Best City Tours in Berlin, Germany

Berlin---the capital of Germany and the country's largest city---is a cultural and historical marvel with an extremely absorbing and complex history. The city is universally known for its high culture, universities, museums, and nightlife. The metropolis is also easy to navigate, making it an ideal walking city for tourists. Consequently there are a large number of companies---both U.S.-based and abroad---that offer scenic walking tours of Berlin and its many specialities.

Original Berlin Walks "Discover Berlin" Tour

Government building

Original Berlin Walks has been offering walking tours of the city since the early '90s. Since then, the company has grown and so has their reputation. Walking tours are delivered like a mobile history lesson, with knowledgeable guides giving all the details. The "Discover Berlin" basic tour covers all of the major landmarks and sights throughout the city including the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, Gendarmenmarkt (a famous square with German and French cathedrals) and the Checkpoint Charlie Museum. The company also offers a guide with suggested restaurants, museums and hotels. An adult ticket for the four-hour tour runs around 12 Euros (15 U.S. dollars).

Berlin Walks
Sensburger Allee 2
14055 Berlin, Germany
[phone]
berlinwalks.com‎

Sandeman's "New Berlin Free Tour"

Berlin city street

Sandeman's is famous for offering free walking tours throughout a number of major European cites. For those on a budget, this tour is a must-do. Informative guides focus on Berlin's complex history and development on the comprehensive three-and-a-half-hour tour and all major sites are covered, from Pariser Platz to the Reichstag to the Former Red Light District, Old Royal Boulevard, the TV Tower and Museum Island. Also a plus: the tour runs in all weather, and no reservations are needed.

Sandeman's New Europe
Oranienburger Straße 35
10117 Berlin, Germany
[phone]
newberlintours.com

Insider Tours "Hidden Berlin Tour"

Berlin achitecture

Insider Tours Berlin has been offering English-language tours in Berlin for almost 15 years and is well-known among locals and tourists. The company offers both standard tours to individuals and guided private tours to corporate, educational, and institutional groups on specialized topics. The "Hidden Berlin Tour" focuses on giving visitors to the city a deeper understanding of its cultural significance and turbulent history. The comprehensive tour runs four hours and costs around $15 a person.

Insider Tours Berlin
Flensburger Straße 7
10557 Berlin, Germany
[phone]
insidertour.com‎

References

• Originial Walks- Berlin
• Sandeman's New Berlin Tours
• Insider Tours

Resources

• Berlin Tours