Berlin's Best: 2 Hour Walking Tour Third Reich and the Cold War
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Berlin, Germany
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- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Put the history books away and save hours of research time with this guided walking tour of Berlin. Your guide takes you to some of the city’s most significant sites from the Third Reich and Cold War eras, including the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and Hitler’s Bunker. Along the way, as well as lots of great photo opportunities, a guide helps deepen your historical understanding with insightful commentary throughout.
- Go on a tour that showcases Third Reich and Cold War sites
- Explore places on foot that bus tours can’t access
- Learn as you explore: A guide entertains you with commentary
- Check off key landmarks, such as Brandenburg Gate
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking local guide
- Walking Tour in English
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Brandenburg GatePariser Platz, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Meet in front of the Tourist Information office at the Brandenburg Gate. Look out for the guide with the pink umbrella!
End point
- Checkpoint CharlieFriedrichstraße 43-45, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Itinerary
1
Brandenburg Gate
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Reichstag Building
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Soviet Memorial Tiergarten
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Victory Column (Pass By)
4
The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Fuhrerbunker
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Aviation Ministery of Berlin
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Topography of Terror
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Niederkirchnerstraße
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Checkpoint Charlie
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- IMPORTANT: Meet 15 minutes before the tour begins in front of the Tourist Information office at the Brandenburg Gate (Pariser Platz side). Look out for the guide with the pink umbrella!
- This tour is offered in English only
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 6,141 reviews
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Diane_B, Sep 2026
Our guide was truly the best we’ve ever had. She was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour interesting.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for recommending our tour so warmly.
We’re thrilled that you enjoyed discovering another side of Berlin.
Sharing the city’s fascinating stories is something we never tire of.
We hope you’ll join us again if you return.
Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour
Chrystyna_K, Sep 2026
Our guide, Simon was very knowledgeable and informative. Interesting to learn about the history of this period and the impact on Berlin and the people of Berlin.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Your kind words are a wonderful reward for our team.
We’re thrilled that the tour was such a successful part of your visit.
Thank you for your enthusiasm and for recommending the experience.
We hope Berlin stays in your memories for all the right reasons.
Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour
Beth_D, Sep 2026
Irish Paul is amazing! We learned so much in a way that was accessible, fun and historic. His knowledge is so deep he was able to link the past and present flawlessly with context and with great flair. Eager for other walking tours!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for giving us such great feedback.
It’s fantastic to know that the tour made your visit even more memorable.
Our team will be delighted to hear how much you enjoyed it.
We hope we get to welcome you back to Berlin someday.
Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour
David_H, Sep 2026
A good historical insight into how the Nazi party came to power.
Be prepared for quite a bit of walking
Response from Host, Sep 2026
What a fantastic review to read.
We’re very grateful that you chose to explore the city with us.
Knowing you enjoyed the experience is the best feedback we can receive.
We wish you a wonderful time on the rest of your trip.
Safe travels, Insider Tour
M_F, Sep 2026
Ask for Joachim, he’s absolutely the best tour guide we ever had and we’ve travelled extensively. His knowledge of German history is impressive and vivid. It was an excellent experience and tour. Thank you, Joachim!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
We’re so pleased that you had a wonderful tour.
Thank you for spending part of your Berlin visit in our company.
Your lovely comments are appreciated more than you might realise.
We hope you enjoy every moment of the journey ahead.
Safe travels, Insider Tour
Elizabeth_L, Sep 2026
Joachin was our guide and was great! He was friendly and very knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend the 2hr walking tour as there's a lot of history and information to digest and process.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the amazing review.
We’re thrilled that our guide made your exploration of Berlin so enjoyable.
Bringing the city’s past and present together is something we love doing.
We’re very grateful for your recommendation.
Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour
lesley_b, Sep 2026
Really good, informative walk . Campbell was funny, interesting, easy to understand and hapot to answer questions.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
We’re incredibly grateful for your kind review.
It’s fantastic to hear that you had such a rewarding time with us.
Our goal is always to make Berlin’s stories engaging and memorable.
Thank you for letting us know we succeeded.
Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour
paulette_m, Sep 2026
The tour guide was very easy to find sue to the colored umbrellas. Out guide Mike was excellent, pleasant, friendly, informative! We learned so much about Berlin's history and the wars. He did not rush us and told us about the many free local museums.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Your wonderful review means more to us than you might realise. We’re so pleased that the experience lived up to your expectations. Thank you for taking the time to share your recommendation with other visitors. We hope you have many exciting travels still ahead.
Safe travels, Insider Tour
Lynda_T, Sep 2026
It was a great tour. Our guide Jasper was very informative and animated. Be prepared to walk but it was an easy walk and we were lucky to have a beautiful day
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for making us part of your Berlin adventure. It’s brilliant to know that you came away from the tour with such a positive impression. We always hope our guests leave with new stories and perspectives to take home. Your lovely comments are greatly appreciated.
Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour
Shane_N, Sep 2026
First off, props to the tour company. We missed our tour time and they immediately rebooked us for a time that worked.
Joseph was our tour guide and he was fantastic. The tour hit all the key spots and he had great context for not just during the war, but leading up to it and postwar.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
We couldn’t have asked for a better response to your experience. We’re thrilled that you had such an amazing time exploring Berlin with us. Thank you for trusting our team to be part of your visit and for sharing your kind words afterwards. We hope Berlin is only one of many unforgettable adventures for you.
Safe travels, Insider Tour
Jeremy_C, Aug 2026
Joseph is an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable on all the locations, but he take a deeper dive in the history and brings everything together. I was very impressed.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
We’re delighted that you came away from the tour feeling so positive. Your kind review is a lovely reward for the passion our guides put into their work. Thank you for taking the time to tell others about your experience. We wish you lots of enjoyable adventures ahead.
Safe travels, Insider Tour
Naomi_S, Aug 2026
Hannah was a very informative and engaging tour guide, we had a great time and it was a good introduction to the history and geography of the city - thank you!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
We’re delighted to read such positive comments about your tour. It’s great to know that our guide helped you connect with Berlin’s fascinating past. There is no better compliment than hearing that our guests enjoyed and learned from their experience. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour
Joselito_M, Aug 2026
Glen is our tour guide today. He is very nice and lots of knowledge. I will give him a 5 star!..Highly tecommended
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We truly appreciate your thoughtful review.
Knowing that you enjoyed your experience means so much to our team.
We hope the tour added something special to your time in Berlin.
Enjoy every moment of your next destination.
Safe travels, Insider Tour
Malgorzata_T, Aug 2026
Very informative tour, covering exactly what we wanted to see in a short space of time as we were only visiting Berlin for 2 days.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave this lovely feedback.
It’s fantastic to hear that you enjoyed exploring Berlin with us.
Your kind words mean a great deal to our team.
We hope the rest of your journey is just as enjoyable.
Safe travels, Insider Tour
Kevin_H, Aug 2026
Excellent Simon was full of interesting knowledge about Berlin well worth taking time out to do this tour
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your fantastic comments.
It’s wonderful to know that you had such an enjoyable tour.
Our guides love bringing Berlin’s remarkable past to life.
We really appreciate you sharing your experience.
Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour
Blair_A, Aug 2026
Excellent and well present tour from Xavier, he was always open to questions and explaining the very dense history in a concise and digestible manner
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Your review was wonderful to receive.
It’s fantastic that you enjoyed your time with our guide and the group.
Thank you for making our tour part of your Berlin itinerary.
We hope every stop on your journey is just as enjoyable.
Safe travels, Insider Tour
Carmen_P, Aug 2026
This was an excellent and informative tour. We covered a lot of history and area too. Mikey was outstanding! He was so knowledgeable and engaging. He made recommendations of other things we could do to learn more about German history. This was a highlight of our entire trip.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We’re delighted that you came away with such a positive impression.
Thank you for spending time with us and sharing your recommendation.
It was wonderful to have you along for the Berlin experience.
We wish you all the very best for your next destination.
Safe travels, Insider Tour
Virginia_S, Aug 2026
Very informative tour. Paul was very engaging and knew his history. He gave interesting stories as well.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We appreciate every word of your fantastic review.
It’s brilliant to hear that you enjoyed exploring Berlin with our team.
Sharing the city with visitors like you makes our work a pleasure.
Thank you again for your support.
Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour
Bina_C, Aug 2026
Our guide was very knowledgeable of the history and hit all the key points. We enjoyed the walk with the group while learning about Germany and Berlin.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
What a fantastic review to read.
We’re very grateful that you chose to explore the city with us.
Knowing you enjoyed the experience is the best feedback we can receive.
We wish you a wonderful time on the rest of your trip.
Safe travels, Insider Tour
David_B, Aug 2026
The tour guide was friendly and very knowledgeable.
The tour went long by about 20 mins. My suggestion is to tighten up the info- as it is a lot AND consider a quick recap of highlights at the end of each stop so it’s somewhat easy to remember after the tour is over. Like:
- happened in 1941
- Nazis vs whomever
- 20,000 died
The only other reason for a 4- we started out 20 mins in the sun sweating when there was shade available. This happened a couple more times. Take advantage of the shade! Thank you.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We appreciate you sharing such positive comments.
It’s fantastic that the tour helped make your Berlin stay even better.
Thank you for choosing us and for spreading the word.
We wish you a journey filled with more memorable experiences.
Safe travels, Insider Tour
AnaLaura_D, Aug 2026
Great Tour that gave us an overview of the city history.
Xavier was brilliant, our kids loved him. He had a lot of knowledge and was able to engage the kids and make history alive. Thanks Xavier!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We’re very appreciative of your wonderful comments. It’s great to know that you enjoyed the stories, locations and overall atmosphere of the tour. Thank you for taking the time to recognise your guide’s efforts. We hope you have a fantastic time wherever you’re off to next.
Safe travels, Insider Tour
Tamara_K, Aug 2026
Hannah was so knowledgeable and open to questions! An amazing tour with an incredible guide! I was running late but still made it to the tour and so glad I did! Totally worth it!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We’re grateful for this fantastic review.
It’s wonderful to hear that the tour was a highlight of your time here.
Thank you for joining us and sharing your experience afterwards.
Enjoy every new destination still to come.
Safe travels, Insider Tour
Lianne_K, Aug 2026
Will is very enthousiastic and knowledgeable and gives all the key sightseeing more background. My kids of 15 and 18 enjoyed it very much and 2 hours is the right period of time to keep them interested and focussed
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your fantastic review. We're delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable experience exploring Berlin with us. It was a pleasure having you on the tour.
Thanks and all the best,
Insider Tour
James_P, Aug 2026
Clear and informative. But not without a touch of humanity. A good and precise account of the difficult period.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We’re grateful for this fantastic review.
It’s wonderful to hear that the tour was a highlight of your time here.
Thank you for joining us and sharing your experience afterwards.
Enjoy every new destination still to come.
Safe travels, Insider Tour
Sahely_M, Aug 2026
Our guide, Chris from Canada, was superb. He was knowledgeable, friendly and funny. He answered all questions patiently.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your incredibly kind words.
We’re very pleased that you had such a rewarding experience in Berlin.
Helping guests connect with the places they visit is what we’re all about.
It means a lot to know the tour achieved that for you.
Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour
Sally_H, Aug 2026
A great tour with Simon today. Very knowledgeable with a lovely gentle demeanour. Well worth the walk!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for recommending our tour so warmly.
We’re thrilled that you enjoyed discovering another side of Berlin.
Sharing the city’s fascinating stories is something we never tire of.
We hope you’ll join us again if you return.
Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour
Philip_N, Aug 2026
Our guide was Campbell. His impressions of US Presidents were a hillarious. The tour was great. We saw the major WWII sights (at least those that still exist). Very informative. We ran into Campbell the next day as we were waiting for a tour with another guide to begin. We remembered us and said hello.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
What a wonderful review to finish with.
We’re delighted that you enjoyed exploring Berlin and its incredible history.
Thank you for choosing our team and for sharing your experience with others.
We hope this is just one of many unforgettable journeys for you.
Safe travels, Insider Tour
Julia_L, Aug 2026
This experience was AMAZING!!! Our tour guide Rohan was extremely engaging, informative, and answered all our questions with no hesitation. He was clearly very knowledgeable about the details of the tour, and very interesting to listen to as he told us about the history of the city of Berlin.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your wonderful recommendation. We're so pleased the tour was informative, engaging and enjoyable from start to finish. We hope you had an amazing stay in Berlin.
Thanks and all the best,
Insider Tour
Georgina_M, Aug 2026
Emma was absolutely brilliant. Her knowledge is extraordinary. Personable and perfectly presented. A nice pace and lots of opportunities to ask questions. Totally recommend.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for sharing such positive feedback.
It’s brilliant to know that you enjoyed the stories and sights along the way.
Berlin never stops surprising us, even after all these years.
We’re very happy we could share a little of that with you.
Thanks and all the best, Insider Tour
Steven_C, Aug 2026
I took the 2 hour Berlin walking tour for WW2 and the Cold War. It is a great taster tour that gives you an overview of the subject while walking around some of the most famous buildings and monuments in Berlin.
Tina was excellent, friendly, approachable, knowledgeable and energetic with a really strong grasp of her subject matter. The tour started on time, ended on time, didn't feel rushed and left me wanting a much longer and more detailed follow up.
I'd highly recommend it both in value for money terms and also in terms of getting a fast overview on some of the most interesting (and poignant) periods of the 20th Century.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave this lovely feedback.
It’s fantastic to hear that you enjoyed exploring Berlin with us.
Your kind words mean a great deal to our team.
We hope the rest of your journey is just as enjoyable.
Safe travels, Insider Tour
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