East Berlin

Join this expertly guided walking tour of Berlin and step into the heart of the Cold War conflict that defined an era. Witness firsthand the powerful remnants of the military standoff between the Western and communist worlds. With your knowledgeable guide, explore the Berlin Wall and hidden sections of the deadly Death Strip, stand beside a preserved guard tower, and delve into the mysterious underground 'Ghost Stations'. Stand above the sites of escape tunnels and hear the gripping tales of those who risked everything to create them. Uncover stories of espionage and the intense face-offs between the CIA and KGB in this geopolitical flashpoint. Learn about the influential leaders and pivotal events that kept the world teetering on the edge of nuclear war for decades. Your guide will bring to life what daily existence was like for Berlin’s residents during nearly 45 years of division and tension, and shed light on the far-reaching consequences that continue to shape our world today.

34 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the BWSG is offering a boat tour that traces part of the border in what is now East Berlin. In addition to the many changes that can be discovered from the water in the old and new center of the city, the EAST-SIDE-TOUR shows above all the latest developments in the shadow of the "East-Side-Gallery" – this 1.3 km long concrete remnant of the Berlin Wall, whose post-reunification pictures are currently being lovingly restored and whose name was the inspiration for this tour. With the Oberbaumbrücke, the redesigned Osthafen, the Molecule Men and the passage through the MÜhlendammschleuse, Berlin's cradle of urban development, this tour offers very special highlights. This city tour on the Spree is rounded off with a trip through the parliament and government district, with the Reichstag building and the Federal Chancellery.

Learn everything you need to know from an expert Berlin guide on a 2-hour walking tour! Discover how Germany was divided into the capitalist West and the communist East after World War Two. See where Berlin was ripped in two, literally overnight, by the Berlin Wall. Follow the path of the Wall and discover tragic stories of loss, daring escapes, and the nefarious East German secret police, the Stasi.

 Whilst not the highest, the widest nor the longest, the Berlin Wall is probably the most famous of them all. And no trip to Berlin would be complete without visiting it and the other significant sites associated with it. We will cover the fascinating period between the Second World War and the construction of the Berlin Wall when the uncomfortable alliance between the Soviets and Western Allies finally shattered, heralding the beginning of the Cold War. what led to the construction of the wall? what led to its fall? what life was like on both sides of the Berlin Wall? • Also we look and the many varied and ingenious ways people escaped and and visit a number of the specific escape spots. • Our Guides have lead hundreds of tours on the Berlin Wall and Cold War and we have molded this tour from years of tour guiding experience and personal research. Whether you are a history buff yourself or just a curious traveler, we don’t think you will be disappointed. We will cover the Who, the Why, the When and the how and see how this history is relevant today

The Original Berlin Tour is perfect for tourists, travelers, expats, and locals. This Original Berlin Walking Tour is the perfect way to familiarize yourself with the German Capital. Learn about the great history of Berlin and yet still get the inside knowledge on a modern-day Berlin. This tour has been molded and sculpted by thousands of guest, and we’re happy to think we are the best in town! The Berlin Tour covers famous Berlin attractions, the most influential historical sights, and delves into stories of past wars, urban legends, and the city’s triumphs and tragedies. We love Berlin and are proud to call it home. We welcome you to this amazing place and would love to show you the sights!

Experience life in socialist East Germany with a trip to Berlin’s award-winning DDR Museum to understand life under the dictatorship of the former DDR government between 1949 and 1989. Avoid the long queues with your skip the line entrance ticket which admits you to all areas of the museum. This interactive museum allows you to sit in an authentic Trabi car, undergo a Stasi interrogation or visit a replicated East German apartment complete with original television programming and more.

Enjoy a private sightseeing tour along the main sights of the German capital. A minivan with driver and your English-speaking tour guide will be available all day. The tour starts at your hotel, is customized according to your interests which you may express at the beginning or during the tour and it includes several photo stops and short walks. Head for Checkpoint Charlie, remaining pieces of the Berlin Wall and remaining guard towers. See sites of the Third Reich and the Cold War. Visit the famous Brandenburg Gate and the site of Hitler’s bunker where he committed suicide. See the Reichstag Building, the historical Prussian boulevard, the Museums Island and the rebuilt city castle of the former Emperors. If you are getting hungry we will have a lunch break of your choice. You might prefer just a regular quick snack or you may want to taste a Curry Sausage – Berlin’s popular local dish. Upon your request we will be happy to visit a restaurant with German cuisine.

In contrast to bus tours, on an individual taxi sightseeing tour you have the opportunity to stop almost everywhere – be it for a photo shoot, be it for a snack or a break, be it for a coffee. Or for a longer tour to take a closer look at an object or to have it explained to you (Berlin Cathedral, Hackesche Höfe, Brandenburg Gate, Gendarmenmarkt, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, KaDeWe are recommended, for example). According to your interests and wishes! And in contrast to a walking tour, you don't just see a tiny section of our city. So combine the best of both perspectives with a taxi tour, just like I've always done with friends and relatives. Here you can immerse yourself in Berlin districts (Kieze) such as Kreuzberg or Friedrichshain. And enjoy the luxury of being picked up personally from your accommodation in the S-Bahn-Ring. And all in a real Berlin luxury taxi SUV!

Explore Former East Berlin’s mix of architecture at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Take in 400 years of history and find traces of the city’s days as the capital of the German Empire, and witness the devastation left by the World Wars • Hear from the producer, Jo Eckardt, founder of the tour company, A Friend in Berlin • Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish. • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it. • Use the virtual tour option at home. Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under "Before You Go." Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap Start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Take part in a thrilling mission as a member of a West Berlin unit to free an East German informant. Discover compelling East German escape stories in this unique time travel to East Berlin in 1985. Navigate the city, stopping at iconic landmarks and solving tricky puzzles, digital codes and elusive clues to complete your mission. You'll receive instructions and a link via email to unlock the game on your smartphone; no map or guidebook is required. The game takes 2-3 hours to complete and is flexible. It is designed for groups to take on the role of a special unit. Players are immersed in the story and visuals of the game, solving unique but accessible puzzles. Multiple teams can play at the same time, making the game perfect for team events, Berlin tours and family activities.

The Trabant was the pinnacle of East German automotive engineering. Nowadays it's hard to see Trabis on the streets. Visit Trabi Museum Berlin and experience the many facets of the Trabi – from daily life to holidays, and from a family vehicle to a racing car.

Walk the Wall. Hear the Spies. Feel the Divide. Step into Cold War Berlin with us on this eye-opening 2-hour free walking tour that dives deep into one of the most dramatic chapters in modern history. From spy games to secret police, from brave escapes to brutal crackdowns, this isn’t your average history lesson — it’s the real, raw story of a city once split in two. We’ll take you from the Brandenburg Gate to the haunting Palace of Tears, exploring key landmarks that shaped life behind (and beyond) the Iron Curtain. Stand at the Berlin Wall Memorial, where stories of hope, courage, and heartbreak still echo. Whether you’re a history buff or just curious about Berlin’s divided past, you’ll leave this tour with a powerful new perspective on the people who lived it — and the city that rose from it.

Walk the Line: Explore Berlin’s Divided Past on the Ultimate Berlin Wall Tour. Join an expert guide on a private walking tour through the pivotal sites of Cold War Berlin and the Berlin Wall. Discover the when, why, and how of the Wall’s construction while visiting key sights. Step into the shadows of the Iron Curtain and relive one of the most dramatic chapters of the 20th century. On this immersive walking tour, you’ll journey along the former “death strip,” uncovering the gripping stories, high-stakes escapes, and everyday realities of life in a city cut in two. Led by one of our expert local historians, you’ll explore: The Berlin Wall Memorial – the most authentic and haunting section of the Wall, with preserved watchtowers and the reconstructed death strip. Checkpoint Charlie – the infamous Cold War checkpoint. The former East German Ministry District A surviving BT Watchtower – one of the last of its kind Potsdamer Platz – a symbol of rebirth Much Much More!

Start your tour at the iconic Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of German history and reunification. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will travel back in time as you discover key moments from Berlin’s past. The experience continues with a visit to the former Sachsenhausen concentration camp, a place of remembrance to understand the impact of the Nazi regime and the horrors of World War II. Finally, the tour concludes at the East Side Gallery, a stretch of the Berlin Wall turned into an important artistic space, where the murals convey a message of freedom, resistance and hope. A must-see tour for those who want to explore Berlin’s history in depth and meaningfully.

This street at the heart of eastern Berlin has had three names. Stalinallee, once the prestige boulevard of socialist East Berlin, was built up from the ashes of WWII in the 1950s. On this tour, we will discover how socialist ideology shaped life from architecture and surveillance to simple everyday activities. Beyond the bombastic facade, this street has been the stage for violent street fighting, demonstrations and funeral marches. We will ask the question what it meant to live well for those who built this street and the generations after. This tour doesn’t end with the collapse of the Berlin Wall but follows it into the 21st century and the stories of those Berliners still living there.

Enjoy a 3,5-hour walking and food tour through the ''heart & soul of Berlin''. Starting the former East, Friedrichshain to the eclectic neighbourhood of Kreuzberg. This tour is packed with 6 x delicious tastings, world-famous street art, the infamous Berlin Wall and insider information from your local ''Berliner'' guide. Whether you are on a tight schedule or are a newcomer to Berlin, this combined walking and food tour uncovers the real side to Berlin. Berlin's south is bursting with history and culture. Come discover a district formerly walled by both East and West. Experience fusion cuisine, Arabic and Turkish influences, 3rd wave coffee scene, an iconic food market and Berlin's world-famous street food. See famous WWII and communist sights and monuments and hear about the city's breath-taking history. These districts provide a fusion and urban soul like no other – the flavours are unmissable!

Join us for an unforgettable 2-hour tour through the heart of Cold War Berlin. This Communist Berlin and Berlin Wall Free Tour will immerse you in the stories of espionage, division, and the human cost of the Berlin Wall. From the Brandenburg Gate to the Palace of Tears, you'll experience the city’s complex history as you uncover the secrets of East Berlin. Visit the Berlin Wall Memorial and hear the stories of those who risked everything to escape. This tour will give you a deeper understanding of the city’s fascinating past, whether it’s your first time in Berlin or you’ve been here before, it will leave you with a new perspective on this iconic city.

This 3­ hour tour explores the surviving monuments of the East German regime including the infamous Berlin Wall and Stasi headquarters. A historian will reveal the dialogue between modern Berlin’s built environment and its dark and often hidden history. You’ll hear about life under Communist rule, the East Germans’ growing discontent and their government’s brutal suppression.

Why spend your precious time waiting in long shuttle or taxi lines. Avoid the language barrier and currency exchange. Travel in style from your Hotel or accommodation in Berlin City Center to Berlin Train Station by private vehicle and reach your final destination relaxed and refreshed.

Relive the events of the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall. Follow the historic route along the “Iron Curtain” with a History Expert, see Checkpoint Charlie, and the Friedrichstraße station. Discover the history of the Cold War and communism in Berlin. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Berlin Wall Explore the history of the Berlin Wall and see historic sites such as Checkpoint Charlie, Teil der Berliner Mauer and the Berlin Friedrichstraße station. 4-hour: Berlin Wall & Memorial Explore the history of the Berlin Wall, visit the Berlin Wall Memorial and see historic sites such as Checkpoint Charlie, Teil der Berliner Mauer and the Berlin Friedrichstraße station. Join this exclusive guided tour to explore the historic route along the “death strip” that physically and ideologically divided West and East Germany during the Cold War. See the remains of the Berlin Wall and other remnants of war and the communist era.