Discover Berlin
Walking Tour
A half-day introduction to Berlin’s essential landmarks and the stories connecting Prussia, Nazism, the Cold War, and reunification — led in English by an expert Berlin-based guide.
Reduced €18 (12–21 & 65+) · Children €5 (3–11)
Welcome Card holders €15
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
Meeting point: Outside Starbucks, Hackescher Markt (Neue Promenade 3), Berlin.
Choose your date & time
Select an available departure, then choose your tickets for the Discover Berlin Walking Tour.
Adult €20 · Reduced €18 · Children €5
Welcome Card holders €15
English · 3.5–4 hours · Meet outside Starbucks at Hackescher Markt.
Prices include VAT. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
View the full public tour booking calendar.
What you'll see & discover
Berlin’s essential landmarks in one half-day introduction — from imperial grandeur to the city’s darkest chapter and Cold War division.
Museum Island
A UNESCO World Heritage Site at the heart of historic Berlin, surrounded by some of the city’s most important institutions.
Unter den Linden
Berlin’s grand historic boulevard, lined with institutions that connect royal, cultural, and political history.
Berlin Cathedral
One of the city’s most striking landmarks, revealing imperial ambition and Berlin’s monumental center.
Checkpoint Charlie
The most famous crossing point between East and West Berlin and one of the defining sites of the Cold War.
Also on the tour
Tip: This tour is designed as the best first overview of Berlin, so you see the city’s most important landmarks while understanding how they connect across different periods of history.
What is the Discover Berlin Walking Tour?
The Discover Berlin Walking Tour is Original Berlin Walks’ guided public walking tour in English. This half-day Berlin city tour lasts 3.5–4 hours and covers approximately 5 km, with a professional guide connecting the city’s landmarks to its history.
Expect iconic sights, hidden stories, WWII history and the Berlin Wall, with context from Berlin’s medieval origins to today.
- See Berlin’s must-see sights, from the Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie to Museum Island (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the Berlin Wall
- Winner of the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2025
- Recipient of the Viator Experience Award 2025
- Led by expert native-level English-speaking guides
- A friendly tour with fascinating history and quirky local stories
Included, what to bring & important information
Included
Group tour with professional tour guide
Bring along
Weather-appropriate clothing
Comfortable shoes
Participants
No minimum participant number. Group of max. 25 people.
Languages
English
Important information
This tour is all walking.
We usually include a small coffee and toilet break.
Please note that we do not enter any buildings during the tour.
For general questions in advance, please contact us via e-mail: info@berlinwalks.de
Photo credits
- “Berlin - Brandenburger Tor” by Pierre-Selim Huard, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
- “Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe above” by Alexander Blum, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- “Berlin Museumsinsel Fernsehturm” by Thomas Wolf, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
- “Unter den Linden boulevard Berlin, Germany” by Jorge Royan, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
- “2023 Berliner Dom - Westfassade -- 01” by Chainwit., via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
- “Checkpoint Charlie (5945843990)” by Alen Watkin, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
Good to know
Everything you need before the tour starts — straightforward, practical, and easy to plan around.
- Coffee & bathroom break included during the tour
- Walking only — no public transport required
- Wheelchair accessible with a step-free route throughout
- Runs in all weathers — please dress for the conditions
- No minimum group size — the tour runs regardless of numbers
- Expert English-speaking, Berlin-based guides lead every tour
Meeting point
Starbucks, Hackescher Markt
Neue Promenade 3, 10178 Berlin
Near Hackescher Markt S-Bahn station
Want to discover Berlin with your own private guide?
Our Discover Berlin walking tour is also available as a private experience. Explore the city’s most important sights with your own guide, a flexible pace, and more time to focus on the stories and places that interest your group most.
- Explore Berlin at your own pace
- More time for questions and conversation
- Ideal for families, schools, and groups
- Flexible start times on request
Make the most of your time in Berlin.
A private Discover Berlin tour is ideal if you want a personal introduction to the city tailored to your group.
Learn more about private toursSuitable for families, schools, companies, and private groups.
Discover Berlin Walking Tour: FAQs
Answers about Discover Berlin prices, language, meeting point, availability, accessibility and what to expect on this guided walking tour.
How much does the Discover Berlin Walking Tour cost?
The Discover Berlin Walking Tour has fixed ticket prices: €20 per adult, €18 reduced for ages 12–21 and 65+, and €5 for children aged 3–11. Welcome Card holders can book the €15 discount ticket. Prices include VAT.
Is the Discover Berlin Walking Tour in English?
Yes. The Discover Berlin Walking Tour is led in English by expert, native-level English-speaking, Berlin-based guides.
Where does the Discover Berlin Walking Tour start?
The Discover Berlin Walking Tour starts outside Starbucks at Hackescher Markt, Neue Promenade 3, 10178 Berlin, near Hackescher Markt S-Bahn station. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. View the meeting point details.
When does the Discover Berlin Walking Tour depart?
Current dates, departure times and ticket availability for Discover Berlin are shown in the booking calendar. Select your preferred date to see the available departures and choose your tickets.
Is the Discover Berlin tour good for first-time visitors?
Yes. This tour is designed as one of the best introductions to Berlin for first-time visitors. It combines the city’s most important landmarks with the historical background needed to understand Prussia, the Nazi period, World War II, the Cold War, and reunification in one clear route.
How much walking is involved?
Expect roughly 5 km of walking over the course of the tour. The pace is relaxed, with regular stops for explanations, stories, and photos. No public transport is required, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
What is included in the Discover Berlin ticket?
Your ticket includes a public walking tour with a professional guide. The tour is entirely on foot, with a short coffee and restroom break. We do not enter buildings during the tour. Bring comfortable shoes and clothing suitable for the weather.
Is the Discover Berlin Walking Tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The Discover Berlin Walking Tour follows a step-free route and is wheelchair accessible. The tour covers approximately 5 km and includes a short break.
Does the tour run in bad weather?
Yes. The tour runs in all weather conditions. Berlin weather can change quickly, so we recommend bringing suitable layers and rain protection when needed.
What makes this tour different from other Berlin walking tours?
Original Berlin Walks has been guiding visitors through Berlin since 1993. What makes this tour stand out is the way it connects the city’s landmarks into one clear historical narrative rather than treating each stop in isolation. It is both a city overview and a Berlin history tour, which makes it especially valuable at the start of a visit.
Are breaks included during the tour?
Yes. A short coffee and restroom break is included during the route. Your guide also pauses regularly for explanations, questions, and photos, so the tour remains comfortable and easy to follow.
What happens if my plans change after booking?
Travel plans can change. For public tours, you can cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. If you would prefer to move your booking to another date, contact us and we will do our best to help, subject to availability.
About the Discover Berlin Walking Tour
The Discover Berlin Walking Tour is a guided Berlin city tour that combines the city’s most important landmarks with the history needed to understand them. Starting near Hackescher Markt, the route introduces the historic centre of Berlin and traces the city’s development from its Prussian foundations through dictatorship, war, division, and reunification.
Ideal for first-time visitors, this Berlin walking tour offers both orientation and historical depth. Rather than simply showing famous sights, it explains how Berlin’s streets, monuments, memorials, and government buildings reflect centuries of political change — helping you see the city with much more context for the rest of your stay.