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Take a fascinating journey through Berlin’s turbulent history with our Private Tour of Berlin’s World War II and Cold War Sites. On this 12-hour round trip, you will be picked up directly from your dock in Warnemünde by a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival in Berlin, meet your expert guide and explore the city’s key historical landmarks that tell the story of its evolution from Prussian splendor to Nazi destruction, the Cold War division, and the reunified Germany of today.
The list of sites below provides an overview of what you can expect during this tour. Please be aware that the specific route may change on the day, depending on factors such as your hotel pick-up location and other circumstances.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The driver will meet you in the port or address with your name sign. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.
Itinerary
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1Warnemunde Cruise Port
This captivating Warnemünde Shore Excursion: Private WWII & Cold War Berlin Tour commences at Warnemünde Cruise Port. A warm welcome awaits you from our friendly driver. Step into a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle and embark on a journey through the scenic beauty of Berlin.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Berliner Dom
Visit Berlin’s impressive cathedral, the Berliner Dom, where you will meet your guide and begin the walking tour. Enjoy the stunning architecture and learn about its history.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Museum Island
Explore Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to the Neues Museum, Pergamon Museum, Alte Nationalgalerie, Bode Museum, and Altes Museum. Take in masterpieces from ancient to modern times.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Visit the newly rebuilt Humboldt Forum, a beautiful city palace that opened in 2021. Learn about its historical significance and enjoy the grandeur of this architectural gem.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Unter Den Linden
Stroll along the royal boulevard of Unter den Linden, lined with palaces, churches, and the majestic Berlin State Opera. Understand its cultural and historical importance.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Bebelplatz
Reflect at Bebelplatz, the site of the infamous 1933 Nazi book burnings, where more than 20,000 books were destroyed. See the Empty Library Memorial, symbolizing this tragic event.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Gendarmenmarkt
Admire Gendarmenmarkt, one of Berlin's most beautiful squares, surrounded by Lutheran and Calvinist churches, and the grand Konzerthaus.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8East Side Gallery
Visit the East Side Gallery, the longest surviving section of the Berlin Wall, now an open-air art gallery covered in murals and graffiti that tell stories of freedom and division.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Walk through Kreuzberg, a vibrant district known for its diversity and artistic scene, with an emphasis on street art.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Checkpoint Charlie
Explore Checkpoint Charlie, the famous Cold War checkpoint. Hear about the 1961 tank standoff between the Soviet Union and the USA and learn about Berlin’s dramatic division during the Cold War.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Topography of Terror
Visit the Topography of Terror, an exhibition located at the site of the former headquarters of Nazi terror institutions. Gain insight into the atrocities of the Nazi regime.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Potsdamer Platz
Visit Potsdamer Platz, a modern square that was once a no-man’s land divided by the Berlin Wall. Learn how this area has been redeveloped after the fall of the Wall.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13German Resistance Memorial Center
Pay your respects at the German Resistance Memorial Centre at Bendler Block, where the leaders of the 20 July plot were executed for attempting to assassinate Hitler.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Fuhrerbunker
Stand at the site of Hitler’s bunker, where he committed suicide in 1945 as Soviet troops closed in on Berlin. Learn about the bunker’s destruction and the events that took place here.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Visit the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, a sobering tribute to the victims of the Holocaust.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16Memorial to the Sinti and Roma Victims of National Socialism
Reflect at this moving memorial dedicated to the Sinti and Roma victims of Nazi persecution.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
17Monument to Homosexuals Persecuted Under National Socialist Regime
Visit the memorial to honor homosexuals persecuted under the Nazi regime and learn about this often overlooked aspect of history.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
18Brandenburg Gate
Conclude the tour at Berlin’s iconic Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of German unity and history. Hear the story behind its construction and its significance throughout Berlin’s history.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
19Reichstag Building
End your day with a visit to the Reichstag Parliament Building, home to the German Bundestag. Admire its famous glass dome and learn about its role in modern German democracy.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
20Warnemunde Cruise Port
After a comprehensive tour, your driver will take you back to the dockside to catch your ship.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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