The Communist Berlin & Berlin Wall Tour

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Berlin, Germany

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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience what life was like behind the Iron Curtain during this guided walking tour of East Berlin’s onetime Soviet sector. Join a group as you get a first-hand look at life in Communist East Germany, learning about the regime’s notorious Stasi secret police, daring escape attempts, and exploring sites like embassies of the major Cold War powers, plus much more.

Learn about East Berlin form an English-speaking guide
Get your steps in with a walking tour
Hear about daring escape attempts from East Berlin and the notorious Stasi secret police
A great introduction to the Cold War history of Berlin

What's Included

Local English speaking guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Brandenburg Gate
Pariser Platz, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Your East Berlin Walking Tour meets in front of the Starbucks at the Brandenburg Gate (S/U-Bahn Brandenburger Tor). Look for the SANDEMANs NEW Europe team with a red umbrella..

End point

Bernauer Straße
10115 Berlin, Germany

Itinerary

Meet your guide in the afternoon at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate. Proceed with your guide into the former East German sector of Berlin, learning about daily life and key events during this critical Cold War period.

Follow the path of the iconic Berlin Wall which once split the now-reunited German capital in half, learning about the people, places, and secrets that fueled the battle between East and West during the period following World War II. Over the course of your visit, get a look at key East Berlin sites from the Soviet period including the one-time embassies of the major Cold War powers, key Berlin Wall crossing spots such as the “Palace of Tears" that once separated the two divided cities.

As you explore, your guide also shares stories about the key events and moments of Cold War Berlin. Learn about the Stasi, East Germany’s secret police, hear about dramatic escape stories, and discover the meaning behind the concept of “ostalgie” in modern-day Berlin.

For a more detailed run-down of key trip highlights, please review the itinerary details below.

Brandenburg Gate (Pass By)

Consular Section of the Embassy of the Russian Federation

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stasimuseum

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palace of Tears

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Berlin Wall Memorial

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
Children under the age of 13 may join free, however, please note that some content may not be suitable for younger guests
The independent guides who employ us to market their tours have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 2 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group
A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable shoes are recommended
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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

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Terrific tour

Tamara_M, Aug 2025

Additional cost/need for subway ticket not known ahead of time. Guide was terrific snd learned so much!

Go to your 😍

Leila_B, Jun 2025

Our tour guide Cristobal was beyond words. So knowledgeable and passionate about history, that he made the entire experience enticing. Not only did he educate us on so many things, he extended his service about other recommendations when visiting Berlin, whether it be for educational purposes or just leisure. It’s people like him that are so perfect for the job!

Informative Wall tour

Eric_G, Oct 2022

The tour guide Marcel was very personable with everyone of the trip and well versed into the detailed history of the sights and stories of the tour. It’s a casual walking tour and good introduction into the Wall area in central Berlin

Superior guide.

Judith_B, Sep 2022

Tina had Superior historical knowledge and was the best docent I have ever had traveling. She answered everyone’s questions while providing an extensive historical perspective from several points of view. I’m so glad I signed up for this and it would not have been as interesting without Tina’s knowledge base and positive personality.

Excellent tour

Gargi_B, Jun 2022

Loved the tour. Marcel was super engaging, mixing historical facts with humour effortlessly. A terrific host and extremely friendly. Even a Berlin resident like me learnt a lot of new stuff about the city and its history on this tour.

We recommend the 3 Hour E. Berlin Walking Tour

Glenn_B, May 2022

We loved the 3 Hour East Berlin Walking Tour. Marcel was very knowledgable and a fanstastic presenter. He took us to multiple sites that we enjoyed. We found the information very interesting and we are glad that we signed up for this tour

Informative and enjoyable

Dennis_R, Apr 2022

Great informative tour, Dom did a great job. The points of interests were good places of importance and history.

Whole tour was brilliant...

SUSAN_P, Apr 2022

Whole tour was brilliant with exceptional guide who was very passionate about Berlin history Great weather was a bonus

Great tour

Jeroen_Z, Oct 2021

A nice tour along a couple of interesting sites Well done by the tour guide with a vivid way of telling background information.

East Berlin reflections

Lyndsey_K, Sep 2020

It was a very interesting tour, opening our eyes to parts of Berlin that we wouldn’t have necessarily accessed easily ourselves. Sophie, the tour guide, was knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed the experience.

Sophie was extremely knowledgeable...

Liza D, Aug 2017

Sophie was extremely knowledgeable and gave us a very comprehensive introduction. She was a passionate guide and did a lot of research on her own which was shared during the trip. Well done Sophie!