Original Berlin Walks | Award-Winning Berlin Walking Tours since 1993

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Berlin Walking Tours: Discover Berlin's Hidden Stories

WWII, Cold War & Berlin Wall tours — guided by Berlin-based experts since 1993

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Why book with Original Berlin Walks?

Free rescheduling

Reichstag slot moved or plans changed? Switch to another start time/day or a tour of the same price (subject to availability).*

Expert local guides

Trained and regularly refreshed — for strong storytelling, clear answers, and honest Berlin tips.

24h free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before your tour for a full refund — no questions asked.*

Berlin's original walking tours

Guiding visitors through Berlin since 1993 — longer than anyone else.

*Applies to our public tours (subject to availability). For private tours, our terms & conditions apply.

Discover Berlin walking tour with guests in central Berlin

Best for first-time visitors · 3.5 hours

Start with Discover Berlin

  • Our most popular tour: The top choice for first-time visitors to Berlin
  • See the essentials: Museum Island, Brandenburg Gate, and Checkpoint Charlie
  • Understand Berlin’s story: From Prussia to Nazism, the Cold War, and reunification

Our Tours

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Our track record

Three decades of
earned trust.

Since 1993, we've guided over a million travelers through Berlin's most extraordinary stories. Every award we've received reflects the passion our guides bring to every single walk.

4.9 / 5 average rating

Consistently rated near-perfect across TripAdvisor, Viator, Google, and GetYourGuide — based on thousands of verified reviews.

16,000+ verified reviews *
100,000+ travelers per year

From solo backpackers to school groups and corporate teams — every guest receives the same high-quality experience. (estimated annual figure)

90+ nationalities
Expert, vetted guides

Most of our guides hold advanced degrees in history or related fields, and all undergo rigorous training before leading any tour.

Expertly trained guides
Professional & fully insured tours

Operating in Berlin since 1993 with full public liability insurance and experienced guides committed to high professional standards.

Established operator

* Awards and ratings are sourced from third-party platforms and reflect data at time of publication. Review counts are approximate and updated periodically.

OBW — Trusted By
Trusted by the world's best

Companies & organisations
that have booked with us.

From Fortune 500 companies and global embassies to Ivy League universities and leading NGOs — Original Berlin Walks has been the trusted choice for corporate groups, academic institutions, and government delegations since 1993.