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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Travelers praise the tour’s knowledgeable guides for engaging storytelling and clear explanations of Berlin’s WWII and Cold War history, fostering interaction and accessibility. The easy, well-paced walking route suits all ages, making it especially family-friendly. Well-organized scheduling and clear communication contribute to a smooth experience. The comprehensive itinerary covers key landmarks within a comfortable two-hour timeframe. Overall, the tour is considered good value, balancing informative content with manageable pacing.
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A perfect tour. Informational, entertaining, and it hit the top spots for Berlin's dual 20th Century history (WWII & the Cold War.)
Good pace--not dragging but not blazing along. Information provided in a frank, transparent way. We take a lot of these types of tours (in at least 10 countries so far)--our guide Ru was outstanding, one of the best we have ever had. Highly recommend this!
Perfect way to get a feel for the city while traveling for work. Emma was a great guide. Good pace, not rushed but kept moving
What an amazing 2 hour experience of Berlin. Maggie our guide was energetic and knowledgeable. She dealt with the difficult history with passion and dignity. I would highly recommend this tour
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you for your kind comments about your guide. Berlin is a city with an extraordinary history, and explaining it in an interesting and engaging way is something our team takes great pride in. We're delighted that you enjoyed the experience. All the best, Insider Tour
Canadian Chris took us on a fantastic walking tour of Berlin, covering the history of the Third Reich and the Cold War. His passion for the city really shone through, and he was an excellent storyteller, bringing Berlin’s history to life. We particularly enjoyed the pace of the tour and how much we managed to see and learn in such a short time with extra travel tips and ideas throughout. We thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend Chris to anyone visiting Berlin.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
We're delighted that you enjoyed your time exploring Berlin. Our guides work hard to make the city's complicated history engaging for visitors with all levels of historical knowledge. Thank you for recognising their efforts. All the best, Insider Tour
Led by Paul, we got a thorough and very informative tour of Berlin's historical center. Paul was a great guide, developing our questions, and providing with insights about the buildings, monuments, and provided recommendations for further exploration.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful comments. We always hope our guests leave with a deeper understanding of Berlin and a few surprising details they might never have discovered alone. We're pleased that your tour was such a positive experience. Best wishes, Insider Tour
Excellent guide (Georgia). She was very knowledgeable and had interesting comments about Berlin. I would book with her again!
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Many thanks for your lovely feedback. Our guides enjoy bringing together Berlin's fascinating historical events into a story that visitors can easily follow and remember. We're delighted that you enjoyed discovering the city with us. All the best, Insider Tour
Ariel was very informative and passionate about his tour. We did the two hour 3rd reich, Cold War tour. He did a great job!
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you for choosing Insider Tour for your Berlin experience. Our guides love explaining how the city's extraordinary history continues to shape its character today. We're pleased that you found the experience both interesting and enjoyable. All the best, Insider Tour
The tour hit all the high points of curiosity for me. Our tour guide, Jimmy, was passionate about the history of the city and all the subjects on the tour. It was time well spent. Thank you.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
What fantastic feedback, thank you! We believe a great walking tour should combine historical knowledge with enthusiasm and a genuine love for the city. We're delighted that you appreciated your guide's approach. Kind regards, Insider Tour
Jasper was a fantastic tour guide. It was interesting and informative. He was very enthusiastic and helpful.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
We're grateful for your thoughtful recommendation. Berlin is a city that rewards curiosity, and our guides love helping visitors discover the stories behind its famous locations. Thank you for joining us on this fascinating journey. All the best, Insider Tour
Excellent tour. Paul was very knowledgeable regarding WW2 history. The major sites all within walking distance.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
We're pleased that your time with us was so rewarding. Our guides work hard to create an experience that is informative, entertaining and full of fascinating discoveries. Thank you for sharing your positive impressions. All the best, Insider Tour
Paul was great - friendly and very knowledgeable. Very interesting to hear the history and German perspective as we toured these important monuments
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you for your generous feedback. We love introducing visitors to Berlin's historic landmarks while explaining the people and events that made them important. We're delighted that you found the tour so worthwhile. Best wishes, Insider Tour
nickolai was the best! so funny and informative great tour all around showed us everything and explained in great detail how it was all connected made it easy to understand
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Megan! We’re delighted that Nickolai’s humour, knowledge, and clear explanations made this Berlin walking tour so enjoyable and helped connect the historical events in a way that was easy to understand. We’ll be sure to pass along your lovely feedback!
AMAZING!! Artie was such a great Tour guide. He was very knowledgeable, answered all of our questions. All of the groups questions. He knew dates. He knew times of events that happened. We saw the wall, we saw checkpoint. Charlie, we saw monuments. I cannot say enough about Artie. You must take this tour!
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you so much, Kari! We’re thrilled that Artie’s incredible knowledge, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for answering everyone’s questions made this Berlin walking tour such an amazing experience. He’ll be delighted to hear how much you enjoyed exploring the Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, and the city’s historic monuments with him!
Insider Tour Berlin
Great tour. Very informative for it only being 2 hours and was able to ask a few questions without running short of time. The guide was very enthusiastic and actually reminded me a bit of a professor ive had
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Alex! We’re delighted that you found this Berlin walking tour so informative and that your guide’s enthusiasm and engaging, professor-like approach made the most of your two hours together. It’s great to hear there was plenty of time for your questions too!
Wonderful wonderful tour with the amazing Eran as our guide! He was so informative and we learned so much about the history and "context" behind all of the sites we visited. Plus, Eran recommended an amazing Israeli restaurant that we enjoyed the next day. We highly recommend!
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Steven! We’re thrilled that Eran’s knowledge and ability to bring historical context to each site made this Berlin walking tour such a fantastic experience. It’s especially lovely to hear that you enjoyed his Israeli restaurant recommendation the following day! We’ll be sure to share your wonderful feedback with him.
Very informative and very interactive. Campbell was a great guide and packs a lot of history and humour into a short 2 hours.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Ben! We’re delighted that Campbell’s knowledge, humour, and interactive approach made this Berlin walking tour such an enjoyable and informative two hours. He’ll be thrilled to hear how much you appreciated his ability to pack so much history and fun into the experience!
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Insider Tour Berlin
Campbell did a great job. Informative, funny at times but great information in general and we learned a lot. He is a keeper for your company. Well done.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Martin! We’re delighted that Campbell’s knowledge and sense of humour made this Berlin walking tour both informative and enjoyable. We certainly agree that he’s a keeper, and we’ll make sure he hears your wonderful compliment!
Team
Insider Tour Berlin
Very informative tour. The guide Paul was extremely knowledgeable. Very friendly as well. Highly recommend to anyone.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Robert! We’re so pleased that Paul’s extensive knowledge and friendly personality made this Berlin walking tour such an informative and enjoyable experience. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with Paul!
Fantastic experience. We came for 3 day city break and this covered all the main sites worth visiting. Xavier was ver knowledgeable and covered everything. Even though it was 2 hours listed it was more like 2.5 but that didn’t matter as you were so engrossed. Definitely do this tour if you want to cover main sites!
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Edward! We’re thrilled that Xavier’s knowledge and engaging storytelling made this Berlin walking tour such a highlight of your three-day city break. It’s wonderful to hear that you were so engrossed in discovering the city’s historic sights that the extra time flew by! We’ll be sure to share your fantastic feedback with Xavier.
Yours,
Insider Tour Berlin
This was fantastic! Our guide was knowledgable and engaging. We had a great time learning about the history.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Michelle! We’re delighted that your guide’s knowledge and engaging approach made this Berlin walking tour such a fantastic way to explore the city’s history. It’s wonderful to hear you had such a great time!
Great walking tour of Berlin sites related to WW2 and Cold War. So interesting and worked for all of us (family of four with older children).
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you, Nancy! We’re delighted that this Berlin walking tour brought the history of WWII and the Cold War to life and was an enjoyable experience for your whole family. We really appreciate your lovely feedback!
Team
Insider Tour Berlin
Paul was very informative and engaging. This was our first day in Berlin. The tour gave us a good deal of history and views of a few important landmarks.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
We're grateful for your kind recommendation. Berlin offers a fascinating journey through different historical periods, and our guides enjoy helping visitors make sense of them. Thank you for joining us on that journey. Best wishes, Insider Tour
The content and sites visited were very interesting. Ben the guide was excellent. I felt two hours for the tour was just right
Response from Host, Oct 2026
What a pleasure to hear that you enjoyed exploring Berlin with us! Our guides genuinely love sharing the city's extraordinary history with visitors from around the world. We're pleased that their enthusiasm helped make your visit special. Safe travels, Insider Tour
We really enjoyed the tour! Jasper was very out going and knowledgeable. We learned a lot! Highly recommend it!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for your generous feedback about your guide. We take pride in presenting Berlin's history in a way that is interesting, informative and accessible to everyone. We're delighted that you appreciated the experience. All the best, Insider Tour
This was a fantastic tour led by Jasper. Extremely interesting and varied, Jasper was very knowledgeable and gave us a great insight into the history of Berlin and the experiences of Berliners. Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for your generous comments. Our guides love explaining how Berlin has changed over the decades and how those transformations continue to shape the city. We're pleased that you found the experience rewarding. All the best, Insider Tour
Outstanding guide and tour. Perfect pace for a thorough fact filled look at Berlin. One of the best tours we’ve ever taken!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We always hope our guests leave with a fresh appreciation of Berlin and its remarkable past. We're pleased that your tour provided exactly that. All the best, Insider Tour
Very knowledgeable guide is Klaus gave excellent information about the history and culture of the time
Response from Host, Oct 2026
What wonderful feedback to receive! Our guides take great pleasure in helping visitors discover the historical stories that give Berlin its unique character. We're delighted that you found the experience so enjoyable. Safe travels, Insider Tour
Had an amazing experience with Tina! Really enjoyed it and would happily recommend it to other travellers. Thank you, Tina, for such a memorable time!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
We're very happy to hear that the tour was a highlight of your stay. Berlin has an extraordinary history, and there's always something fascinating waiting to be discovered. Thank you for allowing us to introduce you to some of its most important chapters. Safe travels, Insider Tour
For us it was a three hour tour of vwye important monuments with a great guide UK native so excellent English his name was Reuben thank you Reuben
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for your fantastic review! Our guides enjoy sharing the stories that give Berlin its unique character and historical significance. We're pleased that you found the experience so enjoyable and informative. All the best, Insider Tour
Our tour guide was Emma - she was great!! She was super knowledgeable and had great energy - the 2 hours flew by!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for your generous feedback. We believe a memorable tour should be filled with interesting facts, engaging stories and opportunities to see familiar landmarks in a new light. We're delighted that you enjoyed discovering Berlin with us. All the best, Insider Tour
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