
Cold War & East Berlin Private Tour
The definitive Cold War private tour in Berlin
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The Berlin Wall at Bernauerstrasse

East German border guard Conrad Schumann jumping over the Berlin Wall

Ampelmann - East Germany's cute traffic light man!

Fancy dining for the communist leaders at Cafe Moscow

You are entering the American Sector at Checkpoint Charlie!

The destruction of the Church of Reconciliation

The stunning Karl-Marx-Allee in East Berlin

Karl Marx - The Father of Communism

The stylish Kino International - home of East German movie premieres

"Ausreise" (Departures) at The Palace of Tears where West Berliners would travel home without knowing if they would see their family again

Discover the brilliant tale of Tunnel 57

See a symbol of communist power in East Berlin, the TV Tower (Fernsehturm)

Hear the story of East Germany's cutest car, the Trabi!

See the crumbling remains of the Berlin Wall

Hear how East German border guards would stop people escaping to East Berlin

Learn all about the "Death Strip" at the Berlin Wall Memorial

Peek into the "Death Strip" and hear just how difficult it was to escape to West Berlin
Frequently asked questions
about the Cold War & East Berlin In-Depth Private Berlin Wall Tour
Do we go inside any museums?
We can visit the Berlin Wall documentation centre and the Tränenpalast (palace of tears) during the tour if you’d like to!
Is there a break on the tour?
Yes. We’ll make sure to take a short break to fuel up and carry on - only if you want to, of course!
Where do we finish the tour?
The exact itinerary of the Cold War & East Berlin private tour is flexible. We can finish the tour at the East Side Gallery, The Berlin Wall Memorial, or even the famous East Berlin Currywurst stand, Konnopke’s. Let us know and we’ll customise the tour just for you!
How do we buy train passes?
You can buy the AB Train Pass you need in any station in Berlin. Your guide will help you buy your ticket at the start of the day.