Berlin is a city layered with history, culture and complexity. From the remnants of the Berlin Wall to the grandeur of the Prussian palaces, it rewards exploration with stories at every turn.
For travellers who want an intimate, tailored experience, a private tour is the way to see Berlin on your own terms. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a first-time visitor or planning a family trip, a private tour takes you into the heart of the German capital with a guide who knows it inside out.
This guide answers the questions we are asked most often about private tours in Berlin: what they cost, how long they last, where they start and how to book.
Why choose a private tour in Berlin?
Private tours are about personalisation. A group tour follows one route for whoever turns up; a private tour is just you and the people you are travelling with, at your pace, on the parts of Berlin's history that interest you most – the Cold War, Jewish Berlin, the Third Reich, the Berlin Wall or Prussia.
- Flexibility in timing and itinerary
- A guide dedicated to your group alone
- Time for detailed questions, detours and second looks
- Comfort and convenience, especially for families and small groups
How much does a private tour in Berlin cost?
Our prices are per private group, not per person, and include 19% German VAT. As of October 2026:
- One-hour walking tours: €200 per group (€300 for the Stasi Headquarters Tour), for up to 10 people.
- Half-day tours: €450 to €800 per group – €450 and €500 for the two walking tours (up to 10 people), €700 and €800 for the tours by private van (up to 6 people).
- Full-day tours: €975 to €1,150 per group, by private van for up to 6 people. Most cost €1,000.
- Multiday packages: two or three full-day tours booked together, with 5% off each tour.
The price includes your guide, the booking and admin fees, the driver and vehicle on the van tours, and the mandatory German tourism insurance. The price on each tour page is always the current one.
How long are the tours?
- One Hour Experiences: eight walking tours, each on a single theme – a first introduction to the city, the Third Reich, the Cold War, the Berlin Wall, the Stasi headquarters, Prussian Berlin, Karl-Marx-Allee and Jewish Berlin. Ideal if you have limited time, or want to go deep on one subject.
- Half Day Experiences: three to four hours, either on foot through the historic centre (by day or after dark) or by private van – including a tour that collects you at the airport when you land.
- Full Day Experiences: five to seven hours by private van: the whole of Berlin's history in one day, the Third Reich, East Germany, the Battle of Berlin, royal Potsdam, and the Sachsenhausen and Ravensbrück memorials.
- Multiday Experiences: two or three full days run as one trip, on dates of your choosing.
Because the tour is private, your guide can adjust the schedule as you go – spending longer somewhere that grips you, or skipping a stop if you would rather rest.
Where do private tours start and end?
Each one-hour tour starts at a fixed meeting point close to a train or U-Bahn station – Pariser Platz in front of the Brandenburg Gate for the Berlin Intro Tour and the Third Reich Tour, the Berlin Wall Documentation Centre near Nordbahnhof for the Berlin Wall Tour, and so on. Each tour page gives the exact spot.
The full-day tours can start and finish at your hotel or apartment, and the Bitesize Berlin and Berlin Marathon tours can start there too; if you are staying further out, a central landmark such as the Brandenburg Gate or Museum Island may make more sense. The Airport Transfer Tour meets you in the arrivals area at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and ends at your accommodation, and the Berlin At Night Tour starts at Pariser Platz.
For full-day tours we recommend a relaxed 10am start, which leaves room for a coffee or lunch break around 12:30pm. Each tour page lists its available start times.
Walking or by van?
All the one-hour tours, the Berlin Explorer and the Berlin At Night are walking tours, for up to 10 people. The full-day tours, and the Bitesize Berlin, Berlin Marathon and Airport Transfer tours, travel by private van with a driver, for up to 6 people. The van is what makes Potsdam, Sachsenhausen, Ravensbrück or the battlefields of 1945 possible in a day, and it suits anyone who would rather not walk for hours. A wheelchair-accessible van can be added to any full-day tour when you book.
For bigger groups, several of the full-day tours can be booked with a minibus (up to 15 people) or a coach (up to 29), and we also run tours for companies and schools – get in touch to plan one.
Can the itinerary be tailored to my interests?
Yes. Each tour is built around a theme, but Berlin isn't laid out chronologically and no two groups want the same day. Tell us what interests you when you book – a particular period, sites you want to see or skip – and we will shape the route around it. Fascinated by the Second World War and the Cold War? The route can take in the Berlin Wall at Bernauer Strasse, the site of Hitler's Führerbunker and the Stasi Museum.
The sites listed on each tour page are what the tour can include rather than a fixed script: state visits, demonstrations and building work (and the occasional bomb disposal of Second World War ordnance) can reshape the route on the day.
Are private tours suitable for families with children?
Yes. Because the tour is yours alone, the pace, the breaks and the way the story is told can all be adjusted. Let us know the ages of your children when you book and your guide will plan for them – shorter walking stretches, more stops, and the stories that work best for younger listeners.
Are entrance fees included?
Entrance fees are not part of the tour price unless the tour page says so. Where a tour can go inside a site that charges admission – Schloss Sanssouci on the Royal Potsdam Tour, for example – the tickets can be added when you book.
Who leads the tours?
Berlin Experiences was founded by Matt Robinson, a former journalist from England who has guided in Berlin since 2006 and writes the Mythbusting Berlin series. Matt leads as many tours as he can. When he is already booked, your tour is led by one of the experienced professional guides he works with, all members of the Berlin Guides Association. Within 24 hours of booking we will email you to confirm the details and the guide for your tour.
Tours are in English, with native English-speaking guides; other languages are available on request.
How do I book a private tour in Berlin?
Choose a tour, pick a date and start time in the calendar on its page, and pay securely by card at checkout. You can add several tours to your cart and book them together. Online booking closes 7 days before the tour date; for anything sooner, contact us and we will see what we can do. During the busy season, from April to December, it pays to book early.
At checkout you choose a booking option: Standard, or – for tours more than 60 days away – Flexible or a deposit. Each has its own cancellation terms.
Private tours in Berlin: quick answers
Is the price per person or per group?
Per group. The price covers your whole private party: up to 10 people on the walking tours and up to 6 on the van tours.
Is VAT included?
Yes. Every price on the site includes 19% German VAT, and you receive a VAT invoice for your booking.
How far ahead do I need to book?
Online booking is open up to 7 days before the tour. For a date within the next week, email [email protected] and we will check whether a guide is free.
Can a tour be made longer?
Yes. The full-day van tours can be extended by the hour when you book.
What is the cheapest way to take a private tour?
The one-hour walking tours, at €200 per group. For a group of four that works out at €50 each.
Can we book more than one tour?
Yes. Add each tour to your cart and check out once, or choose one of our multiday packages, which take 5% off each tour.
A private tour offers the chance to explore Berlin in a meaningful, personal way – whether your interest is the Nazi era, the divided city of the Cold War or the imperial grandeur of Unter den Linden. Browse all our tours, read more about Berlin Experiences, or ask us a question. We look forward to showing you the Berlin most visitors never see.