**STREET ART WORKSHOP & TOUR**…read more WHERE: Met at noon (plenty of time to grab breakfast beforehand) at Alexanderplatz TV TOWER next to entrance of Starbucks. However, the tour ends at the workshop in Lictenberg. DURATION: 3.5-4 hour tour and workshop. COST: 18 euros per person and can book online. PART 1 ======= Took the back streets and discovered some of the latest, greatest, and oldest examples of street art, graffiti and mural art. Our guide, a street artist/expert on the scene, showed us some of the best: - stencil art - throw ups - mural art - tagging - ad busting - heaven spots - burners; and - installations while teaching us who was who and their motivations behind their artwork. PART 2 ======= We then visited their workshop in a former abandoned margarine factory in Lictenberg we were instructed how to stencil and spray paint. Yes, we took our piece home as well. So much fun. PRO TIPS: - Make sure to tip your guide. - Purchase an AB transport ticket for this tour. HIGHLY RECOMMEND for those who like street art, graffiti, and history of Berlin.

Today I took the alternative Berlin tour. Fabulous. It wasn't about putting a visual to textbook…read morehistory. We went into neighborhoods and saw an discussed their tolls before the wall, during and how they transitioned after the wall went down. This is the tour that puts life into Berlin. Colan ( I mai have gotten name wrong) was the best

I wanted to get an overview of Berlin on my first day and all of the hop on/ hop off busses got…read morenegative reviews and frankly looked way too touristy for me. I was delighted when I found the reviews for Jens' magic bus berlin business. I was able to book a 2+ hour tour of the city with Jens for myself, my sister and my Mom. It was so fun driving around in his 1970s restored van and getting a personal tour of the city from someone who was knowledgeable about the city's history and could give us his own stories about growing up in Berlin when the wall was still up. Jens started the tour with a brief history of the city and then we took off. Along the way he did a great job of showing up photos of "before" photos to give us a sense of how much the city has changed. He also pointed out all the places where the wall had previously stood as we drove around. I highly recommend that instead of going on the hop on/ hop off bus you hire Jens instead!

Amazing experience. Jens was very knowledgeable. The bus provided the perfect lens to view the…read morecity. We only had one day in Berlin but this allowed us to see so much and learn about the history. Highly recommend.

The Hop-on/Hop-off tour can be a great in some cities. It is a nice way to see plenty of the sights…read morein a short amount of time. You can obviously stop at the places you like or go back to them later. Berlin isn't really built for this service though. It moves slow due to some of the congested streets and necessary stops. It was OK for me since I was in town for a few days. Most of the major sites are not far from the city center. However, the tour did offer up some other further away sites that I would have taken otherwise. Tip: But a ticket that includes the boat tour if you want to spend a little time on the water. Trip is not that exciting, but something different.

Not great value for the money. Since I saw signs for this at three shops while walking, I made the…read moremistake of thinking it was the most common one. However by buying a voucher at a shop, you still have to find someone out in the city with a flag and a hand held device that can actually give you tickets. They said buses came every 10 min but we waited more than 20 min both times we tried to catch a bus. One bus had an in person guide and that was definitely better value, more informative. The second bus was a pre-recorded, lame script between two guys making stake jokes. And most of the time the sound went in and out. Our last trip, was diverted due to a hemp fest and street closures and were were almost two miles from our starting point. The next morning, when we tried to get a full trip in, we couldn't find any buses dire to road closures because of a marathon. Save your money and find a walking or bike tour. It's a better value

Our three-hour Walking Tour of Berlin with Glen on the hottest day of the summer was absolutely the…read morecoolest activity in which we engaged during our whirlwind four days in the City. From the moment Glen introduced himself, he shepherded our group from site to site, finding us shady spots whenever he could whilst sharing his voluminous historical, cultural, and cultural knowledge of Berlin and Germany. He also used multimedia very effectively to explain the sites and sights. His knowledge of Berlin and Germany is matched perhaps only by his love and respect for both--the latter of which was particularly manifest when he explained the book burning site, the location of Hitler's bunker, and the Holocaust memorial. Not only do my partner and I recommend the Original Berlin Walking Tour, but we also strongly recommend you ask to be in a group led by Glen.

Benny did a fantastic job with our tour group. He was engaging, informative, insightful and…read moreentertaining. He gave us great insight of both sides of the east and west Berliner perspectives through history.

I took a private guided tour of Berlin with Hilmar Werner, and I recommend him very highly. His…read moreknowledge of German history, and his ability to communicate his knowledge, is outstanding. I asked him to take me to sites associated with the July 20th conspiracy. When I saw the movie Valkyrie last evening, I realized that Hilmar had given me an unparalleled introduction to the very dramatic and complex story of the German resistance to Hitler.

From the owner: Guided Tours in Berlin (City, Museums) and wider sourroundings (Potsdam, Wittenberg, Dresden,…read moreQuedlinburg, Halberstadt...)

Such an incredible experience! Everyone visiting Berlin should experience an underground tour with…read morethis group. Martina was our tour guide for Tour M and she was engaging, knowledgeable, friendly and fun! She made the tour interesting and was happy to answer any and all questions. They offer a bunch of different tours which cover different topics/aspects "Underground Berlin". We chose Tour M because it focused on the history of the Berlin Wall which we were interested in knowing more about, but there are other tours available that focus on other aspects, such as bunkers, WWII, etc. Be sure to read through what's available before you schedule your tour to ensure that you're signed up for the topic that interests you most. My husband and I had very little knowledge of the Berlin Wall and the history behind it prior to this tour. We left feeling incredibly informed yet hunger for more knowledge! Martina recommended a few movies and documentaries to watch for more information about the wall and we fully intend to watch them when we get back home. Thanks for an interesting and enjoyable experience! Next time we're in Berlin, we'll come back to experience a different tour with you.

A country with so much history and interesting past the Berliner Wunterwelten is a must see. You…read morewalk below the streets and underground with many steps to a place that seems like it was back in time. I was wearing shorts and a small long sleeve which really didn't make me feel comfortable because this place is seriously seriously cold. I asked the guide if it gets any hotter in the summer time and he says it stays this cool. So be warned bring a jacket when you come here because the whole tour is literally under the streets of Berlin! The guide we got was not from Germany but from another country and spoke English quite well. The place is filled with many cool things to see and also the glow in the dark room is pretty awesome. I didn't even know they invented that kind of thng so long ago! Very factual tour and with many photos and items that are from that time period. Yes we aren't allowed to take pictures soo they can keep all these items for the next generation! I'm glad I actually went to this place and got to listen to this tour. It is a little bit long but if you have time check this place out, I really loved it and you probably will if you want to see what would happen if the bunkers.

Our tour guide, Maggi, did a great job showing us around Berlin. This was my second bike tour ever…read moreand it just confirmed it is an activity I will have to seek when visiting a city that is bike-friendly. They have bathrooms, drinks, and sunscreen at their HQ. I would highly recommend! 3hours went by so quickly. Maggi also gave us enough time for bathroom breaks, walking around, and taking pictures.

Really great bike tour of some of the important historical sites in Berlin. Our guide Sam had an…read moreextensive and detailed knowledge of the history and culture, and delivered it with passion and humor. Well done, we highly recommend!

Yesterday, we spent the whole day on the City Circle bus. The weather was terrible, so we remained…read moreon the bus for most of the time. We listened to the directions in English and learned quite a bit. We saw much more of the city than we would've if we had walked. At the end of the day, the bus stops abruptly at whatever stop they've reached. Ours was far from where we wanted to go because of traffic and construction in the city. We spoke to the driver and he was heading in the direction, so he cleared the bus but allowed us to stay on until our destination. We were so appreciative because of the pouring rain!! The buses were clean and the headphones hooked up easily. We've never done a tour like this, but will in the future.

I often take this type of bus tour when I come to a new city. I find them helpful in getting to…read moreknow the lay of the land and plan for things to explore more fully. City Circle was recommended by our hotel. We were however very disappointed. First, we found out after buying the tickets that due to a marathon, several stops were to be bypassed. We dropped off at an early point on the tour walked around for a few minutes and then returned to the stop. It took 30 minutes for the next bus to arrive. The employee at the stop knew nothing about when to expect another bus. When it arrived, there were no seats so we stood and could not listen to the headset. At the next stop, we got off and waited for another--this bus sped through four stops so we had to get off and walk back to the boat tour. The boat tour was not marked and we had to search it out. Boat tour was lovely with an attentive crew. We then waited again for another bus so one more stop and the tour day was over. It was expensive, poorly run. so for Berlin--get on the great train/subway system and take your phone! Avoid these folks.