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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"We enjoyed the tour and highly recommend it ."
Paula, Los Angeles, 29th May '18"It was simply chilling to actually walk the same streets and path that prisoners walked from the train station to the camp."
Ken, Maryland, 25th Jun '18" Excellent tour and an absolutely excellent guide. "
Jon, St Helens, 13th Jun '18"Both of us fully recommend this tour- well worthwhile ."
Ben O'Brien, 3rd Jul '18"This was the most effective and interesting way to get to know Berlin. I did it on my first day...."
William, Aberdeen, 12th Jun '18"Very informative and lots of little extras,highly recommend the tour company and guide.."
David, Ireland, 18th May '18"Really enjoyed his sense of humour and knowledge about Berlin."
Shelley Kinloch, 11th May '18"Charming, professional, can tell a great story, and helpful until the very end. "
Chris, Tampa 20th Jun '18"She had an excellent command of her subject and managed to put all the harrowing details into an overall picture which managed to be both sad and positive."
Lorraine, 20th Jun '18" His passion and knowledge of this facility in my opinion is unsurpassed."
Lee, Tampa, FL., 5th Jun '18