Humboldt University of Berlin Attractions & Things to do

Uncover Berlin's past and present on this enlightening 4-hour walking tour through Mitte, the city’s historic center. Walk along the Berlin Wall, stroll down Unter den Linden to Brandenburg Gate, see the Reichstag and Holocaust Memorial, hear the story behind Checkpoint Charlie and learn about the Topography of Terror museum. Listen as your guide ties important monuments, buildings and memorials to the city’s complex Prussian, Imperial, Nazi and Cold War past, weaving history into a detailed narrative. Compare these historical sights with modern marvels such as Potsdamer Platz and Friedrichstrasse.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

Embark on an 3-hour journey through Berlin, uncovering the city's complex history with an Insider's perspective. Led by an expert local guide, you’ll explore iconic sites such as the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag building, and Checkpoint Charlie, while also discovering hidden gems often overlooked by typical tours.

Stand in Bebelplatz, the site of the infamous Nazi book burning, and visit Museum Island, showcasing Berlin’s rich cultural heritage. Dive into powerful stories from World War II and the Cold War, learning how these periods shaped the lives of Berlin’s residents through tales of resilience, resistance, and division.

Get ready for a tour that goes beyond the well-known narrative, uncovering the heart, soul, and profound history of this dynamic city. From acts of defiance to the harrowing stories of division, this experience reveals Berlin’s indomitable spirit and invites you to see the city through the eyes of those who lived its most pivotal moments.
Duration: 3 hours.

Enjoy a relaxed yet comprehensive 3-hour city tour introducing you to Berlin’s top sites.  You will see top attractions, such as the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag, and much more.  Discovering Berlin by bike is a truly memorable experience, and friendly English-speaking guides will captivate you with interesting stories and insights into the city.  This is the perfect tour for those looking to see the best Berlin has to offer in one concise tour.
Duration: 3 hours.

A full Berlin tour with a local history and Berlin expert! Join us on an unforgettable journey with our Private Berlin Complete History All-Day Tour, meticulously crafted for those eager to unravel the layers of Berlin's rich past. This expansive tour covers 800 years of history.
As you traverse the city with our expert guide, delve into the narrative of Berlin from its early beginnings through its transformation into a modern metropolis.

Our passionately knowledgeable guides, who've dedicated hundreds of hours to perfecting this unique itinerary, ensure each step is informative and engaging. Discover the full breadth of Berlin's historic grandeur in one day — a narrative woven with stories, legends, and modern insights.

This tour fits in as many of the key Berlin sites and history as possible. This thoughtfully paced tour accommodates your needs, allowing for necessary breaks to snack, relax, or capture photographs and even lunch if you desire.

Duration: 6 hours.

Ah, Berlin! From humble village beginnings to the capital of the mighty kingdom, then empire, through darkness and division of the Nazi and Communist eras and back to its glory as the defining capital of European culture, trends and fanciness - what a place to tell stories about!

We will walk along the historical centre of Berlin from Alexanderplatz to the Brandenburg Gate. This tour gives you the general overview about the city in a small group of fellow travellers with an expert, engaging, local guide.
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes.

See all that Berlin has to offer in just one day on the ultimate Berlin private tour experience! Join an expert guide on a 6-hour tour as you discover everything there is to know about Berlin's history. Hear how Berlin grew from a fishing village built on top of a swamp to become an empire that would shake the world!

Uncover the dark history of the Nazis and explore touching memorials to their victims, including the Holocaust Memorial. See where Adolf Hitler seized power in 1933, and where he committed suicide in 1945. See where the Red Army made the final push to take Berlin at the end of World War Two at the Reichstag, Germany's parliament building.

Explore the history of the Cold War as you see an original stretch of the Berlin Wall and a reconstruction of the "Death Strip" at the excellent Berlin Wall Memorial in East Berlin.

Walk the streets of Royal Berlin, viewing the newly re-built City Palace, the crowning glory of the UNESCO World Heritage Museum Island.
Duration: 6 hours.

There's no better way to see the sights and learn the history of Berlin than by joining a bike tour! You get to have fun and socialize, have some exercise and be entertained by your knowledgeable guide. It will be the best day you'll spend in Berlin!

Our 6-hour, deep dive into Berlin history will take you to the major sites and give you a glimpse into modern Germany. Our guides are locals who are passionate about their city and want you to enjoy it as much as they do. Plus, we'll stop at a Beer Garden for lunch (cost not included). This is the best way to see all of Berlin in a day and gain valuable insight to the monuments that make this city unique.

Duration: 6 hours.

Experience Berlin the best way: by bike in a relaxing 3-hour guided tour. Get a perfect mixture of all the central sights of past and present, added with insights into original locations from the Cold War and Nazi-time. This tour is a perfect welcome to Berlin, as it offers a great synopsis of the German capital.

The FREE-BERLIN-concept: The guide can design his tour freely. Route plan may differ.
Duration: 3 hours.

Highlights
Ideal for festive parades, birthday parties or bachelorette parties on a party bike Berlin.
Experience Berlin's atmosphere with a city tour.
Convenient hotel pick-up at our Berlin City Tours.

Experience the capital on our Berlin Bike Tours – perfect for celebrations or events. We have the right solution for all occasions.
Discover Berlin's artistic side with our Insider Tour Berlin, which leads to the best street art spots.
Our eco-friendly tours offer a variety of experiences, including specially guided street art tours.
With the Berlin City Tour you will experience the metropolis and its sights, including cool bridges and special places.
Our city tour Berlin shows exciting, lesser-known places and offers insights into history and culture.
Whether on a party bike Berlin or with city bikes, enjoy a beer flat for +15€ per person for an unforgettable experience.
Duration: 1 hour.

When the day in the capital draws to a close, not only does the hustle and bustle in the lively metropolis give way, the city also shines in a special light. Let this special atmosphere affect you during the rickshaw ride and discover the most important sights in a relaxed manner. During the journey, you will not only pass highlights such as the Berlin City Palace, the Brandenburg Gate, which is beautifully illuminated in the evening, and the futuristic Potsdamer Platz, you will also learn about the diverse stories surrounding the city's hot spots. Experience the former border crossing Checkpoint Charlie and be impressed by the remains of the Berlin Wall.

Or how about an evening stroll through Kreuzberg? Late at night, this exciting multicultural quarter really comes to life. Stroll through the lively streets with their many bars, restaurants and shops on this special Berlin night tour.


Duration: 1 hour.

Save time and see Berlin's top sights faster than a hike by going on a rickshaw adventure. Get a close-up view of the sights and reach places you couldn't reach by bus.
Duration: 2 hours.

A guided tour of 3.5 hours duration through the history of Berlin. The best way to get to know the historic center of Berlin accompanied by an Italian guide.
Germany's capital city, victim and witness of the most important and tragic events of the twentieth century, will be the star during this excursion. During the walk you will hear about the history of the Berlin Wall and the Brandenburg Gate. See the Monument to the Murdered Jews in Europe and stop on the former site of Hitler's bunker in Berlin. End your tour with a visit to the Museums Island (World Heritage Site since 1999), and see the Reichstag, the Gendarmenmarkt, the Opera and the Humboldt University.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

The Ultimate E-Bike Tour of Berlin is a wonderful way to experience Berlin and kick off your visit in this eclectic city. Whether you're a Berlin newbie or you're a regular visitor, we'll give you the overview of Germany's capital city and point you in the right direction to make the most of the rest of your stay. We'll take you to all of the must-see spots in the city, and use the extra speed and power available with our E-Bikes to get you there quicker! Along the way, we will climb to the top of the Victory Column, and stop for lunch in one of our favorite beer gardens.
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes.

Embark on a quest around Berlin by solving clues help a young man escape Germany before World War 2 begins, all on your smartphone. Unlock new WW2 stories as you discover on your own the Franzosischer Dom, Bode Museum, Monbijou Park, and more.

+ Visit iconic places in Berlin from Hitler's time in power
+ Discover fascinating local stories from World War 2 (WW2)
+ Solve clues around Berlin and discover amazing stories & places

Play the role of a person helping someone escape from Nazi Germany and see if you can do it. Solve a clue to reveal exact directions to your next stop on the tour, without the need of a map, GPS, or a physical guide. Each solution unlocks an interesting story and reveals Berlin's secrets.

Pause the game at any time, and restart whenever you want from the last place you visited. Once you have downloaded the Questo app, simply head to the starting point at Hausvogteiplatz whenever you choose and begin your adventure!


Duration: 1 hour.

On this privately guided tour you will have the opportunity to see Berlin's most famous sites and discuss their significance with one of our expert guides.

Our guides are academics and they have been living in Berlin for a long time. We will be glad to share our knowledge and passion for the city of Berlin with you.

You can adjust the itinerary with your guide before getting started so that we can focus on the subject that are important to you.

Your guide will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel and will drop you off at a location most convenient to you.

Please note that this is the shorter version of 3 hours. We also offer a more extensive tour of 4-5 hours if you'd like to be able to explore more of Berlin's major sites.
Duration: 3 hours.

Discover the many facades of Albert Einstein’s life & work in Berlin. See the university where he taught physics & the synagogue where he played violin. Extended options: visit Berlin New Synagogue & see the Einstein Tower in Potsdam.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs & interests:

2-hour: Einstein Tour in Berlin
Choose this walking tour of Berlin to see sites related to Albert Einstein, such as the Einstein Unter Den Linden cafe, Humboldt University & New Synagogue (outside only).

3-hour: New Synagogue & Einstein Tour in Berlin
Choose this walking tour of Berlin to visit the New Synagogue & see other sites related to Albert Einstein, such as the Einstein Unter Den Linden cafe & Humboldt University.

7-hour: New Synagogue & Einstein Tour in Berlin & Potsdam
Choose this tour to visit the New Synagogue & see other sites related to Einstein in Berlin & Potsdam, such as the Humboldt University & Einstein Tower. Includes train tickets.
Duration: 2 to 7 hours.

Explore Former East Berlin’s mix of architecture at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Take in 400 years of history and find traces of the city’s days as the capital of the German Empire, and witness the devastation left by the World Wars
• Hear from the producer, Jo Eckardt, founder of the tour company, A Friend in Berlin
• Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish.
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it.
• Use the virtual tour option at home.

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under "Before You Go." Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap Start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Duration: 75 to 90 minutes.

Berlin is not just a city to see, it is also a place to listen to and dance around in!
You will not only learn interesting facts and city tales, but will hear famous melodies and songs of different eras - from classical melodies to brand-new pieces - created under the influence of historical events that happened right here. That is why we call it a musical expedition – you discover the city from various angles and explore its true voice.

How does it work?
You put on headphones and follow the guide who only accompanies you along the route. The information and music are mixed in a professional audio track. You can choose one of three languages (German, English or Russian), so people from different countries can be present in our group at the same time.

In times of thematic podcasts on social networks, virtual museums, audiobooks and online performances, this immersive excursion format is becoming extremely popular.

Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes.

Sightseeing tour of Berlin with photo stops (6 hours) with a round-trip transfer (about 6 hours, Warnemunde). You will see the Bundestag building, the Brandenburg Gate, the Charlottenburg Palace, the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the Victory Column, the Bellevue Palace, the Museum Island, the Unter den Linden, the Berlin Cathedral, building of the former Ministry of Aviation Hermann Goering, the Potsdamer Platz, the Berlin Wall, the Kurfurstendamm, the Alexanderplatz, the Rotes Rathaus, the Humboldt University, the Checkpoint Charlie, etc.
During the day you will have 1 free hour for lunch or shopping.
Duration: 12 hours.

All-day Berlin Private Tour With Expert Guide
Available in English and Spanish.

Experience the best of Berlin in a single day with our expert-guided city walks. Your guide is a professional and also an architect, urban designer, and researcher who has been working in Berlin for years!

In the past six years i have been exploring, networking, studying, and listening to our guests to enrich this experience.

Do you have any requirements or suggestions? Contact me directly, and let's create a tour that suits you.
Duration: 6 hours.

Sightseeing tour of Berlin with photo stops (6 hours) with a private round-trip transfer (about 6 hours, Warnemunde). You will see the Bundestag building, the Brandenburg Gate, the Charlottenburg Palace, the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the Victory Column, the Bellevue Palace, the Museum Island, the Unter den Linden, the Berlin Cathedral, building of the former Ministry of Aviation Hermann Goering, the Potsdamer Platz, the Berlin Wall, the Kurfurstendamm, the Alexanderplatz, the Rotes Rathaus, the Humboldt University, the Checkpoint Charlie, etc.
During the day you will have 1 free hour for lunch or shopping.
Duration: 12 hours.

Sightseeing tour with a round-trip transfer, which includes a visit to the memorial of the concentration camp Sachsenhausen (45 - 60 min) and a sightseeing tour of Berlin (4.5 hours). During a tour of Berlin you will see the Bundestag building, Brandenburg Gate, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, Victory Column, Bellevue Palace, Museum Island, Unter den Linden, Berlin Cathedral, the building of the former German Ministry of Aviation. Goering, Potsdamer Platz, Berlin Wall, Alexanderplatz, Rotes Rathaus, Humboldt University, Checkpoint Charlie, etc.
Upon arrival in Berlin you will have 1 hour of free time for lunch.
Duration: 12 hours.

Sightseeing tour of Berlin with photo stops. You will see the Bundestag building, the Brandenburg Gate, the Charlottenburg Palace, the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the Victory Column, the Bellevue Palace, the Museum Island, the Unter den Linden, the Berlin Cathedral, building of the former Ministry of Aviation Hermann Goering, the Potsdamer Platz, the Berlin Wall, the Kurfurstendamm, the Alexanderplatz, the Rotes Rathaus, the Humboldt University, the Checkpoint Charlie, etc.
During the day you will have 1 free hour for lunch or shopping.
Duration: 6 hours.

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You love escape games and want to explore interesting corners of Berlin? Solve puzzles together with your friends and discover the city from a new perspective. Work together as a team and become part of the legendary Maranja Adventure Club - home of the worlds best adventurers. You're gonna have so much fun along the way!
Duration: 2 hours.

Sightseeing tour of Berlin with photo stops (6 hours) with a shared round-trip transfer (about 6 hours, Warnemunde). You will see the Bundestag building, the Brandenburg Gate, the Charlottenburg Palace, the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the Victory Column, the Bellevue Palace, the Museum Island, the Unter den Linden, the Berlin Cathedral, building of the former Ministry of Aviation Hermann Goering, the Potsdamer Platz, the Berlin Wall, the Kurfurstendamm, the Alexanderplatz, the Rotes Rathaus, the Humboldt University, the Checkpoint Charlie, etc.
During the day you will have 1 free hour for lunch or shopping.
Duration: 12 hours.

In this private tour, you will discover how Berlin went from a provincial capital to one of the world's first metropolises. We'll trace the city's fate through a historical whirlwind of imperialism, democracy, dictatorship and division.

As well as an in-depth look at all the Berlin sights that you *need* to see, I'll leave your group with an abundance of tips and recommendations to make the best of your visit.

Prepare yourself for an exhilarating deep dive into the history of one of Europe’s great cities!


Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

Explore the Berlin highlights on this scenic walking tour with an expert private guide. You will discover Berlin's beautiful architecture, its rich cultural heritage as well as its extraordinary role in major 20th-century events. From the dark days of the Holocaust to the Fall of the Berlin Wall. Germany's capital city also has a long and proud medieval history. Founded in 1200, it became a leading powerhouse of Medieval Europe. You will see the prestigious Humboldt University at Bebelplatz, the Brandenburg Gate, the Old Quarter, and the most beautiful square in the city, the Gendarmenmarkt. Your guide will explain their symbolism and contribution to the fabric of the city’s identity. Today Berlin is a modern and successful leader in business, politics, media, art, food, and music. People visit as much for the high-brow opera as for the lively nightclubs like the infamous Kit Kat Club! Simultaneously historic and modern, Berlin is a truly captivating city with a vibrant atmosphere.
Duration: 3 hours.