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Joined 2022
Matthew M.
Available Areas
Berlin (Living)
Languages
English (Native), German
Response Time
10 hours on average
Availability Updated
4 days ago
About Tour Guide Matthew M.
I am a professional guide who has been leading tours throughout Germany for the last five years. I am a military historian passionate about sharing my knowledge with others.
I hope you will join me on this special journey through time. You'll learn about the key events that shaped Berlin during the war years and see firsthand how the city has changed in the seventy years since the conflict ended. It's sure to be a memorable experience.
So please, join us as we explore one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Thank you for choosing our tour!
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Categories
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768,000 vs 150,000: Battle for the Seelow Heights 1945
A rare chance to walk the forgotten battlefields where the Eastern Front reached Germany. On 16 April 1945, 768,000 Soviet troops, 22,000 tanks, artillery and aircraft descended on 150,000 German defenders 90 minutes east of Berlin. Three days of fighting decided Berlin's fate. The Western Front, you know — this is your chance to explore the Eastern Front. Stand at Zhukov's command post. Walk the German trenches. Specialist military historian. Max 7 guests. Featured on National Geographic.
768,000 vs 150,000: Battle for the Seelow Heights 1945
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Hitler’s Berlin – the rise and fall
On this expert-led walking tour, we trace the full arc of Nazi Germany, from Hitler's election to dictatorship, & finally to total defeat in 1945. We make these complex events clear and understandable We will explain: - How the Nazis seized power - Why the Jewish population was systematically targeted - How Berlin became the capital of the Third Reich - How fear, propaganda and repression maintained control - What daily life looked like under the regime - How everything collapsed in 1945
Hitler’s Berlin – the rise and fall
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Half-Day Holocaust and Nazi Resistance Tour
Follow in the footsteps of brave men and women who fought back against the Nazis! With a military historian, our journey highlights key historical events about Jewish migration to Berlin and the rise of anti-Semitism in 1930s Germany. The tour gives you a deeper understanding of life for those who resisted the Nazis. This is a unique opportunity to learn about some of history's most courageous people. You'll walk in their footsteps, hear their stories, and see where they lived.
Half-Day Holocaust and Nazi Resistance Tour
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Berlin: Sachsenhausen — The Camp That Built the Nazi System
Walk through the gates that thousands never left, with a WWII historian. Cell blocks, barracks, execution sites — hear the stories behind Nazi Germany's model camp. Max 7. Half-day from Berlin. Half-day tours of Sachsenhausen are common. Specialist ones are not. We give you 3 hours on site with a WWII historian — long enough to cover what most tours rush, including the chapters most leave out entirely.
Berlin: Sachsenhausen — The Camp That Built the Nazi System
Reviews
Erwin E.
“Personal Tour Berlin”
There were eight of us in Berlin. Steven led us through the city. We had a personalized tour of the city's highlights. Steven is a great guide who tailors the tour to the group. He's a pleasant person and incredibly knowledgeable, responding well to the group's questions. I would definitely recommend Steven for a tour of Berlin.
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Matthew M.
Thank you very much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review, Erwin. I’m really pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Steve was a good fit for your group. I will make sure to pass your kind words on to him. He will really appreciate hearing your feedback. Our goal is always to tailor the day to each group and to encourage thoughtful questions, so I am glad that came through during your tour. Thank you again for choosing us. If you are ever back in Berlin or planning another trip focused on history, please feel free to get in touch. You would be very welcome.
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Anastasia C.
Hello there! I'm a Moscow-raised, Berlin-based artist, proudly calling Berlin my home since 2012. Over the past decade, I’ve explored this remarkable city from every angle — from its layered history and thriving street art scene to its evolving food culture and creative communities. To share my passion for Berlin, I began designing my own tours, mostly focused on art. Over time, this grew into a nearly full-time job — one that I truly enjoy. As a practicing artist working with woodcut printing, I bring an insider’s perspective to Berlin’s artistic landscape. Since then, I've been guiding in Berlin, sharing my love for Art, History, Culture, and Food with curious travelers from all over the world. My tours are all about uncovering the many layers of Berlin — from hidden courtyards and underground galleries to the stories that shaped its ever-evolving identity. Let’s explore Berlin’s rich multiculti blend together and experience the city through a local’s creative lens!
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Celia M.
Dear travellers, My name is Celia and for over 15 years I have been researching, guiding and teaching others about Berlin. I specialise in German history and culture, particularly throughout the 20th century, with a special interest in German cinema and music. I offer private, bespoke tours tailored to visitors’ interests and needs. Understanding Berlin’s history is essential to understanding the history of Europe: from the rise and fall of the German Empire, through the 1920s and cabaret culture, to Nazism and the aftermath of World War Two with the division and Reunification of Germany. Berlin today is the result of complex historical processes that make it a fascinating city. Would you like to come and explore it? I can help you do just that. Tell me what interests you have and we can plan the route and focus on the topics you’d most like to explore. Thank you for choosing my tours!
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Joerg S.
Berliner since 1988 - I was here when the wall fell and I never left. Came here on the traces of David Bowie, settled, did 44 jobs and raised 2 kids. History is my passion as well as storytelling. With me you can get a deep dive in this city full of history. I do Prussia, 3rd Reich, Cold War, Socialist traces and tours to graveyards, concentration camp memorial sites and battlefields. We can walk, use public transport or car.
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