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Amazing fast-paced tour of Cold War Berlin
York did a fantastic job with the Cold War tour and we saw an impressive number of sights in the few hours we had.
Cold War Berlin: Private 3-hour Walking Tour
At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $213 / person
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 2 reviews
- Languages
- DE, PT, EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Vexperio
Description
Post-WW2 Berlin was a geopolitical battleground. Socialism and capitalism, dictatorship and democracy, and the United States and the Soviet Union all went head to head in the German capital. The most notorious symbol of the Cold War, the Berlin Wall, stood at the frontier of East and West, and people risked their lives trying to escape across it. This tour is designed to immerse you in the divided city – a place of ideological extremes, of espionage and intrigue, and of tyranny and heroism – while also considering the legacy of the division in a Germany that reunified in 1990. Your professional, local guide will present the bigger picture of the Cold War in Germany, while also telling the stories of the individuals who risked it all to escape from the East, and also those that died trying.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10 times a day, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 4
- Adult (ages 3+)
- $213
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $425.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:10 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Checkpoint Charlie
Cross the border from West to East at the frontline of the Cold War, where spies roamed and US and Soviet tanks faced off in 1961.
Brandenburg Gate
Be transported to a time when Berlin's most iconic monument was closed by the Berlin Wall, standing as a stark symbol for both the division of Berlin and Germany. See where Reagan challenged Gorbachev to 'tear down this Wall!' in 1987, and learn why the Gate is now a bold statement of German unity.
Berliner Fernsehturm
Stand in the shadow of Europe's second tallest building – built to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the GDR, and as a powerful symbol of the power, capability, and modernity of Socialist East Germany.
Memorial of the Berlin Wall
Visit Berlin's official Berlin Wall Memorial: stand in the shadow of the Wall; follow it underground into one of the city's notorious former 'Ghost Stations'; pay tribute to the those who lost their lives at the border, and stand at the site of daring escapes from East to West; and look out over the former 'Death Strip'.
Bear witness to the fall of the Berlin Wall where the border was first breached on the 9th of November 1989, and walk in the steps of the East Berliners as they streamed into the West of the city for the first time in nearly 30 years.
Palace of Tears
Witness a city, a people, and families divided at this excellent museum housed in the former passport control of a border crossing point over the Berlin Wall.
What's included
Included
Professional, local guide
Not included
Gratuities
Food and drink
Entrance fees (none required for the tour)
Public transportation costs
Traveller Ratings
5.0
2 reviews
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Cold War Berlin: Private 3-hour Walking Tour take?
Cold War Berlin: Private 3-hour Walking Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Cold War Berlin: Private 3-hour Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $213 per person for this Berlin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $425. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Cold War Berlin: Private 3-hour Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 10 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Can I cancel Cold War Berlin: Private 3-hour Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Adina Berlin Checkpoint Charlie, Hotel Les Nations.
What languages is Cold War Berlin: Private 3-hour Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, PT, EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Cold War Berlin: Private 3-hour Walking Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 2 verified reviews; it is run by Vexperio.
Reviews(2)
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