City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours 5.0 (14)

First Day in Berlin: Your Perfect Introduction

Skip bad food, getting lost and tourist traps.

Renting a bike in Berlin is easy and with so many bike lanes it is a great way to see the city!

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Your experience, your pace - choose a casual stroll or grand tour of Berlin
  • Visit some of the city's famous places, buildings and landmarks
  • Leave your comfort zone and see Berlin through the passionate eyes of a Berliner
  • Get acquainted with Berlin's history, city safety and general things to know
  • Receive suggestions for other places that might suit your personality and interests

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

3 hours with your host
A private and personalized experience
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

Food and drink
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories
Between Baroque and the Berlin Buzz!

Between Baroque and the Berlin Buzz!

Golden Glory at Victory Column!

Golden Glory at Victory Column!

Crashing Through History at the East Side Gallery!

Crashing Through History at the East Side Gallery!

Stories Behind the Stone: Gendarmenmarkt Grandeur!

Stories Behind the Stone: Gendarmenmarkt Grandeur!

Checkpoint of the Past, View to the Future!

Checkpoint of the Past, View to the Future!

Urban Canvas: Berlin’s Soul in Spray Paint!

Urban Canvas: Berlin’s Soul in Spray Paint!

Palace Walks and Garden Whispers at Sanssouci!

Palace Walks and Garden Whispers at Sanssouci!

Sky-High Views and City Secrets!

Sky-High Views and City Secrets!

Timeless at the Tor!

Timeless at the Tor!

Street Smarts & Graffiti Talks: A Different Kind of Berlin!

Street Smarts & Graffiti Talks: A Different Kind of Berlin!

History at Eye-Level: Faces, Stories & Gendarmenmarkt!

History at Eye-Level: Faces, Stories & Gendarmenmarkt!

Dom Squad: Standing Tall at Berlin Cathedral!

Dom Squad: Standing Tall at Berlin Cathedral!

Bundestag Bonding: Family Fun by the Reichstag!

Bundestag Bonding: Family Fun by the Reichstag!

From Division to Connection: A View Over the Berlin Wall!

From Division to Connection: A View Over the Berlin Wall!

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What travelers think of this experience

John Jan 2025

Darren organized a walking tour of Berlin for us. We've organized similar tours in several European cities and this, by far, was the best. Despite the cold, Darren was able to give us so much information about Berlin, from origins, to city history and the politics and rise and fall of Berlin in WWII. He was extraordinarily informative and was able to weave history to present day and back politically and socially.. He took us to some haunting and historical milestone sites that weren't marked and was really able to portray what it might have been like living in Berlin at different points in history. We would highly recommend using Darren!

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Helen Dec 2024

Informative, friendly tour guide who showed an interest in us and who appreciated our interest in our location and its history.

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Carl Sep 2024

Natalia was very knowledgeable on Berlin in WWII and the Cold War. Her stories and information were very informative and enjoyable. We had a wonderful time on our 3 hour walking tour with her. I would highly recommend a tour with her when you visit Berlin.

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Henry Aug 2024

Blake gave us all of the historical context we needed and gave as a thorough tour of the city center. Just what we needed to start our visit to Berlin. Would recommend this tour, because you can discuss the agenda ahead of time and make sure to visit the areas of interest to you.

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Christina Jan 2024

Great introduction to Berlin, our guide Saad covered brief history of the city and important sites. About the right level of detail for a tour on our first day. We also appreciated Saad carrying on with the tour in good humour despite terrible weather! Thank you.

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Christina Jan 2024

I have left review on viator. Really positive tour - good balance of information and distance travelled. Great that Saad took the tour in torrential rain! Much appreciated Thank you

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