PRIVATE & CUSTOM TOURS • SINCE 2004

Explore Berlin
like you have a
friend here.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you had a friend in Berlin who would show you around and happened to know everything? That’s exactly what we offer.

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2,000+

Tours led since 2004

Jo, Expert Local tour guide in Berlin

Hi, I’m Jo

Wouldn’t it be nice if you had a friend in Berlin who would show you around? 

That was the idea I had when I founded my company in 2004.  Since then I’ve led hundreds of individuals, couples, families and groups around the city, helping them to get the most out of their stay and putting everything in perspective.

Not getting any younger, I’ve decided to take on a business partner, and I found a wonderful, knowledgable and enthusiastic architect/guide: Natalie. She will be my CEO and later take over the company for good. You’re in the best hands with her.

WHAT WE OFFER

Tours tailored to you

Walking Tours

The best way to feel like an insider. Our introductory tours give you a real overview of the city, neighbourhood by neighbourhood.

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Driving Tours

See all of Berlin from the former East & West, the historic centre, to highlights on the outskirts in comfort, with total flexibility.

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Beyond Berlin

Potsdam, Dresden, the Spreewald, Sachsenhausen, don’t leave without seeing what’s just around the corner.

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WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Guests who felt it too

“This is the only way to see Berlin if you have limited time. Our guide had such incredible in-depth knowledge of the city and its history, and a passion to share that knowledge. Would absolutely recommend.”

– Jayson, October 2024

“What a luck to have found you on the web! I learnt more in 4 days than I would have learnt in a month.”

– Barbara, November 2023

“You’re so thoughtful in many ways. I think you ruin all my future tour guides for me for being so wonderful. You really made my first visit to Berlin so special.”

– Hyae, June 2019

Not sure where to start?

We’ll help you plan the perfect Berlin experience, just get in touch and tell us what you are interested in. No two tours are the same.

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QUESTIONS

Frequently asked

All our tours are private and customized, so you’ll get to see exactly those parts of Berlin that interest you most. Our guides are extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and get consistently rave reviews. It’s like exploring Berlin with a friend who happens to be the expert on the city.

You can get a wonderful overview in just 3 hours, but be aware that this includes a lot of walking! The major attractions are in the center of town, so you’ll come away with a great first impression of Berlin! However, if you want to see some of the sights a bit further from downtown, you may want to consider a car tour. Again, 3 hours is enough for a great introduction, but to gain a bit of depth, you may consider a 5-hour tour. The 5-hour car tour of Berlin is A Friend in Berlin’s most popular tour.

Even if you’re quite familiar with Berlin, there are so many interesting facets, sites and stories of Berlin, that we’ll guarantee that you’ll come away impressed! Just let us know early what you’ve already covered, or what special interests you have, and A Friend in Berlin will customize your tour so you’ll see new things.

Yes, of course. If you’re using a collapsible wheelchair we can easily transport it. For bigger ones, we can use a special van. Just let us know in advance!

Of course. Our guides are very kid-friendly. Bear in mind your kid’s capacity to concentrate. A 3-hour tour may be all they can take. Also let us know in advance so that we can plan for special stops, and bring booster seats for the car tours.

You get as many stops as you like. Some people want to see as much as possible and hardly want to leave the car. Others want to get out at every stop to take pictures and get a feel for the site. So, it’s up to you. We usually do not visit museums or other places that charge entrance fees, unless you specifically want that. There is so much to see that’s freely accessible that you can do the museum visits on your own at a later time.

We can include a visit, if you like, and if you give us enough time in advance to get a reservation. Please note that we need to have everybody’s date of birth for that. We can also help you get a time slot on your own and drop you off at the end of the tour in front of the visitor’s entrance to the Reichstag.

If you just have one day, then let us know so that we can help you make the most of your time in Berlin. If you have more time, plan at least three days. There is so much to see and the more time you spend the greater your understanding of the city will be. Plus there are wonderful museums, parks, restaurants, and also opportunities for excursions to Potsdam or even Dresden, that time will not seem enough, no matter how long you’ll end up staying.

There are lots of places you may want to check out: Dresden, Hamburg, Stralsund, the Spreewald region, the Harz mountains, and much more. Let us know what your special interests are (cities, hiking, kajaking, museums, history?) and A Friend in Berlin will suggest places for you. We also do guided tours in Dresden and Munich.