Private Walking Tour: Berlin Wall, Cold War and Checkpoint Charlie
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Berlin, Germany
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Gain fascinating insight into Berlin’s turbulent history on a private 2-hour walking tour of the German capital. Alongside a knowledgeable guide. Visit prominent landmarks like Checkpoint Charlie and the Palace of Tears. Peruse the interesting exhibits presented in the Berlin Wall Documentation Center; admire the vibrant street art that now covers the Berlin Wall; and ride one of the subways formerly known as ‘ghost trains’ due to their gloomy atmosphere. Receive undivided attention from your expert guide on this private tour.
- Private 2-hour walking tour of Berlin's historical highlights with a professional guide
- Gain fascinating insight into the turbulent history of the German capital from your knowledgeable guide
- Ride the subway formerly known as the 'ghost train' due to its gloomy atmosphere
- Visit prominent landmarks like Checkpoint Charlie and the Palace of Tears“
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- Tickets for public transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Bernauer Str. 24, 10115 Berlin, Germany
Underground station "Bernauer Strasse" - on the street at the corner Bernauer Strasse / Brunnenstrasse (address for Uber: Bernauer Strasse 24, 10115 Berlin)
End point
- Checkpoint CharlieFriedrichstraße 43-45, 10117 Berlin, Germany
Itinerary
1
Memorial of the Berlin Wall
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Palace of Tears
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Checkpoint Charlie
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- PLEASE NOTE: the tour description and itinerary are for information purposes only and subject to changes - particularly to your personal preferences which you may express to your guide at the beginning of the tour.
- Governing law is German law. Jurisdiction is Berlin, Germany
- 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
5.0
based on 42 reviews
Kelly_H, Jun 2026
Elena is was an excellent guide. She was very knowledgeable and we felt like we learned a lot about the Berlin Wall and the Cold War. We are glad we took the tour.
Helga_M, Jun 2026
Our guide Tankred was very knowledgeable and answered our many questions especially from our 15 year old. We were very impressed with him and his ease of communication with a very serious subject of a divided Germany and communist occupation
Stephen_O, May 2025
Excellent. Great local guide with personal experience. Gave us a really good perspective of what life was like with the wall.
Joseph_Z, Apr 2025
Excellent tour. Very in formative and our guide, Winfried, was very friendly and provided tremendous insight into the post WW2 era. Highly recommended tour.
Brian_T, Feb 2025
A group of four guided all around the Berlin Wall important sights by a very knowledgeable and amusing man, recommend unreservedly!
Deborah_G, Dec 2024
The private tour was very interesting. We got to see so much more than being in a larger group. Gerhard the guide was very knowledgeable. We learned a huge amount about such a turbulent time.
Nicole_M, Jun 2024
Tankred was our guide and he was excellent! He was very knowledgeable and personable and our family enjoyed the tour very much. I would highly recommend this tour.
Nicole_B, Jan 2024
Tankred was a wonderful guide and made the history and locations come alive. My 12 year old son who is always cynical of tours, loved it. He also provided a wonderful recommendation for a restaurant.
Liisa A, Jun 2017
Our guide Daniel was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot of interesting things about the Berlin wall and how the Cold war played out in Berlin. Even our teenagers enjoyed this! The format of a private walking tour is flexible to one's interests and speed. After the tour, we even got a great lunch restaurant tip- could not have found this place without him!
Kasimira_W, Jul 2016
Very informative by your guide. He was prompt early and very skilled in his trade. He also looked out for our safety as we boarded a couple of local trains.
Viator is an excellent company and I will use again.
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