• Brandenburg Gate - A historian will reveal the dialogue between modern Berlin’s built environment and its dark and often hidden history. You’ll hear about life under Communist rule, the East Germans’ growing discontent and their government’s brutal suppression. The tour begins at the Brandenburg Gate where, in June 1987, President Ronald Reagan famously called on Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev to, “tear down this wall!” Nearby is the former Soviet Embassy, a grandiose monument built in 1945 amid the rubble of World War II as a bold declaration of Stalin’s ambition to control all of Berlin. We will discuss how the Allies’ post­war division of Germany into four parts led to decades of Cold War tensions.

• Private walking tour
• Professional art historian guide

• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Gratuities
• Transportation to/from attractions: You will need to use public transport a few times, since the distances between some key sites would be too far to walk. If you will not have a few days visitor’s transit pass to Berlin already, we suggest that you purchase the day metro pass. If you cannot purchase it in advance, your guide will help you purchase it at the first metro station on the tour. Berlin Transit One Way Tarif AB Ticket 2.8 Euro, Senior Discount 1,70 EUR Berlin Transit Day Ticket for one Person 7 Euro, Senior Discount 4,70 EUR

Delve into the remnants of East Germany’s regime in this private 3-hour guided tour, visiting landmarks like the notorious Berlin Wall and the Stasi headquarters. Your personal guide will disclose the interaction between contemporary Berlin’s architecture and its obscure and often concealed past. Learn about existence under Communist governance, increasing dissatisfaction among East Germans, and the harsh repression enacted by their government.

• Your tour guides are expert local historians and enthusiastic hosts who love helping travelers discover Berlin.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.