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Walking on the Wall: Embrace Berlin's Cold War History with a 3-Hour Tour
4.6
38 Ratings
Berlin
Experience the captivating history of Berlin’s Cold War era on a 3-hour walking tour. Discover the divided city and hear the stories of those who lived through the conflicts.
Experience the captivating history of Berlin’s Cold War era on a 3-hour walking tour. Discover the divided city and hear the stories of those who lived through the conflicts.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Liesenbrücken - An abandoned bridge in the path of the Berlin Wall.
- Memorial of the Berlin Wall - The Berlin Wall Memorial commemorates the division of Berlin by the Wall and the deaths at the Berlin Wall. The national monument, a 70-meter-long original section of the border fortifications, was rebuilt in 1998 by the Federal Republic of…
- Liesenbrücken - An abandoned bridge in the path of the Berlin Wall.
- Memorial of the Berlin Wall - The Berlin Wall Memorial commemorates the division of Berlin by the Wall and the deaths at the Berlin Wall. The national monument, a 70-meter-long original section of the border fortifications, was rebuilt in 1998 by the Federal Republic of Germany and the state of Berlin on Bernauer Straße (parts of the Wall come from other sections) and later expanded. Today, over a length of 1.4 kilometers on the former border strip, the memorial also includes an outdoor exhibition, the Chapel of Reconciliation, the Berlin Wall Documentation Centre, the Window of Remembrance as well as the visitor centre and an exhibition in the neighbouring Nordbahnhof S-Bahn station.
- Mauerpark - A park that follows the course of the former Berlin Wall along Schwedter Straße. As a popular local recreation area, the Mauerpark with its flea market and numerous street musicians is one of the most popular sights in Berlin.
- Rabbit Field - Rabbit Field in the former death strip
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- All Fees and Taxes
Additional Information
Joining this walking tour 35 years back could have cost us our lives! Rest assured, it’s safe now. Nevertheless, the remnants of old conflicts can be felt touring this split city. It’s more than a mere ‘story of two cities’. It’s a narration of two disparate worlds during the height of the Cold War. You’ll encounter narratives of many who faced hardships through these tumultuous times.
Joining this walking tour 35 years back could have cost us our lives! Rest assured, it’s safe now. Nevertheless, the remnants of old conflicts can be felt touring this split city. It’s more than a mere ‘story of two cities’. It’s a narration of two disparate worlds during the height of the Cold War. You’ll encounter narratives of many who faced hardships through these tumultuous times.
Location
Ida-von-Arnim-Straße 2
Ida-von-Arnim-Straße
I will be near the underground station, U Schwartzkopffstraße, at the corner of Ida-von-Arnim-Straße and Chausseestraße, with a navy blue umbrella.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(38 Ratings)
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Steven_l
Feb 23, 2026
Walking The Wall - The Berlin Walking the Wall tour was excellent, our guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable! Nice stop off for a coffee to warm up half way round, would highly recommend
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Panny_l
Feb 20, 2026
Great tour and tour... - Great tour and tour guide. Informational and learnt a lot. Well recommended for all kinds of travellers.
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Cedric_p
Nov 30, 2025
Mauer-Walk Berlin - Wall Walk with Behzad. The guide was very nice and top informed. He told us a lot about the (recent) history of Berlin within 3h, including many details that you might otherwise pass by. He was also able to answer our questions well.
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Deborah_n
Oct 26, 2025
My teenage son and I had... - My teenage son and I had a brilliant morning on this tour. Behzad is an engaging guide, full of interesting stories, who really brought the history to life. We both learned a lot about what life in Berlin would have been like when the wall was in place. It was a chilly morning, so the stop for coffee was very welcome!
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Magnus_h
Sep 18, 2025
Amazing local tour with a surprise - Behzad is an amazing tour guide with a wealth of local information and history along the walking route. This tour was interactive (I wont spoil the surprise for new folks), and got up close and personal with historical relics that might not be noticed otherwise in the city. This was my favorite tour during my week long trip in Berlin.
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Getaway521904
Sep 12, 2025
Rainy but informative - Our guide was very informative, and took into consideration that we are older than most. He walked slow for us and helped us stay a dry as possible in the Berlin rain.
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Nanci_w
Aug 27, 2025
Worth it if you want to learn more - Behzad was such a good tour guide! He was so informative and we learned a lot about the history of the wall and we got to see so much along the way. Our kids are older, 18 and 20, there is quite a bit of walking with a stop midway for a beer (best one I had in Berlin) and/or a snack. It was also a smaller tour which I appreciated. It was the perfect group size. Put on your walking shoes and book this tour! I'm so glad we scheduled this for our stay.
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Jennifer_m
Dec 26, 2025
Good tour - Interesting facts, good pace. Tour guide was knowledgable. My son did not take history in high school. This tour helped me provide a learning experience for him that he would not have had in the classroom.
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Sara_c
Nov 5, 2025
Tour cancelled - Unfortunately, yours was cancelled because the number of participants was not sufficient and an email arrived only an hour before the event, without any notice. This was a problem as I read the email when I was already at the meeting point. If advance notice had been given, perhaps I could have arranged otherwise in the meantime.
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Mark78232
Aug 9, 2025
No one showed up. - Wish I could. He never showed up at the appointed time or place. We arrived from Frankfurt this morning. We checked into our hotel and decided relax for an 1 hour before proceeding to the meeting point we were e-mailed. We got there early thinking we could hang out or have a snack while we waited. we assumed wrong. After 45 minutes 2 PM rolled around, no guide with blue umbrella. By 2:20 we left. After wasting 3 hours between checking in and a wasted tour purchase, we could have just caught a hop on hop off bus. We ended up visiting the wall on our own so at least we didn't miss witnessing a piece of history. Please be professional and let the powers that be that you couldn't make it. I will make every effort not to recommend or use Viator again. What a shame.
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