Private Walking Tour: World War 2 and Cold War Sites in Berlin

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Duration:4 hours (approx.)
Location: Berlin, Germany

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Discover Berlin’s tumultuous history on a private 4-hour historical walking tour. Your private guide will tailor the tour to meet your interests. During this comprehensive tour you can cover locations like, the Berlin Wall, the former death strip area, take a "ghost train" ride under Berlin and learn about life in Berlin over the tumultous 20th century. See the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie. Learn about espionage techniques of the CIA and KBG, stand above Hitler's bunker. See the site where Stauffenberg and other German resistors against the Nazi's were executed. Visit the military high command of Germany during WW2. Visit the massive Templehof airport, built by the Nazi's and after WW2 used by the allies for the Berlin airlift. See the location of where the SS, Gestapo and had their headquarters in Berlin, the site today is the Topography of Terror an exhibition on the perpetrators during the Nazi period. Join us for a comprehensive tour of Berlin's past.

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1. Reichstag Building
If you’re interested in WW2, visit monuments for those who opposed the regime, including Claus von Stauffenberg, and for those who lost their lives during those cruel times. Learn about Albert Speer's Berlin and plans for Germania, as well as the Soviet Monumentalism. Hear stories about the titanic struggle from Stalingrad through the fall of the Third Reich's Capital during the Battle of Berlin.
2. Brandenburg Gate
On this private walking tour of Berlin, tailor the tour to your interests for a personalized Berlin experience. Whether you are interested in the history of WW2, the Cold War or both, your guide will show you top Berlin attractions such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall, the Reichstag and Hitler’s bunker -- the epicenter of the Nazi regime.
3. Fuhrerbunker
Get deep insights into the history that made Berlin what it is today. To ensure you get the most out of your tour, please include any specific requests at the time of booking. For example itineraries, please see the Itinerary section.
4. Memorial of the Berlin Wall
Walk along the old "death strip" area and see original defences from the Berlin Wall including an old guard and signal fence. Stand above the most successful tunnel dug under the Berlin Wall, tunnel "57" and learn about its construction and then denunciation in 1964. Go to the Church of Reconciliation and hear the story why the old church was blown up in 1985!
5. Prenzlauer Berg
Go to an old NKVD (precursor to the KGB) prison, which was then later used by the East German secret police, the Stasi, hear which sort of methods were used to extract information from the "prisoners" there. See what the site is used as today and how Germany comes to terms with it's destructive past.
6. East Side Gallery
Walk along the longest permanent open air graffiti wall in the world, which happens to be the longest piece of Berlin Wall still standing. See the art and experience some amazing murals, promoting justice and freedom, you have to see it to believe it!
7. Topography of Terror
Experience the location of where the SS, Gestapo and the SD had their HQ during the period of the Nazi's. The location is now an exhibition informing us about the perpetrators during that dark period of German history.
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Walk around the old Nazi airport, which was used by the allies during the Berlin airlift in 1948/49. The airport today is longer functioning as an airport, but an immense playground for people to enjoy, a truely sensational space.

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Posted By : Doreen_N
Our 4-hour tour with Thomas was outstanding! As a true historian he provided an educated perspective on the sites which we really appreciated. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-04-22 14:11:00

Posted By : Verity_H
Our guide Zvika was our greatest asset on the tour. In just a few hours we learnt so much from him regarding the history of Berlin during WWII and the Cold War.
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Posted On : 2024-03-08 11:05:54

Posted By : MIchael_B
Very comprehensive tour by a very knowledgeable guide; so much to see in Berlin. Joerg was an amazing and fun guide. Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2024-02-28 13:57:42

Posted By : Scott_B
We absolutely loved this tour and can’t rate it highly enough. We had Campbell as our guide and he was just brilliant. His knowledge of ww2 and the Cold War was so helpful and insightful and he did a terrific job of tailoring the tour to suit us, the weather etc.
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Posted On : 2023-12-05 12:07:22

Posted By : Cameron_M
Embarking on the WWII-focused walking tour of Berlin was like stepping into a living history book, guided by a narrator who knew every chapter by heart. Our guide, Will, was extraordinary—personable, incredibly knowledgeable, and exceptionally articulate, making every story clear and every fact fascinating.

The tour was thoughtfully curated, tailored to mine and my wife's interests, making it feel like a personalized journey through time. We visited every major WWII landmark in Berlin, where our guide unpacked layers of history with remarkable detail, bringing profound insights into the events that once unfolded right where we stood. The anecdotes and lesser-known facts provided a rich tapestry that illustrated the era's complex history.

As the tour wove through Berlin's streets, the transition from WWII to the Cold War was seamless, demonstrating the city's pivotal role in both periods. The guide's ability to answer questions and provide recommendations for further exploration in Berlin showed his deep connection with the city and its history.

This tour is invaluable for anyone looking to delve deep into the world-shaping events of the 20th century. It’s a poignant, educational, and thoroughly engaging experience, thanks to a WIll, who elevated it from a simple walk to a memorable journey through history.
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Posted On : 2023-11-07 10:39:58

Posted By : Ursula_R
This was a private 4-hour walking tour in Berlin regarding World War 2 & Cold War Sites. Our guide was Jim and he was outstanding. We were lucky to have a guide who spoke perfect English and for many years now lives in Berlin. He is also a guide for a major Travel Agency regarding sites in Germany. He had a wealth of knowledge to share with us. My husband watches many documentaries on WW II and learned new things from Jim. I highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2023-09-24 18:26:53

Posted By : Donna_P
Fabulous tour with Jorge. He was so knowledgeable, explained everything and answered so many questions. Well worth it!
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Posted On : 2023-09-19 10:59:27

Posted By : Dan_M
Eran was fantastic , extremely knowledgeable and insightful.

I came away with a great understanding of the impact on Berlin of WWII and the Cold War.

I highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2023-09-08 12:42:31

Posted By : Michael M
This was a private tour for me and my husband. Our tour guide was Jonathon N. We didn’t do a World War 2 tour-we did an overview tour (my words, not the tour companies). We found Jonathon to be engaging, very informative, funny, and accommodating. It was money well spent for us. We highly recommend the tour. If you do a private tour, you can select your interests.
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Posted On : 2023-09-07 15:09:17

Posted By : Judy_M
Rafa was extremely knowledgeable about the history of World War 2 and the Cold War. His ability to convey numerous facts and tie them all together made for a very informative 4 hours. He has an exceptional way of connecting with the group and answered all of our questions.
His personality is perfect for giving yours.
Insider Tours is lucky to have him on their staff. Judy M.

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Posted On : 2023-09-04 16:00:58