Cold War & East Berlin Private Tour

The definitive Cold War private tour in Berlin

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  • ★★★★★

    “I booked Jonny for a private Cold War tour. Not only did the communication and organization ahead of the tour go flawlessly. The tour itself was also amazing! Jonny picked out a perfect route for us, told fascinating stories and answered all our questions with ease. It really felt like history was coming alive! He’s super knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor, which makes the tour so much fun! I can definitely recommend Jonny and his tours to anyone coming to Berlin.“

    Nov 2022

  • ★★★★★

    “Very friendly and engaging guide, with a great knowledge of the area. Even though we were only in Berlin a short time, Jonny managed to show us all the key destinations and provided great insight into the history and significance of what we saw. Easy to book and hugely enjoyable, would highly recommend.”

    Nov 2022

  • ★★★★★

    “Jonny is an extremely knowledgeable & personable guide. His love for Berlin & his work really shines through and I would highly recommend joining him for a tour if you're in Berlin!! 🙏”

    Nov 2022

The Berlin Wall at Bernauerstrasse

The Berlin Wall at Bernauerstrasse

East German border guard Conrad Schumann jumping over the Berlin Wall

East German border guard Conrad Schumann jumping over the Berlin Wall

Ampelmann - East Germany's cute traffic light man!

Ampelmann - East Germany's cute traffic light man!

Fancy dining for the communist leaders at Cafe Moscow

Fancy dining for the communist leaders at Cafe Moscow

You are entering the American Sector at Checkpoint Charlie!

You are entering the American Sector at Checkpoint Charlie!

The destruction of the Church of Reconciliation

The destruction of the Church of Reconciliation

The stunning Karl-Marx-Allee in East Berlin

The stunning Karl-Marx-Allee in East Berlin

Karl Marx - The Father of Communism

Karl Marx - The Father of Communism

The stylish Kino International - home of East German movie premieres

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

"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

Discover the brilliant tale of Tunnel 57

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

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

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

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

See the crumbling remains of the Berlin Wall

See the crumbling remains of the Berlin Wall

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

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

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

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

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.