Berlin · HISTORICAL TOURS
15 historical tours, compared on route, length and price. Nothing here is ranked by preference; the order follows how many travellers have been.
Skip the line at Berlin's Museum für Naturkunde. See Tristan Otto the T. rex, dinosaur giants, wet collection in alcohol, and biodiversity.
“Such a fascinating museum just for the dinosaur part. Doesn’t like the real animals which have been killed to be stored there.”
UNESCO Havel River cruise from Berlin-Wannsee to Potsdam. Palaces, gardens, and Prussia sights, with drinks and snacks on board.
“Really enjoyed the cruise along the Spree - great that the return trip was a different route, showing a different side of Berlin - very interesting. The people were lovely - drinks on board were very reasonable. The dinner was OK - but we went more for the sights. Drinks on board the boat were reasonable, too. The directions to the pick up point were OK, but a photo of the actual point of departure would have helped a lot - to let us know we were in the right place. Very good on-board commentary, and very punctual service.Read more”
A small-group walk from Potsdamer Platz to Brandenburg Gate, tracing Berlin’s Cold War and Holocaust sites with expert guides.
“J’ai tout aimé ,guide formidable ,on ne sent surtout pas la marche vu l’explication fantastique des monuments et de l’histoire en général .incroyable moment”
A private 6-hour Berlin walk linking World War II and Cold War sites, from the Brandenburg Gate to Alexanderplatz.
“Julian was a great guide. He downloaded a lot of history in this tour. If you are interested in a more comprehensive historical view of Berlin, I highly recommend taking this tour. The only thing that would make it better would be a little personalization.”
1-hour Spree River cruise on the 1908 Hemingway boat. Pass the Reichstag, Museum Island, Chancellery, and Bellevue Palace from the water.
“Lovely old boat with fewer passengers than others we saw on the river. Didn’t feel like sardines sitting in a row. Very pleasant cruise, good commentary.”
Ride Berlin’s Cold War landmarks by bike, past Wall traces and escape stories, with a guide, helmet options, and about 15 km in 3 to 3.5 hours.
“I did this tour with a group of friends and we all loved it, the timing and distance was perfect to cover off enough information. The guide told us information that was interesting, relèvent and insightful. We wouldn't have got such a good grasp on the Berlin Wall history without the tour. Cycling was easy to do as the roads are relatively and surprisingly quiet. Would highly recommend to others.”
Taste 9 local craft beers on a 3-hour guided walk through Friedrichshain and RAW Gelände, with a snack and beer history.
“This was a great tour. Alex is an engaging and funny guy. He goes into detail around the different brewing methods that result in flavours of the beer you drink. The venues are well selected with some good information about the history of the area. Highly recommend.”
Half-day Potsdam tour from Berlin with a small private guide, Sanssouci Palace, Church of Peace, Dutch Quarter, and top photo stops.
“The day was packed with beautiful and interesting sights related to the Kings and emperors of Prussia. Our guide Gregor was a fountain of knowledge and did a great job of explaining and engaging the tour group.”
Private half-day Berlin walking tour with hotel pickup, a guide storyteller, and major sights from Museum Island to Checkpoint Charlie.
“Perfect introductory tour of Berlin. Glen was a fantastic guide. He is a wonderful storyteller and explainer and gave us so much insight into this fascinating city.”
A 3-hour French history walk in Berlin covering Potsdamer Platz, Checkpoint Charlie, Hitler’s bunker, and the Holocaust Memorial, ending on Museum Island.
“La visite se fait complètement à pied. Martin est un guide très compétent, qui a su rendre la balade très intéressante et agréable. A recommander!”
Private WWII and Cold War walking tour in Berlin with locals. Skip crowds, see Checkpoint Charlie and the Holocaust Memorial.
“Sara was an amazing guide, the private tour meant we could go at our own pace & ask as many questions as we wanted. Sara was a wealth of knowledge & I highly recommend this tour with her. Mark & Amy Australia”
East Berlin street-food tour with craft beer, Syrian, Turkish, and Vietnamese tastings, plus Wall art and RAW-Gelände history.
“Fantastic tour with Jed. Learned a lot and tasted a few different types of very nice typical food while discovering the eastern side of Berlin. We would have never known about these places on our own. Highly recommend”
Walk Charité Hospital’s story from a 1710 plague ward to medical breakthroughs, neo-gothic buildings, and the Veterinary Anatomy Theatre.
“Very entertaining! Martina, the guide, was very nice and shared lots of interesting facts with the group.”
4-hour Berlin Wall cycling tour in a small group, from Bornholmer Straße to Checkpoint Charlie, with memorials, watchtowers, and stories.
“Well conducted tour, informative and relaxed, would recommend to other travellers interested in the cold war.”
3.5-hour Italian guided walk of Berlin’s WWII and Cold War sites, from Potsdamer Platz to Museum Island. Small group, mobile ticket.
“da provare assolutamente. la nostra guida Elena ci ha veramente fato scoprire luoghi che senza di lei non avremmo trovato. Una ragazza estremamente preparata che ci ha raccontato vari aneddoti sulla città”
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