Cold War Walking Tour in Berlin
- Delve into Berlin's Cold War past with an insider's perspective on this captivating walking tour
- Explore life behind the Berlin Wall, retracing its route on this insightful walking tour experience
- Discover secrets of East German surveillance and torture tactics from the era of the Berlin Wall
Options
Join-In Tour
Inclusions
English-speaking guide
Exclusions
Meals and beverages
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
ABC 24-hour ticket
Additional Info
Free for children aged 0-6
Children aged 18+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Seniors are individuals aged 65 and over
Students and youth are aged 7 to 17
Group size: 1-20 participant(s)
This tour always runs, rain or shine
ABC 24-hour ticket is required for this tour
This tour includes a 15-minute refreshment or bathroom break
These are street-level tours, so the operator will prioritize taking you to sights that are either open-air or have free entry
There will be a break midway through the tour, during which time you can buy drinks and food (And have a bathroom break)
If you still cannot see the guide, please call the operator at +49 30 692 3149, and they will try to direct you
Pets are prohibited
This activity is wheelchair-accessible
What's included in Cold War Walking Tour in Berlin
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] 10:00, meet up at Insider Tour Berlin. Find the guides outside Friedrichstraße train station, on the square between the Tränenpalast (Palace of Tears) and the station. The guides wear a blue lanyard, a yellow name tag, and yellow umbrella.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 3 hour(s), Guided tour, Admiralspalast, Tränenpalast, Friedrichstrasse S-Bahn, Nordbahnhof S-Bahn, Berlin Wall Memorial, The Window of Remembrance, Chapel of Reconciliation, Site of Tunnels 57 and 29, Conrad Schumann Memorial
- [Return] 13:00, at Brunnenstraße 138,
Our Favourites
Explore Berlin’s turbulent past on this Cold War walking tour, where history comes to life through the city’s most significant sites. Walk along the remnants of the Berlin Wall Memorial, visit the historic Trasnenpalast (Palace of Tears) at Friedrichstrasse Station, and see the site of daring escape tunnels like Tunnel 57 and 29. Learn about the struggles of daily life behind the Iron Curtain, the daring escape attempts, and the geopolitical tensions that shaped the world. Discover gripping stories of division and reunification as you stand at landmarks that defined the era. This tour is an unmissable journey through Berlin’s Cold War history, offering a powerful insight into one of the 20th century’s most defining periods
Meet
Venues
- Reichstagufer 17
