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Private Berlin WWII and Cold War History Tour

4.7(65 reviews)Berlin, Germany
4hDurationGerman, EnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupModerateLevel

About this experience

This is a private 4-hour walking tour of Berlin focused on the city's WWII and Cold War history. Participants will visit key sites including the Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, the Palace of Tears, and Hitler’s Bunker. The tour also includes a walk through the Mitte neighborhood, where travelers can see architectural highlights like Museum Island and the Gendarmenmarkt, and taste Currywurst, a popular local street food. The tour is suitable for history enthusiasts and can be customized according to personal preferences. Travelers should note that this experience provides personalized attention from the guide.

Itinerary

1

Berlin

Meet your private guide on Oranienburger Strasse in West Berlin and start exploring the city at your own tempo. Pass by the New Synagogue, pausing to admire and take a picture of striking Moorish architecture, after that walk to the nearby Palace of Tears, a former border point between East and West Berlin. Uncover all the secrets about the divided city during the Cold War years as you explore the exhibition and hear the harrowing tales of how residents attempted to flee from Russian occupied East Berlin into Allied occupied West Berlin. At any time you will be able to take photos of the sights like grand Brandenburg Gate, one of the city’s most significant historic monuments, and wander around the moving Holocaust Memorial, a reminder of the city’s dark past. A visit to Hitler’s bunker will give you more information about Berlin’s WWII history and the rise of the Nazi party.

2

Berlin

Stop for a delicious treat, Currywurst, a popular street food snack of sausage with curry sauce, then continue on discovering a totally different side of the city. Walk around the Gendarmenmarkt and Bebelplatz, home to some of Berlin’s most stunning architecture, and pay a visit to the UNESCO-listed Museum Island. At the end of your tour explore the urban quarter of Mitte, where your guide will show you little-known attractions like the Missing House on Große Hamburger Strasse and the picturesque Heckmann Höfe. Your tour will finish back at the starting point. Remember that this tour is private and the itinerary can be customized to fit all of your interests and preferences.

3

Oranienburgerstrasse

A place where you meet your local guide

4

Stiftung Neue Synagoge Berlin - Centrum Judaicum

Admire one of Berlin's most significant Jewish landmarks. Centrum Judaicum sees itself as a link connecting the past and the future.

5

Palace of Tears

Walking into the Palace of Tears is stepping back in time. The floor tiles, the wall clock, the “modern” design of the building: all hearken back to a 1960s aesthetic in interior design.

6

Reichstag Building

Marvel at classic architecture of Berlin both ancient and modern. Soak up the atmosphere of Berlin.

7

Brandenburg Gate

Brandenburg Gate is the first stop for every visitor to Berlin! The city’s iconic landmark offers fascinating insights into the city’s history.

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The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe is an imposing place of remembrance and warning. Get inspired by the sober and fascinating grey architecture.

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Fuhrerbunker

Visit The Führerbunker which was Hitler’s personal bunker, the place where he spent the final hours of his life.

10

Checkpoint Charlie

Checkpoint Charlie was the best-known border crossing between East and West Berlin during the Cold War. The spot remains a must-see sight in Berlin with huge historical and emotional resonance.

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Bebelplatz

With its magnificent buildings, Bebelplatz is one of Berlin’s most attractive public squares – and it has also been the scene of some of the city’s chequered history.

What's included / not included

Iconic places for photoshootMust see and off the beaten pathMultiple start times availableCustomizable itineraryGerman traditional snack - CurrywurstPrivate walking tourAll Fees and TaxesExpert advice where to go and what to do after the tourPrivate local guide
Extra food and drinks

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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