Private tour in Berlin Karin H

Full day Flexible Berlin Tour with a Chauffeur and Minivan

5.0

(23) reviews

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Hours icon 7 hours
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Private tour for 1-7 people
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Karin H.

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Welcome to Berlin! It derserves your attention! It is the most interesting, dynamic and multifaceted city today. My name is Karin and I take great pleasure knowing that you have chosen Berlin for your visit and have a great desire that you come to understand this complex city so riddled with history. I am an experienced, knowledgable, certified local tour guide for Berlin and Potsdam. Even though I was born here, I did not grow up here. I came back to Berlin from Spain (with long interludes in Canada and California) in 1994. What I found was incredibly uniuqe: a city toppeling over with so much history and history in the making. From the first moment on I was spellbound. I became obsessed with its history and development. I talked to people both from the East and West to find out their stories and opinions. Today, I have the feeling Berlin is catching up with itself to finally reach its potential that was interupted with the rise of the 3rd. Reich. I want to share with you the love and compassion I have developed for Berlin and take you on that journey. Even though I have set private tours, they can be planed according to your interests and time. I give walking tours, tours using public transport, taxi, hired car or minivan. You can choose to have a general overview, or go in depth into a particular subject or neighbourhood. It is well worth your time. Explore different themes such as Jewish life then and now, the Cold War along with private life in Eastern Germany, Imperial Berlin, WWII as well as getting off the beaten track to show you the fascinating and varied neighbourhoods, each one with its own development and history. In all my private tours I use images and newspaper articles to illustrate the past and draw links to the present. My tours include recommendations to help you with any special interests or needs you might have. I am looking forward to meeting you! Certified Tour Guide for Berlin and Potsdam Licensed to show: Cecilienhof Palace, Charlottenburg Palace (new wing) and Park, Bildergalerie Park Sanssouci, Potsdam Schönhausen Palace, Grunewald Jagdschloss (Hunting Palace) Germany does not allow tour guides to drive hired cars or minivans. This service must be given by two persons. A hired car always has a driver.

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Overview of your Berlin tour

This is your day not only to discover the history of Berlin, which is everywhere but also to experience its vibrant and dynamic present. By going through the showplaces of the city's surprising origins and its imperial Prussian past, you will uncover the different layers of history as they emerge. Going all the way from the Brandenburg Gate, the former headquarters of the Gestapo and the SS to the remains of the Berlin Wall, CheckPoint Charlie, and more. Getting in and out of the minivan, we will stop to take pictures, stroll over squares, discovering unusual gems off the beaten path as move from one photo opportunity to the next. Have fun literally getting a taste and feel of everyday Berlin as we explore some of its more unusual and unexpected corners and unique neighborhoods. Don't worry about getting exhausted and hungry because we will have a break at one of the many super interesting cafés or restaurants to assimilate and discuss what we have seen. At the end of the day, you will know Berlin!

Recent Reviews

Garth R.United States
August 2025

Karin was an absolutely terrific, top-notch tour guide, and the Berlin tour she designed for us for wonderful. We saw the highlights of Berlin and learned so much about Germany and Berlin. Karin was super-flexible and adapted to our needs and desires and interests accurately and willingly. She was fun to talk to, humorous, kind, compassionate, interesting, and very informative. Everything was prompt and orderly and according to our wishes. She even went out of her way to find us some special food we wanted and gave us great restaurant and other activity recommendations. Definitely went the extra mile to make sure we had a great time. We feel like we saw everything in Berlin we needed and wanted to see in one day! This was a great tour and a great tour guide we would recommend highly!

Nigel H.United States
April 2024

WOW! What a day Karin created for us. I specifically asked for a combination of the core history and edgy artsy Berlin - not an easy task in one day - and Karin exceeded all expectations. This was my son's first time in the city and he came home with a clear grasp of the huge history of the city. And then we were both blown away by the amazing architecture and street art which Karin shared. Above that we felt truly welcomed by a Berliner and can't wait to go back…

Sheri H.United States
October 2023

Karin arranged a magical day in Spreewald. She and the driver picked us up at our hotel. She told us stories of Berlin neighborhoods as we drove through onour way to Spreewald. At Spreewald she had arranged for a two hour gondola tour along the canals. We learned so much about the lifestyles of those living along the canals. After a short walk in town we stopped for a lovely lunch at a local brewery. What a great way to end our tour before driving back to Berlin.

Jeffrey C.United States
May 2023

Karin did an absolutely wonderful job of presenting insights into the German culture, society, history and economic dynamics that led to not only the historical paradigms of Fredrick I to Kaiser Wilhelm to Adolf Hitler. She also made sure to give you a marvelous overview of Berlin' architecture and the movements behind the city's eclectic structures.

Luis C.Mexico
January 2023

Karin y su esposo Jürgen son lo mejor de lo mejor, no saben la atención, preparación y dedicación que ponen a su tour, los recomiendo ampliamente, son una maravilla, muchas gracias, Karin y Jürgen por hacer de nuestro viaje en familia una experiencia inolvidable. Les esperamos algún día en Cancún.

Jennifer V.United States
June 2022

Karin and our cool dude driver made for a fantastic day exploring Berlin, it's culture, history and diversity. They gave no "flak" when sharing details, stories and insight. Our group of 10 saw and walked more of Berlin , east and west, than most tours provide. Thank you Karin & "Yurgin"

Your Berlin tour itinerary

This is a flexible, customizable tour that can be adjusted to what you want to experience in Berlin. Below is an example to give some orientation: - Checkpoint Charlie - Berlin Wall (original) - East-Side-Gallery - Topography of terror - former SS and Gestapo HQ - Luftwaffe Headquarter - Potsdamer Platz - Brandenburg Gate - Holocaust Memorial - The former site of Hitler's Bunker - Boulevard Unter den Linden - Book Burning Memorial - Forum Friedericianum (Berlin of Frederic the Great) - Berlin City Palace (being reconstructed) - Berlin City Hall - Museums Island & Cathedral - Reichstag & Chancellery - Gendarmenmarkt - Platform 17 - Olympic Stadium - Tempelhof Airport I will to customize this tour according to your preferences, please contact me for a customized tour

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

We will get around in an air conditioned Mercedes minivan with driver.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation With Driver
What's not included
Meeting location

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Hotel, Airport, Train station

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
History
Architecture
Layover
Tour reference number
411572
Languages
English
German
Spanish
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Who is this private tour in Berlin best suited for?

This private tour in Berlin is perfect for travellers who want to immerse themselves in the city's intense and moving history of the 20th century. It's also ideal for those who prefer a flexible and customizable experience, as Karin H. can tailor the itinerary to your interests. The tour is suitable for families, including kids, and is wheelchair accessible, making it a great choice for seniors or travellers with mobility concerns.

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Hours icon 7 hours
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Private tour for 1-7 people
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