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.

Can't recommend The Berlin Expert highly enough to everyone who is thinking of going to Berlin…read more Hands down this was the best tour guide experience ever. Jeremy is indeed a masterful story teller with great insights on the city and its history. I learned there were 2711 blocks in the Holocaust Memorial which ironically are the same as the pages in the Talmud. Jeremy has a very easy going style and pays close attention to feedback which is so rare and important. I've had other experiences where I simply wasn't heard and that is Jeremy's special sauce... an ability to listen and carve out parts that appeal to travelers. He has an easy going style and goes at a pace that is energetic yet mindful. A pure delight and he's simply awesome.

We had a wonderful private tour of Berlin with Jeremy, with a focus on the history of Jews in…read moreBerlin. He is incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of the city, and did a great job tailoring the tour to our interests. He was very attentive to our needs and pacing of the tour. We highly recommend him for anyone looking for an insider's tour of the city.

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.

Me and some friends accidently stumbled into Jens and his VW Transporter bus from the 70s at the…read moresquare in front of Berlin's Brandenburger Tor. After speaking to Jens for a few minutes, we realized this would be an excellent way to explore the city! The concept is simple; for an agreed hourly rate you rent the bus and Jens takes you where you want to go. He is very knowledgeable on the city having grown up in West Berlin, and after we explained what we already had seen he took us to all these other places really giving a lasting impression! We had an amazing time and the ride in the VW really meant an addition to our short stay in this crazy metropolis.

Scammed out of 20 euros. Paid for a pub crawl around Berlin and was notified at the first pub by…read morethe bartender that the crawl was actually cancelled due to not enough people signing up. The guide eventually came to the pub to also apologize in person and talk me through the refund process. The guide said it would only take 2 days to process the refund, however there was never a refund issued. Original Berlin Tours did not respond to my WhatsApp messages and emails, seems like they are disinterested in their reputation. Don't pay for a tour with this company, so many more out there that are better!

It must be a bad joke. We registered weeks in advance And the whole group waited in the hotel as…read moreinstructed. Nobody showed up, no email, phone call, text. Complete silenc. Must be a scam to collect our data.

This may have been my favorite tour of our entire trip! Darren was exceptionally knowledgeable…read moreabout both German and Berlin history and shared so much as we walked from beer to beer. We could see his love of history as well as Berlin. It wasn't an issue for us, but be aware you will be walking between 3 and 4 miles during the tour. I suggest you wear comfortable shoes and in the hot summer months dress cooly and bring along some water. I would highly suggest this tour especially if you can get Darren as your guide.

Our tour guide was Rhyse (sorry if I mispelled that). He was…read moreOUTSTANDING! We had about a 3.5 hour walking tour around many of the famous spots around Berlin. Rhyse's knowledge of history was amazing, and he seemed to have a lot of personal experience in telling more about the places we walked as well. After our friends group of 5 women, and spending 8 days in several cities around Germany (including Potsdam, Rothenberg, Munich, Hitler's Eagles Nest, "Cinderella" castle, and a few other places) we all agreed that Rhyse gave the very best tour information and presentation of all.

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.

I did the Berlin Highlights and Iconic Sites tour with Ru in late September. Ru was a good mix of…read morekeeping things educational but used humor when appropriate. It's clear he loves his adopted hometown and was full of recommendations for things to explore on our own, and kept the tour moving at a good pace. There's so much to learn and Ru was honest that we were just scratching the surface, but I got a lot out of the tour.

It takes a great guide to make a great tour. I took two tours with Insider (Explore Berlin and…read moreThird Reich Berlin), and both were guided by Hannah. She is one of the best tour guides I've yet encountered and I've taken a hell of a lot of tours. She speaks very clearly (we're both native speakers of American English, so that helped as well), projects her voice well, and almost always speaks with clear intention. I never felt she was wasting our time with too much detail or circular talking; the pacing of the route and stops worked very well. She did a great job managing the group, making clear where we were going and where we should stand to see and hear everything while not blocking pedestrian traffic. She encouraged questions and made the experience interactive, which kept us fully engaged the whole time. At no point was I bored or wondering when the tour would end; in fact, I was surprised at the end of both tours that 3 hours had already flown by. Hannah did a great job of demonstrating the modern relevance of history and exploring the conflicting interests and biases of the people involved in historical events. A lot of this history is very heavy, particularly on the Third Reich tour, and she gave it all the gravity and respect it deserves. I highly recommend these tours, especially for history-lovers.

Driving a trabant in Berlin was on my husband's "cool shit I want to do" list* so we made it happen…read moreduring our recent trip. I think this combines some of the best parts of traveling for me--a super fun activity-based experience, learning a bit more about history and local people, places, and things, and great photo/video opps. A few tips: - Sunday morning was a great time to do this because the city was just starting to wake up, which meant we got to squeeze in more mileage than if we were dealing with more commute and tourist traffic. - Book ahead and arrive a bit early to allow time to use the restroom, practice the shifting, take some photos, etc. Checking-in was quick. - Don't plan to drive if you can't drive stick or if you are unsure about using a column shift (they do have a practice station and also walk you through it in the car) - If you are a tall human, don't expect to be comfortable in the car. The staff/tour guides here are fun. Even with lighter traffic and a small group, because we were the last of the three cars, we still got stuck behind at a couple lights. Our tour guide told us up front to not worry when this happened and he was very communicative (via a one-way radio) and would clearly tell us where he and the other car in our group were waiting. He also provided great commentary and information regarding what we were seeing during our journey. We also learned more about the cars, including personal/family experiences, from our tour guide later in our trip. About mid-way through we had a 5ish minute break, parked by the East Side Gallery (Berlin Wall). This allowed us to stretch our legs, switch drivers (if desired), and take some photos of the wall and the cars. Related to that, if you choose this adventure, be ready to be featured in a lot of people's photos/videos, as it is certainly a sight to see. I'm so glad we did this in Berlin! It is one of the memories that will definitely stick with us. *It isn't a bucket list because if he hasn't finished everything by the time he dies he expects family and friends to help him finish the list Weekend at Bernie's style.

On my leg of my trip to Europe while staying in Berlin I ran across this fun funky place and…read moredecided to check it out. This place is hard to miss, they have a chain link fence you can see what they have going on. Plus there was a giant ballon right next to this place screaming "come look at me". They do have some cars on the side walk for people to take pictures should they like. Unfortunately it was closed when I arrived and I was not able to visit the next day due to time restrains.

**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