See Berlin through the eyes of a Berliner

Hi, I’m Martin, a passionate Berlin tour guide offering walking tours in English and German, backed by years of experience and local insight. I look forward to showing you my Berlin.

The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, with its iconic quadriga statue of a chariot drawn by four horses and driven by the goddess Victoria, against a blue sky with scattered clouds.

The Tours

All tours can be booked through the contact page

The Brandenburg Gate, a neoclassical monument in Berlin, Germany, with columns and a quadriga statue on top, viewed from below during a sunset.
A tall, concrete guard tower with yellow panels and windows at the top, under a dark, cloudy sky.

  • Discover Berlin’s most iconic landmarks and hidden corners on a walking tour led by someone who’s spent years exploring—and explaining—this extraordinary city. With a background in historical research and guiding, I offer more than just dates and names: I share the stories, context, and moments that bring Berlin to life.

    From the Brandenburg Gate to Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall, the Reichstag, and more—you’ll get a complete picture of the city’s layered past and vibrant present
Ancient stone columns and pillars along a building exterior, with brick walls and a sidewalk with trimmed bushes.

  • Step back into the tense decades of division on a walking tour of Berlin’s Cold War landmarks. Led by a long-time guide with deep experience in Berlin’s history and memory culture, this tour offers more than just the facts—you'll gain a real sense of what life was like on both sides of the Wall.

    We’ll visit key Cold War sites like the Berlin Wall Memorial, the former death strip, Stasi locations, and Checkpoint Charlie—while uncovering the hidden stories, political tensions, and human experiences that shaped the city during one of the world’s most dramatic stand-offs.
Memorial with large concrete blocks arranged in rows, green trees in the background, cloudy sky overhead.

  • Uncover the rise and fall of Hitler’s regime on a walking tour through the center of Berlin, where so much of the Third Reich’s history was made—and unmade. As someone who has spent years researching and guiding at some of Berlin’s most significant historical sites, I offer more than just surface-level facts. You'll get a thoughtful, well-informed look at how the Nazi dictatorship shaped the city and the world.
A black metal gate with the words 'Arbeit Mach Frei' cut out, set against a rural background with trees, a building, and a clear blue sky.

  • Berlin is too big, too complex, and too fascinating for a one-size-fits-all tour. That’s why I offer fully customized, private tours designed around your interests—whether it’s Cold War history, street art, Jewish heritage, architecture, Prussian palaces, or a little bit of everything.

    With years of experience guiding and researching Berlin's many layers, I’ll help shape a tour that’s meaningful, flexible, and uniquely yours. We go at your pace, follow your curiosity, and dive deep into the parts of the city that matter most to you.

  • Explore the Sachsenhausen Memorial on a powerful tour led by someone who knows the site inside and out. Having worked at the memorial for many years, I bring a deep understanding of its history and the stories behind it—details you won’t find in guidebooks.
Baroque style yellow and teal palace with ornate decorative elements, staircase leading up to the entrance, surrounded by greenery, under a clear blue sky.
Man with beard and checkered shirt dining outdoors at a restaurant table with German-style food, beer, and wine, on a city street with parked cars, bicycles, and other people dining in the background.

  • Leave the city behind and spend a day exploring the stunning beauty and rich history of Potsdam, just a short ride from Berlin—but truly a world of its own. As your guide, I’ll take you beyond the postcard views to show you the deeper stories of this former royal capital, Cold War hotspot, and UNESCO World Heritage site.

    From the grand Sanssouci Palace to the elegant gardens, from Prussian kings to the Potsdam Conference and the Cold War border at Glienicke Bridge—Potsdam is packed with layers of history, art, and architecture waiting to be discovered.
A decorative stone fountain with sculptures and a semi-circular balustrade, surrounded by green trees and a partly cloudy sky.

  • Berlin’s story isn’t just told in its streets and monuments—it’s on the plate, in the markets, and at the neighborhood tables. Join me on a carefully curated food tour that goes beyond currywurst and doner kebab (though we’ll enjoy those too!) to explore the flavors that define Berlin’s diverse, ever-evolving identity.

    As someone who’s always lived in this city, I’ll guide you through local favorites, hidden gems, and the stories behind each dish—from traditional German fare to international influences that reflect Berlin’s past and present.
Aerial view of Berlin with a highway running through lush green trees and the Berlin TV Tower in the distance on a clear day.

  • Berlin is too big, too complex, and too fascinating for a one-size-fits-all tour. That’s why I offer fully customized, private tours designed around your interests—whether it’s Cold War history, street art, Jewish heritage, architecture, Prussian palaces, or a little bit of everything.

    With years of experience guiding and researching Berlin's many layers, I’ll help shape a tour that’s meaningful, flexible, and uniquely yours. We go at your pace, follow your curiosity, and dive deep into the parts of the city that matter most to you.

  • Feel free to email me if you have interest in a driving tour and I will do my best to give you some resources.

Why take a tour with me?

As well as being a complete history fanatic, I am also a father and husband and have a love for showing people around this wonderful city. I always say, the tours are for YOU - it’s not my stage, it’s for you to enjoy your time here and leave with memories that will last you a lifetime. I can go deep with fellow history nuts, or keep things interesting for family trips - whatever your needs are, I am happy to meet them.

What others say about the tours

  • You were a wonderful guide

    M.E.P. from the US

  • (...) So glad you are out here making the world a better place. (...)

    C.H. from ASU, USA

  • "Martin was able to make my moody teenager interested in history - worth every penny!"

    Lindsey Beumer from the UK

  • We recently had the pleasure of touring with Martin and it was an unforgettable experience! Over the course of two days, we did two fantastic tours: Berlin Highlights and the Cold War Tour. Martin was incredibly thoughtful, knowledgeable, funny and personable throughout our journey. He went above and beyond to accommodate our 2-year-old son(...)

    M.V. from the US

  • We were on a Viking Cruise. Your tour was the best we have ever had, and we have been on quite a few! You are the standard that we will use for evaluating future tours!

    Irving S. from the US

 FAQs

  • You can book through the contact form here. I will check availabilites, ask some follow up questions if needed, confirm your booking via email and you can pay on the day.

  • Bespoke tours are individually priced depending on what you’d like to do and see. Get in touch!

  • It’ll start with a hotel pick-up. There are a lot of things we can cover on foot. You can see even more using public transportation, which I can assist you in purchasing. If needed, we can also arrange a driver and van.

  • Berlin is widely regarded as one of the most LGBTQIA+ friendly cities in the world. The city boasts a vibrant and diverse LGBTQIA+ community, with a rich history of activism and acceptance. Numerous events, such as the annual Berlin Pride Parade (Christopher Street Day) and extensive nightlife options in neighborhoods like Schöneberg and Kreuzberg, celebrate and support LGBTQIA+ rights. Berlin's inclusive atmosphere is complemented by a wide range of cultural and social spaces that cater to and promote LGBTQIA+ visibility and rights, making it a welcoming destination for individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Everyone is welcome on my tours and in my city.

  • On my tours, I want people to feel taken care of, and leave feeling like you got more than you expected. It is my passion to help people break down the immense history of Berlin without overwhelming them.

Tour with a Berliner

Tour with a Berliner

The Berlin Cathedral with a green dome on a sunny day, viewed from the river Seine, framed by tree branches.

Sound interesting? Get in touch and organise your tour today!