Get your discount tickets for the Cold War, Berlin Wall, Spies and the East Side Gallery, save up to 13% !
Overview
Step into Cold War Berlin on this immersive, stress-free, award winning walking tour led by an expert local guide. Discover a city once divided by ideology, concrete, and fear, where spies, surveillance, and resistance shaped everyday life. Explore East Germany through unique perspectives as you uncover the reality of life under the Stasi secret police. Walk along Karl-Marx-Allee, visit Alexanderplatz, stand where the 1953 workers’ uprising began, and experience the East Side Gallery — the largest remaining section of the Berlin Wall. Follow real escape routes and hear remarkable stories of those who risked everything to flee from East to West. Along the way, gain a deeper understanding of how Berlin became one of the most important frontlines of the Cold War. More than just sightseeing, this award-winning tour brings Berlin’s divided past vividly to life through expert storytelling and an easy-paced exploration of the city’s Cold War history. Don't forget to bring that camera!
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point: outside FRIEDRICHSTRASSE TRAIN STATION, on the square beside the 'Traenenpalast' (Palace of Tears), Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin. Our guides will be wearing a blue lanyard with a yellow name tag, holding yellow umbrellas!
End Point
The tour concludes at a strategic location surrounded by a multitude of transportation options, offering you seamless and convenient choices for your onward journey.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Berlin Friedrichstrasse Station
2. Admiralspalast Berlin
3. Palace of Tears
4. Alexanderplatz
5. Karl-Marx-Allee
6. East Side Gallery
Inclusion
Local Expert Guide
Exclusion
Berlin Transport daypass AB Zone ticket which can be purchased from meeting point
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Zone AB transportation ticket required
IMPORTANT; Please be at meeting point 15 minutes before tour begins
Reviews
4.9
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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