Your own group · your own guide
Short on time. Rich in history.
2-Hour Private Walking Tour BerlinBerlin Express: WWII & Cold War
Short on time in Berlin? Explore Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, the Berlin Wall and Checkpoint Charlie on a two-hour private walking tour with your own English-speaking guide. Connect WWII and Cold War history, ask your questions and choose an available start time that fits your plans.
- From €229Per private group
- Only your partyUp to 25 guests
- 2 hoursWalking tour
- Your start timeSubject to availability
From €229 for your group, not per person. Just the two of you, your family or a group of friends: the guide is exclusively yours.
Check dates & prices
Book your two-hour
private Berlin tour.
Choose your date and start time, then select 1 private guide for your group.
From €229 per private group
2 hours · English-speaking guide
Only your party · Up to 25 guests
The calendar shows the private guide price for your chosen date and time, plus any optional add-ons. Add headsets if required, and tell us your group size, interests and any hotel pickup request when booking.
Confirmation: our team arranges your guide after you submit your booking. Your tour is confirmed once that arrangement is complete.
Meeting point, pickup & inclusions
- Your private experience
- Two hours on foot with your own English-speaking guide, for one group of up to 25 guests.
- Where to meet
- In front of the Tourist Information at Brandenburg Gate, Pariser Platz 1, 10117 Berlin. Central hotel pickup can usually be arranged; request it when booking so we can confirm the route.
- Included in the walk
- Your private guide, the central Berlin route and time for questions. The itinerary and the sites you will explore are described below.
- Before you set off
- Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. The standard route needs no public transport ticket. Interior visits and museum admissions are not included.
- Optional headsets
- Whisper headsets help your group hear the guide. Select the number you need with your booking; they are priced per person.
Cancellation & booking terms
Cancellation for this private tour: cancel by email at least 72 hours before the start without a cancellation fee. Between 72 and 24 hours, the fee is 50%; within 24 hours or for a no-show, it is 100%. Additional cancellation costs for any separately booked extras may apply. Read the full private-tour terms.
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Make the most of a short visit
A compact introduction.
A personal experience.
With only your group present, your guide can make Berlin’s history relevant to you. Fit the walk around your plans, follow your curiosity and leave with ideas for what to explore next.
First-time visitors
Get your bearings in central Berlin and connect its most recognisable landmarks with the events that shaped the city.
Couples, families and friends
Share a private walk at a pace that suits your group, with explanations adapted to your interests and room for questions.
Teams and visiting groups
Fit a meaningful introduction to Berlin around a meeting, conference or shared day in the city.
Visitors with limited time
Spend two hours exploring a connected route on foot, then continue your day with recommendations from your guide.
Your two-hour walk
From Brandenburg Gate
to divided Berlin
Explore the places where twentieth-century history unfolded. Your guide brings the landmarks together into a story of dictatorship, war, division and reunification.
Photo credits
- “Berlin - Brandenburger Tor” by Pierre-Selim Huard, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
- “Checkpoint Charlie (5945843990)” by Alen Watkin, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
Images cropped for display.
Brandenburg Gate & the Reichstag
Meet at Pariser Platz and begin with the symbols of German power, democracy and reunification. Hear how the Reichstag’s history connects with the rise of the Nazi regime.
The Holocaust Memorial & the bunker site
Visit the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and discuss how Berlin remembers the victims of the Holocaust. Continue to the site of Hitler’s bunker.
Nazi government district & the Berlin Wall
Explore the area around the former Luftwaffe headquarters and Topography of Terror, and see surviving traces of the Wall that divided the city.
Checkpoint Charlie & the Cold War
Understand the border crossing that became a symbol of East–West confrontation, and hear about life in divided Berlin and the events of 1989.
Good to know: this is an outdoor walking tour. Interior visits and museum admissions are not included. The order and emphasis may vary with your group’s interests and conditions on the day.
Find your dateChoose your experience
Private guide or
public Express tour?
Both explore central Berlin in two hours. Choose a private guide for a start time and experience planned around your group, or join a scheduled public departure and pay per person.
| Feature | Private tour | Public tour |
|---|---|---|
| Who joins | Only your group, up to 25 guests | A mixed group, up to 25 guests |
| Price | Per private group; current price in the calendar | Per person; see the public tour for current tickets |
| Starting time | You choose, subject to availability | Scheduled departures |
| Starting point | Brandenburg Gate; central hotel pickup on request | Tourist Information, Brandenburg Gate |
| Focus & pace | Adapted to your group | A shared route and pace |
Prefer to join a scheduled walk? Explore the public Discover Berlin Express tour →
Before you book
Private Berlin Express
FAQ
Group pricing, meeting points, starting times and what to expect on your private walk.
Have something else in mind? Request a custom tour →
Should I book Berlin Express or private Discover Berlin?
Choose Berlin Express for a two-hour private walk focused on WWII and Cold War history, from Brandenburg Gate to Checkpoint Charlie. Choose the 3.5–4-hour private Discover Berlin tour for a broader introduction that also includes Museum Island and the historic city centre. The routes overlap, so choose the length and focus that suit your visit.
Is the price per person or per group?
The private guide price covers your whole group of up to 25 people. Choose a date and time in the calendar to see the current tour price. Optional whisper headsets are charged per person; their current price is shown with the booking options.
How long is the private Discover Berlin Express tour?
Two hours. It is a focused introduction to central Berlin, with an emphasis on the Second World War and the Cold War. If you would like a longer overview, consider our half-day private Discover Berlin tour.
Where do we meet our guide?
The standard meeting point is in front of the Tourist Information at the Brandenburg Gate, Pariser Platz 1, 10117 Berlin. Please use the meeting instructions in your confirmation.
Can you start at our hotel?
Pickup from a centrally located Berlin hotel can usually be arranged. Tell us where you are staying so we can confirm whether the pickup works with the route and your two-hour schedule.
Can we choose the starting time?
Yes, subject to guide availability. Choose a date and an available time in the calendar. Your tour is confirmed once we have arranged your guide.
What will we see on the tour?
The route includes Brandenburg Gate and Pariser Platz, the Reichstag, the Holocaust Memorial, the site of Hitler’s bunker, the former Luftwaffe headquarters, Topography of Terror, remains of the Berlin Wall and Checkpoint Charlie. The order and emphasis can vary to suit your group and local conditions.
Do we go inside museums or the Reichstag?
This is an outdoor walking tour. Interior visits, museum admission and access to the Reichstag dome are not part of this two-hour itinerary. Your guide explains the sites as you walk.
Do we need public transport tickets?
The standard route is entirely on foot in central Berlin, so no public transport ticket is needed. Wear comfortable shoes and bring clothing for the weather.
Is the tour suitable for families or school groups?
Your guide can adapt the pace and explanations to the people in your group. Let us know the ages of younger participants and any particular interests when booking. For a class visit, you can also contact our school tour team.
Which languages are available?
Our standard private tours are in English. Dutch or Spanish may sometimes be possible, subject to guide availability. Contact us before booking if you would like a tour in another language.
What if we have more than 25 people?
Please contact our team to arrange your group. The standard booking covers up to 25 guests with one guide. Whisper headsets can be selected as an optional extra in the calendar.
What are the cancellation terms?
Check the booking terms before reserving your private tour. If your plans change, contact our team at info@berlinwalks.de.
Keep exploring
More time?
Go a little deeper.
- Discover Berlin · half-day private tourA broader introduction to Berlin, with more time to explore.
- WWII & the Third Reich · private tourExplore the Nazi era in greater depth.
- Join the public Express tourThe two-hour introduction with tickets priced per person.
- All private walking toursFind the theme and duration that fit your visit.