Customised private tours of Berlin

By choosing a guided tour of Berlinwith BERLIN LIKE A LOCAL, you decide to explore Berlin like a Berliner, with a guide who was born in Berlin or is an adopted Berliner. We know the city like the back of our hand and have been offering guided tours for many years in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. We make sure to show you places that you might have missed, travelling on your own.

Our tours are the result of years of studying history, guiding travellers in the city and exploring the city ourselves. We put this experience at your service to offer you quality and enjoyable guided tours of Berlin.

We decide together about the rhythm and the circuit. Would you prefer a walking or biking tour of Berlin? Tours are private, the length of the tour and its organisation depends on you, your wishes and your needs.

Berlin classic tour

Is this your first time in Berlin? This guided tour is ideal for discovering the highlights of the city centre. You want to discover the cathedral, the television tower, the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, Gendarmenmarkt, Humboldt University, the Reichstag, Potsdamerplatz, the Holocaust Memorial? Make your selection and we will take you there!

Berlin cold war and wall tour

For 28 years, the Berlin Wall divided the city into East and West Berlin. This event strongly marked and symbolised the period of the Cold War and the 2^nd half of the 20^th century. The history of the German capital is forever marked by the construction and the fall of the Berlin Wall. During the Berlin Cold War and Wall tour, we present the key events that affected the city from 1945 to 1989.

Berlin off the beaten path tour

On our Berlin off the beaten path tour, we show you how the city has evolved and we explore some hidden and original places that make the city so attractive and pleasant to live in. You will discover the charm of the new Berlin, but also the alternative districts and their history, which make Berlin an extraordinary city.

Berlin Street art tour

Street artists from all over the world come to beautify the German capital with their messages and colours, from small, confidential wonders to monumental murals known all over the world. We design the route of this Berlin street art tour according to the areas you wish to visit and the type of art you wish to see.

The Jewish Quarter and Berlin’s inner courtyards

The Mitte neighbourhood, the city centre, is mainly known for its monuments and modern architecture. An old part of the district has nevertheless survived the 20th century. It still features beautiful courtyards that are sometimes difficult to locate and carries the history of the pre-war Jewish population. It is an ideal visit to discover pre-war Berlin.

Berlin on demand with our selection of museums and activities

As part of our tailor-made Berlin service, we recommend museums and activities in the city centre. We can make bookings for you and offer guided tours of the city. This way you can avoid queuing and ensure that your trip is as pleasant as possible.

Museum ideas as part of Berlin custom tour and trip

Berlin counts more than 160 museums: history, art, culture, alternative Berlin… Enough to satisfy the most curious visitors! We will be happy to help you select the museums that best suit your needs. Here is a selection of the most important museums for which we can make a reservation. This list is not exhaustive. Please let us know what your interests are.

Museum ideas on the history of Berlin

GDR Museum

If you are interested in this period of Berlin’s history, the GDR murseum (DDR Museum) offers an insight into the daily life of East Germans when the city was still divided. This exhibition is a perfect addition to our Berlin cold war and wall tour. You can visit the museum by yourself or we can put you in touch with a Berlin who used to live in GDR, who will offer you a guided tour and tell you about his daily life on the East side, at the time of the Wall.

Stasi Museum

The Stasi (Ministry of State Security of the GDR) was the main actor in the extensive monitoring of the inhabitants of East Germany. A visit to the Stasi Museum provides an insight into the development, functions and working methods of the GDR’s state security agency. The museum is located in the former headquarters of the Ministry of State Security (MfS). You can explore the permanent exhibition on your own or opt for a private guided tour,

Berlin Wall Museum

At the Berlin Wall Museum, you can find out in detail about theclever ways in which East Germans crossed over to the West, and details of failed and successful escape attempts between 1961 and 1989. The museum offers audio guides and we can also organise a guided tour for you.

Spy Museum

The Spy Museum, which opened in 2015, is the best place if you want to find yourself thrown into the darker realms of spycraft and secret services, from the Cold War to the present day. Ideal with children. We can book tickets for you and, on request, guide you.

Ideas for Art and culture museums

We can book tickets for you or guide you during your visit.

Pergamon Museum

If you want to see the Market Gate of Miletus, the Gate of Ishtar and the Altar of Pergamon, among others world treasures.

Bode-Museum

For its magnificent neo-baroque architecture, its important collections of ancient sculptures and Byzantine art.

Altes Museum

For its collection of ancient art, which is among the most important in the world. It houses thousands of archaeological objects of Greek, Roman and Etruscan origin.

Neues Museum

For the Egyptian art collections and the famous bust of Nefertiti.

Alte Nationalgalerie

For its collections of 19^th century German art and French impressionist artwork.

Hamburger Bahnhof

For its impressive collections and exhibitions of contemporary art

On demand, we can inform you about the current temporary exhibitions.

Daytime activities for your Berlin custom tour and trip

To enhance your stay, we offer a selection of sightseeing activities. Here are some ideas to consider for your Berlin custom tour and trip programme:

Beer tasting workshop – Berlin guided tour in a Trabant – Guided Tour of the TV tower – Tour of the Reichstag dome – Berlin boat tour – Kayak trip – Escape rooms…

Restaurants and food offers for your Berlin custom tour and trip

Berlin has an ever more extensive range of restaurants. Lunch and dinner according to your budget. From curry-wurst to gourmet restaurants, from German food to fusion gastronomy, from pizzerias to Turkish grill restaurants. Depending on where you live and the atmosphere you want, whether you are alone, a couple, family, friends or a group, we will advise you and book the best addresses for you.

Relaxing and fun activities for your Berlin custom tour and trip

After a day spent exploring the city, it is not uncommon to want to relax and enjoy a spa or massage as well as one of the many shows and evening activities the city has to offer. We select for you various quality services in these fields, depending on the dates of your visit.

Relaxing with your Berlin custom tour and trip

– The best spas and saunas – Massage salons – Gyms

and any other specific sports and leisure activities, according to your wishes.

Berlin’s shows, concerts and evening activities with your Berlin custom tour and trip

Depending on the date of your visit, we will select a show, a concert or an evening activity for you to enjoy the cultural and entertainment opportunities in Berlin. Contact us and tell us what you are interested in and we will guide you according to your tastes.

Transport and transfers with your Berlin custom tour and trip

Transport in Berlin

By foot / public transport

If you want to get around on foot and by public transport, Berlin is beautifully served by numerous underground, bus, tram and S-Bahn (the local suburban railway) lines. We can advise you and buy for you the best tickets according to the number of people you are travelling with and the duration of your stay.

Berlin by bike

Cycling is one of Berlin’s favourite means of transport. The city is flat and has wide avenues and many bicycle lanes. We can rent comfortable city bikes (adults and juniors) for you and for as long as you want. All our guided tours can be done on foot or by bike, the choice is yours.

By car

If, for your convenience, you would like a city tour and car service, please let us know. We will provide you with a vehicle with or without a driver depending on the number of people.

Train station/airport transfers

In order to help you reach your place of residence in Berlin, we offer you a custom transfer servicewhether you arrive by train or at the airport. A driver will be waiting for you on arrival to take you safely to your hotel. The same will be done at the time of your departure to ensure your return in the best conditions.