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PRIVATE BEHIND THE BERLIN WALL and COLD WAR BERLIN TOUR

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Overview

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

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  • Expert Licensed Tour Guide 
  • Food and drinks
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Ebertstraße
10117 Berlin, Germany

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Memorial of the Berlin Wall

One of the most incredible sites related to the Berlin and the scene of tragic loss and incredible escapes. The memorial itself is over 1km long and includes the only preserved complete cross-section of the Berlin Wall and Death-Strip.
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1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Checkpoint Charlie

The most famous of all the Check Points it was the scene of many failed and successful escapes and also an incredible face-off between the American and Soviet forces in the Autumn of 1961.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Topography of Terror

The section on Niederkirchnerstrasse is the only surviving fragment of the wall in this part of Berlin. It is right next to the former-Luftwaffe Headquarters which was used during the East German Period as the House of Ministries. It is also the site of one of the more incredible escapes into West Berlin.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

GDR Watch Tower

Visit and possibly ascend the last of the BT - variant watchtowers that used to surround West Berlin. A rare survival saved thanks to a private initiative.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Potsdamer Platz

See how what was just a desolate piece of land in, and also bounding, the death-strip has developed into a high-rise business and entertainment quarter. The rebirth of re-unified Berlin before your very eyes.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Animals or pets allowed
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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the PRIVATE BEHIND THE BERLIN WALL and COLD WAR BERLIN TOUR?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the PRIVATE BEHIND THE BERLIN WALL and COLD WAR BERLIN TOUR?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Expert Licensed Tour Guide .
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Accessibility information for the PRIVATE BEHIND THE BERLIN WALL and COLD WAR BERLIN TOUR is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for PRIVATE BEHIND THE BERLIN WALL and COLD WAR BERLIN TOUR will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
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  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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