About us

Original Berlin Walks was founded in 1993 by historians Nick and Serena Gay, who began offering guided tours of historical "Third Reich" sites in Berlin, shortly after the city’s reunification. What started as a passion project for this husband-and-wife team has since grown into one of Europe’s top walking tour companies. Today, under the leadership of CEO Lars Beineke, Original Berlin Walks runs multiple daily tours, welcoming over 100,000 guests each year, making it a must-do experience for visitors to Berlin.

Read more about our history as a company in this interesting blogpost!

Building on decades of experience in historical storytelling and expert-led walking tours, Original Berlin Walks has expanded beyond the German capital to offer guided walking tours in multiple cities across Europe. Today, travelers can explore a wide range of themed walking tours led by knowledgeable local experts in Hamburg, Munich, Leipzig, Potsdam, and Szczecin, each designed to uncover the unique history, culture, and hidden stories of these destinations. With the same commitment to accuracy, depth, and engaging narration that made its Berlin tours world-famous, Original Berlin Walks continues to set the standard for guided walking tours in every city it operates.