Express WWII & Cold War Tour
A 2 hour walking tour through Berlin’s past
Join us on this informative, entertaining and thought-provoking 2-hour experience and see the essential WWII and Cold War sights in Berlin!
You don’t have a lot of time in Berlin, but you’d like to see the most important historical sights of Germany’s capital? In just two hours and using the latest historical research, our expert guides will show you the wild, tragic story of this great city.
Stroll through the Brandenburg Gate, stand above the remains of Hitler’s bunker and cross the Cold War frontier at Checkpoint Charlie. Hear the secret stories of Berlin that make the past come to life!
Please note, this tour is a shorter “express” version of our classic 3.5-4hr Discover Berlin tour, with a focus on Berlin´s contemporary history. As a result, some sites do overlap so it is not recommended to book both tours.
“Great tour, easy pace, guide knowledgeable and very friendly. Highly recommend.”
★★★★★
FionaM on TripAdvisor in Dec 2022
Delve into the contemporary history of Berlin on a guided walking tour of Berlin’s most iconic historical sights. Discover sights like the Reichstag, various WWII memorials such as the Sinti and Roma Memorial and the Holocaust Memorial, and see the remaining parts of the Berlin Wall as well as the infamous Checkpoint Charlie. Learn about the events of the Second World War, how the city was impacted during the Cold War era, and the reunification of Germany after 1989. Hear stories of those who helped shape the city into what it is today. Led by an expert guide, this two-hour tour will allow you to dive deep into Berlin's fascinating past.
Do you prefer booking this as a private tour with your own guide, at your own pace, or with whisper audio headsets (hearing devices) for a bigger group?
See all these famous sights…
The Brandenburg Gate
Pariser Platz
Holocaust Memorial
Checkpoint Charlie
Reichstag
The Politicians’ Memorial
Topography of Terror exhibit
Former Luftwaffe HQ
Hitler’s Bunker
Soviet War Memorial
The Sinti & Roma Memorial
Remains of the Berlin Wall
…and learn everything about Berlin during the Nazi regime & the Cold War
”I had the pleasure of joining Original Berlin Walks for a guided tour of this vibrant city, and I must say it was an absolute delight. Our city guide, Tobi, added an extra layer of enjoyment to the experience with his competence, knowledge, and a fantastic sense of humor.”
★★★★★
Google Review by Abdullah, 2023
Good to know
2 hours
Tour runs in all weathers
No minimum participant number!
Walking only, no transport required
Wheelchair accessible
The perfect introduction to Berlin
What our customers think
Our classic Discover Berlin walking tour has won multiple awards. Discover Berlin is the #1 rated tour in Berlin on Tripadvisor, and has been selected as one of Tripadvisor’s “Best of the Best” tours in 2021 and 2023. This tour is just a shorter version, and our guests from all over the world love it!
“Anika was a brilliant tour guide, very informative, lots of interesting information and after the tour lots of recommendations!”
★★★★★
Jake Macer
Google Review, 2023
“Awesome tour!! Was able to see everything I wanted and the guide was very knowledgeable. A great way to get the most out of your visit if you’re in Berlin for the weekend. Also a great way to get recommendations after the tour. Highly recommend.”
★★★★★
Keira D
Tripadvisor, 2023
“Pip was a shining light of intellect and charm on a bitterly cold Berlin day.”
★★★★★
Matt Prior
Google Review, 2023
“Fantastic tour and Campbell was an awesome tour guide. Knowledgeable, amusing and thought provoking. The right pace and amount of attractions. We learnt so much, would really recommend, especially taking at the start of your trip as also a great orientation.”
★★★★★
Peyton
Viator, 2023
“History of Berlin could be quite depressing and heavy. Our guide Steve brought history to life, with his knowledge and wit.”
★★★★★
Pepamint_Lee
Tripadvisor, 2023
“Absolutely brilliant tour by Hannah. could tell how passionate she was about the city and its history and she really brought the tour to life. will definitely recommend to friends and family if they ever visit Berlin in the future.”
★★★★★
Robbie
Airbnb Review, 2023
Meeting Point
We meet in front of the tourist information centre at the Brandenburg Gate.
Look out for our blue meeting point sign.
Address: Pariser Platz, 10117 Berlin
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