10 Best Viator Tours In Berlin, Germany - Updated 2024

Nikhil
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Berlin is the most beautiful city in Germany which is best known for its historical associations. You will get to see everything here: a large number of cafes, clubs, bars and street art along with a lot of museums, palaces, and other historical sites. Its nightlife will spellbind you. Berlin is known to be one of the most popular tourist places on the earth with a plethora of activities to perform and tours to experience. Every traveller must visit Berlin at least once in their life. To make the most of a vacation in this city, you must sign up for the best Viator tours in Berlin. You won’t ever forget the experience of these tours and what they have to offer.

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From transportation tips to medical essentials and everything in between, the Berlin local guides share all the must-know information to help you plan your trip.

1. Two-hour segway tour of Berlin

Enjoy this two-hour trip with the help of your local guide who will help you explore most of the iconic squares like the Pariser Platz and Potsdamer Platz. The guide will take you to the famous landmarks namely Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, the Reichstag Building together with the Victory Column. The trip is usually done in a small group of people to give you that complete Segway experience. Only a group of 15 people are allowed at a time.

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2. Walking tour of the World War II and Cold War sites

This historic tour is sure to amaze you completely. Start it up with your local guide who will greet you at the hotel lobby. You will get to choose the time when you would love to have this tour done. The most interesting thing about this tour is that you get to learn most of Germany’s historic events and also get to know how Germany got divided during the cold war. Standing at the Checkpoint Charlie and learning the history of Germany is a totally unique experience.

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3. Discover the hidden historic sites

This is the one tour where you will get to know more about the secret attractions in Berlin and the Guide’s commentary is sure to give knowledge about all the minute details that you don’t get to learn anywhere else. It is all in your hand to decide the initial point of the trip: whether in Hackescher Market train station or at the West Berlin at the Zoologischer Garten train station. Whichever location is convenient for you, the guide will arrive there and begin the tour from that point. Apart from visiting Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate, and the Reichstag Building; you will also be seeing some of the major sights in Berlin.

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4. Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial tour from Berlin

In this trip, you will be accompanied by a licensed guide. During your visit to the camp, you will get to discover the various locations inside the camp, beginning from the command headquarters and execution trench, while you will also get to learn about the rule of the Third Reich in Germany. Wear good walking shoes and most comfortable clothing while taking this trip. It will help you enjoy more.

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Asaf

Asaf
Berlin

Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen
Visiting the former concentration camp in Sachsenhausen is a must to learn about the lives of the prisoners and the cruel practices of the time.
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Berlin Tour Guide

Asaf Leshem

Asaf Leshem

My name is Asaf and I am a professional tour guide. I hold a Ph.D. in Dark Tourism and interpretation of history. In Berlin I guide tours on such topics as the Cold War, the Third Reich, Berlin's Jewish Heritage, Berlin and Brandenburg's Prussian History, and more. I also guide in Potsdam, and I am certified to guide in the Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen. I am also an enthusiastic runner a... Read more

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Tina

Tina

Born and raised in Australia, I studied psychology at the University of Queensland but had always loved reading modern history books. I came to Berlin for a nerdy history vacation in 2017, fell in love with the city and decided to make it home. I offer tours of Berlin and its surrounds which are rich with history and packed with energy. I don’t just show my guests Berlin's sights; I also exp... Read more

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Matti Geyer

Matti Geyer

I was born in Berlin the year before the wall fell and thus had the fortune and privilege to grow up in a city that was growing up itself. In 2008, I decided to turn my passion for this amazing city into a career by becoming a tour guide. Both my parents lived in East Germany: My dad became a teacher, until refusal to join the Communist party ended his career, whilst my mom worked as a tour gui... Read more

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5. Hop-on hop-off tour to see the beauty of the city

For this trip, you can choose whether you would like to go on a 24-hour or a 48-hour trip on a hip hop bus. The guide will provide you with two different routes and you will get to choose your itinerary and route as per your convenience. If needed, you can also upgrade your trip by adding up a boat trip to it.

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6. Secret food tours in East Berlin

This three-hour walking tour is no better than a feast for your eyes and tummy. During this trip, you get everything from bottled water to delicious food to mouthwatering lunch. You can take your children with you. It’ll be more enjoyable. However, there are no pick and drop services. You will never get enough of the tasty delicacies which you find here. It’s going to be quite difficult for you if you are a foodie because you won’t be able to decide what to eat and what not as the city of Berlin offers some of the best dishes in the world.

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7. Dresden day trip from Berlin

This is going to be a one full day or a 10-hour trip where you will witness the rich culture and the elegant architecture of Dresden. Travel in an air-conditioned cosy coach, you are sure to admire the wide range of beautiful sights which the guide will show you during the Dresden day trip. This place is also referred to as ‘Jewel Box’. It has also got a large number of paintings and palaces, which are sure to astonish you by their beauty. You will be accompanied by a professional English-speaking Guide during this entire trip.

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8. Three-hour beer tour in Berlin

For all you beer lovers, this is the best thing you can do in Berlin. Take this three-hour beer tour where you will get a glimpse of the inside of Berlin’s beer culture. Here you are going to find the best beers of your life. Not just see, but get to taste these varieties of beers as you pass them along. Here, you will be accompanied by a local guide who will help you throughout your trip.

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9. Dinner at Berlin TV Tower

What a person on holiday needs? Good views and delicious food. Right? This place fulfils all your desire. It is indubitably one of the best attractions that you shouldn’t miss in Berlin. Here you will get to have your favourite meals which you can enjoy sitting among the clouds wrapping Berlin’s TV Tower’s revolving restaurant which is located about 679 feet (207 meters) above the ground. Isn’t it amazing? Choose and enjoy three different types of delicious meal course for dinner with a seat next to the window. You will also be made to taste three different varieties of wine. So while you are enjoying the delicacies here, the beautiful scenery around you will endow you with the thrill.

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10. Expereince the Friedrichstadt-Palast show in Berlin

Head to the most renowned buildings in Berlin where you get to choose your tickets to see the amazing dance of sixty international dancers, renowned acrobats. You will experience live music along with amazing special effects. This performance will last for about 2.5 hours and it will also include a 25-minute break. Do not worry if you do not know the language here, as this entire show does not contain any dialogues which is just right for their international guests.

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Vacation that you won't forget

There is surely no end to the fantastic Viator tours that you can take in Berlin to see the beauty of the place. Pack your bags and make sure to visit Berlin and eperience these Viator tours with your entire family.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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