Are you a solo traveler headed to Berlin? Look no further! En route to any independent explorer’s musts are our free walking tours. That is why in this blog (post) we will look at why the Berlin walking tours are popular among the solo travelers in Berlin. Thus, to learn more about our tours on how they will help you have a nice solo trip to this lively city, let’s get started!
1. Discover Berlin’s Hidden Gems
Exploring a new city by yourself tends to make you feel it’s best to stick to the known tourist attractions. But you don’t have to – we have free walking tours where you can stumble upon Berlin’s hidden gems. Our local guides will know our way around, off the tourist track, revealing hidden historical sites, quirky neighborhoods, and all those little spots, that usually are not included in the mainstream tour.
Insider Tip
Don’t leave home without comfortable shoes and a camera. You will be walking for a couple of hours and you will want to capture the beauty of these hidden gems!
2. Meet Like-Minded Travelers
While solo travel can be lonely sometimes, not on our walking tours! And what better time to meet other travelers who are passionate about the same thing as you? This is a great opportunity to make new friends, exchange travel stories and meet new people who might be looking for companions for further adventures in Berlin or anyplace else!
Pro Tip
During kick offs use tour breaks to meet fellow solo travellers. You never know what lasting friendship you might forge with that stranger you meet!
3. Get Local Insights and Stories.
Our passionate local guides are passionate about Berlin’s history, culture and the very current affairs. Catching not just the city but the stories and insights behind it will they offer. You will learn much more about Berlin’s glorious past, its pulsulating now and its compelling future.
Must-See Monuments
Brandenburg Gate: Discover the emblem of Berlin’s unity and freedom.
East Side Gallery: Turned into an open air art gallery, admire the longest remaining section of the Berlin Wall.
Museum Island: See a UNESCO World Heritage site containing five world class museums.
4. Budget-Friendly Option
Our walking tours are completely free but solo travel can sometimes wring wallets. Sticking to your budget when you’re exploring the city will not be an issue. But if you enjoyed the tour, it’s always a nice thing to tip your guide. You don’t have to tip, but tipping is a way to reward them for their work.
Tipping Etiquette
So, the best rule of thumb is to tip approximately 10-15% of what you would have paid for the same paid tour.
5. Flexible Schedule and Lots of Options
We know solo travelers want flexibility. For that reason, we have multiple tours throughout the day to accommodate your schedule. For our tours, it doesn’t matter if you love a morning walk or an evening excursion, because we’ve got you covered. However, they are all one, or two, or even all of them, so it depends on what your interests are and how long you are going to be in Berlin.
Popular Tour Options
Tour Name
Duration
Highlights
Historical Berlin
2 hours
Checkpoint Charlie, Reichstag, Holocaust Memorial
Alternative Berlin
3 hours
RAW-Gelände, Street Art, Kreuzberg
Jewish Berlin
2.5 hours
Holocaust History, Old Jewish Quarter, New Synagogue
Conclusion
There’s so many great ways to see the city as a solo traveller and joining our free walking tours in Berlin is a great one. We find different hidden gems, meet new travelers with common interests, gain local insights, and will stay within budget. Clothes are god, so to speak, shoes are required, camera in pocket, ready for a mem’blable walk th’ livin’ streets of Berlin.
Table of Contents