Battle of Berlin & Cold War Tour
Battle of Berlin & Cold War Tour
Are you Looking for a tour that covers it all? With a military historian, you will see all the major sites that tell the devastating history of WWII, the Battle for Berlin, and the immediate aftermath leading to the Cold War. You will see how Berlin has been shaped and changed over time by these events.
The tour concentrates on the years from 1939 until 1961 - and covers it all - giving you a well-rounded understanding of this fascinating period. It's an opportunity you don't want to miss! Spots are limited - Book now and don't miss out!
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Schiller Monument
The Schiller Monument is located in Berlin's Gendarmenmarkt. It honours the German philosopher and poet Friedrich Schiller.
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
The embassy of the Democratic People' Republic of Korea in Berlin is located in the district Glinkastrae 5 in the city's Mitte area.
10 minutesMemorial of the Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall Memorial commemorates the division of Berlin by the Berlin Wall and the deaths that occurred there.
15 minutesDenkmal zur Erinnerung an den Aufstand des 17. Juni 1953
The June 17, 1953, uprising, which was the first major challenge to the communist regime after the war was suppressed by the Soviet Union's tanks. About 15,000 people were arrested following the incident.
15 minutesHitler's Bunker
The old Chancellery buildings were levelled by the Soviets, while the new ones were built. The underground complex remained mostly undisturbed until 1988.
15 minutesThe Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
For the Memorial, Eisenman placed over 2711 concrete slabs on a site that measured 19,000 square meters. Its uneven concrete floor gives visitors a moment of uncertainty or even giddiness. Its openness and abstractness allow one to confront the topic in their own personal way.
15 minutesBrandenburg Gate
The Brandenburg Gate was often a site of major historical events throughout its existence. Today, it is considered a symbol of European unity and peace.
10 minutesSoviet Memorial Tiergarten
The memorial is located in the Groer Tiergarten. It is located on the northwest corner of the city's east-west Straße des 17.
15 minutesReichstag Building
The Reichstag was built to house the Imperial Diet, which was the German Empire's political body. It was opened in 1894, and it remained there until 1933 when it was destroyed by fire. Following the Second World War, it was badly damaged. It was then completely restored in 1999.
15 minutesIncluded
- FREE hand and feet warmers in winter (Dec-Feb)
- FREE rain ponchos throughout the year (In event of rain)
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.