This post compares the various Berlin hop-on hop-off bus tours available in the city. We even include a free option and will help you decide which bus tour, if any, is best for you or your family. (auf Deutsch) (en español) We are local tour guides, and while we are collectively a walking tour company, […]
This post is a guide to finding the location of Hitler's last bunker in Berlin with a brief history of the bunker. Today, it is a parking lot in the middle of unremarkable residential apartment buildings. This location is a part of just about every walking tour that covers downtown Berlin. HOW TO FIND HITLER'S […]
This post covers how to visit Tempelhof Airport in Berlin, including guided tours and a tour highlights section. We also include ideas for things to do before and after your visit. HISTORY AND OVERVIEW Tempelhof Airport is a retired airport (closed in 2008) that lies close to Berlin's city center. Today, the airport is a […]
This post is about Berlin's underground bunkers and air raid shelters built by the Nazi government during WW2, and by the West Berlin government after the war, and how you can tour them. We also cover tours of an escape tunnel during the time of the Cold War and the Berlin Wall. OVERVIEW Like many […]
Planning a trip to Berlin and trying to decide if you should visit the Reichstag? And if so, are you wondering how to get access? Hello. I’m Steve, a local Berlin tour guide, who frequently takes visitors to the Reichstag. And in this guide, I’m going to show you all of your options to visit […]
This post covers luggage storage in Berlin, including lockers, left luggage facilities at train stations and airports, and the recent trend of leaving bags at certified shops, restaurants, and hotels. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through some of the links below at no cost to you. […]
This post provides several interesting activities that you can enjoy in Berlin throughout the month of June 2024, including a variety of family-friendly, nighttime, and free things to do. For more ideas, see our post on things to Do in Berlin at any time of the year. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may […]
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Berlin’s district Friedrichshain is trendy and rough, with lots of graffiti and a distinct East German charm and an off-beat alternative culture. It’s very low key, and not yet as commercialized with a big student population, low rents, but also a rich history in working-class roots. Come and explore this district on a self-guided tour […]
This post lists and compares the various night tour options in Berlin, including pub crawls and craft beer tours as well as bus, bike, boat, and walking tours. Taking a night tour or joining a pub crawl is a great way to ease into the city’s bustling night vibe. Check out our post, Things to […]
This post provides a list of top events and things to do in Berlin in May, updated for 2024. We include free things to do, nighttime activities, and family-friendly options. TOP 10 EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO This list gives you a great starting place for planning your trip to Berlin. We also recommend reading […]
This post is a how-to guide to public transport in Berlin. Berlin's public transport system is extensive and can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Take it from a local, the system is managable for visitors or newcomers to the city. I include tips on tickets, tourist travel passes (including the Deutschland Ticket), […]
This post reviews and compares the various Potsdam tour options available to you, including walking, bike, bus and boat tours (and one self-guided option).
This is an overview of the free walking tours in Berlin that are available to you, including pay-what-you-wish, self-guided, as well as GPS-led audio tours.
This post provides a list of top things to do in Berlin in April, updated for 2024. We include a variety of events and attractions that are either family-friendly, take place after dark, or are free to attend. TOP 12 EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO IN BERLIN In addition to this list, we also recommend […]
This post is about the weather in Berlin in June, including average temperatures, precipitation, and tips on packing and sightseeing activities. Average Temperatures How Much Sun or Rain? What to Wear Things to Do in Berlin Free Tours by Foot HOW COLD IS BERLIN IN JUNE? Berlin in June pleasantly warm but can be a […]
