The Cold War and The Wall - Private Tour with Jacob in Berlin
Berlin, Germany

The Cold War and The Wall - Private Tour with Jacob

Outty Ranking 52 4.8 · 6 traveler reviews2.8 hoursFrom $310

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52/100

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4.8/5

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Is The Cold War and The Wall - Private Tour with Jacob worth booking?

The Cold War and The Wall - Private Tour with Jacob is a 2.8-hour experience in Berlin, Germany, from $310 per person. It scores 52 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
52 / 100
Rating
4.8/5 (6)
Duration
2.8 hours
From
$310 per person

After the Nazi demise and the destruction of Berlin, the people of Berlin witnessed American, British, French and Russian soldiers entering their city and staying in Berlin more than 40 years. As a consequence of the lo

What you get

    About this experience

    After the Nazi demise and the destruction of Berlin, the people of Berlin witnessed American, British, French and Russian soldiers entering their city and staying in Berlin more than 40 years. As a consequence of the loss of the second World War, Germany, and Berlin in particular, became a central location of an ideological clash between America and Russsia - The Cold War. Berlin became a hub of spies and military activity and gave to the world the symbol of the cold war - the Berlin Wall. After years of tension, on the 9th of November the people of Berlin Knocked the wall with their own hammers and Peggs and apprise the end of communism and totalitarianism in East Europe. 10 months later Germany was united again. During the tour I will share anecdotes, main figures stories and the general atmosphere back than in Berlin. I will Present all the stories in a fun way with A3 Picture Folder to give a sense how life looked like and felt back than in Berlin of the Cold war.

    What's included

    Included

    • Guide Availability for any questions or help with the Berlin VIsit
    • A3 Guidance Picture Folder
    • Hotel/Air B&B/train station/Airport in Berlin pickup
    • Your Own Private Guide
    • Big Map of The Subway Station

    Not included

    • Public Transport Ticket Fee is around 3-11 euro (2 hours or Day ticket)
    • Private Van and Driver (upon request)
    • Bookings Bigger than 10 people (please contact)

    What you'll see and do

    1. Siegessaule (Victory Column)

      See Straße des 17. JuniStraße and the Story of the East Germany 1953 revolution

      15 minutes here

    2. Brandenburg Gate

      The Erection and Fall of The berlin Wall

      10 minutes here

    3. Potsdamer Platz

      The city divide and the post cold war freedom concert

      15 minutes here

    4. Max Linger communist utopia and Heinz Holzapfel escape attempt

      10 minutes here

    5. Trabi Museum

      The East German car

      30 minutes here

    6. Checkpoint Charlie

      The main crossroad between east and west and the cold war history

      10 minutes here

    7. Friedrichstrasse

      The Check points Street

      20 minutes here

    8. Unter Den Linden

      East Germnay main Av. leading to the Border

      20 minutes here

    9. Palace of Tears

      The main check point for citizens and communist control

      20 minutes here

    10. Alexanderplatz

      TV tower and the space race

      10 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Berlin

    Just Outside the The Main Entrance

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    Returns to the starting point

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Nadav Jacobs Berlin experience

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please or bring umbrella

    Photos

    Last Soviet FlagThe DivisonEast Side Gallerydanke-marek-studzinski-unsplashPhoto by Marek Studzinski on Unsplashthank you -dimitri-frixou-unsplash

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    6 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    6 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Traveler reviews

    6 verified traveler reviews for The Cold War and The Wall - Private Tour with Jacob. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    AMBERLYNN_B · August 2025

    Great tour!

    Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and very insightful! It was a great tour overall and we covered all the good sights!

    Response from the operator: thanks Amberlyn, I enjoyed much also guiding you, keep exploring the city (:

    via Viator

    B2378TScarols · June 2025

    Fantastic tour guide & really interesting era!

    Jacob did a great job showing us the sites significant to the Cold War era in Berlin and putting them in context. He was knowledgeable and made the history relevant and very interesting. Highly recommend!

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much Carol, the group attentiveness and curiosity enabled it, keep on exploring europe!

    via Tripadvisor

    talsiak · April 2025

    An exeptional guide in Berlin

    Nadav is an excelent guide, he has a lot of knowledge, which he share with us. He is a very kind person. It seems that it is very important to him to share his knowledge. I strongly recommend him.

    Response from the operator: Thank you Tal, Nurit and Daniel!

    via Tripadvisor

    HEATHER_M · August 2022

    Great tour and guide!!

    This was an excellent tour!! Jacob was our tour guide and was very knowledgeable about the city and its history. He should us many sites and provided options for future tours on our own that would be worthwhile. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience history.

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much heather I really enjoyed the time with you and rest. feel free to contact again when you in Berlin

    via Viator

    Hil17ker · August 2019

    Cold War tour on a very hot day

    Nadav is a very informative guide . We all ( even our children aged 12 and 15 and not the easiest to please ) enjoyed our tour with the focus on the Cold War . We would not have discovered half as much wandering about on our own .

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much Hilary for the wonderfull review!

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    2.8 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    2
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Why this scores 52

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)81
    Review evidence (18% weight)27
    Booking momentum (14% weight)17
    Value for money (12% weight)0
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)53
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    The Cold War and The Wall - Private Tour with Jacob: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Berlin.

    How much does The Cold War and The Wall - Private Tour with Jacob cost?

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    Prices start at $310 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Berlin usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does The Cold War and The Wall - Private Tour with Jacob take?

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    Plan for about 2.8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Berlin is not rushed.

    Is The Cold War and The Wall - Private Tour with Jacob worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 52 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Berlin, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule The Cold War and The Wall - Private Tour with Jacob?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is The Cold War and The Wall - Private Tour with Jacob suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book The Cold War and The Wall - Private Tour with Jacob?

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    Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Berlin can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Berlin and add a light layer if any part of the 2.8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does The Cold War and The Wall - Private Tour with Jacob start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Berlin within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Berlin?

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    On Outty we rank every Berlin experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Berlin's Best: 2 Hour Walking Tour Third Reich and the Cold War, Communist East Berlin and Berlin Wall Small Group Walking Tour, Sachsenhausen concentration camp.. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Berlin?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Berlin?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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