• Brandenburg Gate - Starting at the Brandenburg Gate, this walking tour will guide you through East Berlin, uncovering how the city’s former Soviet sector became a pivotal point during the Cold War.
• Consular Section of the Embassy of the Russian Federation - Visit the site of the former Soviet Embassy, now the Russian Federation Embassy, located just a short distance from the former American Embassy in East Berlin.
• Stasimuseum - Explore the ominous world of the Stasi, the most dreaded intelligence agency of its era. They not only intercepted phone calls but also collected scents, bugged residences, and monitored entire families. Would you have been under their watch?
• Palace of Tears - Visit the Palace of Tears, once the crossing point between East and West Berlin.

Your knowledgeable guide will provide fascinating insights into how many families were abruptly separated when the Berlin Wall was erected in 1961.

• Berlin Wall Memorial - Follow the path of the Berlin Wall and learn about the lives of those who lived behind the Iron Curtain.

Discover how the dual-wall system (with the Death Strip in the center) operated and hear the stories of those who tragically lost their lives attempting to cross the Wall.

• Local English speaking guide

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks

Experience the Wall. Listen to the Spies. Sense the Divide.

Join this enlightening 2-hour complimentary walking tour through Cold War Berlin, delving into one of the most intense periods in recent history. From espionage to secret police, daring escapes to harsh crackdowns, this is not your typical history lesson — it’s the authentic, unfiltered narrative of a city once divided.

The tour will guide you from the Brandenburg Gate to the evocative Palace of Tears, visiting significant sites that influenced life on both sides of the Iron Curtain. Stand at the Berlin Wall Memorial, where tales of hope, bravery, and sorrow still resonate.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply intrigued by Berlin’s split past, this tour will provide a profound new understanding of the people who experienced it — and the city that emerged from it.

• Children under the age of 13 may join free, however, please note that some content may not be suitable for younger guests
• The independent guides who employ us to market their tours have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 2 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group
• A moderate amount of walking is involved, comfortable shoes are recommended

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.