Forget the tour bus. Never mind the generic city tour. Tourist traps be gone.

Welcome to Berlin! – My name is Jeremy

and I will be your guide

I came to Berlin over 20 years ago. An American Jew living in the German capital. I have walked almost every inch of this city, exploring its tormented and rich history, living its dynamic present. There was a lot of homework to do here. I've done it all. Let me share it with you.

Individual Tours

I offer custom-made tours for English speakers visiting Berlin. No need to tell you that Germany's history is a difficult one. I've asked the hard questions since I arrived and would be glad to share with you what I've learned. But there is also a vibrant transition taking place in Berlin. Let me show you.

Specific Tours

Are you interested in architecture, technology, culture, or Jewish history? You name it. I will design a tour that will keep your mind alert without killing your feet! My tours are unscripted and tailored to your interests. You will feel as connected to Berlin as I am.

100% Authentic

Let me show you why millions of visitors are falling in love with this reunited new/old capital. Take it all in with me. You'll be amazed, you'll learn a lot and there will always be time for a Cafe Latte served only as the Berliners know it: in big bowls!

My Bio

My friends refer to me as Mr. Berlin. My rule is to do something new here each day. As a result, I know this city better than most locals. And Berlin is like a film you have to see several times in order to really appreciate it! Each time I give a tour I continue to discover something new, and I'd love to share that with you!

Rick Steves Recommends

I’m proud to be featured in Rick Steves Berlin, the essential guide for travelers. Rick’s recognition of my tours highlights the personal, authentic experiences I create for my guests.

Join me, and let’s uncover Berlin’s history, stories, and hidden gems together — one step at a time.

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Rick Steves’ Europe

Berlin with Jeremy Minsberg

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I was featured on Monday Night Travel, the live Rick Steves travel show, as a Berlin tour guide sharing my expert insights on Berlin’s top attractions, Jewish heritage sites, and hidden neighborhoods like Prenzlauer Berg. It’s a great introduction for anyone planning a Berlin tour or looking for a Berlin guide to explore the city’s rich history.

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Rick Steves’ Berlin

Guidebook for 2025

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I’m listed as a recommended Berlin private tour guide in the fully updated Rick Steves Berlin Guidebook for 2025. Whether you’re exploring Berlin’s top attractions, uncovering its rich Jewish heritage, or planning day trips to Potsdam and Sachsenhausen, this trusted guidebook has everything you need for an unforgettable trip.

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Fees

This is not my job - this is my passion and hobby. I don't have set fees. You name your price. Please contact me for details.

I Love Berlin
and I like to give back
whenever possible.

A portion of the fee always goes to charity, supporting various educational and cultural initiatives in Berlin. Giving back to the community is an integral part of my work.

No other tour guide in Berlin does this.

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Berlin Tours

Berlin Overview Tour

All the Highlights: The must-see tour for visitors who want a panoramic experience.

Selected Highlights

Victory Column, Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, Pariser Platz, Potsdamer Platz, Hitler's Führerbunker, Luftwaffe Headquarters, Gendarmenmarkt, Topography of Terror, Checkpoint Charlie, The Berlin Wall, Unter den Linden, Book Burning Plaza, Museum Island, The Berlin Cathedral, plus more...

Berlin Jewish Tour

Jewish life past and present: Once a vibrant part of Berlin life, then almost extinguished, but flourishing once more.

Selected Highlights

Holocaust Memorial, Old Jewish Graveyard, The Jewish Boys' School, The Jewish Girls' School, Ahavah Orphanage, The New Synagogue, Oranienburger Synagogue, The Old Synagogue, The Anne Frank Center, Rosenstrasse, Skipping Stones - Stolpersteine, Otto Weidt Workshop for the Blind, Hackescher Markt, Track 17, Wannsee Haus, Kindertransport Memorial, plus more...

Berlin Cold War Tour

Division and Reunification: See where the Wall once stood and learn how a city has grown back together.

Selected Highlights

The Russian Embassy, The Berlin Wall, The 17th of June Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, The Soviet Memorial, DDR Museum, TV Tower, Alexander Platz, Karl Marx Allee, Palace of Tears, Death Strip, Ghost Stations, GDR/DDR Landmarks, plus more...

Berlin Architecture Tour

Destruction and construction: A goldmine for architecture buffs! Berlin offers it's all. And I'll help you sample it, including the bullet-hole-scarred facades on almost every corner.

Selected Highlights

New Central Train Station, Pariser Platz, Potsdamer Platz, New Government Ministries, TV Tower, Alexander Platz, Schinkel, Albert Speer, I.M. Pei, Helmut Jahn, Renzo Piano, Frank Gehry, Sir Norman Foster, David Chipperfield, plus more...

Berlin Third Reich Tour

The Nazi Period: Berlin's darkest chapter. See the stage of a nation that entered its abyss.

Selected Highlights

Goering's Air Force Ministry, Hitler's Chancellery and Führerbunker, SS & Gestapo headquarters, Goebbels' Propaganda Ministry, Topography of Terror, Germania, Reichstag, Soviet War Memorial, Memorials to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Memorial to the Murdered Sinti and Roma, Memorial to the Murdered Homosexuals, plus more...

Berlin Gay Tour

An early bastion of tolerance: Today's openness and tolerance have a long history.

Selected Highlights

Christopher Isherwood's apartment, New Gay Memorial, The Magnus Hirschfeld Institute, Memorial to the Murdered Homosexuals, plus more...

Bike Tour of Berlin

Discover Berlin by bike: A tour for visitors who want a panoramic experience by bike.

Selected Highlights

Potsdam Tour

Palaces and Parks: Potsdam represents the power and beauty of Prussian history.

Selected Highlights

Sans Souci[/ Palace and gardens, The New Palace, Cecilienhof and 1945 Potsdam Conference, Schloss Gleinecke, The old palace site, The old town square, The windmill, KGB prison, Marble Palace, Dutch quarter, Museum Alexandrowka, plus more...

Sachsenhausen Tour

Concentration Camp Tour: 45 minutes north of Berlin.

Selected Highlights

Arbeit Macht Frei, The Memorial to the Death March, The Standing Barracks, Infirmary Barracks, Barracks 38/39, Station »Z«, plus more...

Daytime Companion

Ich bin ein Berliner!

Want some company during your stay in Berlin? Spend the day with me! I am happy to share my personal experiences, stories and anecdotes about living as an expat in Germany's capital. We can do the must-see's or take the not-so-beaten path in this fascinating city.

Berlin Shore Excursion Tour

Day Trip to Berlin.

I arrange for a pick-up at the cruise ship dock for a Berlin day trip. Please ask for details and tours available.

Berlin Private Auto Tours

Rather not walk?

I offer a car and driver service. Please ask. I prefer to work with professional, locally licensed drivers so that I can give you my complete and undivided attention.

Berlin Dog Tour

Do you like dogs? – Weather permitting I would be happy to bring my Dachshund Leylah on our tour with us. She loves to walk and meet new people!

Your Story, Your Tour

Looking for something specific? As Your Tour Guide, I craft personalized tours that dive deep into your areas of interest. Whether you're passionate about Berlin's film history, fascinated by its industrial heritage, or curious about any other aspect of this extraordinary city - I'll create a specialized journey just for you.

With extensive knowledge and a storyteller's touch, I'll bring your chosen theme to life through carefully selected locations, historical insights, and memorable anecdotes.

Selected Highlights

Art & Artists' Berlin, Industrial Heritage, Film History, Literary Landscapes, Musical Journey, Scientific Berlin, Modernist Architecture, Weimar Republic, Fashion History, Spy Stories, Philosophy Tour, plus any topic that captures your imagination...

Share your interests, and let's design your perfect Berlin experience together.

Virtual Tour of Berlin

Jeremy Minsberg, also known as The Berlin Expert, is conducting a virtual tour at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin. He is holding a gimbal-mounted smartphone while wearing headphones, ensuring a steady and immersive experience for his audience. The background features the iconic concrete stelae of the Holocaust Memorial, along with modern buildings and lush greenery under a cloudy sky. His focused expression and professional setup highlight his expertise in historical tours.

Come take a “WALK” with me in Berlin!‍

Do you miss the adventure and learning of travel ?

Maybe I can help.

I invite you to come to explore the city with me even if you can’t personally travel. Let me spend two hours with you as we wander Europe’s most vibrant city together using Zoom or FaceTime. It’s a terrific way to get a very personal and very real tour.
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Please contact me at any time for more information, availability, and pricing—including gift options for someone you know who might have cabin fever.
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See for yourself on YouTube how the virtual tours work.