- Memorial of the Berlin Wall - On this private tour, you’ll learn about everyday life — and its challenges — in the once-divided city of Berlin, directly from someone who lived through it. Follow along with a guide who personally experienced what life was like during the Wall (and its fall), from either a West-Berlin or East-Berlin perspective. Each of our guides has a different story to tell, with plenty of fascinating personal anecdotes about the Cold War, communism, and life in Berlin.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private Expert Local Guide
- Private Black Van and Driver
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Embark on a private journey through the history of the once split city of Berlin, accompanied by guides who experienced the Cold War first-hand.
Explore the Berlin Wall Memorial Center, where the original Berlin Wall stands, along with an exhibition, an observation deck, and the locations of escape tunnels. Experience a train ride on the erstwhile ‘ghost train’ line and get informed about the old ghost stations at Potsdamer Platz.
Take a glimpse of renowned Berlin landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, and the East Side Gallery, the world’s longest open-air art gallery.
Pay tribute to history at the Berlin Wall Victim Memorial Site and the Peter Fechter Memorial, dedicated to an 18-year-old bricklayer who was killed by East German border guards while trying to scale the wall and bled to death in the ‘death strip.’
Conclude your exclusive Berlin tour with a fresh insight into life during the Cold War from both East and West vantages, narrated by those who experienced it themselves.
- Please let us know if you need a wheelchair accessible tour, we are happy to adapt it accordingly!
- Our tours run rain or shine. In case of rain, please dress accordingly and bring an umbrella or a raincoat with you. In winter, temperatures can get quite low, remember that and put an extra sweater into your backpack. But remember - it’s your vacation, so if you are cold during the tour, just say so to your guide. There’s always a cafe nearby where you can warm up and then go on with the tour.
- If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
