Embark on a 3-hour history tour with a scholar guide, that considers the 300 year evolution of Berlin from Prussia’s cultural capital, to the bustling 19th century seat of the Germany’s Emperors, to the dark epicenter of the Nazi and Cold War eras to its present revival as a world capital of culture, the arts and of tolerance and multiculturalism.
Berlin's famous Reichstag is the meeting place of the Bundestag (“Federal Assembly”), the lower house of Germany's national legislature. The glass transparent dome added by Norman Foster in the 1990s has become an inconic image of modern Germany's committment to democratic government.
The Brandenburg Gate is an 18th-century neoclassical monumen built on the orders of Prussian king Frederick William II. Many famous events in Berlin's history, from Napoleon's triumphant entrance to Ronald Reagain's cold war speech have taken place at this iconic gate.
A unique ensemble of buildings on Spreeinsel (Spree Island) in the heart of Berlin. It encompasses five large Berlin museums built under the Prussian rulers, including the Pergamon, Neues Museum (New Museum) and Alte Nationalgalerie (Old National Gallery).
Historic square reborn since fall of Berlin Wall, now a hub of entertainment, restaurants and shops.
Unter den Linden is the grand boulevard, running from the City Palace to Brandenburg Gate, named after the linden trees that line it. It was Berlin's answer to Paris's Champs-Élysées.
The Tiergarten is Berlin’s most famous inner-city park, full of graceful gardens and grand statuary.
The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe was designed by the architect Peter Eisenman and opened in 2005. 2711 concrete slabs of different heights allow you to enter a powerfully somber labyrinth and space of reflection.
The lively Hackescher Markt Square offers a glimpse into the preserved Art Nouveau courtyards of pre-war Berlin.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
An Introduction to Berlin Walking Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
Prices start at $151 per person for this Berlin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please meet your guide outside Cafe Einstein, Unter den Linden 42, 100117 Berlin. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 11 verified reviews; it is run by Insight Cities.
Very informative and interesting. We enjoyed the illuminating and enlightening tour - packing a lot in the relatively short time we had.
Thank you so much for leaving a review. We hope to see you again on our other tours! Safe travels. Elizabet, Insight Cities
We loved our private tour in Berlin with Lee. He was so smart, interesting and funny. He also asked us questions about what we wanted to see and made a few pivots on the tour to cover all of the things that he thought we would enjoy. Enthusiastic and informative - I'll be sure to pass along his info to all friends visiting Berlin.
Thank you so much -- we're delighted to read that you enjoyed it and will let Lee know. Please keep us in mind for your future tours also in Prague, Budapest, Vienna & Salzburg! Insight Cities
Our guide, Lee, had an incredible amount of knowledge and good humor. I was worried that the level might not be up to my history buff cousin but she couldn't have been more pleased. We would wholeheartedly recommend this tour. Just fantastic in every way.
Thanks for reviewing. Glad you enjoyed it! We're pretty proud of our guides. Hope to see you on Insight Cities tours in the future when you make it back to Berlin, or visit Prague, Vienna, Budapest and Salzburg!
Our guide, Dan, was brilliant, welcoming, informed and funny. It was joy to start our time in Berlin with such a deep dive into the major sites of the city. The time flew by. One of the best tours we've ever done.
We're thrilled by the feedback. Hope to see you again on Insight Cities tours in Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Salzburg and Budapest. Thanks for reviewing and have a great spring!
Thanks so much to Peter for the fantastic afternoon. This was the orientation we needed for our first trip to Berlin. We remembered so much from the discussion during the rest of our stay. We also tried enjoyed several of your dining and museum recs! Take this tour if you are new to Berlin and then take the East Berlin tour for another memorable experience.
We're delighted that you enjoyed it and thanks for the warm feedback! Hope to see you again on Insight Cities tours in Berlin or in our other cities, Prague, Vienna, Salzburg, and Budapest. Travel safe and have a great spring.
We thoroughly enjoyed Peter's tour. He was witty, entertaining and so educated about the layers of Berlin's history. 3 hours felt just right to take a deep dive into the major sites. Highly recommend this tour for newcomers to Berlin! We talked about the tour after the whole trip.
We toured with Insight Cities in Prague this summer and we loved their small groups and deep discussions. This introduction tour in Berlin was just as good. Very educated guide who was happy to answer all our questions on any topic. We truly got to know Berlin in a new way even though it was not our first trip. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the lovely review. We'll hope to see you again on our tours in Vienna, Salzburg and Budapest now that you've toured with us in Berlin and Prague! Travel safe.
History! Culture And taken a nice photos for an attractive area Thanks for Mr.Martin Regards, Tamer K
After this past year, we don't take travel for granted. It was a joy to get a deep look at Berlin's major sites after having the city on our bucket list for ages. We had a gifted guide who kept our attention even on a day that was cold and windy.
I gave this tour as a present to a visiting friend but it wound up being a gift for both of us. So much amazing information and what fun!
That's great to hear. We think that every guide on our team at Insight Cities Berlin (and in our other cities) is a passionate storyteller and host as well as a serious historian. Glad that you think so too!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Introduction to Berlin Walking Tour | 3 hours | 5.0 (11) | $151 | |
 Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour | 3h 30min | 4.9 (10,262) | $23 | View |
 Berlin's Best: 2 Hour Walking Tour Third Reich and the Cold War | 2 hours | 5.0 (6,217) | $24 | View |
 Third Reich Berlin: Hitler and WWII Walking Tour | 3 hours | 4.9 (3,573) | $22 | View |
 Berlin Private Complete History All Day Walking Tour | 6 hours | 4.9 (494) | $244 | View |
 Private Walking Tour Berlin Third Reich Hitler and World War II | 3–4 hours | 5.0 (389) | $197 | View |
 Private Berlin: Iconic Sights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour | 3–4 hours | 4.9 (316) | $197 | View |