The 5 Best Private History Tours in Germany

1.Berlin Private Complete History All Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 474 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $253Our pick

Spend about six hours walking central Berlin with a private guide such as Rhys, Paul, or Cairan. Follow the city’s story from Prussian power through Nazi rule, the Berlin Wall, and reunification, visiting 22 major sites including the Reichstag, Holocaust Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, Museum Island, and Alexanderplatz.

“We had a fantastic day. Learned a lot. Paul was very knowledgeable, fun, engaging. Showed us a lot and even had a lunch break. Would highly recommend.”

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2.Berlin Private Half-Day Walking Tour: Discover the German Capital’s History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 244 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $180

Spend about four hours with a private English-speaking guide such as Jimmy, Dylan, Reuben, Luisa, or Glen, visiting Berlin landmarks from Museum Island and Brandenburg Gate to the Führerbunker, Checkpoint Charlie, and the Berlin Wall. Hotel pickup, a city map, and personal pacing are included, but food, drinks, and public transport cost extra.

“Reuben was a great guide. He is extremely knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information on the history of Germany as he showed us to as many historical points as possible. We had a great time.”

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3.The History of Berlin: WWII PRIVATE Walking Tour With Locals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $143Best value

Walk central Berlin with a private English-speaking local guide for about four hours. Expect the New Synagogue, Palace of Tears, Brandenburg Gate, Holocaust Memorial, Hitler’s bunker site, Bebelplatz, Museum Island, and possibly Checkpoint Charlie or the Reichstag. The route can be adjusted to your interests, but attraction entry fees are not included.

“Excellent guide very engaging and passionate. Loved this tour, fascinating and very interesting, highly recommend!”

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4.Eagle’s Nest-Berchtesgaden-Obersalzberg Private Half Day WWII Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours with a private guide exploring Obersalzberg’s WWII sites, including the Documentation Center bunkers, Berghof ruins, former Nazi leadership homes, and Eagle’s Nest when open. Tom Lewis and Sharon are among the named guides. Pickup is available in Berchtesgaden, with transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.

“Tom was fantastic and extremely knowledgable! We had the best tour and has been the highlight of our trip so far. Tom is a true historian and dispelled many of our misconceptions and stories we had heard. He took us through the bunkers in the new documentation center that opened as well as showed us around the mountain, the remains of Hitler’s residence and the Eagle’s Nest. If you are considering taking this tour, go ahead and book it!!”

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5.Private Taxi Tour City East & West History and Architecture 3-4h

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $150

Join Gunter Bauer for a private 3 to 4-hour taxi tour of Berlin’s East and West. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi, hotel pickup within the S-Bahn ring, and stops at the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, Humboldt Forum, Reichstag, Ku’damm, and more. The route can be shaped around your interests.

“Tour guide Gunter was very friendly, extremely knowledgeable of Berlin and shared a lot of great history. Our son is 13 and didn’t show as much interest but my wife and I were happy with the overall experience. Since we visited Berlin in winter then it worked great to be in a warm taxi for much of the tour. And we had enough stopping points to break up the driving and do sightseeing up close.”

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