Private History Tours in Germany: Our 5 Picks

1.Berlin Private Complete History All Day Walking Tour

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

Spend about six hours walking through Berlin with a private English-speaking guide such as Ciaran, Rhys, Paul, or Beth. See the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Holocaust Memorial, Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, Museum Island, and Alexanderplatz, with time to shape the conversation around your interests.

“Our tour guide Beth was impressively knowledgeable on Berlin’s history, particularly Cold War and WWII related locations. She provided great context and background that really enhanced the experience for our group. We saw so much and Beth was willing and able to accommodate our requests and tailor things for our interests. 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 tracing Berlin from medieval beginnings to reunification. You can start at your central hotel or Hackescher Markt, then visit sights such as Museum Island, Bebelplatz, the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, and Hitler’s bunker site. Guides may include Jimmy, Dylan, Luisa, Glen, Mark, or Kai Janssen.

“Tour guide, Jimmy, has a wealth of knowledge which he shared with great interest and enthusiasm. Enjoyable and educational.”

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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 from Oranienburger Strasse through Berlin’s wartime and Cold War landmarks with a private local guide. See the New Synagogue, Palace of Tears, Brandenburg Gate, Holocaust Memorial, Hitler’s bunker site, Bebelplatz, Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag, and Museum Island, with a route tailored to your interests.

“Boyd was an Excellent guide and his knowledge was superlative. He thought us a lot and also helped us decide where we should visit further on our own.”

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

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

Explore Berchtesgaden’s WWII sites with a private English-speaking guide such as Tom Lewis or Sharon. Visit the Obersalzberg bunker, Eagle’s Nest when open, and the wooded ruins of Hitler’s Berghof, with private transport from a local hotel or Berchtesgaden station.

“Absolutely amazing tour that was the highlight of our time in Berchtesgaden. Tom is an amazing tour guide and is truly an expert historian and a very nice gentleman. I can not recommend this enough!”

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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

Gunter Bauer’s private 3 to 4 hour taxi tour covers Berlin’s major sights across the former East and West. Expect hotel pickup within the S-Bahn ring, a warm air-conditioned car, flexible stops, clear English commentary, and stories ranging from Prussian kings to the Berlin Wall.

“Great tour, nice and chatty guide. Took us to all sites as the itinerary promised. Thank you Gunter.”

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