Discover Berlin Express Tour:
WWII & Cold War
A 2 hour walking tour through
Berlin’s past
In just 2 hours, experience Berlin’s most important WWII and Cold War sites with an expert guide who brings the city’s dramatic history to life!
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!
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.
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.
Book this tour as a private walk with your own expert guide, at your own pace and tailored to your group.
For larger groups, you can book additional whisper audio headsets to ensure everyone hears clearly throughout the tour.
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
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 guests say…
”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
Meeting Point
We meet in front of the Tourist Information at the Brandenburg Gate.
Look out for our blue meeting point sign and a guide with a blue Original Berlin Walks name badge and umbrella.
Address: Pariser Platz 1, 10117 Berlin
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