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As Europe’s third largest city, Berlin is a municipality so vast and varied that one of the most enjoyable ways to discover it is to take a guided tour.  Soak up the atmosphere and relive the significant history that is etched in every nook and cranny. Bullet holes still sprinkle the faces of World War Two buildings and the remains of the Berlin Wall stands as a tribute to the past. Cobbled streets, grand homes and leafy parks assist in creating a unique city that is almost impossible to explore alone. There is much to see and do in Berlin and many ways in which to see it.

If you have the inclination Berlin has a marvelous array of walking tours aimed at even the most lethargic of tourists. Expert guides summon up events and times gone by all at a leisurely pace. Noteworthy events, significant architecture and popular hangouts are pointed out with expert narration. Ask a question and be satisfied with the best in local knowledge. Stroll around magnificent museums, a multitude of unique cafes and discover shops and novelties along the way. Opt for a cruise as well on the River Spree for an insight to Berlin’s Bohemian culture. The river banks are also dotted with espresso bars and eateries, museums, sprawling parks and quaint architecture. Discover Potsdamer Platz, the Reichstag, Museum Island and Berlin Cathedral. Choose between a morning or an afternoon cruise and escape the summer heat. An evening cruise with optional dinner presents the same sights as a daylight cruise but under an array of dazzling lights and evening scenery.

If you’re looking for something more intrepid than a walking excursion try a guided cycle tour through the city. See more and be exhilarated with a faster pace experiencing the city like thousands of Berliners. Although Berlin is extremely vast, it’s also very flat making it one of the easiest cities to cycle around in Europe. Bike tours follow bike-friendly routes for roughly 4.5 hours around the major highlights of Berlin. It is even possible to take a tour from Berlin to Copenhagen.

If all this sounds too much for your idea of a leisurely holiday then take one of the many bus tours that roam through the city. They cover more ground than a walking or bike tour and provide excellent commentary, offering ample stops for photos. Leaving from the Kudamm area, most of them offer English language commentary. Hop in a bus, pop on custom designed earphones, choose your language, and off you. These “hop on hop off tours”, allow tourists to get on and off at any or all of 12 stops at their own pace.

For something even more luxurious try a private tour by limousine. This is the top notch way to see the city, the travel itinerary is at your own discretion, time and money are your own limitations.

Historical tours are popular in the capital and many tour companies provide organized tours of a distinct time period, place or movement. Explore the haunts of the Third Reich on a specialized tour, be haunted by the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial, learn about the communist ideologies with a ‘Red Berlin’ tour, or discover something you didn’t know about the Prussian empire. A guided tour of Berlin is informative and is guaranteed to leave you astonished.

When you have finished sightseeing, a pub crawl promises to introduce visitors to the best of Berlin’s fabulous nightlife. Make friends and sample some of Berlin’s finest beer, or alcoholic concoctions.  From underground bars to funky cocktail lounges, see a side of Berlin you could never find on your own.

For those with more time, Berlin’s location offers a possible choice of several guided day trips. Try a Hamburg city tour or a trip to Potsdam and Sanssouci palace or even a day trip from Berlin to Dresden. The possibilities are endless and a guided tour will ensure you make the most of your time.