Embark on a captivating Cold War walking tour of Berlin and delve into the history of geopolitical conflict. Explore the Berlin Wall, hidden areas of the Death Strip, and underground ‘Ghost Stations’. Learn about espionage, escape tunnels, and the leaders who shaped this geopolitical hotspot.
- Berlin Friedrichstrasse Station - Take a ghost train ride from our meeting point through the old Cold War ghost stations
- Admiralspalast Berlin - See the location where the East German Political Party (SED) was founded in 1946
- Palace of Tears - A former East German transit exit building, now a sensational museum that speaks to the importance of the building during the Cold War.
- Bernauer Straße - Take a ghost train ride up to Nordbahnhof. Learn about what happened in a divided city with the underground which went historically from East to West.
- Memorial of the Berlin Wall - Death strip area, East German guard tower, Tunnel 57 (longest and most successful escape tunnel), Chapel of Reconciliation, first death at the Berlin Wall, where people jumped out of windows to escape the oppression of socialistic East Germany
- Chapel of Reconciliation - See this symbolic church, once blown up by East Germans in 1985. Now rebuilt, it unites architectural and ecological modernity with remembrance, standing as a triumph against its predecessor’s destruction
- Local Expert Guide
- Berlin Transport AB Zone ticket
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
This structured walking tour of Berlin will guide you through the theater of warfare between the Western and Communist blocs. Guided by an expert, you’ll see the remnants of the Berlin Wall and the concealed sections of the Death Strip, exploring a historic guard tower and venturing through subterranean ‘Ghost Stations.’ You will stand over notable escape tunnels, gaining insight into those who took part in their creation. Hear narratives about Cold War spying activities, and how the CIA and KGB played their parts in this global flashpoint. Comprehend the roles of significant leaders of the period and the circumstances that teetered the world on the verge of a nuclear conflict for four decades. Your guide will educate you about the Berlin citizen’s existence during the protracted conflict of roughly 45 years and the lingering implications we face today.
- Please bring a Berlin Transport AB Zone ticket
- As a good amount of walking is involved, comfortable shoes are recommended
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.