Attractions: Pariser Platz

On an award-winning walking tour led by an expert local guide, you will explore Berlin through fresh perspectives and compelling stories. The walk is stress-free and paced for easy walking. As you move through the city, you will visit its most recognisable sites, including the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie, Museum Island and Bebelplatz. You will stand above the site of Hitler’s bunker and learn how Berlin changed from the centre of Nazi power into a divided Cold War city and, finally, into the vibrant capital it is today. Along the way, your guide will bring history to life with accounts of resistance and survival, Cold War escape attempts, the division of the city and its reunification, including the fall of the Berlin Wall. More than a series of landmarks, the tour offers a deeper understanding of Berlin’s people and the events that shaped the modern city, all delivered at a relaxed, easy pace.

Explore Berlin’s past and present on a walking tour through Mitte, the city’s historic centre. You will walk along the Berlin Wall and stroll down Unter den Linden to the Brandenburg Gate. Along the way you will see the Reichstag and the Holocaust Memorial, and you will hear the story behind Checkpoint Charlie. The route also includes the Topography of Terror museum, so you can learn about that site in context as you move through the city. Your guide will link these monuments, buildings and memorials to Berlin’s complex Prussian, Imperial, Nazi and Cold War past, weaving those threads into a clear narrative. As you compare these historical sights with the city’s more recent developments, you will pass modern areas such as Potsdamer Platz and Friedrichstrasse, which provide a striking contrast to the older landmarks. This tour balances street-level views and explained history to help you understand how Berlin’s layers of past and present fit together.

This experience uses an audioguide on your smartphone to lead you through central Berlin, covering the city’s royal sites, WWII monuments and famous Cold War symbols. Along the way you will hear stories that explain the history and everyday life of the city, with guaranteed tales that include legends, local traditions and a few local jokes. As you move through the route you will stroll beneath the Brandenburg Gate and pause to look at the Reichstag. You will explore sections of the Berlin Wall and the site of Checkpoint Charlie, visit the vacant library on Bebelplatz and take in the collection of landmarks on Museum Island. The narration will tie these places together so you can understand their roles in Berlin’s past and present.

In Berlin's former government quarter you will visit the most important remnants of Nazi dictatorship in the city that was intended to become the world capital Germania. Along historic Wilhelmstraße, once the main political thoroughfare of the German Empire, the First German Republic and Hitler's Third Reich, you will see the buildings that shaped modern German politics. You will explore the history of the German Foreign Office and its involvement in Nazi crimes. Along the way you will visit the locations of the offices of the most important representatives of Hitler's Reich and learn about their often unusual biographies. As you move through the area, you will also examine what happened to the main government buildings after the surrender of 1945 and how both East and West Berlin used these structures for their own political purposes. Only here, in this former government quarter, will you get a clear sense of what makes Berlin's history so distinctive.

On a stylish Segway tour of Berlin you'll glide smoothly through the city's vibrant streets. After a brief practice session to get comfortable, you'll set off with a knowledgeable guide who will lead you past bustling squares such as Pariser Platz and Potsdamer Platz. Along the way you'll see the iconic Brandenburg Gate, a powerful symbol of unity, and pause for reflection at the Holocaust Memorial. You will also experience the Reichstag Building, noted for its mix of historic and modern architecture, and admire the Victory Column. Your guide will share stories and context about Berlin's history and culture as you move between sights, helping you understand what makes the city come alive. There will be plenty of opportunities to pause for photos and take in the atmosphere of each location, making the tour both informative and easy to enjoy.

This full-day tour of Berlin begins with a meeting in front of the Academy of Arts in Pariser Platz and takes you past many of the city’s most recognisable landmarks. You will see World War II–era sites including the Brandenburg Gate, the Old Ministry of Propaganda and the Holocaust Memorial, and visit the famous Checkpoint Charlie. Along the way you will walk through the elegant Gendarmenmarkt and head to Museum Island, from where you can admire the Television Tower on Alexanderplatz. You will also explore the Jewish Quarter, where you will learn about its history as you visit the first Hebrew cemetery and the New Synagogue, an important centre of Jewish life in Germany. The tour finishes at the East Side Gallery — the world’s largest outdoor art gallery — where an extensive stretch of the Berlin Wall is preserved. If time permits, you may visit this emblematic work of art. It is recommended that you purchase an AB transport card to make travel around the city easier.

On this private Christmas walking tour of Berlin, you will visit some of the city’s most historic and architecturally remarkable landmarks. You’ll begin at the magnificent Berlin Cathedral, whose grand dome rises above Museum Island and reflects the city’s rich cultural legacy. From there you’ll continue to the elegant Friedrichswerdersche Kirche, noted for its Neo‑Gothic design. As you move on, you’ll stroll through the atmospheric Gendarmenmarkt, where festive lights, traditional market stalls and seasonal decorations create a warm holiday setting. Along the way you’ll learn about and see the beloved German Räuchermännchen incense figures, a traditional holiday craft that symbolises centuries of festive heritage. You’ll walk past Pariser Platz and the iconic Brandenburg Gate, taking in their wintertime ambience, before concluding at the historic Reichstag Building, which is beautifully illuminated during the season. The route combines architectural highlights with seasonal traditions to give you a quiet, festive view of central Berlin.

You will travel around Berlin in a private comfort SUV driven by a local guide who has lived in the city for over 20 years. Pickup is arranged from BER Airport for a Welcome Tour or from your accommodation for a Farewell Tour, and the guide will add a personal touch with lots of information and anecdotes, which are guaranteed. The experience is flexible and can be shaped by your interests: you decide where to stop, what to see more of, and what to skip. Depending on the option you choose, the route may focus on the former East and Berlin’s historic city centre, cover both east and west including the government district, or—after a short break with a view—explore a trendy quarter such as Kreuzberg or Friedrichshain. Along the way you will hear local insights about the neighbourhoods and landmarks you pass. At the end of the tour you will be taken straight to your hotel (Welcome Tour) or to BER Airport (Farewell Tour), travelling comfortably in the SightSeeingTaxi.

In Berlin, many ordinary-looking buildings hide a dark and complex history. On this private guided tour a dedicated guide will open up that hidden past as you walk the streets where Hitler and his Brownshirts fought their way to power. Along the way you will be shown the official Nazi Headquarters, from which he directed his regime, and buildings that still bear the scars of the Second World War. Your guide will point out the places linked to key events and explain their significance within the city’s landscape. As you move through these sites, the guide will tell the story of how the movement began, how it was sustained, and how it was eventually conquered in 1945. You will hear the historical context behind the streets and buildings, and gain a clearer sense of how these places fit into Germany’s wider twentieth‑century history. The tour focuses on facts and eyewitnessed sites, giving you a thoughtful, grounded account of a difficult chapter in Berlin’s past.

The tour combines Berlin’s rich history, vibrant culture and modern energy. You’ll stroll along Unter den Linden, the historic boulevard that leads to the iconic Brandenburg Gate at Pariser Platz, where you’ll explore landmarks steeped in history. As you move through the centre, you’ll visit Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site that houses world-class museums with art and artefacts from many eras. Along the way, the route will take you to the modern urban space of Potsdamer Platz before you relax in Tiergarten Park, Berlin’s largest green area. The experience mixes architectural grandeur, cultural treasures and moments of calm in nature, giving you a balanced view of Berlin’s past and present.

In Berlin you'll be driven around in your own comfort SUV by a local guide who has lived in the city for more than 20 years. The service includes a personal pickup from your accommodation within the S-Bahn ring and a guided drive in a Berlin luxury taxi SUV. Expect a personal touch, plenty of local information and anecdotes as you move through the city. Along the way you can shape the route to match your interests, decide where you might like to get out, or skip places you don’t want to see. This gives you more flexibility than a standard bus tour, which cannot stop everywhere and where each stop can take a lot of time. You’ll have the opportunity to see the whole of City East rather than just a small section, and depending on your preference the guide may suggest a short walk at landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate or Checkpoint Charlie.

Short on time in Berlin? This express private guided tour gives a compact, flexible way to take in the city’s layered history. The guide will adapt the route to suit you on the day, making it suitable whether you are travelling with your family, a group of friends or on business. Along the way you will hear the stories behind key chapters in German history: the reign of Frederick the Great and the Hohenzollern dynasty, the creation of the German nation under Bismarck in 1871, and the impact of World War I. You will move on to the turmoil of the Weimar Republic, the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, and the devastation of World War II. The tour also covers the division of the city symbolised by the Berlin Wall and Berlin’s present-day role as the capital of a reunified Germany.

This private car experience in Berlin gives you a dedicated driver and guide and lets you cover much more ground than a walking tour. You will travel in a heated, air‑conditioned car and enjoy a route tailored to your interests, so you can see key sights without long walks between stops. A typical route may take you to the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag, past the Holocaust Memorial and the Topography of Terror, through Checkpoint Charlie and around Museum Island, and along the East Side Gallery to view the Berlin Wall. Along the way your guide may offer context about the city’s history and the significance of each place. There’s also an option to include a visit to Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial, one of the most significant sites of the Nazi period, located about a 45‑minute drive from central Berlin.

This private guided walking tour in Berlin offers a comprehensive overview of the city's complex past. Whether you're travelling with family, friends or on business, the tour is suitable for small groups and your guide will remain flexible to your interests on the day. As you move through the city, you'll learn about Frederick the Great and the Hohenzollern dynasty, and the formation of the German nation under Bismarck in 1871. Your guide will explain Berlin's experience of World War I and the turbulence of the Weimar Republic, then tell the story of the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party and the impact of World War II. Along the way you'll hear about the division of the city, the Berlin Wall, and how Berlin now functions as the capital of a reunified Germany.

On this private tour of Berlin you will follow the story of the Third Reich — from its troubled beginnings through the brutality of Nazi rule to its eventual demise. As you move through the city, your route will take you to the most important landmarks that shaped that era and to several commemorative sites that reflect on its victims. Along the way you will see the Reichstag building from the outside and visit Bebelplatz, the site of the infamous Nazi book burnings. You will be shown the former site of the Führerbunker, an unmarked spot that you might otherwise miss. The tour also includes many memorials, including the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and the Topography of Terror, a photographic memorial that presents key events of the 1930s and the Second World War. Other stops on the route include Brandenburg Gate and Pariser Platz, the German Historical Museum, the Academy of the Arts and the former Reichsbank Building.