Get an insider’s look at the Cold War on a walking tour around Berlin. Discover how it came about, what life was like behind the wall, how it crumbled down, and much more on a fascinating journey into one of the most intriguing episodes in history.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, German
- Pickup optional
- Please wait in the hotel lobby 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Your guide will be wearing a yellow name tag for easy recognition.
Experience
- Get an insider's glimpse at the history of the Cold War in Berlin
- Learn about the life behind the Berlin wall and retrace the route of where the wall once stood
- Visit the Palace of tears (Tränenpalast) and hear why it was important during the cold war
- See hidden areas of former death strips and espionage points and hear about incredible escape attempts from the GDR
- Marvel at the bustling Alexanderplatz
- 4-hour tour with English-speaking guide
- Free map of Berlin
- Public transportation tickets
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drink
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Prepare for the activity
Meet outside Friedrichstr. train station, on the square beside the 'Traenenpalast' (Palace of Tears), Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin.
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- Comfortable shoes
- Comfortable clothes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Know before you go
- The tour proceeds regardless of the weather
- Comfortable shoes are recommended as the tour involves a lot of walking
- As of April 1st 2020, tours will meet outside Friedrichstr. train station, on the square beside the 'Traenenpalast' (Palace of Tears), Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin