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Private Berlin WWII and Cold War History Tour with Local Expert Guide

Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Berlin, Germany
Great choice
20+ bookings last month.
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8
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· 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!
· 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

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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

4.8
based on 30 reviews
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Walking through the heart of 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!

To see so much

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.

Great tour

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

Great guide

Diana_R, Jan 2026
In depth tour of Berlin - we got to see all the major sights. Eleni was informative and accommodating

Great Walking Overview!

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!

Excellent Berlin Walking Tour — Knowledgeable Guide and Perfect Pace

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.

Such an amazing tour a...

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!!!

Dmitri was exceptional...

MARK_Z, Dec 2025
Dmitri was exceptional and provided a well rounded tour of Berlin. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Berlin. Thank you!

Best Guide Ever

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

Fantastic

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.

It was a great tour-...

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!

Bad Experience

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

Exceptional Introduction to Berlin

Bobbie_R, Nov 2025
We had a wonderful tour with Simon! He was delightful and informative, and he very conscientiously designed the tour based on this being our first time in Berlin. We learned many interesting historical facts and anecdotes about the city, and he facilitated our appreciation for the dynamic transitions Berlin has undergone.

Despina was great. Tour...

Andrew_S, Nov 2025
Despina was great. Tour was customizable to our liking and we made very efficient use of time to see everything.

Wonderful walking tour...

Matthew_C, Oct 2025
Wonderful walking tour with Dimitri, lasted around 5.5 hours. Meaningful stops, great pictures, incredible knowledge about Berlin’s history. Highly recommend.

Berlin walking tour

jocelyn_c, Sep 2025
This is a great way to hit some major sites and have the added benefit of an extremely well informed guide.

Great overview of Berlin during WWII & tge Cold War.

Craig_Q, Sep 2025
A walking overview of Nazi & Cold War experience in Berlin. Simon was a excellent Guide: Knowledgeable, pleasant, answered all questions & adjusted the tour to what I personally wanted to see & learn.

We had the most...

Angie_P, Aug 2025
We had the most incredible day in Berlin thanks to our outstanding guide, Dimitri. From the moment we met him, his warmth, knowledge, and passion for the city’s history shone through. He expertly guided us through Berlin’s most iconic sites while weaving together the complex layers of its past and present in a way that was both captivating and easy to understand. The tour was seamless, well-paced, and tailored to our interests. We cannot recommend him highly enough—this was one of the best tours we’ve ever experienced anywhere in the world!

Fantastic Tour!!!

Shigetsu_S, Aug 2025
Great tour and highly recommend. This tour was packed in a very good way and I learned a lot. Plus witht he walking was able to see the city.

Awesome Tour

Heather_S, Jun 2025
We had a great tour, so much information, all the best sights and ideas for what to see the next day. Dimitrious was very knowledgeable about the history of the places we visited!!

outstanding guide !

Chinnaswamy_J, Oct 2024
Dmitrios was a very knowledgeable and very patient guide ! we were so blessed that he kept pace with us over 5 hrs of walking giving us the breaks needed - i would recommend him a any time ! great work Dinitriios!! wish you the best from Jag couple

A Lovely Berlin Tour!

Ashleigh_M, Nov 2023
A great tour with a great tour guide! We had ours at night but it's better to book this earlier in the day. It was freezing but was still a great time and our guide was very informed.

Fun and engaging

Jon_F, Jul 2023
Our tour guide was fantastic. The sights were amazing and the history was very interesting. Private yours make interactions with your guide so much easier and it makes the experience even better.

Amazing Tour with Eleni

MariaElena_O, Jul 2023
Eleni is an awesome tour guide! She made our tour interesting and very informative and at our pace. Didnt have the feel to rush. She even helped us with things to do in Berlin even after the tour has ended! Recommendations of restaurants, train routes and timetable! Soo amazing! Thanks Eleni! Will surely recommend Eleni and this tour whenever you’re in Berlin!

Excellent Tour of Berlin’s Rich History with Lucian

Denise_A, Jul 2023
Lucian was amazing. He is so knowledgeable and spent extra time with us even though your technically should have ended. He’s so pleasant and my son and highly recommend him !

Very informative tour

Carmen_M, Sep 2022
Lucian was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable. He was also very personable and friendly. He was accommodating and was willing to stop for breaks whenever we needed to. I would highly recommend Lucian to anyone wanting to do this tour.

You must do this tour!!

Bradley_L, Jul 2022
Lucian was an excellent and friendly guide. Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about German Cold War and WWII history. I did this tour as an introduction to Berlin, as it was my first time to visit the city. I would highly recommend it and request Lucian as your guide!

Dimitri was wonderful! He...

Bettina_C, Sep 2025
Dimitri was wonderful! He responded to our wishes and took a lot of time for us. Very nice and informative tour!!! Thank you Dimitri
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