Private Berlin WWII and Cold War History Tour with Local Expert Guide | 4 hours

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Private Berlin WWII and Cold War History Tour with Local Expert Guide
2 Adults x $199.00
$398.00
Approx Total
$398.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: German, English
  • Iconic places for photoshoot
  • Must see and off the beaten path
  • Multiple start times available
  • German traditional snack - Currywurst
  • Customizable itinerary
  • Private walking tour
  • Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
  • Private local guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Extra food and drinks

Overview

Explore Berlin past and present on this private 4-hour sightseeing tour. Learn about all the city’s dark secrets of past with a visit to the Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, and Hitler’s Bunker. And wander around the vibrant neighborhood of Mitte; admire architectural highlights such as Museum Island and the Gendarmenmarkt; and taste a delicious Currywurst. Discover the history and romance of Germany. • Find out about the past and present of Berlin in a 4-hour private tour • Discover more about Berlin’s WWII and Cold War history from a historic expert • Visit the Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, the Palace of Tears, and Hitler’s Bunker • Try a yummy Currywurst, Berlin’s most famous street food • Immerse yourself in wonders of Museum Island and the Gendarmenmarkt • Attend less-known attractions and local haunts in Mitte • This private walking tour can be customized to all of you preferences and receive an undivided attention from your guide

Meeting points

Meet your guide at Oranienburger Strasse 28-30, in front of "The New Synagogue" (There's massive iron gate in front)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Berlin

    Meet your private guide on Oranienburger Strasse in West Berlin and start exploring the city at your own tempo. Pass by the New Synagogue, pausing to admire and take a picture of striking Moorish architecture, after that walk to the nearby Palace of Tears, a former border point between East and West Berlin. Uncover all the secrets about the divided city during the Cold War years as you explore the exhibition and hear the harrowing tales of how residents attempted to flee from Russian occupied East Berlin into Allied occupied West Berlin. At any time you will be able to take photos of the sights like grand Brandenburg Gate, one of the city’s most significant historic monuments, and wander around the moving Holocaust Memorial, a reminder of the city’s dark past. A visit to Hitler’s bunker will give you more information about Berlin’s WWII history and the rise of the Nazi party.

    10 minutes

  • Berlin

    Stop for a delicious treat, Currywurst, a popular street food snack of sausage with curry sauce, then continue on discovering a totally different side of the city. Walk around the Gendarmenmarkt and Bebelplatz, home to some of Berlin’s most stunning architecture, and pay a visit to the UNESCO-listed Museum Island. At the end of your tour explore the urban quarter of Mitte, where your guide will show you little-known attractions like the Missing House on Große Hamburger Strasse and the picturesque Heckmann Höfe. Your tour will finish back at the starting point. Remember that this tour is private and the itinerary can be customized to fit all of your interests and preferences.

    10 minutes

  • Oranienburgerstrasse

    A place where you meet your local guide

    10 minutes

  • Stiftung Neue Synagoge Berlin - Centrum Judaicum

    Admire one of Berlin's most significant Jewish landmarks. Centrum Judaicum sees itself as a link connecting the past and the future.

    20 minutes

  • Palace of Tears

    Walking into the Palace of Tears is stepping back in time. The floor tiles, the wall clock, the “modern” design of the building: all hearken back to a 1960s aesthetic in interior design.

    20 minutes

  • Reichstag Building

    Marvel at classic architecture of Berlin both ancient and modern. Soak up the atmosphere of Berlin.

    20 minutes

  • Brandenburg Gate

    Brandenburg Gate is the first stop for every visitor to Berlin! The city’s iconic landmark offers fascinating insights into the city’s history.

    20 minutes

  • The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

    Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe is an imposing place of remembrance and warning. Get inspired by the sober and fascinating grey architecture.

    20 minutes

  • Fuhrerbunker

    Visit The Führerbunker which was Hitler’s personal bunker, the place where he spent the final hours of his life.

    20 minutes

  • N/A

    Grab a tea or a coffee and taste a delicious Currywurst, rub your shoulders and get ready for awesome hotspots!

    20 minutes

  • Checkpoint Charlie

    Checkpoint Charlie was the best-known border crossing between East and West Berlin during the Cold War. The spot remains a must-see sight in Berlin with huge historical and emotional resonance.

    20 minutes

  • Bebelplatz

    With its magnificent buildings, Bebelplatz is one of Berlin’s most attractive public squares – and it has also been the scene of some of the city’s chequered history.

    20 minutes

  • Museum Island

    Museum Island (Museumsinsel) is a magnificent total art work, a truly outstanding ensemble of five world-renowned museums. Find out the story of the infamous "book burning" organized by the Nazis.

    20 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

June 19100% refund
June 20No refund

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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5* Experience

Published on Dec, 2024

Dimitrios was our private tour guide and has definitely become a core memory of our recent trip! We were only in Berlin for a very short time and booked this guide as a way to see most of the sights and learn about the History in one round experience. Dimitrios gave us all of this and more, he was very knowledgeable and kept us engaged the whole time. Despite the miserable, wet weather, we were never cold and when it began raining heavily, he adapted and took us into a coffee shop and continued for a bit there - much appreciated! We learnt so much and b he tailored the information around what were were particularly interested in and were even treated to a currywurst lunch in a local café. He took the time to take pictures of us which have made great keep sakes. Thanks you Dimitrios for a thoroughly enjoyable and educational experience.

outstanding guide !

Published on Oct, 2024

Dmitrios was a very knowledgeable and very patient guide ! we were so blessed that he kept pace with us over 5 hrs of walking giving us the breaks needed - i would recommend him a any time ! great work Dinitriios!! wish you the best from Jag couple

A Lovely Berlin Tour!

Published on Nov, 2023

A great tour with a great tour guide! We had ours at night but it's better to book this earlier in the day. It was freezing but was still a great time and our guide was very informed.

Fun and engaging

Published on Jul, 2023

Our tour guide was fantastic. The sights were amazing and the history was very interesting. Private yours make interactions with your guide so much easier and it makes the experience even better.

Amazing Tour with Eleni

Published on Jul, 2023

Eleni is an awesome tour guide! She made our tour interesting and very informative and at our pace. Didnt have the feel to rush. She even helped us with things to do in Berlin even after the tour has ended! Recommendations of restaurants, train routes and timetable! Soo amazing! Thanks Eleni! Will surely recommend Eleni and this tour whenever you’re in Berlin!

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