Things to Do in Berlin
• Discover Berlin’s landmarks, including the Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island, Reichstag, Nikolaiviertel and the German chancellery, while gliding under historic bridges and through riverside neighborhoods.
• Enjoy live commentary in both German and English, offering insights as you cruise past Berlin’s historic sites.
• Did you know? The Spree River flows through the heart of Berlin, connecting centuries of history with the city’s modern life.
Berlin is without any doubts one of the most interesting and important cities in the world. Our tour will give you a good understanding of the city, its history and the many ideas born in Berlin that shaped this city and the entire world! We will journey in time from the humble medieval beginnings, through the capital of a mighty kingdom and empire, revolution, dark times of nazism, destruction and communist divisions up to today – the trendiest and hottest city in the world. That was truly a spectacular transition, one you should not miss!
On the tour we will see and discuss:
- TV Tower
- Red Town Hall and the remains of the old Berlin
- Museum Island and the Berlin Cathedral
- Unter Den Linden and Humboldt University
- The Square of the Book Burning (Bebelplatz)
- Checkpoint Charlie and Berlin Wall stories
- Adolf Hitler’s Bunker Site
- The Memorial to The Murdered Jews of Europe
- Brandenburg Gate
The last stop for this tour is Brandenburg Gate.
Look for the yellow umbrella at the meeting point!
ℹ️ ⚠️ ATTENTION - booking rules
The tour is fit for pets, but one site, the Holocaust Memorial, is only allowed to walk around (so you see it, but not walk through). Please have that in mind.
Please note that our free tours are designed for individual travelers and small private groups only. Hence, we do not accept parties of 8 or more people on regular free tours and guides have the right to deny participation to such groups. If you travel in a party of 8 or more please book a private tour in advance.
If you show up at the meeting point with the bigger group our guide will ask you for the payment (18 eur/person) before the tour or cancel your reservation on the spot. To confirm your reservation please arrive 10 minutes before starting. We can not guarantee participation when you will be late.
Please note that multiply bookings (under different names) for 7 people who belong to one group will still be treated as one organized group and the guide has the right to deny participation to such parties.
This policy is implied in the best interest of our individual visitors.
Please respect our rules.
• Zoom down Germany's largest waterslide tower, explore a unique indoor rainforest or let the kids roam free at the Tropino Club.
• Relax and rejuvenate in the 10,000m2 sauna and spa facilities, complete with a detoxifying sauna and soothing massages.
• Experience a multitude of attractions like the sunny AMAZONIA outdoor area and the fun-packed JUNGLE Splash, all within a convenient shuttle bus ride.
• Fun fact: The resort maintains a constant temperature of 26 degrees Celsius, mimicking a real tropical environment!
We would have been killed if we had participated in this walking tour 37 years ago! But don't worry it's not dangerous anymore. However, you can feel a little of the crises in this divided city. And you will know it's more than a "Tale of two cities"! It's the story of two different worlds in the middle of the cold war. Including stories of many people who suffered from these conflicts.
In our walking tour, we will visit:
- Rabbit Field
- Liesen Bridge
- North Side Gallery (you will do graffiti here!)
- Berlin Wall memorial
- Mauer Park
- Japanese Cherry Trees on the path of Berlin Wall (in the Spring)
• Savour a curated menu designed by Michelin-starred chef Tim Raue, with dining packages to suit every occasion.
• Spot Berlin’s most iconic landmarks from your revolving platform, including the historic Brandenburg Gate, the vibrant Alexanderplatz, and the sprawling Tiergarten.
• Make your visit unforgettable with the perfect blend of panoramic city views and exceptional cuisine at Berlin’s highest restaurant.
The history of Berlin can become a very complicated subject. The goal of this tour is to break down the basics of Berlin's history. I want you to walk away from this tour with a basic understanding of this city and a better understanding of Germany.
Some topics that we will cover:
-Prussia and the Prussians
-Friedrich the Great
-Nazi book burning
-The Berlin Wall
-The history of refugees in Berlin
-Hitler's bunker
-The Memorials to the victims of Nazism
-The best free museums in Berlin
-Cultural highlights of Berlin
I try to keep this tour under 2.5 hours, and I try to keep it under 30 participants (some companies have up to 50). This is a basic tour, but feel that there is something for everyone!
• Admire Berlin’s skyline and iconic landmarks including the Reichstag, TV Tower, Museum Island and Berlin Cathedral as the city lights up for the evening.
• Listen to fascinating stories about Berlin’s history and sights with a multilingual audio guide for a richer experience.
• Choose from a 2-hour sunset cruise, a peaceful 2.5-hour eco-friendly catamaran ride, or a 3-hour night cruise with snacks and Kaiser beer from a local brewery.
Join us to learn about the most revolutionary and controversial movements in world history: welcome to the Berlin Communist & Socialist tour. The goal of the tour is to give you a deeper understanding of movements that have changed and largely shaped world history from the end of the 19th century up to the present day. From Marx and Engels, through revolution led by Luxembourg and Liebknecht, the Cold War and the Berlin Wall up to leftwing movements today.
After this 3 hours Walkative journey, you’ll form a historical Gestalt of communist & socialist ideas! Both in Germany and Europe (and even beyond). Both before and after WWII. Long before and long after.
• Step into the tower's observation deck and take in 360° panoramic views, spotting landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Cathedral, and Museum Island.
• Enhance your visit with a virtual reality experience (Berlin's Odyssey) that takes you on an immersive journey through 9 centuries of Berlin’s rich and turbulent history.
• Relax with a drink at Sphere, the highest bar in Berlin, perched above the skyline, perfect for grabbing that unforgettable photo.
• **Fun fact:** The Berlin TV Tower was nicknamed the “Pope’s Revenge” or “St. Walter” because, when sunlight hits the mirrored dome, it reflects the shape of a cross. This effect was especially embarrassing for the atheist East German regime that built the tower!
For decades, Kreuzberg was a very special location in a very special city! That makes its history different and interesting. Now it is a district in the center of Berlin, known for its progressive and multicultural atmosphere, and more importantly for its art scene, Street Arts and Squatting.
There are a significant numbers of immigrants from all around the world, also many activists, artists, and expats that work and live in Kreuzberg, and because of them, it has a unique vibe and nightlife.
Besides, it's home to many international restaurants and bars, serving food and drink of every corner of the world!
But it's not fair to describe Kreuzberg just like that because it has a rich history too! From industrialization to Berlin Wall and even today, you can find a trace of many global crisis in Kreuzberg!
In our tour, we will walk through this district to see many historical memories and surprising stories of Kreuzberg.
In our walking tour, we will visit:
- Aufbau Haus
- Possession House
- Oranienplatz
- Engelbecken
- Children’s Farm at the Wall
- Bonanza Café (break)
- Art District Bethanien
- Mariannenplatz
- Treehouse at the wall
- Markthalle Neun
- and some Street Art on our way
If you are ready for a journey into the crazy part of the history of Berlin, don't doubt and book this free walking tour!
• Featuring costumes by Jeremy Scott, a celebrity designer known for dressing Katy Perry & designing for Moschino, expect bold, show-stopping looks.
• Perfect for all ages 8+ and all languages, no German needed, as the show uses music, visuals, and movement to tell its story. Easy ticketing with early access.
• Choose from Premium or Category 1–4 seats, from central front-row views to budget-friendly spots, there’s an option for every kind of viewer.
Once the heart of Jewish life in Germany, Berlin’s landscape changed irreversibly with the Nazi seizure of power. Within a matter of years, Europe’s most liberal and metropolitan city had been transformed into the capital of one of the most destructive regimes in human history: Hitler’s Third Reich, but also the birthplace of powerful forms of resistance - big and small.
Join Walkative! Tours on ‘Berlin under the Swastika’ to explore this dramatic shift in the history of the city, and trace the steps of the rise of the Third Reich to its final destructive vision.
On this tour, we will go to the former Jewish quarter and learn about the thriving Jewish life here before 1933, and how it was soon lost. We will explore the former ministry district and Reichstag, and discuss the propaganda machine and glorification of the Fuhrer, and we will see, too, the memorials dedicated to the groups victimised by the Nazis - from the Roma and Sinti to the homosexuals.
After this 2.45 hour tour, you will see how after rebuilding itself twice since the Second World War, Berlin became the city it is now: never hiding anything about its gruesome past, but openly trying to make amends and pay respect to the people who suffered here during that time.
Explore the most important sites and monuments of Germany's capital on this guided tour of Berlin. The perfect way to get an overview of the city!
• Glide past Berlin’s iconic landmarks, including the government district, Museum Island, and Berlin Cathedral, and see the city from a new angle as you cruise under historic bridges and along scenic riverbanks.
• Choose from three routes, City Centre & West Harbour, East-Side Tour, or an eco-friendly solar catamaran covering Centre & East, based on your preference.
• Enjoy onboard comforts, including a welcome drink and commentary (depending on the selected option), as you relax on Berlin’s most defining landscape.
Let’s set aside the old and focus on the new! For the past 20 years, Berlin has been a cultural trendsetter, a home to new and creative ideas, a place where artists and performers from all around would stream to. This tour will focus on art and music, graffiti and murals, and in general on the alternative lifestyle in which Berlin specializes. Get ready to visit places, nooks and crannies where regular tourists don't usually venture. Let’s discover together the other side of Berlin – the European cultural melting pot.
Highlights:
- street art
- squat life
- Kreuzberg
- gentrification
- Berlin, the city of misfits
Useful information:
Attention! A daily transport ticket (AB zone) is needed for this tour!
The last point is next to YAAM Ostbahnhof
ℹ️ ⚠️ ATTENTION - booking rules
Please note that our free tours are designed for individual travelers and small private groups only. Hence, we do not accept parties of 8 or more people on regular free tours and guides have the right to deny participation to such groups. If you travel in a party of 8 or more please book a private tour in advance.
If you show up at the meeting point with the bigger group our guide will ask you for the payment (18 eur/person) before the tour or cancel your reservation on the spot. To confirm your reservation please arrive 10 minutes before starting. We can not guarantee participation when you will be late.
Please note that multiply bookings (under different names) for 7 people who belong to one group will still be treated as one organized group and the guide has the right to deny participation to such parties.
This policy is implied in the best interest of our individual visitors.
Please respect our rules.
