Berlin is considered today to be one of the most exciting cities in the world. Its history passes through the most important phases of modern history; and its present is an exhilarating combination of avant-garde culture, complex identity issues and preservation of historical landmarks. Berlin, like no other city, stands for the main events of the 20th Century; it was the capital of the Third Reich and the atrocities of the Nazi regime and it exemplifies the Cold War, which divided the world for over 40 years.
Why us?
We are experienced, qualified, educated academics that guide for years out of passion to the city and love for people and history. We have been ranked top 5 TripAdvisor tour-companies for 6 years consecutively.
Reviews
Deeply moving We had a private tour with Tal. We thought she was professional and very knowledgeable about the neighborhood. As an Israeli, she has a unique but educated perspective on Jewish history. The tour brought us closer to our roots. Pay close attention to the gold squares embedded in the sidewalks. Very moving.
bostonpies
10/28/2024
Very insightful tour! This was a wonderful tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable about pre-WWII Jewish life in Berlin. Our guide also was very good at modifying the tour to reflect our interests---with less emphasis on the Holocaust itself, and more on the people who lived in the Jewish sector. We got excellent insights into a culture that's part of our family history, even seeing schools that relatives likely attended. Excellent!!!
Carolyn A
5/24/2024
Surprising We took the tour with Yael P and she had a lot of knowledge about the history of Berlin and agricultural, she aligned the tour to the group and gave her perspective to Berlin. We was a small Hopi which was great : we came with low expectations and came out very satisfied: recommended
Cruiser57433891493
8/13/2023
Jewish Berlin tour We joined a tour of Jewish Berlin guided by Tamar.
A fun and fascinating trip, many places we would never have reached without Tamar's guidance.
Tamar is a massive resource of knowledge from all around and with her fascinating guidance we were left speechless.
Highly recommend.
Haim
haim p
6/25/2023
Don't miss it!!! We had almost r hours with Nadav. It was fascinating and we enjoyed any minute!!!
His historical knowledge, the special family point of view, made this tour one of a kind!!!
828michall
6/03/2023
An amazing private tour An amazing, mind opening private tour with Nadav. Highly recommended. Every corner has a story, and the passion of telling them makes you love Berlin.
Hadar N
4/15/2023
A guide like no other Nadav is an extra ordinary tour guide. We had an almost five hour walking tour of city center Berlin with the most in depth and thought provoking points of view. Bringing his own family history into the fold and adding to it a thorough historical background- made what seemed an ordinary tour- breathtaking.
In addition to being friendly , kind and modest. He gave us the stories behind the headlines and answered all our questions and requests. Highly recommended.
Smadar B
4/07/2023
Great experience Great experience overall.
Communication before was helpful and quick.
Gali the tour guide was amazing.
Highly recommend.
Ofri S
12/19/2022
Great! Our private tour with dapna was amazing! We have learned so much she could tell us everything about the history of Berlin and beyond. We loved every single minute of the 4 hours tour!
Christel W
10/22/2022
Interesting and detailed We had a great time with our guide who was amazing at taking us around the city.
we got to see everything we wanted and it was a great introduction to the city.
barneys770
9/20/2022
Very Informative Tour of Jewish Berlin We did a private Jewish tour of Berlin with Oren. Oren was a very knowledgeable young man who taught us a great deal about the history of Jews in Berlin from the Middle Ages to present day Berlin. We visited some interesting sites and heard some great stories about the people of Berlin, past and present. Oren arrived on time at our scheduled meeting point and he went out of his way to make sure we saw everything we needed to see. I would highly recommend this tour.
Tourist283629
9/03/2022
Thoughtful and insightful look at Berlin Nadav was a wonderful guide. He gave us a good overall history of Berlin, from its establishment to today, with information about the geopolitics and economic forces that shaped it.
Most of our tours was spent looking at and talking about significant sites from 1914, and the beginning of the First World War, until 1989 and the fall of the Berlin Wall. I especially enjoyed Nadav's perspective on the rise of National Socialism -- while Hitler was central, it's important to explore why a nation of seventy million, that produced Goethe and Luther, a country of philosophers and artists and scientists, became a nation that committed mass murder.
We went by, but didn't have time to visit, the new Topography of Terror museum, which looks at the perpetrators of the Holocaust, rather than its victims. Who were they? How were they raised? What did they do before they took their jobs organizing and performing the Holocaust? I look forward to visiting that museum, too.
It was an informative and interesting day that genuinely made me think.
Walking and bus tour of Berlin Nadav was very knowledgeable of the history of Berlin. He pointed out interesting landmarks, and provided historical context. I learned a lot from.him. He also had some great restaurant and cafe recommendations. I highly recommend him if you are visiting Berlin!
katzen25
4/27/2022
PLU J-term 2022 Team Germany Nadav is very knowledgeable, was able to bring personal history, and give us local insight on all of the places we visited. We were able to break bread with him a few times and enjoyed his presence when we went to Wittenburg. Would definitely recommend him for any tours of Berlin.
ronaZ325XT
2/26/2022
excelent privat tour in berlin we had a 5 hours private tour with Nadav. he is an excellent tour guide, very very knowledgeable (vast historical , political and cultural knowledge) , and very patient. he adapted the tours to our needs and what we asked, and gave us reccomendations for the rest of our trip.
highly recommended.
thank you Nadav!
I2980VC_
2/24/2022
excelent privat tour in berlin we had a 5 hours private tour with Nadav. he is an excellent tour guide, very very knowledgeable (vast historical , political and cultural knowledge) , and very patient. he adapted the tours to our needs and what we asked, and gave us reccomendations for the rest of our trip. highly recommended. thank you Nadav!
shira p
2/01/2022
PLU J-term 2022 Team Germany Nadav is very knowledgeable, was able to bring personal history, and give us local insight on all of the places we visited. We were able to break bread with him a few times and enjoyed his presence when we went to Wittenburg. Would definitely recommend him for any tours of Berlin.
Ron A
1/01/2022
An amazing and super insightful time in Berlin We had a 5 hours private tour with Nadav to see the highlights of Berlin, as this is our first visit to the city.
Nadav was very knowledgeable, and knew how to balance between the different fields of interest of my family members.
I've really enjoyed the time with Nadav and I highly recommend him.
Ilay A
12/12/2021
An amazing and super insightful time in Berlin We had a 5 hours private tour with Nadav to see the highlights of Berlin, as this is our first visit to the city. Nadav was very knowledgeable, and knew how to balance between the different fields of interest of my family members. I've really enjoyed the time with Nadav and I highly recommend him.
Ilay A
12/11/2021
Great tour guide! 10/10 would recommend! Nadav was an excellent tour guide for both Berlin and Potsdam! He is very knowledgeable about both Jewish and German history and made sure everyone in our group enjoyed the tour. We all benefitted from his knowledge and perspective on the history of Berlin, Potsdam, and Germany. Would absolutely recommend Gablinger Tours, 10/10!
583brianp
11/20/2021
Great tour guide! 10/10 would recommend! Nadav was an excellent tour guide for both Berlin and Potsdam! He is very knowledgeable about both Jewish and German history and made sure everyone in our group enjoyed the tour. We all benefitted from his knowledge and perspective on the history of Berlin, Potsdam, and Germany. Would absolutely recommend Gablinger Tours, 10/10!
Brian P
11/01/2021
jewish germany my wife and i were travelling with our synagogue from frankfurt to dresden to berlin in february, 2020. tal natalie shifrin was our local guide in Berlin for the 4 days we were there.
tal's knowledge, enthusiasm, and energy level were outstanding. we have been very fortunate to have traveled to many parts of the world. if you are considering going to germany, we highly suggest you contact tal to enhance your experience.
Terry Michaels
Evanston, IL
terrym480
3/14/2020
Tal Natalie Shifrin - guide I’m writing to commend Tal Shifrin. Having traveled to 60 countries, it’s not surprising that I’ve encountered numerous guides. Few however compare to her. Not only does she have a broad range of knowledge and an ability to go deep beneath the surface, but Tal also has a way of delivering what is often a most difficult message in a most professional and most sensitive manner. Hers is an increasingly important job during these increasingly decisive times and anyone lucky enough to take her tour will come away in awe.
Pioneer609710
3/02/2020
TAL NATALIE SHIFRIN WAS A MASTERFUL, LEARNED, PROFESSIONAL AND FRIENDLY TOUR GUIDE!!! Tal is everything any group visiting Germany could hope for in a tour guide. She was intelligent, engaging, professional and anticipated every need of our group. We were so fortunate to have had her as our guide and didn't want to return home to the United States. She maintained her unique presence as our professional guide while, all the time, making us feel she was simply a 'part of our touring family'. When you tour Germany, ask for her by name!!
nikonman7
3/02/2020
jewish germany my wife and i were travelling with our synagogue from frankfurt to dresden to berlin in february, 2020. tal natalie shifrin was our local guide in Berlin for the 4 days we were there. tal's knowledge, enthusiasm, and energy level were outstanding. we have been very fortunate to have traveled to many parts of the world. if you are considering going to germany, we highly suggest you contact tal to enhance your experience. Terry Michaels Evanston, IL …
Terry M
3/01/2020
Tal Natalie Shifrin - guide I’m writing to commend Tal Shifrin. Having traveled to 60 countries, it’s not surprising that I’ve encountered numerous guides. Few however compare to her. Not only does she have a broad range of knowledge and an ability to go deep beneath the surface, but Tal also has a way of delivering what is often a most difficult message in a most professional and most sensitive manner. Hers is an increasingly important job during these increasingly decisive times and anyone lucky enough to take her tour will come away in awe. …
Pioneer609710
3/01/2020
TAL NATALIE SHIFRIN WAS A MASTERFUL, LEARNED, PROFESSIONAL AND FRIENDLY TOUR GUIDE!!! Tal is everything any group visiting Germany could hope for in a tour guide. She was intelligent, engaging, professional and anticipated every need of our group. We were so fortunate to have had her as our guide and didn't want to return home to the United States. She maintained her unique presence as our professional guide while, all the time, making us feel she was simply a 'part of our touring family'. When you tour Germany, ask for her by name!! …
HJT
3/01/2020
Amazing and a must do activity Excellent tour and very professional. Sharon is very knowledgeable and passionate about sharing her knowledge.
We have learned so much and would suggest everyone to come and spend time with Sharon.
We will surely take another guided tour next time in town. So much more to see.
See you Berlin.
Shahar D
2/21/2020
Amazing and a must do activity Excellent tour and very professional. Sharon is very knowledgeable and passionate about sharing her knowledge. We have learned so much and would suggest everyone to come and spend time with Sharon. We will surely take another guided tour next time in town. So much more to see. See you Berlin. …
Shahar D
2/01/2020
"So much passion and energy shared with our guide made the experience so fulfilling. There is no better way to enrich yourself in the city. Thank you."
Rick W.
Adventurer
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Choose from our comprehensive list of tours. We also offer private group and corporate tours.
3-5 Hours
Berlin Highlights Tour
From Museum Island to Brandenburger Gate. From Gendarmenmarkt, considered to be the most beautiful square in Berlin, to Check-Point Charlie. See all of the most important sites and learn more about the history behind them.
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3-5 Hours
Jewish Heritage Tours
From Moses Mendelssohn to Albert Einstein, Berlin was home to a very interesting and successful Jewish community. Learn how Jews came to Berlin and how they began to integrate in the surrounding society. Hear more about Jewish history in Berlin before, during and after the Holocaust.
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3-5 Hours
Cold War and The Wall
During the Cold War, Berlin became THE symbol of the division of the world between the Free World and the Communist World. See the Berlin Wall and the No-Man's-Land and understand more about life under the police-state of the German "Democratic" Republic.
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3-5 Hours
Alternative and Street Art
In recent years Berlin became the center for alternative life-style attracting the younger generation, artists musicians and performers. See the cool areas of Berlin, experience its street art and multiculturalism.
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3-5 Hours
Culinary Berlin
Berlin is a melting pot of people from different places. Discover the tastes and flavors of Berlin through this off the beaten track tour.
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3-5 Hours
The Third Reich
How could Hitler come to power? What remains of his new Chancellery and his bunker? Where was the headquarters of the SS? See the monuments to the different victim groups and hear the story of those who opposed Hitler.
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6 Hours
Sachsenhausen Museum and Memorial
The Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp was built in the summer of 1936 not far from Berlin. It was designed as a model camp. Until the end of WWII more than 200,000 people were held there. We estimate that about 40,000 died from hunger, disease, maltreatment and torture by the hands of the SS.
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5-6 Hours
Potsdam and Park Sanssouci
No visit to Berlin is complete without visiting Potsdam. The city of palaces and gardens, home to the Sanssouci Park, designated as a World Heritage Site. One can also visit the Cecilienhof Palace where the Potsdam Conference was held at the end of WWII.
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full day tour
Dresden
"Florence on the Elbe" and "the Baroque Pearl of Germany". These are just few of the names given to the beautiful old city of Dresden.
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3-6 Hours
Tailor Made Tours
We would be delighted to design the itinerary that suits your needs in order to make the best out of your visit.
In light of the decisions of the German government and the city of Berlin, city tours can take place. We are committed to providing you with a safe environment and comply with all regulations published by the authorities. Hope to see you soon!