Travel Blog: Berlin

Generation Tours Covid-19 Updates
Date: 6 August, 2020
Generation Tours Covid-19 Updates
It's been a crazy few months, and it's looking like things are not going back to normal anytime soon. So, we must all adapt to what's widely being referred to as "the new normal" - a normality of being mindful, staying safe and looking out for one another in our day-to-day lives while out in the world. And while how we travel has changed for now, thankfully the beauty, charm, and intriguing history of our cities' streets are still as fascinating as ever - and we're adapting to be able to safely continue showing you our cities, and loving it!
Five incredible places to visit in Germany
Date: 26 February, 2020
Five incredible places to visit in Germany
When it comes to the best places to visit in Germany, you're in luck: there's a helluva lot to see and do, plus plenty of ways to travel around Germany without spending too much on transport. While the international popularity of Munich's annual Oktoberfest shines a spotlight on the nation's appreciation of great beer, there's so much more to Germany than ale and Lederhosen.
The Best Berlin Tours for First-Time Visitors
Date: 17 January, 2020
The Best Berlin Tours for First-Time Visitors
There's so much to see & do, experience and learn about in Berlin that you could still be figuring it all out on your twentieth trip here, never mind your first visit. Of course, as free tour operators in Berlin, we absolutely know the value of a great quality tour to help you make the most of your time and to get the best introduction, insight and overview to Berlin's history, culture, and life lived here; but we're just one tour provider in Berlin, there are many hundreds of different tours in the city- so, what are the best tours to do in Berlin for first timers?
Where to stay in Berlin
Date: 16 December, 2019
Where to stay in Berlin
Berlin is renowned for its remarkable history, ultra-hip clubs, alternative art scene, and liberal culture - a cosmopolitan hub with plenty to offer all kinds of people and interests, it just depends on what you are looking for. With such diversity, it makes sense to figure out where to stay in Berlin as each district offers different things, so situate yourself in a Berlin neighborhood that appeals to you.
Not to be missed Christmas markets in Berlin 2019
Date: 22 November, 2019
Not to be missed Christmas markets in Berlin 2019
The time for Christmas markets in Berlin is firmly upon us; you can already taste the gluhwein. There is nowhere like Berlin at Christmas. The capital has some of the best Christmas markets in Germany and for many people, whether they celebrate Christmas or not, this is a highlight of winter in Berlin.
Exploring Berlin on a Budget: Free Things to Do
Date: 25 March, 2019
Exploring Berlin on a Budget: Free Things to Do
Berlin is a vibrant and ever-growing metropolis with an equally vibrant history. Due to years of Cold War suppression and restrictions, the city cultivated a unique underground culture that has continued to thrive even after the Berlin Wall came down. Berlin’s dark past and only recent revival make it both a fascinating city with a complex personality and an excellent European destination for the budget traveler. Can’t decide what to do in Berlin? Below is a list of Berlin’s best attractions, things to do, and budget-friendly ways to explore this amazing city on a budget.
Six Weekend Destinations From Berlin
Date: 17 January, 2019
Six Weekend Destinations From Berlin
There’s something alluring about seeking out the lesser-known, the hidden gems, experiencing things that often elude the guidebooks and mainstream travel discourse – indeed, it’s this kind of curiosity that inspires our daily free walking tours in Berlin, as we offer authentic insight to the city’s culture, history and character as well as the lesser-known stories and sights; but, beyond the Berlin city map there’s a whole host of places worthy of discovery and exploration that you might not have even thought about visiting when planning your Berlin adventure.
Discovering Cold War Berlin: Six Places to Visit
Date: 14 August, 2018
Discovering Cold War Berlin: Six Places to Visit
One could think that reminiscences of the Cold War era are long gone with the fall of the Berlin Wall, but that’s not the case. If you are interested in this intriguing period of history, Berlin is the place to be. The German capital has preserved and taken care of the sites and stories of the Cold War era so that today we can visit them, learn about the circumstances of the time, and hear about the lives of the victims of the period. Our free walking tour all about the Cold War, just one of our Berlin walking tours, is the best way to explore this topic, but if you are venturing out to discover it by yourself, there are six places that you cannot miss.
Urban Graffiti and Street Art: Another Side of Berlin
Date: 7 August, 2018
Urban Graffiti and Street Art: Another Side of Berlin
Cities have soul and character; there are an undeniable charisma and vibe about them and, often, there's a sort of personification of the city, somehow ‘speaking’ to us. Berlin is one city with a lot to say, expressing it’s voice through many kilometres of intriguing street art, urban murals, and graffiti. But graffiti and murals in Berlin is not merely an aesthetic ploy to enhance the alternative edginess of the city or play into the Instagram culture of the times, street art in Berlin is a reflection of the city itself.
Remembering Bowie's Berlin
Date: 3 March, 2016
Remembering Bowie's Berlin
Berlin has always attracted great artists from all of the world. One of those artists was David Bowie, who moved to the city in 1976 in search of a new career, in a new town. At the time, Bowie was one of the world´s biggest musical stars and had left Los Angeles home to escape his decadent lifestyle and the negative influences that fame had brought. He moved to Berlin to focus on his next musical projects, and what followed was arguably his most prolific period. Over the next two and half years he wrote and produced three of his most artistically acclaimed albums known as the “Berlin Trilogy”. Here is your guide to the famous sites of Bowie’s Berlin: