Private Walking Tour: Berlin Wall, Cold War and Checkpoint Charlie
Overview
This private walking tour brings you to the places, where famous events of the Cold War happened and history was written. On this tour you will also see original pieces of the Wall, one of the last remaining guard towers and Checkpoint Charlie.
The tour starts at the Berlin Wall Documentation Center in the street "Bernauer Strasse", where many of the dramatic escape attempts took place, successful and tragic ones. You will ride one of the subways that were called "ghost trains" during the division of the city, so-called because of the gloomy atmosphere in the underground stations close to the wall. The tour also covers Checkpoint Charlie, the former military checkpoint and hot spot of the Cold War. This is the site where the fate of mankind was hanging by a thread in 1961 when US and Soviet tanks confronted each other.
What's Included
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Tickets for public transportation
Meeting Location
Bernauer Str. 24
10115 Berlin, Germany
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Friedrichstraße 43-45
10117 Berlin, Germany
What To Expect
Book Online
Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Memorial of the Berlin Wall
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palace of Tears
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Checkpoint Charlie
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- PLEASE NOTE: the tour description and itinerary are for information purposes only and subject to changes - particularly to your personal preferences which you may express to your guide at the beginning of the tour.
- Governing law is German law. Jurisdiction is Berlin, Germany
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Walking Tour: Berlin Wall, Cold War and Checkpoint Charlie?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-18054P9
Traveler Photos
Reviews
Average 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 29 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
Visit the former Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial with a certified professional guide. This French-language tour from Berlin, developed by Vive Berlin Tours, offers a powerful...
$38
Feel like a Berliner on this on encompassing 5-hour sightseeing and food tour in the stunning districts of Prenzlauer Berg and Mitte. Be engaged by the sights and...
$205
A dynamic and immersive experience that blends Berlin’s war-torn history with its rich beer tradition. Walk through iconic WWII sites, then relax with German beer...
$79
Are you a cruise passenger arriving in Warnemünde or Rostock, ready to immerse yourself in the unparalleled beauty and enchantment of Berlin? If you're a...
$86
Visit the former Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial with a certified professional guide. This French-language tour from Berlin, developed by Vive Berlin Tours, offers a powerful...
$38
Feel like a Berliner on this on encompassing 5-hour sightseeing and food tour in the stunning districts of Prenzlauer Berg and Mitte. Be engaged by the sights and...
$205
A dynamic and immersive experience that blends Berlin’s war-torn history with its rich beer tradition. Walk through iconic WWII sites, then relax with German beer...
$79
Are you a cruise passenger arriving in Warnemünde or Rostock, ready to immerse yourself in the unparalleled beauty and enchantment of Berlin? If you're a...
$86
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Third Reich Berlin: Hitler and WWII Walking Tour
Embark on a captivating, easy-paced walking tour through Berlin, exploring the pivotal sites tied to the rise and fall of the Nazi regime. Led by...
$21
Berlin Icebar Experience Including 3 drinks
At the Berlin Icebar everything is made of ice, from the walls and furniture to the very glass you sip your beverage out of is...
$26
Discover Berlin on a bike in a 3.5-hour tour and get to know the city's highlights. Your knowledgeable bike guide will make sure you will...
$40
Experience a powerful and moving journey on this private, stress-free bus tour to the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial. Travel with our private bus with an...
$73
Embark on a captivating, easy-paced walking tour through Berlin, exploring the pivotal sites tied to the rise and fall of the Nazi regime. Led by...
$21
At the Berlin Icebar everything is made of ice, from the walls and furniture to the very glass you sip your beverage out of is...
$26
Discover Berlin on a bike in a 3.5-hour tour and get to know the city's highlights. Your knowledgeable bike guide will make sure you will...
$40
Experience a powerful and moving journey on this private, stress-free bus tour to the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial. Travel with our private bus with an...
$73
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
Filter by:
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Private tour.
- Professional guide.
- Tickets for public transportation.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Walking Tour: Berlin Wall, Cold War and Checkpoint Charlie is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Walking Tour: Berlin Wall, Cold War and Checkpoint Charlie will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Tickets for public transportation
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- PLEASE NOTE: the tour description and itinerary are for information purposes only and subject to changes - particularly to your personal preferences which you may express to your guide at the beginning of the tour.
- Governing law is German law. Jurisdiction is Berlin, Germany
