Walks in Berlin

A2 German-language History Tour

The guide speaks slowly and clearly. Participants wear headphones to ensure they can clearly hear each word. The A2 tour covers the basics of Berlin's history, going into detail about a few key philosophers, artists, and leaders from the city.

A vocabulary list is provided for words that A2 level learners may not know.

We visit key historic sites along the 2-hour walk.

B1 German-language History Tour

The guide speaks slowly and clearly. Participants wear headphones to ensure they can clear hear each word.

A vocabulary list is provided for words that B1 level learners may not know.

The B1 tour builds on the A2 tour, adding stories about the Cold War period in Berlin. Sites visited include: Reichstag Building, Tiergarten, Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, the Luftwaffe (Nazi Air Force) headquarters, and the Berlin Wall.

Through wireless headphones, participants can hear the voice of the guide clearly over the sound of the traffic. Additionally, participants will hear the voices of recorded conversations with historians, artists, activists, and long-time residents of Berlin, providing more perspectives and first-hand accounts of history.

Enhanced with headphones
Led by experienced, funny guide

Dylan is an excellent tour guide and improv comedy performer. He has guided over 100 walks in Berlin, with thousands of satisfied customers from all over. Through each performance, Dylan has been refining his guiding skills and storytelling--each time improving his comedic timing, silly voices, and expanding his knowledge of Berlin.

Reviews

"Dylan was the perfect balance of funny, personable, professional, and informative" -Reanna

"Effortlessly engaged the whole group and was hilarious throughout. Dylan gave us history in human stories with humor and great storytelling." -John

"...so obvious how much he loved sharing his extensive knowledge with his tour guests by how passionate he was in his deliverance." -Nora

"Our family of 3 had a great tour with Dylan. He was the perfect blend of informative and entertaining - even our 14 year old son (a tough act) thought Dylan was really great." -Angela

"Dylan was an excellent tour guide who delivered his extensive historical knowledge in an accessible, easy to understand way. Dylan also used mild-mannered humor to tastefully lighten some of the harsher topics while still remaining respectful to the parties involved." - Matt

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English-language History Tour

Passionate, funny storytelling about the history of Berlin.

Your walking guide is all that and more. And (!) the tour utilizes headphones!

The headphones integrate the guide's silly, informative voice with recorded conversations with:

  • historians

  • artists

  • activists

  • and long-time residents of Berlin.

A truly unique tour experience.

Die A2 Tour

Du kannst alles verstehen, Deutsch üben, und Spaß haben. Wirklich.

Highlights

  • Neptune Fountain

  • Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels statue

  • State Palace

  • Museum Island

  • Neue Wache

  • Bebelplatz, Nazi book burning memorial

  • Brandenburg Gate

Overview

  • Guide speaks slowly and clearly

  • Vocabulary List provided

  • History covers Berlin from 1200s until 1930s

  • Headphones ensure guests can hear clearly over the sounds of the city

Die B1 Tour

Mein Freund, du wirst etwas Neues lernen. Und, ich glaube, du wurdest auch lachen.

Highlights

  • Brandenburg Gate

  • Reichstag Building

  • Tiergarten

  • Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

  • Luftwaffe (Nazi Air Force) Headquarters

  • Berlin Wall

Overview

  • Guide speaks slowly and clearly

  • Vocabulary List provided

  • History covers Berlin from 1871 until 1999

  • Headphones ensure guests can hear clearly over the sounds of the city

History Tour (English, funny)

It will be fun. You will learn some cool things. Guaranteed. (Did you read the reviews above? Proof.)

Highlights

  • Neptune Fountain (Meeting Point)

  • TV Tower

  • Marx-Engels Forum

  • Berliner Dom

  • State Palace

  • Museum Island

  • Memorial to the Victims of War and Tyranny

  • Bebelplatz

  • State Opera House

  • St. Hedwig's Cathedral

  • Humboldt University

  • Brandenburg Gate (End Point)

Perspectives

  • Long-time Berlin residents

  • Historians of German History

  • Performing Artists in Berlin

  • Activists

Cost

  • Public tours: Pay what you want, with a 20 Euro deposit for the headphones

  • Private tours: 200 Euros up to 15 guests