receive an online personalization form so your host can tailor the itinerary around your interests and preferences. Your experience remains flexible throughout the day, allowing you to adjust plans naturally as you explore.

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The History of Berlin: WWII PRIVATE Walking Tour With Locals (opens in a new tab)

210 4 h

It’s the history that made the city today. During this private tour, it’s time to discover Berlin through WWII Private Tour. Embark on a storytelling journey that will keep you entertained while at the same time giving you insights you can’t find in a history book. Delve deep into the subject with highlights and landmarks like Reichstag building, Checkpoint Charlie and Museum Island Connect their relevance to this historical event and the effects it had from past to present in Berlin. Thanks to your local guide, it will be as if you just took a trip back in time! Withlocals History City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

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Private walking Tour: Berlin Architecture Tour (opens in a new tab)

14 3 h – 4 h

Immerse yourself in Berlin’s architectural landscape on a private walking tour exploring the city’s remarkable mix of historic and modern design. Discover how Berlin’s streets reveal centuries of architectural change, from grand imperial buildings to bold contemporary structures. Visit the Reichstag Building, crowned by Sir Norman Foster’s striking glass dome, and learn about the revolutionary ideas of the Bauhaus movement, which transformed modern architecture with its clean lines and functional design. As you walk through areas such as Mitte and Potsdamer Platz, see the fascinating contrast between historic landmarks like the Berlin Cathedral and modern icons such as the Sony Center, highlighting Berlin’s constant architectural evolution. Along the way, your guide will point out examples of Prussian classicism, socialist-era architecture, and cutting-edge contemporary projects, revealing how each period has shaped the city’s distinctive skyline and urban identity.

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East Berlin History Tour: Private & Custom with a Local Guide (opens in a new tab)

7 3 h

Discover how East Berlin evolved from the center of a divided city into one of Europe’s most dynamic urban landscapes. Led by a local host with a deep understanding of Berlin’s history, this private experience focuses on the places, architecture, and stories that reveal what life was like behind the Iron Curtain and how the city transformed after reunification. Rather than covering Berlin broadly, this experience concentrates specifically on the former East Berlin, from Soviet-era boulevards and Cold War checkpoints to surviving sections of the Wall and neighborhoods shaped by decades of political change. Before your experience, you will receive an online personalization form so your host can tailor the route around your interests and preferred pace. Your itinerary remains flexible throughout the experience, allowing you to spend more time exploring the places and stories that interest you most.

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Kreuzberg Culinary – The Food Tour (opens in a new tab)

25 3 h

A discovery tour of a special kind in the unique Berlin Kreuzberg. During this three-hour guided city tour, you will experience the ultimate trendy district with all your senses. In a family atmosphere, our qualified guides will take you to historical places where you can learn exciting anecdotes about the eventful past and present and feel the unique atmosphere of Kreuzberg. Kreuzberg is a lively multi-cultural, nightlife district, left-wing protest stronghold and true Berlin lifestyle. Young, criminal and cuddly. And as you soon growl with so many impressions, there is also culinary input : We taste local and international specialities in five authentic restaurants in the district.

City Explorer: Potsdam Private Day Trip (opens in a new tab)

12 6 h

Cities are like snowflakes: every one of them is unique, even if they are from the same country. If you are in Berlin and want to discover other cities nearby, the locals recommend going to Potsdam! In just one day, you’ll visit Potsdam where you can check out its renowned highlights such as Sanssouci Palace, Alter Markt, and Neues Palais from a local perspective. Thanks to your local guide, you’ll get a better understanding of the history, culture, and traditions of Potsdam. Give yourself the gift of seeing more of Germany and its cultural gems that have plenty of stories to tell. Withlocals Neighboring City Private Day Trip™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

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Private 3-Hour Walking Tour of Berlin (opens in a new tab)

17 3 h

On this private 3-hour Berlin walking tour your private guide will pick you up from your hotel and show you the major highlights of Berlin. If you want to visit the Reichstag, we'll help you regisiter your visit.

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Berlin to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Private Car Tour (opens in a new tab)

4 h

Witness war crimes and the Holocaust as you explore the former Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp with a Licensed Guide. Learn about the slave labor, prisoner abuses and executions by Nazis and Soviets. Travel from Berlin to Sachsenhausen by private car. Highlights: • Visit the Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen with a 5-Stars Licensed Guide • Immerse yourself in the history of WWII and the Holocaust • Learn about the camp’s prominent prisoners • See the former camp prison, barracks, gas chamber and more • Take advantage of a private car transfer from Berlin Discover the dark history of the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, a model and training camp, which was initially used by Nazis to perfect the most efficient and effective execution methods for use in death camps. Explore the memorial site and educational exhibitions with an Expert Guide to learn about the causes and consequences of the Nazi extremism.

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Berlin Wall - East and West Berlin Private Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

2 h – 4 h

Relive the events of the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall. Follow the historic route along the “Iron Curtain” with a History Expert, see Checkpoint Charlie, and the Friedrichstraße station. Discover the history of the Cold War and communism in Berlin. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Berlin Wall Explore the history of the Berlin Wall and see historic sites such as Checkpoint Charlie, Teil der Berliner Mauer and the Berlin Friedrichstraße station. 4-hour: Berlin Wall & Memorial Explore the history of the Berlin Wall, visit the Berlin Wall Memorial and see historic sites such as Checkpoint Charlie, Teil der Berliner Mauer and the Berlin Friedrichstraße station. Join this exclusive guided tour to explore the historic route along the “death strip” that physically and ideologically divided West and East Germany during the Cold War. See the remains of the Berlin Wall and other remnants of war and the communist era.

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Berlin Pergamon Museum - The Panorama Skip-the-line Tour (opens in a new tab)

4 2 h – 5 h

See the architectural masterpieces of ancient metropolises at the popular Panorama Exhibition at the Pergamon Museum. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs & interests: 2-hour: The Panorama at the Pergamon Museum Book this 2-hour guided tour to see the amazing Panorama Exhibition at the Pergamon Museum. Learn about daily life in iconic ancient cities: Pergamon, Byzantium, and Babylon. 3-hour: The Panorama & Transfers This option includes a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour guided tour of the Panorama Exhibition at the Pergamon Museum. 4-hour: The Panorama & Berlin Cathedral Book an extended 4-hour guided tour to see the amazing Panorama Exhibition at the Pergamon Museum and visit the magnificent Berlin Cathedral in the Museum Island. 5-hour: The Panorama, Berlin Cathedral & Transfers This option includes a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 4-hour guided tour of the Panorama Exhibition at the Pergamon Museum and the Berlin Cathedral in Museum Island.