After WWII Berlin went from being the capital city of Nazi Germany to being the pivotal city in the struggle to control war-torn Europe. Berlin became the frontier of the Cold War, where the two superpowers collided.
Insider Tours helped compile the History Channel documentary on the Berlin Wall as seen by millions.
After WWII Berlin went from being the capital city of Nazi Germany to being the pivotal city in the struggle to control war-torn Europe. Berlin became the frontier of the Cold War, where the two superpowers collided.
Discover the divided city of Berlin, and see the 'Palace of Tears', a former border crossing point where many friends and families were forced to say goodbye. Retrace the often ghost-like trail of the death strip and the Berlin Wall, coming upon some of the more intriguing fortifications of its border, from guard towers to tank traps. Walk along Bernauer Strasse, site of many remarkable escape attempts.
Learn of successful and failed escapes in the face of a Border Command that would sooner follow the order of 'shoot to kill' than allow the heinous crime of 'flight from the Republic'.
Discover the methods of the Stasi (East German State Security) and learn about the systems, devices and people that kept the entire East German population under surveillance for 40 years. Who were the key figures in the GDR leadership and where are they today?
Get an extraordinary insight into what it meant to live in the GDR, the eastern bloc’s most heavily policed state. What was it like to live "Behind the Wall"?
"It is our duty to retain proof of this madness to guard against any possibility of its return."
The Senator for Urban Development concerned that the Wall had been almost completely erased from the face of Berlin.
The tour finishes in the vicinity of Alexanderplatz
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"I would highly recommend this tour group and guide to anyone visiting Berlin."
Lyn, Victoria, Australia, Sep '18"A fascinating insight into life in Berlin during the Cold War."
Michael, Maidenhead, UK, 29th Nov '18"This tour was utterly brilliant, by far the best I have done anywhere in the world."
Paul, Perth, 6th Sep '18"He brought history alive and took good care of our group."
Trevor & Christina, UK, 25th Sep '18"It is truly an experience I will never forget..."
Richard Wong, USA, 14th Sep '18"Take this walking tour! You will not be disappointed..."
Carol K, USA, 31st Aug '18"She conveyed the essence of many of the memorials and sights and they came to life again..."
Steve Kukla, 28th Oct '18"This man is like a walking encyclopedia, has a good sense of humor and a lovely, friendly personality! Highly recommended!"
Yuval Gelfand, Israel, 15th Sep '18" Within four hours ~ 100 years of history was brought together in a way that make you yearn for more time in this beautiful city."
Jon & Leah, 21st Aug '18