The Cold War and The Wall - Private Tour with Jacob

Berlin, Germany

2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket

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Overview

Step back in time and discover Berlin through the lens of the Cold War and the fall of the Berlin Wall. This private tour covers all the major Cold War sights in the city, including Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate, and the Palace of Tears. Learn about the history of the Cold War and its effects on Berlin from your informative guide as you traverse the city on foot.

Explore Berlin’s Cold War-era sights on a private walking tour
Visit famous landmarks such as Checkpoint Charlie and Brandenburg Gate
Learn about the 40-year history of the Cold War and its effects on Berlin
Enjoy a personalized experience with your own private guide

What's Included

Your Own Private Guide
Hotel/Air B&B/train station/Airport in Berlin pickup
A3 Guidance Picture Folder
Big Map of The Subway Station
Guide Availability for any questions or help with the Berlin VIsit

Public Transport Ticket Fee is around 3-11 euro (2 hours or Day ticket)
Private Van and Driver (upon request)
Bookings Bigger than 10 people (please contact)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup point

Berlin, Germany
Pick Up from Any Hotel/Apartment/Air B&B /Train Station/Airport in Berlin

Meeting point

Starbucks
Pariser Platz 4A, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Just Outside the The Main Entrance

End point

Alexanderplatz
10178 Berlin, Germany

Itinerary

Siegessaule (Victory Column)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Brandenburg Gate

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Potsdamer Platz

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Aviation Ministery of Berlin

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trabi Museum

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Checkpoint Charlie

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Friedrichstrasse

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Unter Den Linden

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palace of Tears

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alexanderplatz

10 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
Operates in all weather conditions, please or bring umbrella
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.8

based on 6 reviews

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Great tour!

AMBERLYNN_B, Aug 2025

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and very insightful! It was a great tour overall and we covered all the good sights!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

thanks Amberlyn, I enjoyed much also guiding you, keep exploring the city (:

Great tour and guide!!

HEATHER_M, Aug 2022

This was an excellent tour!! Jacob was our tour guide and was very knowledgeable about the city and its history. He should us many sites and provided options for future tours on our own that would be worthwhile. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience history.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Thank you so much heather I really enjoyed the time with you and rest. feel free to contact again when you in Berlin

Fantastic personalised tour - so...

Ray D, Jul 2017

Fantastic personalised tour - so much information and knowledge with my guide Nadav Jacobs. This was my first time to Berlin and will not be my last. A great experience and only scratched the surface