Tour guide in Berlin Hilke G.

Berlin, Germany

Romanian, Italian, German, French, English

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I'm Hilke G., your private tour guide in Berlin

Guide #1056

Working as a certified Berlin guide for over 30 years I'm very happy to share with you my experience as a contemporary witness of life in the divided city, the amazing fall of the wall and all the changes that took and take place here in Berlin, this fantastic city with a fabulous variety of sights, museums, art galleries, shops, clubs and pubs. I studied in Berlin, Rome, Paris and Washington, graduated in art history, german history and literature, and published two books, one of them about the turkish immigrants in Berlin. Since I started to work as a certified guide in the late 80s it's a big pleasure to meet people from all over the world here in Berlin. I can offer you a program aimed at your individual interests and needs and accompany you to unusual places for an unusually normal price. You have the choice between a general overview or a theme orientated exploration of the city. Either by bus, limousine, public transport, taxi, by bicycle or to foot: You determine the form of transport. Wether for two hours or more, a day or a week, there are plenty of things to discover. A visit to Potsdam is also worthwhile. This small city with its quaint historical city center also offers an array of beautiful parks and royal palaces that belong to the UNESCO world cultural heritage. Excursions outside of Berlin are also on the agenda, for example a visit to the huge lift lock in Niederfinow, or to the royal palace in Rheinsberg or to the Spreeforest, a biosphere reserve by UNESCO. An insight into the extraordinary steer you towards the ideas behind the obvious. Always competent and always witty. Graduated in art history, german history and literature Official guide-license for Memorial Concentration Camp Sachsenhausen Park Sanssouci Member of the Bundesverband der Gästeführer Deutschlands (BVGD, Federal Association of Guides in Germany) Owner of the EU-standardized BVGD-Certificate DIN EN Member of the Association of Berlin Guides, Verband der Berliner Stadtführer, Berlin Guide e.V. Editor and writer of several books/articles about Berlin topics I don't drive but I can hire a licensed driver for you.

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4.9
  • Robert K.United States
    1 day ago

    We thoroughly enjoyed our Berlin sightseeing tour with Hilke G. Her personal insights into what it was like living in Berlin during the Cold War brought history to life in a way that guidebooks simply cannot. Learning about the realities of daily life in a divided city added a unique and memorable perspective to the tour. Hilke also provided excellent historical context...

  • Jim A.United States
    1 week ago

    Hilke is an excellent guide. She is a true local. She knows her stuff inside and out. She personalized our tour (just my wife and I) to where we wanted to go and added many more local sites that only someone from Berlin would know. She was terrific, easy 5 stars.

    Replied from the guide, Hilke G.

    October 2026

    Dear Jim, thanks a lot for your nice review. All the best to Kija and you!

  • Patricia W.United States
    1 week ago

    You will not go wrong by using Hilke. She was so knowledgeable, engaging, and accommodating. There was no topic that was "off the table", and being in Berlin, there were sensitive topics, for sure. We needed a last minute change due to the weather. Hilke and Tours By Locals were prompt in their response and accommodating. I cannot recommend TBL and Hilke enough. ...

    Replied from the guide, Hilke G.

    October 2026

    Dear Patricia, thank you very much for your nice review. It was a big pleasure to meet all of you. And I appreciated our conversation. Greetings to all of you and all the best.

  • Kristin H.United States
    2 weeks ago

    Our tour was wonderful! Hilke organized the tour based on our desires and matched it perfectly. She added in multiple stops exceeding our requests. She’s very knowledgeable, excellent English, and an all around delightful person. She also did a great job keeping in touch with us pre-tour which was critical as we did not know our arrival train station until we were...

    Replied from the guide, Hilke G.

    October 2026

    Dear Kristin, thank you very much for the nice review. It was nice meeting all of you. Warm regards

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