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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"By the end of the tour I felt that I could see the Berlin from a new perspective"
Aaron, Jan '20"Informative, interesting, harrowing and excellent are words one could use."
Michael, Jan '20"A truly unforgettable experience"
Luke, Feb '20"Would recommend this to anyone visiting Berlin."
Martha, Feb '20"His knowledge was exceptional and he was a friendly fellow."
Cheryl, Jan '19"Thank you to our guide, who ensured we all walked away with a better understanding and appreciation of what occurred in this location."
Michael B. Jan '20"I'd go back to Berlin just to have this tour again."
E.Camilo, Feb '20"He had great knowledge about the topic and conveyed this in an entertaining but respectful manner."
Christina, Jan '20"There isn’t a better way to visit museum island than with an expert guide."
Etienne, Jan '20"One of the best walking city tours we have experienced."
Alex, Feb '20"Great couple of hours in a city full of history."
Gary, Feb '20"Would absolutely recommend this tour and Insider Tours."
Georgie, Jan '20