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Cold War Guided Tour

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Find out what life was like "behind the Iron Curtain" in Cold War-era Berlin

Overview

Find out what life was like "behind the Iron Curtain" in Cold War-era Berlin

Trace the transformation of Berlin, the epicenter of the Cold War, with an expertly guided tour of Berlin.

After WWII, Berlin was ripped in half; families and friends were separated by the Berlin Wall, a concrete fortress designed to keep citizens under control. Your guide will share the stories and secrets of the people behind the notorious "Iron Curtain".

Find out about the devious methods employed by the_stasi_ to keep the entire East German population under surveillance for 40 years and how the KGB supported its ‘comrades’ in their attempts to outwit the CIA and MI6.

See the last remaining stretch of the Berlin Wall along Bernauer Straße, the site of multiple escape tunnels connecting East and West Berlin, as well as the Admirals Palace, the site where the East German SED political party was formed.

You'll be surprised at how much history you can squeeze into the 3-hour Cold War-era guided tour of Berlin.

Highlights

  • Visit what's left of the Berlin Wall and imagine what life was like for Cold War-era citizens behind the "Iron Curtain"
  • See the location of Tunnel 57 and 29, two of the most successful escape tunnels dug under the Berlin Wall
  • Listen to fascinating facts and heartbreaking tales of the Palace of Tears, the Admirals Palace and Berlin Wall Memorial

Inclusions

  • Expert guide
  • 3-hour walking tour of Berlin

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drink
  • Public transport (can be purchased at the meeting point)

How to use your tickets

  • Meet your guide outside the Friedrichstrasse train station, on the square next to the Palace of Tears, Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin
  • Look for your guide wearing a blue lanyard with a yellow name tag
  • Show your smartphone ticket to your guide at the meeting point

Cancellation Policy

  • Get a full refund if you select a refundable ticket during checkout and cancel until 23:59 the day before you visit
  • Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket

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Vibeke
We went on a cold war tour and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was informative and interesting all at once and our guide Gregor included some personal stories and points of view from his and his family’s ex...
Rumbidzai
Jorg was an excellent and very informative guide. Very friendly and good natured. Highly recommend the tour

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