Hackesche Höfe Attractions & Things to do

Explore Berlin’s complex history on a private walking tour that takes you through both famous landmarks and hidden gems, with endless photo opportunities at every step. Guided by a knowledgeable expert, you’ll visit iconic sites like the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and Checkpoint Charlie, along with lesser-known spots often missed by larger tours.

As you wander through Berlin’s historic neighborhoods, your guide shares compelling stories from the city’s turbulent WWII and Cold War years, painting a vivid picture of Berlin’s resilience. At each stop, capture memorable photos that highlight both the beauty of Berlin’s architecture and the deep history embedded in its streets.

Perfect for history enthusiasts, architecture admirers, or anyone captivated by Berlin’s unique energy, this private tour offers an enriching, personalized experience and a stunning visual journey through the city’s dynamic past and vibrant present.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

For over 10 years I have been offering completely individual city tours in Berlin. My mission is to summarise the complexity of the capital with different and fascinating perspectives.
With me you get impressions about the development of the city: from its foundation, through the Kingdom of Prussia, the Nazi era, the GDR to the modern Berlin of today.
Whether a journey through history, a relaxed drive through the green Berlin (Tiergarten, Park Gleisdreieck, etc.) or capturing many beautiful photo motifs in well-known and hidden places. Everything is possible!

This is an individual tour.
The route can be personalised as desired.

This tour is also available for bigger groups (2 adults and 1 child per cab).

The guided tour can be in German, English, Italian, Spanish or French.

It is possible to order drinks separately.
Duration: 1 to 3 hours.

In contrast to bus trips, with an individual sightseeing taxi tour you have the opportunity to stop almost everywhere - be it for a photo shoot, be it for a snack or break, be it for a coffee. Or for a longer tour to take a closer look at an object or to have it explained to you (Berlin Cathedral, Hackesche Höfe, Brandenburg Gate, Gendarmenmarkt, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, KaDeWe are recommended, for example). Depending on your interests and preferences! And in contrast to a tour, you don't just see a tiny section of our city, City East, the former center and City West, the former West Berlin! So combine the best of walking and bus tours in an Auto City Tour, just like I always do privately with friends and family. And enjoy the luxury of being picked up personally from your accommodation in the S-Bahn ring. And all in a real Berlin luxury taxi SUV!
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Berlin’s Jewish community on this private 4-hour walking tour, where you’ll uncover stories of resilience, culture, and remembrance. Accompanied by an expert guide, explore the Jewish quarter and trace their journey from the 17th century to the present day.

Begin your tour at the stunning New Synagogue, a symbol of revival and heritage, and then visit the historic Old Jewish Cemetery, where some of the city’s early Jewish residents are laid to rest. Wander through the vibrant Hackesche Höfe, once home to Jewish families, and listen as your guide shares their captivating stories of daily life.

This tour also includes significant WWII sites, such as the Otto Weidt Museum, which honours a man who courageously protected his Jewish employees, and Platform 17 (Gleis 17), the somber site of Jewish deportations. Each stop provides a poignant reminder of the community’s enduring spirit and the importance of preserving its legacy in Berlin’s history.
Duration: 4 hours.

The tour that will take your visit in Berlin to another level.

Three hours of Chauffeured Sightseeing Tour with experienced guide and a photographer.
The guests are met in the hotel lobby or the place of accommodation. The vehicle of the tour is Mercedes luxury Van.
Five hours of journey in to the history of Berlin. The "time travel" involves visit at sites like: The Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie, Berliner Wall and more. Short walking tours are planned for the most important highlights. After historical background and many side stories photoshooting will be part of the walking tour. The photos will be provided in the same day.
The tour is fully customizable for any special wish .
Spoken languages: English, Russian, Hebrew, and German.
Duration: 4 to 5 hours.

In contrast to bus tours, on an individual taxi sightseeing tour you have the opportunity to stop almost everywhere - be it for a photo shoot, be it for a snack or a break, be it for a coffee. Or for a longer tour to take a closer look at an object or to have it explained to you (Berlin Cathedral, Hackesche Höfe, Brandenburg Gate, Gendarmenmarkt, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, KaDeWe are recommended, for example). According to your interests and wishes! And in contrast to a walking tour, you don't just see a tiny section of our city. So combine the best of both perspectives with a taxi tour, just like I've always done with friends and relatives. Here you can immerse yourself in Berlin districts (Kieze) such as Kreuzberg or Friedrichshain. And enjoy the luxury of being picked up personally from your accommodation in the S-Bahn-Ring. And all in a real Berlin luxury taxi SUV!
Duration: 4 to 5 hours.

In contrast to bus trips, with an individual city tour you have the opportunity to stop almost everywhere - be it for a photo shoot, be it for a snack or break, be it for a coffee. Or for a longer tour to take a closer look at an object or to have it explained (e.g. Topography of Terror, Checkpoint Charly, Hackesche Höfe, Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Palace/Humboldt Forum). According to your interests and wishes! And unlike a walking tour, you don't just see a tiny part of our city. Here you can still immerse yourself in Berlin districts (Kieze) such as Kreuzberg or Friedrichshain. On this tour we have relaxed time even for extra destinations such as Charlottenburg Palace, Tempelhof Airport, Wall Memorial or the Soviet War Memorial in Treptow Harbour. And enjoy the luxury of being picked up personally from your accommodation in the S-Bahn ring. And all in a real Berlin luxury SUV!
Duration: 6 to 8 hours.

Your focus for this 3-hour history tour will be the main sites of Berlin’s 19th and 20th century Jewish history and the districts of Spandauer Vorstadt and Scheunenviertel (known as the ‘Barn Quarter’) in Berlin-Mitte. Take in the graceful avenue Oranienburger Straße, where the magnificent New Synagoge was erected in 1866. Learn not only of the conflicts between German Jews and Non-Jews but of tensions between the mostly assimilated German Jewry and the so-called Eastern Jews (‘Ostjuden’) who filled Berlin in the 1920s after fleeing anti-Jewish violence in their homelands.
Duration: 3 hours.

We explore the most beautiful and most romantic old town quarter of Berlin and it`s hidden artist`s backyards. You get more information about the history of this old quarter and the destiny of the Jewish community of the quarter. We explore hidden backyards and parks, historical and modern items of art just to show what is special behind this wonderful old city quarter.
Duration: 2 hours.

This tour, tracing Jewish life in a Berlin district where such life is luckily seeing the hint of a renaissance, focuses on architecture, but most and foremost on history and on facts, brought to you by a trained and experienced historian with a PhD in a Holocaust-related topic.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

This private guided 3-hour history tour will be covering the main sites of Berlin’s 19th and 20th century Jewish history and the districts of Spandauer Vorstadt and Scheunenviertel (known as the ‘Barn Quarter’) in Berlin-Mitte.

Take in the graceful avenue Oranienburger Straße, where the magnificent New Synagoge was erected in 1866. Taking in the graceful avenue, Oranienburger Straße, where the magnificent New Synagoge was erected in 1866, you learn not only of the conflicts between German Jews and Non-Jews but of tensions between the mostly assimilated German Jewry and the so-called Eastern Jews (‘Ostjuden’) who filled Berlin in the 1920s after fleeing dramatic anti-Jewish violence in their homelands.

The tour route is flexible and can be customized upon your request.
Duration: 3 hours.

A 3 hour walking tour in Berlin, see the major Jewish sites of Berlin, such as the new and old synagogues, Scheunenviertel und Hackesche Höfe, the hero of Berlin - otto weidt museum,Jewish old Cemetery, holocaust memorial, Rossenstrasse demonstration memorial and the kids transport statue.

The story of the community since 1671 and till our days will be told, we will understand the influence of the Jews on the German culture and society and than how the Nazis tried to stop Jewish life in Germany. Fasicnating stories of love, hate and bravery during the war, of local berliners, Jews and not Jews.


Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Get off the beaten track and explore Berlin's former Jewish Quarter – all from the comfort of your own home using your computer. Travel the world safely, responsibly and sustainably, and interact live and in real time with a local to discover the German capital's most interesting backstreets and hidden spots.

This is a live virtual tour from the streets of Berlin– our professional local tour guide will meet you virtually via the Zoom app and take you on a private tour where you can ask any questions you like. The entire tour is interactive and we will be showing you relevant historical photos and videos as well to enhance the experience.

The video calling software used for the tour is called Zoom. You will need to have it downloaded on your laptop, tablet or cellphone – with a connection to speakers or headphones – in order to participate in the tour.

For bigger group bookings of over 15 persons please contact us directly for a price quote.
Duration: 1 hour.

Experience Berlin center on an interactive digital puzzle walking tour that is as exciting and informative at the same time.

That’s brave! The adventurous Charlotte has jumped back into the past, all alone and without a license for the “Time Jumper” – a time machine of the future! Her father Paul knows about the risks of jumping into the past. You may find yourself in the midst of a war or other catastrophe within a blink of an eye.

But what’s even worse: Charlotte has unknowingly crossed the time barrier of the year 2200! This makes it impossible for her to jump back into the future, and Paul’s messages from the future cannot reach her anymore. Paul can’t travel through time without the Time Jumper, and Charlotte can’t get back to the future. What a mess!

You are the only person who can help bring father and daughter back together! This adventure will take you on a trip along many of Berlin’s impressive historical sights and buildings, the Spree river’s picturesque promenades, and the winding backyards and streets of Berlin-Mitte. You will also gain some unusual insights into the future…

ryddle is an innovative city rallye and puzzle tour for your smartphone that is best played in a team with friends. Solve puzzles, experience a multimedia story, get interesting background information and get to know the city from a different perspective. Whether you are a true "Berliner" or a Quiddjes - with ryddle you will see the city in a different way.

ryddle offers you an interactive experience with digital technology. All walking tours can be played with your smartphone on WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger in German or English.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Take a stroll through Berlin and its pre-war Jewish neighborhoods. Accompanied by an expert guide, Berlin's Jewish history will come alive on this fascinating walking tour. You'll visit all the major sites and buildings associated with the Jewish community in its heyday in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Duration: 3 hours.

Once the Jewish population in the suburb of Spandau developed into a cultured district of Berlin until the National Socialists began to exterminate the Jews from 1933 onwards. Over 6 million Jews are members of the National

fell victim to socialists in Europe.

Even today, traces of Jewish life in Berlin are comprehensible.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

The city quest tour offers a unique and immersive experience for history enthusiasts. Embark on a journey through time as you uncover the rich historical landmarks and stories of Berlin.

Our meticulously crafted quest takes place in the bustling streets and hidden corners of the city, seamlessly blending the virtual and physical worlds. Solve captivating puzzles and explore significant sites, such as the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag and Museum Island.

Participants embark on thrilling quests that require them to solve puzzles, crack codes, uncover hidden clues, and unravel captivating narratives. Our city quest is carefully designed to provide an immersive and intellectually stimulating adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

City quest is suitable for people of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a tourist exploring Berlin, or a local looking for a unique experience, this quest offers something for everyone.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

The year is 1862 and engineer Benjamin is constructing the clock tower of the new town hall in Berlin. One morning he no longer appears in his workshop. His mother Mathilde has no idea what could have happened and is alarmed. She can't find any clues to his whereabouts, but at the same time she may have the key to finding her son right in front of her...
Team up with Mathilde and find your way through the past and present of Berlin to find Ben!

Our city rally takes you to the major sights as well as to the hidden corners in the heart of Berlin. City hall, television tower, city palace, inconspicuous backyards - our city tour takes you directly along the pulse of Berlin.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

The tour that will take your visit in Berlin to another level. Three hours of Chauffeured Sightseeing Tour with experienced guide and a photographer.

The guests are met in the hotel lobby or the place of accommodation. The vehicle of the tour is Mercedes luxury Van. Tree hours of journey in to the history of Berlin. Relatively short tour in the historical downtown of Berlin will. The tour includes the visit at the most interesting highlights . After historical background and many side stories photoshooting will be part of the walking tour. The photos will be provided in the same day.

The tour is fully customizable for any special wish .
Spoken languages: English, Russian, Hebrew, and German.
Duration: 3 hours.