Bruce and Merrie,  MN, USA

 "If you want to really see a city, you must go with a resident of that city who truly knows it, loves it and enjoys it.   Jeremy, who came to Berlin as a skeptic,  was able to show and share a broad vision of  Berlin's history, the good and the bad juxtaposed with  Berlin of the present as well as its vision for the future. His  enthusiasm and understanding of human nature as well as his innate curiosity make him a skilled observer and outstanding teacher.

Sharing his passion for Berlin as well as his incredible knowledge of  its history, culture and politics, Jeremy Minsberg gave us more  insight and information in one day than we could have gotten in a week  on a "canned" tour.  Our main interest was in seeing and learning  about Jewish Berlin...  That we did with a sensitivity and depth that  we truly appreciated.  Seeing the devastation from  the war, still  obvious, as well as the incredible examples of Germans' acknowledgement of their past and their sincere contrition, helped us  to begin to understand the face of modern Jewish Berlin.  There is so very  much to this complex city.  Jeremy helped guide us to the parts that were important for us to see and understand.  It was a time very well  spent and which will be well remembered."

Inkie, St. Paul, MN, USA

"When I visited Berlin, I had a great time seeing the city with Jeremy as my private tour guide. Because Jeremy knows Berlin like his back pocket (or another expression of that nature), including the transportation system, I saw in one day what would have taken me at least three days to figure out by myself. We walked, took the bus or subway, walked some more, and visited government building, museums and quaint neighborhoods.

Jeremy's stories about all these sites made things all the more interesting and enjoyable. I would "do" Berlin with Jeremy again anytime."

Ed Bronfin, Denver, CO, USA

"My friends and I had the privilege of spending a day with Jeremy as our private tour guide in Berlin. Starting from the Brandenbug Gate, we luckily had a short line at the Reichstag and an amazing view and scene of Berlin from the new dome. We walked for hours and hours, ate, relaxed, had a drink and were thoroughly immersed in the history, architecture, traditions and stories of old, new, Jewish, gay and modern Berlin from a guide with an encyclopedic knowledge of the city and its history. Little and seemingly insignificant points took on great significance with Jeremy's explanation. We walked by a hospital in the eastern part of the city and Jeremy explained why (rather than a red cross) there was a red box painted on the building some 60 years ago.

Jeremy is easy-going, totally knowledgeable and reliable, and certainly the best tour guide I've ever had the privilege of working with. And, to know that he contributes a portion of what we pay to charity made a wonderful day take on even more significance. Jeremy guided a group of 8 guys with diplomacy, aplomb and kept our interest throughout an 9-hour day. I can't recommend him or his Berlin tour guide services more highly."

Cora and Onno, Amersfoort, The Netherlands

"Why should anyone choose to be guided through Berlin by someone who doesn't come from this city and who isn't even a German? The answer is simple:
Because of Jeremy's unbelievable knowledge of Berlin and its history; because he takes you off the beaten tracks and because he is able to give the whole tour experience an extra zest.

During our visit Jeremy piloted us with never ending enthusiasm, by foot walking through Germany's capital for several days, adding his personal touch to the obvious sights one comes to Berlin for and doesn't want to miss and introducing us to the sights one would surely miss having a traditional guide. Or no tour guide at all.

During those tours he was able to answer all of our many questions and fed us with wonderful information and the best patty-melt in town. He must have walked every inch of this city a dozen times or more, trying to find out all its hidden secrets. He must have read almost everything that has been published about Berlin. He kept amazing us. Jeremy can truly say: Ich bin ein Berliner!

On top of all this: He is an interesting, intelligent and adventurous guy who respects other people's views and he is fun to be with.

It was the best visit we ever had in any city, in spite of the fact that at the end, we had no feet left!"

The Perkins Family, Sharon, MA, USA 

"Our family came to Berlin to learn more about Jewish history.  It was as if Jeremy could read our minds, showing us everything that we wanted to see in a way that only a Jew could.  We visited historically significant sites, unmarked for fear of Neo-Nazi worship, such as where Hitler was burned after committing suicide.  He also showed us the changes in modern day Berlin, as the city and its people acknowledge their mistakes both privately and publicly through architecture and memorials.  Learning this helped our family release anger towards current Germany and its innocent new generations.

Seeing everything that we saw put everything in perspective.  All of a sudden, the movies and books about the Holocaust came to life.  The emotion was powerful as the atrocities became more tangible.  The toughest, yet most educational, sites that we visited were the concentration camp Sachsenhausen, Hitler's propaganda at Olympic Stadium, and the Wannsee House where the final solution was decided upon.

Jeremy emphasized the importance of asking him questions, and we did just that.  Our family asked him about a myriad of subjects and we took advantage of Jeremy's vast knowledge.  We not only learned about Jewish Holocaust history in Berlin, we also learned about world history, current day politics, and the meaning behind Berlin's transparent architecture.  Having Jeremy as our guide made the difference between an ordinary vacation and a truly lifelong memorable few days. We would highly recommend Jeremy as a guide to anyone visiting Berlin."

Gordon and Anne K., Montreal, Canada

"My wife and I are from Canada and we decided to hire a guide for our trip to Berlin during the last week of June 2008. Luckily for us, we had Jeremy Minsberg as our personal guide. He not only knows Berlin inside out, but he is a pleasure to be with because of his personality, enthusiasm and his ability to adapt to our needs and desires. No question is foolish and no question remains unanswered. Jeremy quickly becomes a friend showing us around his town in a casual, informative manner. If he is available when you visit Berlin we recommend that you hire him as your guide. He is excellent."

Patrick from Minneapolis

"I feel like I know Berlin pretty well, having lived there three times for over two years total, so I asked Jeremy to take us on a tour of his "best kept secrets" of Berlin.

He took us on a fabulous, extensive tour (foot and public transit) and I got to see things I had never seen, and revisit things I had long forgotten. He was enthusiastic, well prepared, brought along great "props" and even arranged perfect weather for us. If you want someone to show you Berlin, Jeremy is your man. "