It is a service offered by our company to help those staying in West Berlin reach our East Berlin meeting point. A New Berlin Employee will meet you in front of Dunkin'Donuts opposite Zoologischer Garten Station and will guide you to the tour start point by the Brandenburg Gate. This service applies to the morning and afternoon free and select tours, as well as the evening Pub Crawl. Check out the New Berlin Magazine for more information.
Is there a Bike Tour Pick-Up?
There is no pick-up for the free bike tour, but it´s not difficult to get there. The Free Bike Tour meets daily at 11 am and 3pm in front of the Postfuhramt, on the corner of Oranienburgerstraße and Tucholskystraße, S-Bahn Oranienburger Straße, Pink/Green Line S1/S2. Check out the map for an exact location of the Bike Tour meeting point.
General Tour Information Questions and Answers
What month do the tours start?
The free walking tour and the select tours run year-round in all weather and also on public holidays. The free bike tour, however, begins in April and ends in mid October.
Do the Spanish tours only run during the summer?
No, the Spanish tours run year-round just like the other tours, with the exception of the free bike tour.
Are reservations required for the tours?
Reservations for the free and select tours are not necessary, unless your group exceeds 10 people. For private tours, however, reservations are a must.
How long are the tours?
All the tours are about 3.5 hours long. With travel time, however, the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour is about six hours long.
Is it possible to do two of your tours in one day?
Unfortunately, due to the departure times and length of the tours, it is not possible to do two tours in one day.
Is there a maximum number of people allowed on a tour?
No, there is no maximum number of people for tours. There are always multiple guides to ensure that everyone can be accommodated. If you are planning on joining the tour with a group larger than ten people, reservations are required so that we can be sure to have an appropriate number of staff members at the tour starting point on the given day.
Are the tours wheelchair accessible?
All the tours contain a few inclines and uneven terrain, and they last for at least 3.5 hours. Despite this, they are all manageable (with the exception of the bike tour) by wheelchair as long as one is accompanied by an able-bodied carrier.
What time do I need to show up for my tour?
It's not necessary to arrive for a tour BEFORE the start time, with the exception of the free bike tour. If you would like to have a free bike, it is advisable to get there early as they are limited.
What languages are the tours offered in?
The free walking tour is offered in English, German, and Spanish year-round. French is available during the summer months. The Sachsenhausen Tour and The Third Reich Tour are both offered in Spanish as well. Every tour is available in English.
Do the free tours include the entrance fees to the places of interests?
The free walking tour does not include entrance costs to any places which charge entry, but the tour does include entry costs to places that do not cost money to enter.
Pub Crawl Questions and Answers
Will it be hard or unsafe to get home from the Pub Crawl?
The Pub Crawl guides are prepared with print-out instructions on how to get back to certain parts of the city from the final Pub Crawl stop. If you are at all concerned about getting home, you are welcome to one of the print-outs, and the guides are always more than willing to give you directions.
On which days does the Pub Crawl take place?
The Pub Crawl is now being offered 7 days a week in all weather and on all public holidays.
Does one need to reserve a spot on the Pub Crawl?
No, and the more the merrier ! If you would like to arrange a private Pub Crawl, however, contact us at
or call us at +49 179 973 0397.
Does the Pub Crawl meet at the same spot every night?
Yes, the meeting spot is always the same. At S-Bahn Oranienburger Straße, by the steps. Or at our first bar - Silberfisch on Oranienburger Straße - if you´re running late.
Miscellaneous and Discount Questions and Answers
What is the difference between the City Tour Card Berlin and the Berlin Welcome Card?
The Berlin Welcome Card is 16€ for 48 hours and 22€ for 72 hours. This card includes public transportation zones ABC, and it allows you to receive discounts at over 120 cultural and tourist highlights in Berlin. Up to three children under the age of 14 are also allowed to travel on one card.
The City Tour Card Berlin is 14.90€ for 48 hours and 19.90€ for 72 hours. This ticket includes public transportation zones AB, and it allows you to receive discounts at affilliated restaurants, theaters, museums, tours and clubs. Children, however, must have their own card.
