A guided visit in Berlin

ORIGINAL BERLIN WALKS · SINCE 1993

Bring Berlin into
your classroom.

Private tours and tailor-made itineraries for schools and universities. Thoughtful guides. Real places. Lessons that stay with you.

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LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Private Berlin tours for schools and universities

From a first introduction to Berlin to an in-depth history programme, we adapt the experience to your group’s interests and learning goals. Our experienced, thoughtful guides help students connect the city’s stories with the places around them.

Choose a private tour below, or enquire about a curriculum-led visit, larger group or multi-day programme.

Discover Berlin – Half-Day Private Tour

Discover Berlin – Half-Day Private Tour

An engaging introduction to Berlin’s landmarks and the stories behind them.

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You are leaving the American sector sign at Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin

WWII & the Third Reich – Private Tour

Explore the rise of National Socialism and its consequences with an expert guide.

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The Berlin Wall – Private Tour

The Berlin Wall – Private Tour

Understand divided Berlin and the wider Cold War through the places where it happened.

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Berlin Street Art – Private Tour

Berlin Street Art – Private Tour

Explore creative Berlin through its street art, neighbourhoods and urban culture.

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Sachsenhausen – Private Tour

Sachsenhausen – Private Tour

A carefully planned visit to the former concentration camp with a specially licensed guide.

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Custom school programme

Custom school programme

A tailored walk that gives your class opportunities to practise German while discovering Berlin.

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START WITH AN IDEA

Three days. A city of possibilities.

These sample programmes are starting points. We’ll adapt the visits, pace and practical arrangements to your group.

Best of Berlin

A broad introduction, with room to explore.

  1. Day 1 · Get to know Berlin

    Discover Berlin’s landmarks and history on a walking tour. Round off the day with a traditional German dinner.

  2. Day 2 · Third Reich history

    Visit the Topography of Terror, then travel by coach to Sachsenhausen Memorial for a tour with a specially licensed guide.

  3. Day 3 · Creative Berlin

    Discover Berlin’s street art, allow time for shopping and finish with a classic Berlin currywurst.

History Deep Dive

Explore the forces that shaped modern Berlin.

  1. Day 1 · The rise of the Nazis

    Combine Discover Berlin with WWII and Third Reich history, followed by a visit to the Reichstag.

  2. Day 2 · Wannsee

    Visit the House of the Wannsee Conference to study the planning of the Holocaust. Afterwards, travel to Grunewald for dinner by the lake.

  3. Day 3 · A divided city

    Explore East Berlin and understand the Berlin Wall in the wider context of the Cold War.

Illustrative itineraries. Visits, reservations, transport and meals are agreed when planning your programme.

MORE THAN A WALKING TOUR

Help with the whole trip.

Whether you need one guided afternoon or a custom itinerary for a week, our team can help organise the details.

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  • Curriculum-led tours and flexible start times
  • Hotel or hostel pickups and dropoffs
  • Coach, train and public transport arrangements
  • Airport pickups and dropoffs
  • “Rep Service”: a guide accompanying your entire trip
  • Day trips to Sachsenhausen Memorial

“...brought to life the complex stories of Berlin’s early and contemporary history.”

Cleo Melbourne · Tripadvisor · 2019
Review of guide Beth
An OBW guide explaining Berlin history to a group

A TEACHER’S NEXT STEP

Tell us what your class is studying.

Share your dates, group size, students’ ages, preferred language and subjects. We’ll help shape a suitable tour or itinerary.

History, German language practice or a creative afternoon: the programme starts with your group.

Planning questions

Can you adapt a tour to our curriculum?

Yes. Tell us what your students are studying and what you would like them to take away from the visit. We can tailor the focus of your private tour.

Can you plan more than one day?

Yes. We can help with a single tour, a multi-day itinerary or a whole-week programme, including whole-trip guide support through our Rep Service.

Can you arrange transport and pickups?

We can help organise coaches, trains and public transport, as well as hotel, hostel and airport pickups and dropoffs. Include your requirements in your enquiry.

How much does a school tour cost?

Ask us for a tailored quote. Share your group size, dates, preferred programme and any transport needs so we can discuss the arrangements.

LET’S PLAN YOUR VISIT

A Berlin trip built around your students.

Tell us about your group. We’ll help you turn an idea into a programme.

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