Top Berlin Cultural Tours

Experience Berlin’s past and present on this half-day guided walking tour through the city's Mitte district. Visit landmarks from the city’s Prussian, Imperial, Nazi, Cold War and modern eras, offering insight into the evolution of this fascinating German capital. Stroll along the iconic Berlin Wall and follow Unter den Linden to the Brandenburg Gate. Then check out the rebuilt Reichstag and the Holocaust Memorial and hear the amazing stories of Cold War Berlin at Checkpoint Charlie. Your walking tour of Berlin also includes a complimentary city map and guidebook.

Get an insider’s look at Berlin, the capital and cultural centerpiece of Germany, on this guided walking tour. Visit some of Berlin’s most popular attractions — like the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and Checkpoint Charlie — as well as a few lesser-known locations that many group sightseeing tours miss. Learn about the history of Berlin, from the time of the Teutonic Knights to its role as capital of the Nazi Third Reich, to the divided city of the Cold War, to the modern-day capital of a unified Germany.

Explore the chilling legacy of Germany’s Third Reich during this 4-hour walking tour of Berlin. Follow your historian guide on a walk to the ruins of Anhalter Bahnhof, previously Europe’s largest train station, used to deport prisoners to concentrations camps. You'll also visit the former headquarters of the SS and Gestapo, concluding at the Reichstag, the German parliament building. Your guide will contextualize the rise of the Nazis as you go, offering insight into those who resisted as well as the horrific impact of the Holocaust.

Go beyond the typical tourist sites in Berlin as you explore the city’s unique ethnic enclaves and thriving countercultures on this guided walking tour. Take a deep dive into the Berlin neighborhoods of Friedrichshain, Prenzlauer Berg, Kreuzberg, and Mitte, stopping to learn about the various cultures and vibrant creativity that define these dynamic sectors. Explore Kreuzberg’s Turkish community before discovering Yaam Beach, which plays host to Berlin’s reggae and hip-hop scenes. Then pass into hidden courtyards and secret gardens as you admire some of Berlin’s legendary street art. This small-group excursion is limited to just 20 guests.

Learn about WWII and the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial during this tour from Berlin. Travel by train and take a tour of the site, once one of the most pivotal concentration camps in Nazi Germany. Discover the camp’s history, see the barracks, infirmary, laboratory and cells, and listen to tales of courage and suffering sensitively told by your guide. Learn about the daily routines and fates of the 200,000 people imprisoned here between 1936 and 1945, and visit the intensely poignant site memorials.

Ensuring you see the best of Berlin’s Museumsinsel’s (Museum Island’s) vast collection can be a daunting task. Marvel at the UNESCO-listed Pergamon Museum’s and the Neues Museum's (New Museum's)  highlights on a guided tour and enjoy skip-the-line entry to both museums on this cultural experience, which includes entry to all five of Museumsinsel’s museums. Travel back in time to the age of Enlightenment and admire classic artefacts including The Bust of Nefertiti, Market Gate of Miletus, and the Ishtar Gate. Receive personalized attention on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

Discover the hidden gems of Berlin’s alternative neighborhoods on a 3-hour bike tour. Bike along the Spree through the funky neighborhoods of Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain, Neukolln, and Treptow. See the painted walls of the East Side Gallery, check out a few clubs in “Kreuzkolln,” and learn about Berlin’s underground culture from your informative guide.

Avoid waiting in line for one of Berlin’s most exciting family attractions with a skip-the-line ticket to Aquadom & SEA LIFE Berlin. Great for kids and adults alike, a skip-the-line ticket grants you access to all of SEA LIFE Berlin’s exhibits, which include tanks homes to rays, sharks, starfish, sea anemones, and many more marine species. Plus, you’ll have the chance to witness feeding time in the immersive Aquadom.

Experience the dramatic final days of the World War II in Berlin during this half-day walking excursion. Visit some of the most important historical sites in Berlin with your guide, discovering the series of events that culminated in the final German surrender. Trace the Soviet attack as it drove ever-deeper into the German capital, ending with the final battle at the Reichstag. View the site of Hitler's former bunker and learn about daily life for residents during the war, particularly those who opposed the Third Reich.

Explore the best Berlin has to offer on this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Choose from two different routes and visit many of Berlin’s top attractions, including Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and the Berlin Wall Memorial. Select a 24- or 48-hour pass, and then board at any of the stops and get to know the city with live onboard commentary, hopping off whenever you'd like. You can also upgrade to add a scenic boat cruise.

Join our expert guide on this one of a kind Berlin in a Day Tour. This tour is designed for guests who want to visit many of Berlin’s most notable sights, landmarks, and historical areas. We packed this tour with history and local Berlin. This one of a kind tour encompasses many of Berlin’s most historical landmarks. Delves into the vast history of the city from its beginnings to the modern day. This tour is the best way to see everything most people see on their whole Berlin trip in one tour. This tour fits in as many Berlin sites and history as possible. We will have a break for lunch in the middle. Our local expert guides have put hundreds of hours of research into making this a one of a kind Berlin tour. They will point out the importance of monuments, the history of the city, modern-day Berlin, and tell stories and legends from throughout the ages. We will stop for lunch in the middle of this tour at one of our great local partners where guests will learn a little bit about local Berlin cuisine. We will walk at a pace easy for the group and there will be plenty of chances to stop for snacks, bathrooms, and water.  • WWI & WWII HISTORICAL SIGHTS • BRANDENBURG GATE • REMINITCE FROM THE BATTLE OF BERLIN • CHECKPOINT CHARLIE & BERLIN WALL MEMORIAL • EAST SIDE GALLERY & MUSEUM ISLAND • THE REICHSTAG & TOPOGRAPHY OF TERROR • UNTER DEN LINDEN • GUARD TOWERS, GHOST STATIONS, ESCAPE STORIES • MEMORIAL TO THE MURDERED JEWS OF EUROPE • HUMBOLDT UNIVERSITY • SOVIET WAR MEMORIAL • THE BERLIN WALL, GUARD TOWERS & COLD WAR BERLIN • DIVIDED BERLIN EAST VS. WEST • SO MUCH MORE  This is a Walking Tour Pickups are on foot

Vibrant, progressive and multicultural, Berlin has been a pioneer in the gay rights movements since the late-19th century. Delve into the city’s LGBT history on this walking tour through the historical and culturally rich neighborhoods of Schöneberg and Kreuzberg. Visit one of the city’s oldest trans* bars; stroll through Tiergarten and learn about the LGBT figures who have shaped the city’s history; and visit the Gay Museum* (Schwules Museum*), the world’s first gay museum.

Travel back to 1970s Berlin — a time when the city was split in two and West Berlin was “cut off from its world, art and culture, dying with no hope of retribution” — on this 3-hour tour. Together with a specialist guide, you’ll navigate the city on foot and by public transport, in search of the Berlin that inspired David Bowie’s seminal Berlin Trilogy. See Hansa Studios, where ‘Heroes’ and ‘Low’ were recorded, as well as 155 Hauptstrasse, once home to Bowie and Iggy Pop. You’ll also visit Potsdamer Platz, Zoo Station, Neues Ufer Café, and other culturally significant sites.

Discover the city of Potsdam, once home to Prussian kings and the German Kaiser, on a walking tour from Berlin. See how royalty left its mark on the city's streets as you wander past stunning palaces and beautiful gardens in the UNESCO World Heritage Sans Souci Park. Follow your expert guide through winding paths, take in the highs and lows of Prussian history, and discover what happened to the palaces in World War Two. Return to your original departure point in Berlin where your tour concludes.

See the best of Berlin on this 24- or 48-hour, hop-on hop-off bus tour with an optional river boat cruise during the summer months. Discover the city’s top sights, including Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin Cathedral and more. Hop off at any of the stops around Berlin to explore on foot, or stay onboard the open-air, double-decker bus to enjoy insightful commentary along the citywide loop. Upgrade your ticket to include a boat ride along the Spree River.

Discover Sachsenhausen, one of the first concentration camps established by Nazi Germany’s Third Reich, on this guided trip from Berlin. Listen as an expert historian details the facts surrounding the camp’s creation, as well as a timeline of the atrocities that took place there. Today, the site serves as a national memorial to the prisoners who lived and died here, and on your visit you'll explore the various locations inside the camp, like the command headquarters and execution trench, and learn about Germany during the rule of the Third Reich.

Get to know the best of Berlin on this guided bike tour. Learn the history of the city, from its beginnings to its role as capital of the Nazi Third Reich, to the divided city of the Cold War, to the modern-day capital of a unified Germany. This tour includes a trip to the Berlin Wall Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate and more. Choose from a half- or full-day tour, with a stop for lunch at a beer garden on the longer tour (own expense).

Take advantage of your guide’s insight to learn about the former capital of the Third Reich during this half-day walking tour of Berlin. Visit several historically significant sites—including Hitler’s Bunker, the holocaust memorial, and more—without the stress of planning your own route. Then, after gaining a different perspective on the now-popular city, end your tour in the Jewish district.

Discover the best of Berlin on this all-in-one shore excursion from Warnemunde Port. Head to Germany’s capital and visit some of its key landmarks such as Charlottenburg Palace, the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie and more. Learn about the city’s history from your informative guide as you traverse every corner of this alternative city before heading back to your ship.

Absorb the wealth of culture and elegant architecture found in Dresden, longstanding hub of German arts, during this full-day from Berlin. Begin with a guided tour of the city center on foot, learning about its history as you explore the Zwinger palace, Semperoper (Semper Opera) and Frauenkirche (Church of our Lady). Spend the afternoon independently, wandering through the city’s lush parks, baroque architecture or lovely riverbanks along the Elbe, offering skyline views. This Berlin to Dresden visit also includes transport by air-conditioned coach.

If you’re new to Berlin and want to take in the whole city, starting with a comprehensive tour is the way to go. This tour will take you through East and West Berlin, and you won’t miss a single highlight. This private tour can take you door-to-door, stopping at your points of interest. Your professional driver will share stories that will help you understand the uniqueness of Berlin - from Checkpoint Charlie to Potsdam Square.

Enjoy a true Berlin insider’s experience during this 90-minute private, customizable, city walking tour led by a local guide. Unwrap the layers of Berlin’s past as you explore a combination of must-see historical landmarks and lesser-known gems such as Museum Island, the Holocaust Memorial, the site of Hitler’s former bunker, Brandenburger Tor, and much more.

Spend a night out at one of the most famous sites in Berlin with “An Evening at Charlottenburg Palace,” a dinner and concert experience with the Berlin Residence Orchestra. Enjoy a delicious, 3-course candlelight dinner in the Charlottenburg Palace Orangery. Then take in the classical sounds of the Berlin Residence Orchestra, performing selections from Bach, Handel, Mozart and more. Choose from four ticket categories. At intermission, VIP seat holders receive a glass of sparkling champagne. This event regularly sells out weeks in advance so be sure to book early.

See the most important highlights in Berlin within 45 mins in very special and romantic evening time. Passing attractions including Alexanderplatz, the new Berlin Palace, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, Gendarmenmarkt, Museum Island, Potsdamer Platz and, of course, the Berlin Wall. *No tours: Berlin Marathon Day and the day before About the provider: Stromma is the leading sustainable producer and provider of tours and activities in the Northern Europe since 1809. As today, Stromma operates in 18 destinations.