Private Tours

2 Hour Tours – 120 €*

The Wilhelmstrasse - The government corridor from the second Reich to the Third. Hear the gossipy tales of German government intrigues and the Nazi Golden pheasants. The remains of this history echoes across the streets and you will be taken back in time. Heady stories of Germany’s colonial period in Africa, Bismarck the Iron Chancellor to Adolf Hitler’s dreams of European domination.

The Battle of Downtown Berlin – A tour of the invasion of the city core; culminating with the standoff at the Reichstag. Learn about the invasion plans of Soviet military leaders Zhukov and Bezarin and their race to take the city first. Be surprised by the nationalities of those who defended the city.

Ghosts of Old Berlin - Night Tour - For nearly 800 years, there has been a settlement in Berlin. Gruesome murders, terrible explosions, plagues, despots and other skullduggery have occurred in its confines. Listen to stories of the older times; ghosts, revenge, and a few medieval morality tales thrown in for good measure. Old Berlin’s legends of horror will captivate you while the gory practices of her kings may discourage you from eating the local fish.

Last Nights of the Reich – Night Tour -The Fall of Berlin. Constant bombardment of a nearly helpless city. Soviet tanks roll through the streets and Soviet planes strafe terrified citizens hunting for shelter. In his bunker, Adolf Hitler contemplates suicide. Explore remnants of the broken city and hear stories of the last nights inThird Reich Berlin. Follow the path of the breakout and see where terrible men met their demise.

Three Hour Tours – 155 €*

Can include a 15 minute coffee stop

Strolling the Unter den Linden – See the foremost cultural sites in Berlin; the DDR era television tower at Alexanderplatz, the Marienkirche - second oldest church in Berlin, UNESCO World Heritage site MuseumInsel, Schinkel’s Neue Wache, Babelplatz- square of Frederick the Great and the Nazi book burning, Gendarmenmarkt- the most beautiful square in Berlin, the monolithic Soviet embassy, the famous Adlon Hotel, Pariser Platz and the world famous Brandenburger Tor.

In the Footsteps of the Cold War – An in depth exploration of the Berlin wall and various sites in the city where the Cold war raged. A detailed discussion of how Germany was divided and the beginnings of the Cold War. Explore the famous site of Checkpoint Charlie and hear the stories of men on both sides of the war. Learn about the political apparatus of the DDR –government of East Germany as well as the Stasi; the terrifying secret police whose agents and informants numbered one out of every five east Germans. Discover the ingenious escapes of the citizens who didn’t want to stay in the Communist country and the closest the world came to nuclear conflagration.

Trails of the Dreaded SS – Hitler’s dreaded storm troopers and bodyguards left their mark all over the city of Berlin. Heinrich Himmler, Reichsfuehrer-SS and Reinhard Heydrich, the architect of the Holocaust, had their offices just down from Hitler’s chancellory building. But what exactly were the SS? They controlled all police in Germany, patrons of arts they considered to be traditionally German, considered themselves protectors of the Aryan people, carried out one of the most terrible pogroms in history, were Hitler’s bodyguards, and eventually formed an elite military force which fought some of the bloodiest battles of the war.

Alt Berlin Adventures – Despite the war, there are still traces of medieval Berlin around the city. Twisting, narrow passageways and buildings with years of history. Archeological surprises where none had expected anything to be left. From the twin settlements of Berle and Coelln on either bank of the Spree and the churches they expanded around, Old Berlin is filled with old surprises. While some areas have been rebuilt, there may be just enough to surprise you.

Four Hour Tours – 190€*

Includes a 30 minute snack stop

A Grand Tour of the Highlights of Berlin – A generalist, overview tours of the city. See all the major, important, tourist sites in Berlin, including the MuseumInsel, Checkpoint Charlie, the Brandenburger Tor, Reichstag, the Babelplatz, Hitler’s Bunker, Neue Wache, the Television Tower, Rotes Rathaus, the famous Friedrichstrasse, Gendarmenmarkt, the Schlossplatz, the Nazi Air Ministry, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and many more!

Graves, Monuments and Memorials – Berlin is a city of the dead with beautiful cemeteries around the city. Scarred by war and the separation of the city, many of these cemeteries hold luminaries of German history. From massive memorials built by the Soviets to honour their war dead, to archeological digs over the remains of the oldest cemeteries of the city, this tour shows some of the famous and infamous. A wonderful opportunity for photography and contemplation, as well as a little gossip here and there.

Five Hour Tours – 225€*

Includes a 60 minute lunch break

National Socialist Monoliths – Hitler had dreams of being an architect and his ideas for Germania, the capitol of the Thousand Year Reich were as megalomaniacal as his plans for Europe. The heavy, neoclassical style of the Nazi aesthetic stands out wherever it was built. Many examples have survived, from Hermann Goering’s Luft Ministerium building, the Reich Mint, Olympic Stadium and the worlds third largest building, Templehof Airport.

The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly of East Berlin – Starting in Alexanderplatz, this tour begins the show piece of the DDR; a square for the people. Then we go to the forbidden zones of the Stasi; including the archives and the headquarters of that organization. Stand in the office of Erich Mielke, one of the most feared men in Europe. From there, to one of the most dreaded prisons, the Stasi remand prison at Hohenschoenhausen; a place where thousands of people just disappeared.

The Shopping Tour – This tour is completely customizable to what you want to shop for. Blackbird isn’t all about history! We also know the best places to find what you are looking for! Whether you are looking for art, fashion, local handicrafts, antiques or designer delights, we will take you around the city to all the best spots. Part tour, part shopping buddy, all fun for you!

The Shopping and Spa Adventure – A day of pleasures! A morning spent shopping in the city, a quiet lunch and then off to the sauna for some relaxation. A perfect treat for either the start or the end of your Berlin adventure. Not precisely for the faint of heart, as your guide will explain with all the spa ettiquette. The GrecoRoman spaunas of Germany are au naturelle and on certain days are co-educational. While your guide won’t accompany you into the Sauna, but will drop you off and pick you up at the appointed time.

Day Tours - 290€*

Explore Royal Potsdam - The imperial city of Potsdam, home of soldiers, kings and Soldierkings. Think they are the same thing? They aren't! Hitler wasnt the first German leader to desire an army of supermen. Hear the stories of the 'Lange Karls' in the setting of the Hohenzollern royal family. The Schloßpark and gardens, Sans Souci, the Dutch Quarter, Krongut Bornstedt, Cecilienhof- site of the Potsdam conference, a horrific KGB prison and perhaps a sail down the Havelsee!

Looking for a completely escorted day around the city or want to combine two tours together? Look at booking an entire 8 hours with one of our guides!

*Prices for tours are based on up to 9 tour guests. 10-19 guests, there is a €20 euro surcharge and for 20 + guests, there is a 40€ surcharge. Prices do not include meal costs. If you wish to have a planned, set meal with an included price, please enquire.

Any of these tours can be turned into a bus tour. Please email and enquire.

Tips for the guides, while always appreciated, are never expected!