City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours 5
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First Day in Berlin: Your Perfect Introduction

Skip bad food, getting lost and tourist traps.

Renting a bike in Berlin is easy and with so many bike lanes it is a great way to see the city!

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Your experience, your pace - choose a casual stroll or grand tour of Berlin
  • Visit some of the city's famous places, buildings and landmarks
  • Leave your comfort zone and see Berlin through the passionate eyes of a Berliner
  • Get acquainted with Berlin's history, city safety and general things to know
  • Receive suggestions for other places that might suit your personality and interests

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

3 hours with your host
A private and personalized experience
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

Food and drink
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories
Between Baroque and the Berlin Buzz!

Between Baroque and the Berlin Buzz!

Golden Glory at Victory Column!

Golden Glory at Victory Column!

Crashing Through History at the East Side Gallery!

Crashing Through History at the East Side Gallery!

Stories Behind the Stone: Gendarmenmarkt Grandeur!

Stories Behind the Stone: Gendarmenmarkt Grandeur!

Checkpoint of the Past, View to the Future!

Checkpoint of the Past, View to the Future!

Urban Canvas: Berlin’s Soul in Spray Paint!

Urban Canvas: Berlin’s Soul in Spray Paint!

Palace Walks and Garden Whispers at Sanssouci!

Palace Walks and Garden Whispers at Sanssouci!

Sky-High Views and City Secrets!

Sky-High Views and City Secrets!

Timeless at the Tor!

Timeless at the Tor!

Street Smarts & Graffiti Talks: A Different Kind of Berlin!

Street Smarts & Graffiti Talks: A Different Kind of Berlin!

History at Eye-Level: Faces, Stories & Gendarmenmarkt!

History at Eye-Level: Faces, Stories & Gendarmenmarkt!

Dom Squad: Standing Tall at Berlin Cathedral!

Dom Squad: Standing Tall at Berlin Cathedral!

Bundestag Bonding: Family Fun by the Reichstag!

Bundestag Bonding: Family Fun by the Reichstag!

From Division to Connection: A View Over the Berlin Wall!

From Division to Connection: A View Over the Berlin Wall!

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What travelers think of our Berlin experiences

Stephane Oct 2025

Wonderful visit of Berlin with our guide Nataly! She was knowledgeable and organised a fantastic tour!

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Pavel Oct 2025

Our guide Natalia helped us see three different faces of Berlin (as she has been still discovering for herself and clearly falling in love with it) - beginning with the formal (governmental) district moving on to the history certainly immersing into the tragic events of the WWII, evidence (or better say - memory) of which one may easily find in abundance in the streets of Berlin (and on its buildings), and finally visiting Shpandau - an art district where the free spirit of Berlin wanders at large and makes itself seen through the impressive display of graffities (really nice ones), wall paintings, art shops with handcrafted art objects. I guess for some people a better focused tour could work better but for our (and our 13 years old daughter's) 1st visit / acquaintance with the city it was a perfect format. Even though it might be a standard route but it did not feel like following a crowd but instead looked more like a walk with an old friend who has happened to move to Berlin and is happy to show you around. Maybe the fact that Natalia is a native Russian also contributed to the atmosphere as we could easily communicate using common language. All in all it was a positive experience for us and I would gladly recommend this tour for a 1st time visitors to Berlin.

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Stephane Oct 2025

Nataly was a wonderful guide! She was knowledgeable and crafted a tour to be remembered!

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Sophia Sep 2025

Great tour! Wonderful walking tour and tour guide was AWESOME!! Very knowledgeable and friendly! Took us to all the important sights as we only had a short trip!

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Lynn Sep 2025

Nataly was absolutely wonderful! She brought a binder with pictures which really helped us learn what areas looked like before compared to now. We asked for her to tailor it for us—highlights in 3 hours. It included a lovely mixture of history, culture, architecture and we dropped us at a wonderful pub to experience true delicacies!

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Sophia Sep 2025

Mark was terrific!

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