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’l...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local English speaking guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Brandenburg Gate
Your East Berlin Walking Tour meets in front of the Starbucks at the Brandenburg Gate (S/U-Bahn Brandenburger Tor). Look for the SANDEMANs NEW Europe team with a red umbrella..
Return
Bernauer Str.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children under the age of 13 may join free, however, please note that some content may not be suitable for younger guests
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Beginning near the Brandenburg Gate, this walking tour will take you on an exploration of East Berlin to reveal how the city’s former Soviet sector became the front line of the Cold War.
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Consular Section of the Embassy of the Russian Federation
Stop to see what was the Soviet (and is now the Russian Federation) Embassy - only a short distance from where the American Embassy in East Berlin once stood.
30 minutes
3
Stasimuseum
Discover the chilling world of the Stasi, the most feared intelligence agency of its time. They didn’t just listen in on phone calls—they collected smells, bugged homes, and kept entire families under surveillance. Would you have been watched?
30 minutes
4
Palace of Tears
See the Palace of Tears, which used to be the crossing point between East and West Berlin.
Your expert guide will share with you insightful information about how several families were suddenly divided when the Berlin wall was built in 1961.
30 minutes
5
Berlin Wall Memorial
Trace the path of the Berlin Wall and discover the lives of those who lived behind the Iron Curtain.
Learn how the two-wall system (with the Death Strip in the middle) functioned and hear the stories of those who tragically died trying to go over the Wall.
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’l...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local English speaking guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Brandenburg Gate
Your East Berlin Walking Tour meets in front of the Starbucks at the Brandenburg Gate (S/U-Bahn Brandenburger Tor). Look for the SANDEMANs NEW Europe team with a red umbrella..
