Free Walking Tours through through Berlin Third Reich

I really enjoyed Mary’s tour. She was so informative, responded really well to questions and transparently provided her own perspective. It was everything I wanted in a walking tour. Highly recommend.

Mary was an incredible guide, and i am grateful to have participated in her tour. she shared lots and lots of compelling and interesting (if difficult to hear in some cases) information with us, as well as her own background and how that informs her worldview about current events. she posed some challenging questions on the tour that i am still thinking about, and i will likely reflect on them for some time to come. while she had her own viewpoints about what we were seeing, she was very willing and able to hear differing opinions or views on the things she shared with us. as an american traveling in berlin while it's possible to see signs of fascism on the rise at home, part of me didn't want to go on the tour, because i wanted to keep my head in the sand about what's happening in my country. i know that's not a good idea, so i booked the tour, and i'm very, very glad i went. Mary is incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Berlin, the rise of fascism, the history of both world wars, and the sites she took us to see. She is also passionate about the topics she covered, and that was evident in both her presentation and the questions she posed to us. finally, Mary was very generous of spirit in sharing her personal story with us, which helped connect the past to what's happening now. even though it's very possible to feel jaded about the current state of affairs and what may be to come, Mary's optimism that we can individually take action that will make a difference was very much what i needed to hear, so i appreciate her hopefulness in the face of some very daunting circumstances. i absolutely recommend taking this tour with Mary. while i can't say i enjoyed it given the subject matter we covered, i learned a lot, and it most definitely engaged my mind and heart in a positive way.

Mary made me love her historical perspective and her point of view for the history of the city but also the connection with the current reality. She was all the time professional and careful, even the moments that the descriptions were a bit more emotional or (personally) harder to follow. I definitely recommend having a tour with Mary!

Truly enlightening tour! Packed with historical insights that are thoughtfully connected to today’s society. It gave me so much to reflect on — real food for thought for days!

Mary was the first female tour guide we've had (out of 12 or 13 free walking tours we've done across Europe), and she was quite an experience! First, this was easily the longest tour we've been on (4 hours). I wouldn't say it was the longest 'steps-wise,' though. Second, we covered a lot of ground historically, including the parallels between what happened in Germany then and what is happening in the world today. And finally, being half Jewish, Mary was often reflective during her tour, mixing talk of the history of Berlin/Germany with poignant personal observations and anecdotes. I enjoyed her tour, but I can see how others might consider it "controversial." Even so, she offers plenty of opportunity for questions and counterpoint. The tour was long, but it covered a lot, and we enjoyed it. Recommended.

If you are looking for a closer look to the past this tour would be perfect for you, Mary will take you through the different chapters of the history of Berlin and the impact of every important event that happened in this city, if you want to enjoy better this tour try to go with an open mind and the will to understand the impact of history in our modern society, I really enjoyed this tour and you will too if you are looking to understand why everything happened the way it did.

This isn’t your typical tour where the guide points at famous landmarks and recites dates. This experience is thought-provoking, immersive, and deeply reflective. Mary doesn’t just show you Berlin—she helps you unravel its complex, contemporary history. With insight and compassion, she guides you through the city’s social, political, and economic upheavals, connecting the dots between Berlin’s past and the challenges our world faces today. Rather than offering simple answers, this tour leaves you with meaningful questions—questions that are difficult, necessary, and worth asking. And yet, through it all, you leave with something powerful: hope. If you're looking for more than what a quick Google search can provide, this tour is for you. It’s rich in history and especially rewarding for those with an interest in contemporary politics. If you're curious about global events—particularly what's unfolding in the U.S.—you’ll find this journey through Berlin both timely and resonant. My heartfelt thanks to Mary for pouring so much passion and thought into this tour. I sincerely wish her continued success in all that she does.

Best ever tour we experienced! Mary pours her heart and soul into this tour making it incredibly engaging, authentic and informative. It’s not one of those guided tours that simply points out sights with a placard description. Mary contextualiazes each spot with its rich backstory that she sincerely seems to have learnt through her passion for history. What’s even more special is the personalisation of her sharing which makes the whole trip feel like a conversation with real connection. All in all, it was stimulating, provocative and 4 hours just flew!! Strongly recommend.

Marie is the best tour Guide we ever had on a free walking tour. Her knowledge other subject and attentiveness to the group is very proficient. Above all she is a great story teller who can keep you connected to the past and future while talking about it in the present. Highly recommended 👌

Very insightful and inspiring tour with a different perspective and context of history with actual sociopolitical situation. Highly recommended if you want questioning the system and a bit of yourself.

Very complete and entertaining tour, the guide dove into the history of the city and it's connection with the present. Mary was connected with the story she was telling which gave it a personal and special touch. Super recommended :)

I recommend Mary's tour for people who care about society. It is informative and inspirational. It is the best Guru tour I have taken to date.

A great tour to remember the past, reflect the moment we live and be sure where we want to go.

This is not an average tour, and it takes time—rightfully so. Mary is incredibly knowledgeable and takes the time to explain terms we often hear in politics and the media. She connects them to current events, helping us understand today’s political landscape through a historical lens. There are moments when we feel a bit overwhelmed—not because of Mary’s explanations, but due to our own gaps in historical or factual knowledge. Still, the experience remains engaging and informative. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who’s not just looking for typical tourist stories and trivia, but who wants to dive deeper into politics, history, and how the two intertwine today.

Not your usual walking tour guide. Mary is very insightful when it comes to relating the past with current events. Her passion for making a difference in this world through history was sincerely felt. Thank you for such an informative and thought provoking tour. Time flew by so fast! All the best! :)

Mary gave us a wholistic and thoughtfully curated tour with historical facts as well as some stories from her familys past tied into the context. This was a thought provoking tour and recommended to anyone looking for a deep and intellectual guide.

This was one of the best tours I’ve ever been to and I believe it’s something everyone should do while in Berlin. Mary was amazing, extremely professional and knowledgeable. This isn’t a sightseeing tour, as she says at the very beginning, it’s a lesson on history and sociology. Her insights and parallels with the current political and social situation really make you reflect on our own impact in the world, not to mention the way she bravely shares her family’s history and world view, making this a very personal and intimate experience. Thank you for these amazing hours, Mary. It was truly remarkable.

Alexis’s passion and knowledge made for a great tour!

Alexis has a voice you could listen to all day , he brings everything to life and is very knowledgeable. A top class tour

Very informative, really good route and had a very good and relaxed time with plenty of interesting things

Amazing Tour Guide, passionate, informative and interesting!

Fantastic tour. Very informative, highly recommend 👌

Wonderful and educated tour.

Alexis gave us a really cool and interesting tour, with lots of great facts and he’s very expressive about it

Our 2nd tour with Alexis. Brilliant tour guide, entertaining and informative. Would highly recommend and if visiting Berlin again, will definitely book another tour with him.