Fiona Laughton is a writer and strategist based in Berlin. She’s into books, football (especially FC St. Pauli), and pop culture, and keeps her best travel stories off the record – for now. Since swapping Aussie summers for German winters in 2013, she hasn’t looked back. Her favourite travel memories usually involve good food, long train rides, and the perfect playlist. Find her website here

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The 12 best tours in Berlin for a hit of history

The 12 best tours in Berlin for a hit of history

Maybe you’re into history and politics. Perhaps you’re a foodie. You might just want to meet some fellow travellers – or, who knows, even a local. Whatever you want to see in a city, and however you want to do it, the best Berlin tours have you covered.  This German capital’s rich, chequered past makes it as ripe for a casual wander as it is for a hardcore history lesson. Whether you’d prefer to see Berlin from the perspective of a street artist, a Syrian refugee or 70s-era David Bowie, our run-down of the best tours in the city will help you see this marvellous place in a fascinating new light.  One thing we will say: make sure you don’t overlook the city’s more obvious attractions, museums and things to do (because they’re darn good too).  RECOMMENDED: 📍 View our full guide to the best things to do in Berlin🌭 See the 24 finest restaurants in Berlin🍻 Check out the 11 best bars in Berlin🪩 Want to discover these 17 best clubs in Berlin? This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.