Berlin Wall

Rated 5 Stars, based on 104 Reviews.

 Whilst not the highest, the widest nor the longest, the Berlin Wall is probably the most famous of them all. And no trip to Berlin would be complete without visiting it and the other significant sites associated with it. We will cover the fascinating period between the Second World War and the construction of the Berlin Wall when the uncomfortable alliance between the Soviets and Western Allies finally shattered, heralding the beginning of the Cold War. what led to the construction of the wall? what led to its fall? what life was like on both sides of the Berlin Wall? • Also we look and the many varied and ingenious ways people escaped and and visit a number of the specific escape spots. • Our Guides have lead hundreds of tours on the Berlin Wall and Cold War and we have molded this tour from years of tour guiding experience and personal research. Whether you are a history buff yourself or just a curious traveler, we don’t think you will be disappointed. We will cover the Who, the Why, the When and the how and see how this history is relevant today

Rated 5 Stars, based on 162 Reviews.

Learn everything you need to know from an expert Berlin guide on a 2-hour walking tour! Discover how Germany was divided into the capitalist West and the communist East after World War Two. See where Berlin was ripped in two, literally overnight, by the Berlin Wall. Follow the path of the Wall and discover tragic stories of loss, daring escapes, and the nefarious East German secret police, the Stasi.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 15 Reviews.

We would have been killed if we had participated in this walking tour 35 years ago! But don't worry, it's not dangerous anymore. However, you can feel a little of the crises in this divided city. And you will know it's more than a "tale of two cities"! It's the story of two different worlds in the middle of the Cold War. Including stories of many people who suffered from these conflicts.

The Original Berlin Tour is perfect for tourists, travelers, expats, and locals. This Original Berlin Walking Tour is the perfect way to familiarize yourself with the German Capital. Learn about the great history of Berlin and yet still get the inside knowledge on a modern-day Berlin. This tour has been molded and sculpted by thousands of guest, and we’re happy to think we are the best in town! The Berlin Tour covers famous Berlin attractions, the most influential historical sights, and delves into stories of past wars, urban legends, and the city’s triumphs and tragedies. We love Berlin and are proud to call it home. We welcome you to this amazing place and would love to show you the sights!

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 118 Reviews.

Nazis. Communists. Their marks are everywhere. Explore authentic locations like a WWII gun tower and the site of Hitler‘s bunker. See what The Wall looked like and how life was in a divided city. We‘ll discover the former no man‘s land and ghost stations. Take a thrilling journey through the darkest chapters of our history. The FREE-BERLIN-concept: The guide can design his tour freely. Route plan may differ.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 92 Reviews.

Experience the history of the Berlin Wall in a 3.5-hour bike tour. What happened in Berlin after World War II? How come that they built a wall and what does it meant to the Berliners on both sides? On a bike tour along the former Berlin Wall we will give you an idea of how life was like and how Berlin became once again in the last decades.

Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 7 Reviews.

The puzzle highlights are, for example, recognizing a painting forgery, wiping off Stasi agents, solving encryptions and ultimately finding the escape tunnel. Your mission: Despite the socialist system in the GDR, art dealer Siegfried Kath has become a millionaire through art dealing. But the wind has changed for him & his influential supporters from the Ministry of Foreign Trade. Siegfried is no longer safe & wants to flee from East Berlin to the Federal Republic of Germany. But the wall, his ban on leaving the country & Stasi agents are all set against it. The only hope: Apparently, there's a tunnel under the Berlin Wall to escape. So far, however, this is just a rumor. Help him find & decode the clues. Time is short! The Stasi agents are on your heels to find the tunnel ahead of you. The trail takes you along the most exciting corners of Berlin's Wall Strip.

This private walking tour brings you to the places, where famous events of the Cold War happened and history was written. On this tour you will also see original pieces of the Wall, one of the last remaining guard towers and Checkpoint Charlie. The tour starts at the Berlin Wall Documentation Center in the street "Bernauer Strasse", where many of the dramatic escape attempts took place, successful and tragic ones. You will ride one of the subways that were called "ghost trains" during the division of the city, so-called because of the gloomy atmosphere in the underground stations close to the wall. The tour also covers Checkpoint Charlie, the former military checkpoint and hot spot of the Cold War. This is the site where the fate of mankind was hanging by a thread in 1961 when US and Soviet tanks confronted each other.

Exciting, multimedia and emotional. The true story of the wall. A must for anyone who wants to grasp one of the most dramatic historical events in German history. The audiovisual exhibition spans a dramatic arc from the German division and the construction of the Berlin Wall over the Cold War and the fate of the victims of the Wall, to the historic events that caused the fall of the Berlin Wall. On more than 100 screens with original film recordings from the period from 1945 to 1990 – the most beautiful day of the Germans – the reunification! The exhibition deals with the post-war period, the temporary division of Germany by the victorious powers and the concomitant hardening of the relations between East and West, which finally brought the founding of the FRG and the GDR, as well as the first establishment of a wall around West Berlin.

Historic Pubs of Berlin & Berlin Beer Tour Historic Beer and History tour of Berlin, taking around 4 hours. Guests will be led through some of the oldest and most historic parts of the city, starting from the 13th century mediaeval city right up until the fall of the Berlin wall and German reunification. Along the way, guests will get to sample some local beers in historic locations while learning about the development and history of the oldest part of the city. Historic Berlin Stroll through the Berlin old town, beer in hand, and discover some of the oldest and most historic pubs, streets and squares in the city. One of a kind Tour This tour could be marketed as an “off the beaten track” or “alternative” tour for people who like beer, the history of beer, medieval history and local history away from all the big tourist destinations.

Explore Berlin by Segway and spin to top attractions in style . Hop on your Segway and following a little practise head into bustling Berlin with a guide. Explore iconic squares such as Pariser Platz and Potsdamer Platz, and take in famous landmarks including Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, the Reichstag Building and the Victory Column. Along the way, gain insight into Berlin’s rich history and find out what makes the city tick.

Join Birchy or one of our expert guides on a private tour of the key-sites related to the Berlin Wall and Cold War Berlin. Learning the when, why, how of the Berlin Wall explore the incredible Berlin Wall Memorial, with the complete death-strip preserved and partially reconstructed. Unique even prior to the memorialization that occurred after the wall fell, it was the scene of incredible escapes and tragic loss of life. From the Wall Memorial we will head to part of Mitte where the Berlin Wall bounded the American Sector to the South and as well as the British Sector to the west. There we will see the Check Point Charlie (the most famous of all the crossing points between West and East), the immense former House of Ministries buildings (and one of the very few surviving Nazi ministry buildings) and from there head to the last surviving of the BT – variant Watchtower (which we can actually ascend).  The tour finishes at Potsdamer Platz, once one of the busiest city intersections in Europe it was decimated by the end of the Second World War and what remained was further erased due to the construction of the Wall and the development of the death-strip. Now a bustling commercial and entertainment district it is a stark symbol of how a city can rebound from what was a social catastrophe if there ever was one. This is a Walking Tour Pickups are on foot 

Enjoy a 2 hours and 15 minutes self-drive tour of the Berlin Wall in the official car of the DDR (GDR) with a live guide. Squeeze yourself behind the wheel of a Trabant of your choice and get your very own souvenir Trabant driver's license at the end of your tour. See interesting sights as you putter around the German capital.

The PANORAMAPUNKT is located in 100 meters high in the Kollhoff Tower at the legendary address Potsdamer Platz 1. The fastest elevator in Europe takes only 20 seconds to reach one of the city’s highest open air observation terraces. This rapid ascent is rewarded by a spectacular view of all of the highlights of the city, with Brandenburg Gate, TV Tower, Kanzleramt, Victory Column and Reichstag all seeming close enough to touch.

Join us for an unforgettable 2-hour tour through the heart of Cold War Berlin. This Communist Berlin and Berlin Wall Free Tour will immerse you in the stories of espionage, division, and the human cost of the Berlin Wall. From the Brandenburg Gate to the Palace of Tears, you'll experience the city’s complex history as you uncover the secrets of East Berlin. Visit the Berlin Wall Memorial and hear the stories of those who risked everything to escape. This tour will give you a deeper understanding of the city’s fascinating past, whether it’s your first time in Berlin or you’ve been here before, it will leave you with a new perspective on this iconic city.

Discover the Berlin Wall in this immersive private audio tour about the concrete barrier that divided Berlin from 1961 to 1989. Trace where the Berlin Wall once stood and learn how Berlin's place during the Cold War as part of the Iron Curtain defined the city for the second half of the 20th century.  Narrated by a local historian, this Berlin walk is all about exploring how Berlin has changed since the late 1940s, affecting the lives of those living both in the east and west.    We’ll walk through the remains of the wall and explore both East and West Berlin, visiting Ackerstraße, Tunnel 57 and parts of the Berlin Wall.  Venture off the tourist trail and get a local feel for the area, as you learn about the area’s history, take pictures in front of the graffiti artwork that now covers the wall’s remains, and learn about the famous people that lived in this neighbourhood. Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

Are you looking for a way to learn about the Berlin Wall without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Discover why the summer of 1989 was the beginning of the end of East Germany and why the small East German “trabi” car was so popular • Hear from producer Jo Eckardt, who started her own tour company, A Friend in Berlin, in 2004 • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Step Beyond the Wall: Embark on a journey that's more than just a tour. Join us and become a witness to history. Berlin's streets whisper tales of defiance, resilience, and dreams. Dive deep into the heart of the Cold War era with "On the Front Tours." Experience not just the remnants of the Berlin Wall but the profound narratives that shaped an era. Feel the tension, celebrate the spirit, and witness the transformation of a divided city into a symbol of hope. Don't just visit; become a part of Berlin's indomitable story. Tour Highlights: Begin your journey at the Palace of Tears, a testament to tearful goodbyes during the Cold War. Walk the grounds where the Berlin Walls once stood. Discover an underground escape tunnel. A sanctuary in the death strip, symbolising hope amidst despair. Learning Outcomes: Historical Insight Cultural Immersion Political Context Personal Stories Why Choose Us? Expertise Small Group Tour Experience

There is no better way to explore the German capital than a guided bike tour! Opt for an alternative sightseeing experience on a half-day bike tour of Berlin. This tour will focus on the history of the Berlin Wall and the Third Reich. With your guide, you’ll pedal along a cycle path parallel to the Berlin Wall and stop at significant points such as Checkpoint Charlie and the East Side Gallery. Explore the different neighborhoods while making your life healthier. And a big plus that you have chance to choose any departure time between 9am and 6pm. • Fun bike tour of the Berlin Wall and Third Reich history • Stop at significant points such as Checkpoint Charlie and the East Side Gallery Choice of several departures throughout the day • Opportunity to choose your own itinerary considering all your interests • Become healthier while travelling around the most beautiful sight of Berlin

This 2-hour Berlin Highlights Walking Tour will show you all the top attractions in the city. Local experts will take you to must-see spots such as the impressive Brandenburg Gate, the impactful Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and show you parts of the infamous Berlin Wall. Explore the historic Berlin streets that defined the 20th century like no other city.