War Berlin

Rated 5 Stars, based on 1428 Reviews.

Discover Berlin's tumultuous modern history on a guided walking tour of its most significant Third Reich and Cold War sites. Visit iconic landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, and Soviet War Memorial. Reflect at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, a poignant tribute to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust/Shoah. See the site of Hitler’s Bunker and the massive Ministry of Aviation, where the GDR was founded in 1949. Explore the former Gestapo and SS headquarters, now home to the Topography of Terror exhibition. Learn about the Berlin Wall, constructed in 1961, and hear stories of the deadly "death strip." View a preserved 200-meter section of the Wall and the spots where daring escapes occurred, as well as tales of those who tragically did not succeed. Conclude at Checkpoint Charlie and hear about the fall of the Wall in 1989 and the journey to German unity.

Rated 5 Stars, based on 737 Reviews.

Join this expertly guided walking tour of Berlin and step into the heart of the Cold War conflict that defined an era. Witness firsthand the powerful remnants of the military standoff between the Western and communist worlds. With your knowledgeable guide, explore the Berlin Wall and hidden sections of the deadly Death Strip, stand beside a preserved guard tower, and delve into the mysterious underground 'Ghost Stations'. Stand above the sites of escape tunnels and hear the gripping tales of those who risked everything to create them. Uncover stories of espionage and the intense face-offs between the CIA and KGB in this geopolitical flashpoint. Learn about the influential leaders and pivotal events that kept the world teetering on the edge of nuclear war for decades. Your guide will bring to life what daily existence was like for Berlin’s residents during nearly 45 years of division and tension, and shed light on the far-reaching consequences that continue to shape our world today.

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

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!

Step into Berlin's history on a private walking tour focused on the city’s WWII and Cold War eras, with photo opportunities at every turn. Led by an expert guide, this immersive experience takes you through Berlin’s most significant sites, from the Berlin Wall and Brandenburg Gate to the Reichstag and Checkpoint Charlie, along with hidden spots tied to the Third Reich and the divided city. As you walk through historic districts and key locations, your guide shares powerful stories of Berlin's dark past under the Nazi regime and the tense years of the Cold War. You’ll capture unforgettable photos at each stop, preserving not only Berlin's architectural beauty but also the profound history woven into each landmark. Whether you're drawn to history, intrigued by Cold War tales, or eager to experience Berlin’s atmosphere, this private tour offers a powerful and picturesque introduction to the city's past and resilience.

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.

Experience Berlin the best way: by bike in a relaxing 3-hour guided tour. Get a perfect mixture of all the central sights of past and present, added with insights into original locations from the Cold War and Nazi-time. This tour is a perfect welcome to Berlin, as it offers a great synopsis of the German capital. The FREE-BERLIN-concept: The guide can design his tour freely. Route plan may differ.

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.

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.

Experience a 4-hour private Third Reich tour in Berlin, beginning with convenient hotel pickup by your expert guide. Start at Hitler’s Bunker, where the Führer spent his final days. While the bunker is not open to the public, your guide will share gripping stories about its history and the events that occurred there. Next, visit the Bendler Block, the site of the July 20, 1944, assassination attempt against Hitler, and learn about the German military leaders who conspired against him. Continue to the Reichstag, Germany's parliament building, to discuss its significance during the Nazi regime. Reflect at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, a moving tribute to Holocaust victims. Finally, explore the Topography of Terror, an indoor and outdoor museum detailing the atrocities committed by the SS and Gestapo. This tour provides a compelling and educational overview of Berlin's complex history during the Nazi era.

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 

Explore Berlin's rich history with this engaging walking tour that reveals the city's powerful stories from World War II and the Cold War. You'll visit famous landmarks and hidden spots, learning about themes of bravery, resilience, and division. Key sites include Checkpoint Charlie and the remnants of the Führerbunker, each offering insights into Berlin's complex past. Discover the personal narratives behind historical events—stories of those who fought for freedom and resisted oppression. You can also see where American and Soviet tanks once confronted each other or visit the Topography of Terror, a stark reminder of Nazi power. This self-guided tour is ideal for exploring significant World War II and Cold War sites in Berlin while learning the stories behind them. You can take your time at each location, allowing for breaks at nearby restaurants or bars whenever you wish.

Delve into Berlin's tumultuous contemporary history on our "Berlin: Third Reich & Cold War Walking Tour." Led by an expert guide, this tour takes you on a journey through the city's iconic Third Reich and Cold War sights. Explore landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, and Soviet War Memorial, and gain insights into Berlin's role in these historic periods. From the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe to the site of Hitler’s Bunker, this tour offers a comprehensive look at Berlin's complex past.

Join us as we explore Berlin on The Original Berlin World War II Third Reich Tour. This Berlin World War II Tour concentrates on the effects, history, buildings, and stories surrounding Berlin in the Second World War. – Visits to many World War II historical sights and memorials – Recount historic events and urban legends – Explore the effects, history, buildings, and stories surrounding Berlin in the Second World War 2 – Look at the scars and battlefields from left behind during the Battle of Berlin The Berlin World War II & Third Reich Tour is a 3-hour tour. It features: – Battle Of Berlin – The Reichstag – The Russian-German War Museum – Flak Tower – Awesome Local History Guides – History Of WWII In Berlin – The Third Reich Capital – Prenzlauer Berg – The Site of Hitler’s Bunker – Eastside Gallery – Berlin Wall Memorial – Guard Towers – Hidden Sections of The Berlin Wall – Berlin Wall Escape Routes – Hidden Berlin Wall Effects – West Berlin & The DDR – The Berlin Wall Route Today

Join this 60 or 120 minute small group city tour and explore Berlin conveniently on a Segway. Your guide will take you to all the main attractions as well as some hidden sights in Berlin as you cruise through beautiful parks and gardens and visit some of the most photogenic places of the city.

Play a city game where you follow clues and solve challenges in order to take a walk back through history. You'll visit iconic landmarks in Berlin: all of the famous war-torn locations where Nazi Germany made its last stand. Are you ready for an adventure? Highlights: Explore the historical areas affected by the bombings of WWII View the site of Hitler's former bunker and learn about the last days of the Nazi regime Visit the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt. The city game will take you about 1 hour to complete, but there’s no time limit which will allow you to go at your own pace. You won't need a guide, just download the app, go to the starting point, and begin the adventure.

Explore Berlin past and present on this private 4-hour sightseeing tour. Learn about all the city’s dark secrets of past with a visit to the Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, and Hitler’s Bunker. And wander around the vibrant neighborhood of Mitte; admire architectural highlights such as Museum Island and the Gendarmenmarkt; and taste a delicious Currywurst. Discover the history and romance of Germany. • Find out about the past and present of Berlin in a 4-hour private tour • Discover more about Berlin’s WWII and Cold War history from a historic expert • Visit the Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, the Palace of Tears, and Hitler’s Bunker • Try a yummy Currywurst, Berlin’s most famous street food • Immerse yourself in wonders of Museum Island and the Gendarmenmarkt • Attend less-known attractions and local haunts in Mitte • This private walking tour can be customized to all of you preferences and receive an undivided attention from your guide

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

Do you feel the call of history beckoning you to step into the shoes of history's great military commanders? With Berlin’s only World War II tour specialists, you'll be transported back in time right to the heart of the battle. Hear the roar of the feared MG42. The hiss and snap of artillery as our expert guides unravel the intricate tales of strategy, bravery, and sacrifice, offering you an immersive experience like no other. You won’t just know history; you'll feel it. Tour Highlights: – The Moltke Bridge: A strategically vital bridge – Konigplatz – The Assault: Relive the intense battle – The Reichstag: The primary objective of the war for the Soviets. – Wiedendammer Bridge: Hear the tales of desperation, hope, and carnage. Learning Outcomes: – You will learn military strategy – You will gain insights into the decisions made by Soviet and German commanders – You will understand the human side of the war – You will feel a deeper connection to history

Join our expert guides on our Berlin Third Reich Tour: Sites & History of World War Berlin. When you consider the turbulent history of Berlin, considering its relatively young age, none of the chapters of its story are darker than that of the Nazi Period. And on this Unique tour, we will cover it all, pre-war Nazi Berlin and the events in Berlin coinciding with the ebbs and flows of the Second World War, Hitler’s dream for Berlin, the Germania Project and the shattered reality of the city post-war. Visiting one of the still extant Hoch Bunkers we will learn about the Heavy Bomber air-raids raids on Berlin and how the nazi authorities and military countered it.