Private Berlin WWII and Cold War History Tour with Local Expert Guide
Recommended by 92% of travelers
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Berlin, Germany
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
History buffs are sure to love this tour that dives into Berlin’s checkered past. Join a private guide on a tour around the city that highlights World War II and Cold War history, with all of its dark secrets. See top landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate and the Holocaust Memorial, and discover other hidden gems that relate to the time period.
- Discover Berlin’s war history on a walking tour
- Sample a classic Berlin currywurst while you explore
- See Checkpoint Charlie, Museum Island, and more
- A private tour means a personalized experience
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private local guide
- Private walking tour
- German traditional snack - Currywurst
- Customizable itinerary
- Multiple start times available
- Must see and off the beaten path
- Iconic places for photoshoot
- Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
- Extra food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Oranienburger Str. 28-30, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Meet your guide at Oranienburger Strasse 28-30, in front of "The New Synagogue" (There's massive iron gate in front)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Berlin
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Berlin
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Oranienburgerstrasse
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Stiftung Neue Synagoge Berlin - Centrum Judaicum
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Palace of Tears
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Reichstag Building
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Brandenburg Gate
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Fuhrerbunker
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Wilhelmstrasse
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Checkpoint Charlie
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
Bebelplatz
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
13
Museum Island
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 52 reviews
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Jessica_W, Jul 2026
We had a private tour with Eleni and I highly recommend it. Berlin has so much history. It’s like a museum, and this tour puts everything into context plus takes you to places you wouldn’t otherwise know about. If you want to not only see the sites, but also understand the sites take this tour!
Melinda_B, Jul 2026
Bastian was such an amazing tour guide and so informative! If you sign up for this tour, ask for him by name.
We loved that it was just my husband and me with Bastian so that we had the one on one experience with Bastian. We went to tons of historical sites and it was all so interesting.
I highly recommend this tour, it was fantastic!
Jane_K, Jun 2026
We loved our private tour with Bastion! He was so knowledgeable and kind and patient. Highly recommend a walking tour with him! Even in 35 degree heat !
Anthony_J, Jun 2026
Simon was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly! We got to see and learned about lots of the historical spots in Berlin Mitte.
William_G, Jun 2026
Really enjoyed the tour, Seth was a knowledgeable guide, did not rush and took his time to share not only the history and culture , but his personal thoughts of the city .. highly recommended !
Debra_S, Jun 2026
Traveling from the United States. First time in Berlin. We had many questions about the WWII and , Cold WAR history as well as different historical sites and museums. Our guid was Simon.
He was great. Very knowledgeable, and answered our many
I would recommend him.
Morgan_D, Jun 2026
This walking tour is a great overview of the complex history of Berlin! You see all the important sights and get your own personalized private tour. We saw all the highlights plus some! Our guide was great! Very knowledgeable and gave us lots of great recommendations!
Dan_H, Jun 2026
We took a 4-hour private tour of Berlin with a guide named Manfred. It was not only a complete disappointment, it did not track with the itinerary we paid for.
Manfred was a block away from our meeting point, having a coffee, and texted me upon arrival to ask us to come down to where he was. On tour, we meandered around only the eastern portion of the area that our itinerary was scheduled to cover, doing a few of the things that were promised, but he did not seem to have the energy to keep up with us and paused many times for rest and conversation. This was a private tour, only my wife and me, age 64.
He was a "character", but did not seem to have the knowledge necessary for tour guiding. I asked many questions along the way, only 50% could be answered. We have done over 40 tours using other private guides. Thus, I have a large database of guides to compare him to.
However, our primary issue is that he did not cover the places that we were expected to go based on the itinerary.
Here is a quick list of the things on the itinerary that we did NOT do:
Palace of tears, Brandenburg gate, holocaust memorial, a tasting of the currywurst, the Reichstag building, the Fuhrerbunker, and we never even made it to Wilhelmstrasse.
We used 4 hours of our limited time in Berlin and we are very disappointed that we were misled in the offerings of this tour, and the poor quality of the guide.
We worked with the tour provider, and received a mere 20% refund.
Since you cannot specify which guide you want to use, don't book this or you might end up with Manfred.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Dan,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations.
We understand your disappointment regarding the locations covered during the tour. While our guides aim to adapt the experience to the pace, interests, and circumstances of each private group, we recognize that some of the sites listed in the itinerary were not visited, and we regret that this left you feeling that the experience was incomplete.
Regarding Manfred, we would like to note that he has guided many guests over the years and is appreciated by many for his personable style and local perspective. However, we understand that guiding styles can be subjective, and what appeals to one guest may not be the right fit for another.
We also appreciate your comments regarding the depth of information provided during the tour. We continuously review guest feedback with our guides to ensure that our tours deliver both engaging commentary and the level of historical context our guests expect.
As a gesture of goodwill, we worked with you after the tour and provided a partial refund. While we understand this did not fully resolve your disappointment, it reflected our sincere effort to acknowledge your concerns.
Thank you again for your feedback. We take all guest comments seriously and use them to improve our tours and overall guest experience.
Kind regards,
Edwin_S, Jun 2026
Eleni was a marvelous guide who gave me a thorough introduction to Berlin. I felt she perfectly balanced education and sightseeing. I picked this tour in hopes that I could avoid a one size fits all tour, and it exceeded my hopes. I asked the questions I wanted answered and Eleni kindly and patiently answered them.
Larry_M, May 2026
Basti gave a wonderful tour. He paced the sometimes difficult to process information at an appropriate rate. While the tour was four hours in length, there were plenty of opportunities for breaks. Very patient with our numerous questions. We wish him all the best!
Leann_J, May 2026
Simon was great. Fun and very knowledgeable. We loved our tour. Would recommend this tour. Was a great day/
Cathal_M, May 2026
Elena was great - very knowledgeable and great language skills - highly recommend her to friends and family
Karen_D, May 2026
A great overview of the sights and history of Berlin. Simon our guide was very knowledgeable about Berlin, his English was great and the tour was very relaxed. We saw and learned so much but never felt rushed.
Sophia_B, May 2026
Our guide Dimitri was absolutely wonderful. We’ve been on many tours across Europe and he was by far the most knowledgeable guide we’ve had. We were able to see so much in the 4 hours and he answered all the questions we had plus gave amazing recommendations. He was also fabulous photographer!
Ed_G, May 2026
Very great experience! People should really e it’s 4 hours of walking. We did 12,000 steps. Wouldn’t have missed though!
Laurette_G, May 2026
Private tour guide very knowledgeable and considerate to give us a couple breaks on our 4 hour tour.
Mark_D, May 2026
A lot of walking but really enjoyable. Eleni's knowledge was fantastic. Berlin is a fascinating place
Margaret_H, Mar 2026
Would highly recommend this tour. Our tour guide Eleni was very knowledgeable on both wars. We had a great day with her. Such a lovely person. She also recommend restaurants and other things for us to do while in Berlin
Girish_N, Mar 2026
Very personalized walking tour through the heart of Berlin! The guide was excellent and tailored the trip to my liking. I recommend this highly!
Barbara_R, Feb 2026
We had a great tour with Dimitri. It was a long walk but we saw so much more than if we had tried it ourselves. Dimitri had lots of information and photographs for reference. He knew important shortcuts so we were able to see more. We stopped to rest several times and cafes and drinks were available along the way. We were a bit late arriving but Dimitri waited for us. It was worth the money.
Arran_M, Jan 2026
Great tour to learn all about Berlin and it’s early and recent history including WW2 and Cold War- no better way than on a walking tour guided by Dimitri
Diana_R, Jan 2026
In depth tour of Berlin - we got to see all the major sights. Eleni was informative and accommodating
Leanne_J, Dec 2025
Great walking overview of many buildings, historical buildings and points of interest - be dressed right and ready if it’s cold!!
Great overview of many places. Despina was very informative and accommodating. She definitely tailored it to our first time in Berlin. Highly recommend her!
William_B, Dec 2025
We did the 4-hour Berlin walking tour with Dmitry and it was excellent. We covered all the major highlights, including the Berlin Cathedral, Holocaust Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag, and Brandenburg Gate. Despite being four hours, the tour went by quickly thanks to Dmitry’s knowledge and engaging explanations. The pace was comfortable, even on an icy December morning, and every promised site was included. Highly recommend this tour and Dmitry as a guide.
Xavier_B, Dec 2025
Such an amazing tour a lot to see and learn. The real highlight of the tour was our tour guide Eleni, she ensured that the tour was informative, engaging, and personable. I highly recommend and if possible request Eleni to be your guide you won’t be disappointed!!!
MARK_Z, Dec 2025
Dmitri was exceptional and provided a well rounded tour of Berlin. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Berlin. Thank you!
Michael_F, Dec 2025
Great overview of Berlin, but what was really fantastic, was how our guide modified as we went on the tour, for one person in our group who couldn’t walk well, and worked extremely hard to make sure we got to see all we could of the amazing parts of Berlin
Dania_R, Dec 2025
This was a great walking tour!! If you like to walk and learn about history then this tour is for you. Peter is a great tour guide!! He has many stories that are personal and will give you a unique perspective.
Patricia_S, Nov 2025
It was a great tour- Demetrios was very knowledgeable about the Nazi era, WW2 and the Cold War in Berlin. He provided many interesting details on all of these topics, as well as entertaining anecdotes about other topics relevant to the city. He addressed all of our (many) questions as well. It was terrific!
Ryan_C, Nov 2025
This guy stood my up at the meeting point. We waited an hour and tried messaging him with no success. Our whole day was planned around this tour. The next day he messaged me stating that he “forgot” that we were booked. He then told me not to write a review. Ridiculous experience. I’d stay away from this tour.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Ryan,
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are truly sorry for the experience you had — this is absolutely not the standard of service we provide.
Please know that we take this situation very seriously. The guide responsible is no longer working with us, as his behavior did not align with our expectations or with the high standards we uphold for professionalism and reliability.
We also issued a full refund right away on the same day to ensure you were not further inconvenienced.
Your day should never have been disrupted in this way, and we sincerely apologize for the frustration it caused. As a gesture of goodwill, we would be happy to offer you a discount on any of our tours in the future, and we would ensure you are matched with one of our top-rated guides.
Thank you again for your feedback — we truly appreciate it. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you.
Warm regards
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