Palace of Tears Tours and Tickets

Discover the history of Berlin through the eyes of a local, on this private walking tour. Your guide will show you both well-known, big-name sights as well as lesser-known places that you may miss without local help. You'll hear stories about Berlin's eventful past, which will help you better understand its present. An informative and fun trip for active travelers who like to learn new things when they travel.

Experience what life was like "˜behind the Iron Curtain' during this 3-hour guided walking tour of East Berlin's onetime Soviet sector. Join a group of no more than nine guests as you get a first-hand look at life in Communist East Germany, learning about the regime's notorious Stasi secret police, daring escape attempts, and exploring sites like embassies of the major Cold War powers, plus much more.

Delve deep into Germany's rich history on this 2-hour Berlin Wall and Cold War walking tour in Berlin. Follow a guide from the Palace of Tears (Tränenpalast) along the line where the infamous Berlin Wall once stood. Along the way, discover bridges leading nowhere and ghost stations fallen into disuse. Explore the new government district straddling the border between Eastern Germany and West Berlin, and admire famous landmarks including the Brandenburg Gate. Then, visit Potsdamer Platz and touch the small section of the Berlin Wall still standing.

Get to know Berlin beyond the main tourist attractions on this walking tour of the city's interesting off-the-beaten-path sites. With a knowledgeable guide, gain insight into Berlin's history and present-day culture as you check out locations like Humboldt University, the Jewish Quarter and Museum Island. Explore back streets to see old tenements, and end at the Berlin Wall for a peek at a hidden spot. Limited to 12 people, this tour provides a small-group experience.

Learn about East Berlin's history and experience the city's modern-day activity and culture during this half-day, guided walking tour that is private and customizable. Follow your guide through the time from the Cold War to WWII to the fall of the Berlin Wall, and onward to the contemporary street culture of today's Berlin.

Discover Berlin as the frontier of the Cold War on this guided, 4-hour historical walking tour. After World War II, Berlin changed from the capital city of Nazi Germany into the pivotal city in a struggle to control war-torn Europe. Retrace the trail of the "death strip" and the Berlin Wall. Visit some of Berlin's most popular Cold War attractions, like the Berlin Wall Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate and much more. Learn about the history of Berlin, from its founding to this divided city of the Cold War.

Get an up close and personal view of the Berlin Wall with this informative and entertaining 4-hour guided bicycle tour along the Wall route. Ride through the Brandenburg Gate, closed for 28 years, along the Berlin Wall Memorial and to the Palace of Tears. Hear the history of the Wall along the way and learn the stories of people who tried to escape to West Berlin.

Immerse yourself in the Cold War history of Berlin during this private, customizable, 3-hour walking excursion. Learn from a passionate local historian about this once-divided city as you explore landmarks such as Bernauer Strasse, the former East German 'Tränenpalast,' and Hauptbahnof (Berlin's central station).

Explore the German capital on two wheels on this 3-hour small-group Berlin Segway tour. Hop onto your Segway and "” following a practise session "” spin through Berlin's bustling streets with a guide. Choose from three different routes, and take in top city attractions such as Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag Building and the Soviet War Memorial. Gain insight into Berlin's World War II history, stop off along the way for a refreshing drink and soak up the atmosphere in famous squares like Potsdamer Platz.