Cold War, Berlin Wall, Spies and the East Side Gallery

We had a great tour with Makhail, he was very informative and full of knowledge. We saw a series of sites about the cold war. Highly recommended to anyone who is interested in history. Wenjiet Apr. '26

Had a three day world win history trip of Berlin, and this Cold War or was an essential part. Our guy guide, ARIEL was really well verse in the history of the Cold War, and he brought to life the sites that we visited. Well done! Andrew S. Mar. '26

The Cold War Tour was very informative & revealing of life before & during the years of German separation. Xavier was personable & great presenter. This tour was a highlight of our visit to Berlin & we’d highly recommend it to first time or returning visitors to Berlin. Linda and Bruce Oct. '25

Maria led a very educational tour of Cold War Berlin. She had a nice balance of formal information while permitting the participants to do a little exploring on their own in a few museums. Maria is friendly and knowledgeable, especially about Berlin in film and TV.. Brian K. Aug. '25

I love taking tours like this because it humanizes history. Maria had some fascinating stories to tell and not just boring dates and "events" that you read in history books. I was a teenager when the wall fell and did not know any of these stories and, in fact, very little at all about the wall other than the date it went up and the day it came down. There was so much more before, between and after. You get some of that perspective here. Elisa Aug. '25

Really informative and interesting tour of Cold War Berlin. Tobi was a fabulous guide with a wealth of knowledge. Would recommend. Abbi S. Aug. '25

Tobi was knowledgeable, generous and funny. He packed 50-odd years of history in a 3-hour tour which he peppered with personal anecdotes, also making time for members of the group to ask questions. Would definitely recommend! Ann July '25

What an extremely interesting, informative and often emotional walking tour provided by our fantastic guide Tina. Excellent value and highly recommended. Louise July '25

I would highly recommend this tour to anyone with a keen interest in the history of the DDR and Germany's role within the Cold War. Our guide, Jasper, was incredibly helpful and informative, answering a variety of questions whilst also providing us with detailed stories surrounding the Berlin Wall and the former embassies during the Cold War. The walk itself is nice and pleasant, and not too overwhelming, allowing you to enjoy the history at your own pace. Rohan July '25

I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in Berlin. It is informative and interesting. I didn't realize how little I knew about the split country, and was particularly fascinated in the events leading up to the fall of the wall. I remember watching it on CNN, back in the day. CvonS May '25

I would highly recommend this tour. Tina, our guide was wonderful. Her knowledge of the Cold War era and vibrant personality brought history alive. She answered all our questions and kept us fully engaged. This was not a dry recitation of facts. Tina took good care of us and obviously loves what she does. Glenda G. May '25

Very nice to have a guide who had done so much research into the subject. I would definiteley recommend this tour if you want to learn what real life was like behind the wall. Susan B. May '25

This is an informative and interesting tour which took over 3 hours. Xavier our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and answered all questions. I'd recommend it to anyone and it's also fantastic value! Susan O. May '25

This was an absolutely brilliant walk, led by Paul, that led us through the confused and confusing facts of the building of the war and its consequent effect of the whole world. Starting at the Nordbahnhof (an old East German "ghost station" and still with a definite atmosphere of the old DDR) we were led along a 500 metre stretch of the Wall and associated memorials and museums. Paul was an excellent guide, knowledgeable, happy to answer questions and full of interesting anecdotes. I would recommend this tour to any friends most highly. Chris G. Mar. '25

We really enjoyed this 3 hour tour about the Cold War. The pace was perfect and the information was very interesting with exact facts Thank you to Glen for this enjoyable morning. Vince B. Mar. '25

It was fantastic. A mother-daughter day at its best. Although we are German speakers, we took the English tour and it was easy to listen to and understand. Georgia, our guide, is a talent for storytelling, and it was so lovely to listen to her. Everything was peppered with individual stories and experiences, and the locations of the three-hour tour were well-chosen. Thank you so much for this day! Therese Feb. '25

We took the Berlin Insider tour in December. Our guide was fun, knowledgeable, and we learned so much about Berlin. The tour guide was informative and interesting. I highly recommend the Insider Tour of Berlin. Thank you for making our stay in Berlin so memorable. Stephanie C. Jan. '25

This was our second tour with insider Berlin, this time with Klaus. I liked the use of stories to explain the information. And the sights were so interesting. I learnt alot. Tracey M. Jan. '25

Peter was an excellent guide. His explanation of the Cold War was informative and really enhanced my understanding of historical events and its impact to society. As a history enthusiast, I really enjoyed this tour and was very satisfied with everything I saw and learned. Santi K. Dec. '24

This was such an informative and engaging tour. I enjoyed that you travel to a number of different sites. Our guide, Georgia, was so generous with her knowledge throughout the tour as well as looking after the group on what was a very wet and cold day. Highly recommend - you won't be disappointed. Rebekah A Nov. '24

All of the highlights including a lot of time at the Berlin Wall Memorial and all of its displays. Maria H. Sept. '24

I really enjoyed this tour. I could have stayed and listen to the stories all day long. Eran was a wonderful guide. Ivana R. Sept. '24

Highly recommend this tour. Not only is the tour interesting, well organized, our tour guide Nicolai was outstanding. His personal experience living in soviet Romania and his knowledge about the cold war made the tour better than described. This was the second Insider tour I took in Berlin, fabulous company. Value for your money. Jaynie K. Sept. '24

This tour was so interesting and educational. It took a us to several parts of the city to learn about post WW2 Berlin and the building and fall of the wall, Our guide, Nickolei, was engaging and knowledgeable. His family’s personal history added helpful insight. Highly recommend !! Becky R. Sept. '24

Our guide, Paul, is an enthusiastic and knowledgable tour guide who brought the past of the cold war alive. We saw many buildings and places and learned both fun- and interesting facts. Paul was funny, patient, and was able to answer all our questions. If you are interested in the cold war, this is your tour! Karin R. Sept. '24

Tina was a fabulous guide. She was so knowledgeable and a great storyteller. Lisa Aug. '24

I will be recommending this tour to friends as a must do when visiting Berlin. Georgia was a great, very informative, interesting, approachable guide. Very caring of her tour party. Lorraine L. Aug. '24

Nothing not to like about this tour. Our tour guide, Glen, was knowledgeable, humorous and caring towards his group. He had a very clear voice so could easily be heard over the various different background noises. The recent history of The Berlin Wall is such a fascinating and in many ways so sad for the people of Berlin at the time and Glen explained this all brilliantly. When I hear of someone visiting Berlin, I will be insisting they take this tour. David K. Aug. '24

Xavier was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, humorous with some wonderful anecdotes and insights in to what life was like in this period. Highly recommended. Newton June '24

This tour was fascinating and well worth it. Our tour guide Peter was knowledgeable and told many interesting stories. So glad we did it! Ann M. June '24

I would definitely recommend the Cold War tour. Our guide Xavier was extremely knowledgeable and informative. It was obvious he was enjoyed talking about his subject and went over the odds (and time) to ensure we got the best from the tour. Highly recommended. Deborah O. June '24

We had a great tour with Eran. He was very informative and personable. Easy booking, small group of about 10. Highly recommend! Cheryl W. May '25

Excellent tour given by a knowledgeable and friendly guide! Larry R. May '24

Fabulous morning with Glen. He is really fascinated by the topic and the tour just buzzed with his enthusiasm. He pitched things just right and adapted based our questions. Good booking and organisation. Did 2 tours with same company in 4 days. Sine Apr. '24

Our guide Mikhail was excellent, striking a good balance between the big picture and the personal histories. This is a great way to understand the circumstances in which the wall rose and fell, and the effect it had on the lives of so many Berliners. Ed E. March '24

The Cold War walking tour of Berlin was fascinating. Our guide was full of detailed historical information as well as intriguing anecdotes and my 21-year-old son and I were riveted throughout. This is a must for everyone who visits Berlin. Heather C. March '24

Very well organised from booking onwards. Peter was our guide and provided some really interesting insights into the period. He certainly knew his stuff. Not too much walking and all at an easy pace so very accessible. Would highly recommend spending 3 hours of your visit to Berlin on this tour. Kevin N. Feb. '24

Our guide George was excellent, his enthusiasm and knowledge made the tour really enjoyable for us all. Mark H. Feb. '24

We did a few tours during my two week stay in Berlin. This was one of the best. I had always been a bit confused about East/West Berlin and East/West Germany. Our guide George created a clear context for how it arose, developed and fell apart. We also moved around the city and saw things that tied in nicely to what he was telling us. Thank you so much George - you are one fantastic guide :) Tig G Feb. '24

Gregor was a great guide for our Cold War tour. Our friends we were in Berlin with had never been on a walking tour before but were soon won over by Gregor’s passion for the history of his city & enthusiasm to pass stories on to others. The time passed so quickly & we can’t wait to return to Berlin again to join another Insider tour. David G. Dec. '23

Gregor was a superb guide. Excellent in all respects…highly recommended! Julian & Ros W. Nov. '23

Hannah was a great guide...friendly, moved at a good pace, kept everyone happy, was full of great information and clearly enjoys her work. It was an insightful tour on a complex time. You could talk about this period for hours, but this tour offers a taste for what life was like during this division of Berlin/Germany Elaine Oct. '23

We had a fascinating Cold War tour with Glen last week. He achieved a great balance of being informative, without overload, and also making it relevant to society today. We covered a lot of ground in the three hours. Glen was hugely knowledgeable about this period, but also sensitive to the many personal tragedies. Would highly recommend. Angela B. Sept. '23

I highly recommend this walking tour - Eran really knew his subject & answered all questions. We met at the Palace of Tears & went on to Bernauer Strasse seeing a ghost station, remnants of the wall, no man's land & sites of tunnels. Fi M. Sept. '23

Glen was an excellent guide. He obviously knew a lot about the subject and was able to pass his knowledge on in an easy and enjoyable way. I loved the finish at Karl Marx Alley. Dave D. Sept. '23

Happy to recommend this tour. Glen was very informative. Mikes B. Sept. '23

The Cold War Berlin tour was essential to having an understanding of East/West Berlin during this period. Our tour guide was clear, straightforward and very informative highlight specific stories throughout. I have now taken 3 Insider Tours and they have all been excellent. Valerie C.B. Aug. '23

It was a fascinating tour, Tobi was great. He gave us a great insight into life in the East. I went with my two boys 20 and 16 and they both enjoyed it too. Highly recommended. Tania B. Feb. '23

10/10-learned SO much, had a great experience! Greta G. Apr. '23

This was an excellent tour. Our guide was interesting, informative and entertaining. He clearly has great interest in cold war history of Berlin and his enthusiasm for the subject made the tour. Petterson May '23

Our guide is clearly an extremely intelligent, highly educated man who is obviously passionate about 20th century history and particularly Berlin. As a British man now living in Berlin with a German wife and friends, he was well positioned to give a broad spectrum view of the city and it’s recent history. T Lau April '23

Had an amazing time yesterday on the Cold War tour. We went to some of the best landmarks as our guide explained the political and social situation. For a 3 hr tour and a coffee break halfway through I thought this was a great value! There were about 8 people in our tour. Highly recommended. Thank you! H Hansen April '23

Our guide was REALLY AMAZING! His presentation and attention to detail was second to none. This tour is incredibly informative about the Cold War, and even those not interested in history or knowledgeable on the subject would have an amazing time. We saw some locations around Berlin I would never know to find on my own, and our tour guide was able to answer all questions I had. Overall I would HIGHLY recommend this tour Johnny Oh May '23

Did a walking tour of Cold War Berlin with a lovely young guy, who was very knowledgeable, engaging, considerate and excellent at telling describing the history and telling the stories. A particular highlight was his quick history of he Cold War using chalk on on the pavement. A wonderful 3 or so hours that went by too quickly. Darius March '23

This tour really made impact on the East and West Berlin situation, both during the cold war period and beyond. Mainly thanks to our tour guide Glen. He has an extensieve knowledge on life and history of Berlin. This tour makes you understand the city of Berlin and her residents. Hans K. June '25

Jamie was a great guide- a nice blend of stories and context. My 11 year old, who is basically done with tours, said it was one of his favorites, which is high praise.

Had the Cold War tour with Maria today and as usual with Insider Tours it was excellent.Maria interjected how some of our tour points of interest were used in movies and this made it all the more informative from a personal point of view.

Insider tours has always been my go to option for tours in Berlin. Friendly and very knowledgeable guides.

Even though it was cold and rainy, our guide Nikolai made it a fantastic experience. Really engaged and knowledgable waving in personal experience along the way. Thank you for a great morning around Berlin. Marie_E