Original Berlin Walks | Award-Winning Berlin Walking Tours since 1993

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Berlin Walking Tours: Discover Berlin's Hidden Stories

WWII, Cold War & Berlin Wall tours — guided by Berlin-based experts since 1993

Public Tours Private Tours

Why book with Original Berlin Walks?

Free rescheduling

Reichstag slot moved or plans changed? Switch to another start time/day or a tour of the same price (subject to availability).*

Expert local guides

Trained and regularly refreshed — for strong storytelling, clear answers, and honest Berlin tips.

24h free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before your tour for a full refund — no questions asked.*

Berlin’s original walking tours

Guiding visitors through Berlin since 1993 — longer than anyone else.

*Applies to our public tours (subject to availability). For private tours, our terms & conditions apply.

Best for first-time visitors · 3.5 hours

Discover Berlin: The Essential Walking Tour for First-Time Visitors

  • Our most popular tour: Consistently the first choice for first-time visitors to Berlin
  • See the essentials: Museum Island, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie
  • Understand the story: From Prussian empire to WWII and the Cold War — the full arc of Berlin's history in one walk
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Our Tours

OBW Trust Section — Concept B "Story Strip"
Our track record

Three decades of
earned trust.

Since 1993, we've guided over a million travelers through Berlin's most extraordinary stories. Every award we've received reflects the passion our guides bring to every single walk.

TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Best of the Best 2025
Travelers' Choice 2025 TripAdvisor
Viator Experience Award Winner 2025
Experience Award 2025 Viator
Official partner of VisitBerlin
4.9 / 5 average rating

Consistently rated near-perfect across TripAdvisor, Viator, Google, and GetYourGuide — based on thousands of verified reviews.

15,000+ reviews
100,000+ travelers per year

From solo backpackers to school groups and corporate teams — every guest gets the same exceptional experience.

90+ nationalities
Expert, vetted guides

All guides hold advanced degrees in history or related fields and undergo rigorous training before leading any tour.

Expertly trained guides
Professional & fully insured tours

Operating in Berlin since 1993 with full public liability insurance and experienced guides committed to high professional standards.

Established operator
OBW — Trusted By
Trusted by the world's best

Companies & organisations
that have booked with us.

From Fortune 500 companies and global embassies to Ivy League universities and leading NGOs — Original Berlin Walks has been the trusted choice for corporate groups, academic institutions, and government delegations since 1993.