Berlin · EAST SIDE GALLERY TOURS
The longest surviving stretch of Wall carries 100 paintings along the Spree at Friedrichshain. These 8 take it on foot or from the water, and we have flagged which ones explain the paintings and which just walk the length of it.
Start near Hackescher Markt and follow Berlin’s story by boat, from Mühlendamm Lock and Nikolaiviertel to East Side Gallery, Treptow, Museum Island, Reichstag, and Berlin Central Station. Expect English and German commentary, multilingual audio guides, onboard drinks, and a comfortable covered area.
“Great tour to explore the city from a different point of view. Highly recommended!”
Spend two hours on a quiet solar catamaran from Jannowitzbrücke to Treptow Park and back. You will see the East Side Gallery from the water, pass Oberbaum Bridge, glimpse Kater Blau, and cruise by Insel der Jugend. A German-speaking host and English audio guide accompany the ride.
“Amazing boat, new and everywhere very clean, the traject was also very nice ! We loved it!”
Spend about three hours exploring Cold War Berlin in English with a local guide. Visit the Palace of Tears, Alexanderplatz, Karl-Marx-Allee, Wall memorials, and the East Side Gallery. Guides such as Klaus, Maria, Paul, and Nikolai are praised for clear history, personal stories, and lively answers.
“Paul did a great job bringing this time period to life. We visited a couple small museums and toured various spots with the Wall”
Visit Berlin’s Wall Museum beside the East Side Gallery for a self-guided multimedia look at the Wall’s story. You’ll see films, interviews, documents, and artifacts in 13 themed rooms, with entry in German, English, Spanish, or Italian.
Join Cristobal, also called Cris, for a two-hour walk from Friedrichshain through the East Side Gallery, Oberbaum Bridge, and Kreuzberg. You’ll connect Cold War history with Berlin’s street art, learn how to read the murals, and get practical photography tips along the way.
“Cristobal is a an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and great photography tips, even when interrupted by sirens or a motorcycle gang riding past !”
Spend three hours tracing divided Berlin from the Palace of Tears to Alexanderplatz, Karl-Marx-Allee, Friedrichshain, and the East Side Gallery. English and German guides, including Paul, Xavier, Klaus, and Tina, use personal stories, photos, and clear explanations. An AB day pass is required.
“Xavier was absolutely amazing!! He was very informative and was able to bring history to life with stories and pictures. He made sure to check in with every one in the group to check how we were doing. He answered questions and did his best to find coverage for us when it started raining. Highly recommend this tour and Xavier as the guide.”
Board at Alte Börse for a 2.5-hour Spree cruise through central and eastern Berlin. You’ll pass the Berlin Cathedral, East Side Gallery, Oberbaum Bridge, Molecule Man, Reichstag, and Palace of Tears, with live English and German commentary, onboard drinks, toilets, and a maximum of 55 people.
““The best walking tour we’ve experienced in Berlin! Highly recommended — incredibly informative, with a friendly and approachable guide.””
Spend 150 minutes riding a Segway through central Berlin and along the East Side Gallery. An English- or German-speaking guide covers Alexanderplatz, Hackescher Markt, Nikolaiviertel, and Cold War history. Guide names have included Fais and Morgan, though assignments can vary.
“This was a disappointing tour. The guide wasn't aware of what we had booked and asked us where we wanted to go!! He stopped at various locations but did not offer very much information at each of them and only after long uncomfortable pauses and us asking questions did we find out a little bit about the history. The segways were fun but to ride but if you are wanting to learn about the history of Berlin I would not recommend this tour. Sadly it was not what we were expecting.”
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