Paul Sullivan's tour of Prenzlauerberg "Beyond the Clichés"/"Beyond Kollwitzplatz" was so…read moreinteresting, relaxed, and enjoyable (an embodiment of the man himself!) that I even forgot the rain on this gray Sunday. Paul is affable and easy-mannered, as well as a font of knowledge about Berlin in seemingly all periods of its tumultuous history--from the 17th century to the present day. Walking around the neighborhood with him is my version of heaven: a casual stroll with a historical expert to drag you into Innenhöfe and explain the bullet holes, or point out the best hummus restaurant in the area, contextualizing everything in terms of Berlin's very particular history. At the start Paul asked each of us in the group about where we're from and whether we are residents or visitors, for the purpose of pitching his tour at the right level; and as a tour guide myself, I was in awe of his ability to walk the line between deep historical detail for those in the know and basic facts for neophytes. That's tough to do. The pacing was superb, the atmosphere friendly, you can ask questions or just lay back and watch--it really could not be improved in any way. I can hardly wait for the next tour: shall it be the Wall, Alexplatz, or Berlin's cemeteries? It hardly matters--at 20€ for two hours, they're a bargain; I'll do them all!

**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.

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!