Berlin by Rachel

Tours with Rachel,

your guide in Berlin

Berlin by Rachel

Professional Tour Guide

Hallo! I’m Rachel. I originally hail from sunny Southern California. After I finished my honours degree in History at the University of Washington and worked for a bit in Seattle, I decided to leave Mexican food and the Standard system behind and packed my bags for Berlin. My love for the city started my third year of University, when I studied Berlin’s history for a semester at the Humboldt University Berlin. 

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Having lived in Berlin since 2013, I feel I can give a well rounded and interesting historical perspective to the city’s visitors. I was also raised in a Jewish home and really enjoy helping Jewish visitors to Berlin explore their heritage here. Having specialised in Prussian and Cold War history specifically, trips to Potsdam are always a fun and exciting way to understand another side of German history for me.

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I am also proudly a member of the Bündnis Berliner Stadtführer, the association of professional tour guides in Berlin.

Why Berlin?

A city of stories

Berlin is a city woven with countless stories, each corner echoing the past while embracing the present. From the remnants of the Berlin Wall to the vibrant street art in Kreuzberg, every neighborhood pulsates with its own unique narrative. The majestic Brandenburg Gate stands not just as a symbol of unity but also as a witness to the city's tumultuous history, where moments of triumph and despair coexist.

Stories of resilience emerge from the shadows of war and division; tales of people who dared to dream in a city marked by uncertainty. Berlin's nightlife captures this spirit too—a pulsating heartbeat that reflects freedom, creativity, and connection. The music, the gatherings, and the spontaneous moments create a tapestry that is both intricate and raw.

Rachel will be your guide to the many stories Berlin has to offer— from it’s founding days through to the capitol of an Empire, from one of the darkest periods in history to a city divided, Berlin has so much to offer. Let Rachel show you the fascinating sides of this multicultural metropolis!

What people are saying about Rachel…

  • Our guide was Rachel and she was extremely knowledgeable about Berlin and it’s history throughout the ages. The tour was very interesting... Very pleased we did this tour, learnt a lot and made me want to know more. Thank you Rachel.

    Tripadvisor, 2018

  • The tour was everything we could have wanted. She offered lots of interesting details and a reals sense for the historical past of Berlin and the larger region around it. We highly recommend this tour and, in particular Rachel as a guide.

    Tripadvisor, 2018

  • Special credit to Rachel... what she doesn't know isn't worth knowing. She was confident, clear in her delivery and had this ability of answering questions in just a single sentence yet including so much information in those few words.

    Tripadvisor, 2017

  • Our guide Rachel arrived on time & was very personable,knowledgable & informative. She was happy to answer our many questions (even those not related to Bowie). Only 2 of us on the tour but Rachel covered all bases- for a general Bowie fan to an enthusiastic devotee & lead us confidently through Berlin streets & the transport system of trains & buses leading us to places we probably wouldn’t have found on our own.Sometimes there was even a soundtrack to add relevancy to the location & connection to Bowie. The time really flew by & at the end Rachel pointed us in the right direction to food & transport to get us back to the centre of Berlin. Would definitely recommend Rachel - thank you for a really enjoyable afternoon

    Tripadvisor, 2023

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rachelcwells18@gmail.com