Berlin's Best: 2 Hour Walking Tour Third Reich and the Cold War
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Berlin, Germany
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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 5,678 reviews
Paula_D, Apr 2026
Daniel was absolutely brilliant. We learnt so much about German history and Berlin. He spent a lot more time than 2 hours with us. Highly recommended.
lynne_k, Apr 2026
Our guide Hannah was great, she was very knowledgeable and made the trip very enjoyable. We visited all the places mentioned plus Holocaust memorial, we stopped at 'Hitlers bunker' site and many other places and Hannah gave us detailed information at each stop. Just over 2 hours.
rbw1975, Apr 2026
Ru was an amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable, very engaging, answered questions from the group. Highly recommend this tour. It's 2 hours of walking so very manageable and you will see and learn a lot.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks a lot for your kind words. We’re glad the tour exceeded your expectations. Hearing that you enjoyed both the storytelling and atmosphere is great to know. We hope the experience stays with you long after your visit. Safe travels, Insider Tour
Ollie_D, Apr 2026
We had a brilliant time on this tour. Our tour guide Joachim was really funny, informative & engaging.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re so glad you enjoyed your tour. Your kind words mean a lot to our team. It’s great to hear the experience stood out. We hope you learned something new about Berlin. Safe travels, Insider Tour
Caeley_S, Apr 2026
Hannah was incredible, a wealth of knowledge and so nice to chat with while seeing Berlin. She also provided us with additional sites to see and eat. We stopped at Schnitzelei Mitte as recommended by her and loved it
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind words. We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour. It’s always our goal to deliver a great experience. Your support means a lot. All the best, Insider Tour
James_L, Apr 2026
Will was knowledgeable and took us on a great tour of Berlin. Really engaging and thoroughly enjoyed it
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re grateful for your review. It’s great to know you had a memorable experience. Our guides love what they do. Thanks for being part of it. Safe travels, Insider Tour
Sarah_B, Apr 2026
Informative tour - great pace, lots of information and the group was not to big. Georgia was great - made sure she could be heard by the group and would stop if it got too loud
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We appreciate your review. It’s great to hear the tour was enjoyable. Our guides love sharing their knowledge. Thanks for coming along. All the best, Insider Tour
DEBORAH_P, Apr 2026
Nothing other than it’s great as you get a well-informed, knowledgeable and interesting guide. WILL was one of the best!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re delighted by your review. It’s great to know you had a memorable time. Our team works hard to deliver great tours. Thank you for joining us. All the best, Insider Tour
Lars_S, Apr 2026
Interesting, informative tour with lots of history and exciting facts. Jimmy was an excellent guide with great knowledge and he even showed us some hidden gems.
This tour is highly recommended!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re glad the tour was memorable. It’s great to hear such positive comments. We appreciate your support. Safe travels, Insider Tour
Christos_B, Apr 2026
Amazing knowledge, friendly and entertaining way to explain everything. I will 100% super recommend.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We appreciate your feedback. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the tour. Our team works hard to deliver great experiences. Thank you for joining us. All the best, Insider Tour
Margaret_P, Apr 2026
It was a great way to get introduced to Berlin. There is so much history and events you need a guide to get you up to speed. Emma gave us a detailed history with enthusiasm despite what must be her umpteenth tour. She was a delight.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re glad you enjoyed the tour. Thank you for your review. It’s great to hear such positive feedback. We’ll share it with the team. Safe travels, Insider Tour
Randall_F, Apr 2026
Jamie S. Is the best guide! He revealed so much history about the area, the buildings, and the people of Berlin during the war (WW2) and the subsequent cold war.
Anita_C, Apr 2026
This was a fantastic tour, and Ben was an excellent tour guide. He was very knowledgeable, gave context to each of the sites on the tour, and spoke excellent English. This tour is a must do both for those who know little of the history AND for those like me who have read extensively about Berlin. Worth every penny! Thanks Ben!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks for your amazing review. We’re happy to hear the tour stood out for you. It’s always great to get such positive feedback. We hope to see you again. Safe travels, Insider Tour
Maryellen_M, Apr 2026
Thomas was awesome and so knowledgeable. He was so passionate about the history. We really enjoyed the tour and are so glad we joined.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We appreciate your wonderful feedback. It’s great to hear the tour was a highlight. Our guides love what they do, and it shows. Thanks again for being part of it. Safe travels, Insider Tour
Rebecca_F, Apr 2026
It was a great way to get an overall introduction to the history and important sites in the city. Emma really loves the history of Berlin and was very enthusiastic.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for joining our tour and for your review. We’re glad you found it worthwhile. It’s great to know our storytelling resonated with you. We appreciate your support. All the best, Insider Tour
Andrew_G, Apr 2026
An engaging tour. Not too long, or too short. Surprise stops led by a passionate, knowledgeable guide (Joachim)
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks a lot for your kind words. We’re glad the tour exceeded your expectations. Hearing that you enjoyed both the storytelling and atmosphere is great to know. We hope the experience stays with you long after your visit. Safe travels, Insider Tour
Amanda_H, Apr 2026
We met our guide Ru with a pink umbrella and a Scottish accent that delivered the most informative and interesting tour adding lots of information we would never have known without his knowledge.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We appreciate your wonderful review. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the tour. Our guides strive to create engaging experiences. Your support means a lot. All the best, Insider Tour
Shanna_B, Apr 2026
This was a fabulous tour and Nickolai was an exceptional guide! I wish every tour guide could be like Nickolai…..knowledgeable, entertaining and personable!! I can’t say enough great things and this tour and this guide. Highly recommend!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We’re thrilled you had such a good time. Our team works hard to create great experiences. We’re glad you enjoyed it. Safe travels, Insider Tour
lauriehodgson, Apr 2026
It’s not a lot of walking but you get lots of great information. Our guide Luisa was very knowledgeable!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We truly appreciate your feedback. It’s wonderful to hear you had a memorable experience. Our guides are passionate about what they do. Your support keeps us going. All the best, Insider Tour
Ken_S, Apr 2026
Tour was very interesting. Our guide was very knowledgeable.
We saw most of the cold war sites and WWII sites.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re thrilled you enjoyed the experience. Our goal is to deliver exceptional tours. We hope to welcome you again. Thanks and all the best Insider Tour
Ella_H, Apr 2026
We had a fantastic walking tour. Campbell, our tour guide, was both informative and funny. His knowledge of historical events was outstanding. It was great to be taken round the actual sites where so much of Berlin’s history took place. It is great value for money. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this tour to anyone visiting Berlin.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted the tour met your expectations. Our guides love what they do. We hope your trip was unforgettable. Thanks and all the best Insider Tour
stephan_s, Apr 2026
Very good tour guide (Campbell) interesting, lot of knowledge and entertaining. Nice sights and lot of historical stories
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your kind words. We’re happy the tour was a highlight. Our team loves sharing their knowledge. We hope you had a great trip. Thanks and all the best Insider Tour
David_H, Apr 2026
Very informative, Our guide Hannah was great. Easy to talk to about sites seen. Learned so much about Berlin
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your glowing feedback. We’re delighted you enjoyed the tour. Our team is passionate about what we do. We hope to see you again. Thanks and all the best Insider Tour
Mark_B, Apr 2026
Good info given by the guide Paul Knew his stuff explained and answered any questions ththe group had recommended
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re thrilled that the tour lived up to your expectations. Creating unforgettable moments is what we aim for every day. We hope your memories from the tour stay with you for a long time. Thanks and all the best Insider Tour
Christopher_C, Apr 2026
Our tour guide Daniel was amazing! He was very friendly and engaging with everyone. His knowledge of Berlin was top notch and I learned so much! He warned us we would probably go over on time and we did but I was loving every minute! This was my first activity upon arriving to Berlin, and it was the only formal thing I scheduled in advance. I had a list of things I wanted to see and unexpectedly he took us to all of them. The best part was throughout the tour he made multiple suggestions of other sites to see and things to do. I did many of them, which lead to discover even more! I don’t know that I would have discovered so much of this beautiful city without this tour and would even take it again! Honestly I’m still is shock at how inexpensive it was for how much I got from it, thank you so much Daniel!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We really appreciate your fantastic review. It’s great to know you enjoyed the tour and the guide’s insights. Our team loves bringing history and culture to life for our guests. Your kind words inspire us to keep improving. Safe travels, Insider Tour
Ross_H, Apr 2026
Great tour. Great knowledge of a little biased.
Would recommend.
Meeting point wasn’t where it said so missed the start however sent a message and quickly sorted.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your excellent review. We’re thrilled the tour was a success for you. Our guides are passionate about what they do. We hope your trip was unforgettable. Thanks and all the best Insider Tour
Una_M, Apr 2026
Excellent guide (Campbell), great information and also entertaining. The highlight of our trip to Berlin
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re so happy to hear about your great experience. Your kind words mean a lot to our team. We strive to make each tour engaging and enjoyable. It’s wonderful to know we succeeded. Safe travels, Insider Tour
Scott_B, Apr 2026
Daniel is a great tour guide, with plenty of information to share. He explained the way he does tours and noted that it would likely be longer than the 2 hours but that didn't mean you had to stay that long. His information, story-telling, and passion for informing visitors about the city is captivating. Thanks for the extra suggestions for local to-dos.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re grateful for your review. It’s great to hear you had a positive experience. Our guides work hard to make tours enjoyable. Your support means a lot. Safe travels, Insider Tour
Shelley_O, Apr 2026
If you are as lucky as us to have Emma from New York as your guide you will not be disappointed. What a wealth of knowledge this young lady has. Great tour with so much information to the insight of this area of Berlin
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We truly appreciate your review. It’s fantastic to know you had a great time. Our guides aim to create memorable moments. Your feedback keeps us motivated. Safe travels, Insider Tour
Lorna_B, Apr 2026
Highlight of our trip! Maggie was amazing. Highly recommend this to anyone visiting Berlin. A must do experience
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re grateful for your review. It’s great to hear you had a positive experience. Our guides work hard to make tours enjoyable. Your support means a lot. Safe travels, Insider Tour
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