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, 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.
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"An amazing and very thought provoking tour."
The Smith Family, Milton Keynes, 2nd Nov '17"We're just back from Berlin and would like to highly recommend the Insider Tour Company."
Jacqui, Ireland, 26th Jan '18"Go on any Insider Tour, you won't be disappointed! Highly recommended."
Jack Nairn, Scotland, 20th Nov '17"Fascinating facts as well as all the history you could ask for in a tour."
Audrey Slight, France, 19th Nov '17"First time we've done a guided tour and after this experience it won't be the last."
Richard & Mandy, England, 25th Oct '17"Well worth the price and one of my most lasting memories of my visit to Berlin."
Jeffrey Stone, New York, 12th Dec '17"This is an excellent tour. You can do this by yourself, but you'll get more out of it, and feel less anxiety getting to and from the site if you go with a guide."
Miriam, 14th Nov '17"He made this visit easy to understand."
Sue Rafferty, 6th Dec '17"I would highly recommend the tour to anyone wanting a better understanding of the concentration camps and Nazi Germany."
Emma, UK, 13th Feb '18"His delivery, knowledge and passion for his subject shone through. It was a pleasure to listen to him."
Michael, 18th Dec '17