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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.
Includes
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Stop At: Reichstag Building The Reichstag was built in 1894 for the first German parliament. After World War I it became home to the Parliament of the Weimar Republic. Then, it 1933, shortly after Hitler's rise to power, a fire destroyed much of the inside and the building was closed. Hitler did not need a parliament. It wasn't until reunifacation that the building was restored and the new German Parliament was ready to move in.
Stop At: Brandenburg Gate The Brandenburg Gate may well be Berlin's, no, Germany's most famous landmark.
Stop At: Unter Den Linden Unter den Linden begins at the Hohenzollern Palace and ends at the Brandenburg Gate. Some of Berlin's oldest buildings such as the Opera and the Kronprinzenpalais are located here.
Stop At: Potsdamer Platz Visit Sony Center with its amazing architecture and see Germany's oldest traffic light. See the remains of the Berlin Wall and architecture by Renzo Piano, Hans Kollhoff and Helmut Jahn.
Stop At: Topography Of Terror On the site of the former SS and Gestapo Headquarter, the buildings' foundation have been excavated and a Documentation Center has been added. You will also see the remains of the Berlin Wall.
Stop At: Checkpoint Charlie This was definitely the most famous of the checkpoints of the Berlin Wall. This one was reserved for Military Personnel and foreign, mostly American visitors who wanted to enter the Eastern Part of the City during the Cold War.
Stop At: Gendarmenmarkt Berlin's most beautiful square with the German Dome on one side and the French Dome on the other. In the center: Schinkel's Konzerthaus.
Stop At: Berliner Dom The Berlin Dome is Germany's largest Protestant Church modeled after St. Peters. The Hohenzollern used to worship here and many of their family members, among them King Friedrich Wilhelm I and his wife are buried here.
Stop At: Museum Island The five museums on Museum Island have been recognized as a Unesco World Heritage Site. Stay after your tour and visit the Pergamon and/or the Neues Museum!
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Public transportation options are available nearby Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Suitable for all physical fitness levels Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately A maximum of 8 people per booking Operated by A Friend in Berlin UG For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
An expert in-depth walking tour of central Berlin with a wonderful guideCodeTron
We could not have had a more positive experience than with our guide, Winfried. He is a wonderful, warm, affable and highly knowledgable man who has lived a wide and varied life and thus has so much to offer. We had such a great time and learned so much about Berlin. As a long time resident, he was able to weave in his first hand accounts that made it all come to life in such a pleasant and personal manner. It also was wonderful to ride on public busses & trains with him, it not only helped us get around rapidly but demonstrated how easily we could later navigate it ourselves.
Jun 22, 2025, 10:04:19 AM I booked two tours with A friend in Berlin: they were amazing. I took the Berlin walking tour and I discovered both sides of Berlin: the historic with the wall memorial and the modern city...I went also to Hamburg that is a lovely city...
Great Walking Tour Judith_Y
Sven was a great guide. I recommend this walking tour. He came prepared with the knowledge and facts. We had an enjoyable time.
Berlin with ThomasHAROLD_Z
Tom was incredibly informative and made our trip high quality on many levels. We recommend him highly for a great experience!
Thomas is the guide you always want!Barbara_G
Loved every minute. Thomas educated us beyond anything we would have read about. Articulate, incredibly personable, and just fun to listen to. Would recommend him every time!
Walk with a Gifted StorytellerAnna_B
May 28, 2023, 11:29:09 AM Tomas, our guide brought the stories that surrounded us to life. He took us through the unforgiving history of Berlin with intelligence and sensitivity. Tomas is a gifted storyteller that also took care of us as we experienced Berlin for the first time. I highly recommend seeing Berlin through his eyes.
Most Captivating Tour Guide Ever!Paradise649613
Thomas was the most captivating, enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guide we’ve ever had in Europe. He customized our tour to focus on the German history that my son was interested in—rather than generic book information. He really brought German history to life. It’s the first tour that my son was disappointed when it ended!
Loved my two Friend in Berlin toursJavajanet
I had another company set up two private tours in Berlin. They chose A Friend in Berlin and my guide was Josh. I'm a bit remiss in posting a review. I had the tours in mid-September and then got carried away by the rest of my trip. But I enjoyed the tours so much I wanted to make sure that I gave them a five-star rating. Josh was knowledgeable, interesting and interested in my questions and what I wanted to see. The first tour was a Highlights of Berlin scheduled for the day after my arrival. I really felt that I got an excellent baseline of the city, its history and its culture. The second tour piggybacked on the first with a bit more emphasis on WWII. I would highly recommend A Friend in Berlin.
well worth the moneyJulie C
Our guide was informative and patient. We learnt so much about the history of Berlin especially WWII and the wall
3 and half hour walking tour "Historical Berlin"jaydeepm304
Mar 20, 2019, 10:17:31 AM We had a great tour of 3.5 hours walk of "Historical Berlin". Our guide was a French guy ,Xavier and he was great. He was passionate about the history , explained everything brilliantly with every details .
He had a great sense if humour and kept the group together throughout 3.5 hours. Thanks Xaviers for a great tour !!!
Informative, comprehensive, good natured whistle-stop tour.KTMarr
Thomas brought me and my children all across Berlin, west to east, by foot, bus and train, always stopping along the way to explain and elaborate on the vastly different periods of German history and the impact they've left on the surrounding environment. A really thoughtful, nourishing tour.
Tour in Mandarinbritneygal
Very impressed by CiuHua's knowledge.she is really patience and she gaves us very clear instructions. we really enjoyed the tour. Thumbs up!highly recommended!
A brilliant storytellerSiw G
Our company visited Berlin for a few days, and enjoyed an educating tour with Jo. She is a great storyteller and give you the best and greatest insight to some of the main landmarks and historical buildings. She has a good sense of humour and you can tell that she loves the city of Berlin as much or even more than her own family. We had a two hour trip, but I would recommend a three hour trip as time flies when you are in great company. I would highly recommend Jo and A Friend in Berlin.
A good insight into the history of the...Claire T
<p>A good insight into the history of the city with external visits to the points of interest</p>
I cannot say enough good words for...kasimira_w
Jul 19, 2016, 10:58:44 AM <p>I cannot say enough good words for Viator and its representatives<br/>
Each tour we took was prompt, informative and protective of our safety. We took 2 tours in Berlin and also a cruise in Praha. We sat in the from of the ship and food was very delish<br/>
Will recommend this company HIGHLY!!!</p>
Excellente visite avec l'histoire de Berlin Valentine_B
Excellent tour avec notre super guide ! Nous avons eu une histoire complète de Berlin avec des anecdotes !
Je le recommande fortement, Thomas a su nous intéresser du début jusqu'à la fin.
Definitely book in advance. At the beginning of your trip you will have a nice overview of the city. Audio guide taking and Dutch is possible. Both entrance and audio guide are free.
