The Berlin Wall Tour: 1-hour private walk along the Berlin Wall at Bernauer Strasse
The Tragedy & Triumph Of Bernauer Strasse
In short
- Suits
- Anyone who wants to see what remains of the Wall and how the border worked
- Price
- €200 per group, up to 10 people
- Duration
- 1 Hour
- Starts
- The Berlin Wall Documentation Centre, near Nordbahnhof station
- Included
- Private guide for your group; The Berlin Wall Memorial is free
About The Berlin Wall Tour
…the Berlin Wall, the only remaining section of the ‘Death Strip’, the Nordbahnhof Ghost Station, the Berlin Wall memorial, the site of Tunnel 57, the Chapel of Reconciliation, the site of the Conrad Schumann escape…
Find out what remains of the world’s most famous concrete barrier and visit the most important remaining section of the Berlin Wall. Learn about the heroic escapes, the tragic deaths, and the painful reality of life lived inside the divided city.
To the untrained eye, the Berlin Wall now appears only as a decaying lump of graffiti covered concrete – but the traces of the greater border fortification erected by the East German government in 1961 remain visible – and waiting to be discovered.
The Berlin Wall Documentation Centre, near Nordbahnhof station
Your guide: Matt Robinson, guiding in Berlin since 2006
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Reviews of Matt’s tours
“Matt is extremely knowledgeable about the history of Berlin. Our tour was jam-packed with great sites, both in the can and walking. He was so friendly and approachable. Loved the tour! I would highly recommend Matt’s tour, especially for those who just have a day or two in Berlin!”
Tanny CraneThe Berlin History Tour · July 2025 · ToursByLocals
“Excellent presentations with use of pictures for visual addition of various locations. Provided background information on each site. Great lunch selection. Very competent driver, Max, as well as Matt, our guide! Efficient use of allotted time!”
Jim DemandThe Berlin History Tour · July 2025
“Excellent tour guide, among the best we’ve had. We would definitely book with him again when we return to Berlin.”
Noah KresslerThe Bitesize Berlin Tour · June 2025 · ToursByLocals
“Matt is great. He is interesting and extremely informed. He entertained our history buffs and recommended some additions to the agenda. I highly recommend using him.”
Patricia BeckerThe Royal Potsdam Tour · June 2025 · ToursByLocals
“I can’t imagine a better tour of Berlin than Matt’s. He’s extremely knowledgeable, yet makes it feel like a casual conversation rather than a lecture. It was a very enjoyable day and set us up with a great background and ideas to plan the rest of our week. Couldn’t recommend more.”
Matteo SlaninaThe Berlin History Tour · May 2025
“Matt and his driver Marcus did a great job of showing us Berlin in a 6 hour period. We were able to see and learn about the city and it’s rich history in an efficient and interesting manner. It was like having two good friends show you around their city. They shared many interesting facts and stories that we thoroughly enjoyed and will think about in the future. We highly recommend them and this tour.”
Gary StephensonThe Berlin History Tour · May 2025
“Matt is a fantastic guide. He is so knowledgeable, prepared and interesting. We were able to see so much in one day. I highly recommend Matt if you want a thorough and fascinating day in Berlin.”
Amy ScarboroughThe Warnemünde-Berlin Shore Excursion · June 2025 · ToursByLocals
“Our group of six spent two full days with Matt and unanimously agreed he was an outstanding guide. His deep and wide-ranging knowledge of Berlin and German history—spanning centuries—enriched every moment of our time together. He answered every question with clarity and offered concise, engaging explanations of even the most complex topics. Matt was also incredibly flexible, effortlessly adapting each day’s agenda to suit our group’s interests. His restaurant recommendations were excellent as well. All in all, Matt was one of the best guides we’ve ever had the pleasure of encountering.”
Kate DonaldsonThe Royal Potsdam Tour · May 2025 · ToursByLocals
“Matt was a wonderful guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and took us to many locations we didn’t know about or expect to see, yet still was very receptive to our requests on places we wanted to visit. Since one of our group was elderly and walked with a cane, he allowed us to walk at a slower pace and also suggested using a car on our second day with him. He supplemented his tour with a very comprehensive album of photos which he showed us on his large screen mobile device. His driver, Markus, also added to the tour with his stories of escaping from East Berlin. We would highly recommend Matt as a great tour guide.”
Linda EppedioThe Bitesize Berlin Tour · May 2025 · ToursByLocals
“Matt is amazing. His depth of knowledge and interpersonal skills are unmatched. We had a great time ( my two teenage sons and myself) and learned so much! Highly recommend and thank you for an amazing morning!”
Michelle BallThe Bitesize Berlin Tour · January 2025 · ToursByLocals
“Fabulous tour full of insights and interesting facts. We saw several things/places that we would have never seen had we done our own touring of Berlin. Thank you, Matt, for a great day in Berlin!”
Angie FaccendaThe Battle Of Berlin Tour · September 2024
“Matthew is an experienced guide and from our first contact built a specific itinerary to meet my needs on Berlin . Large tablet of archive footage providing more contact information . Matthew assisted in solving some extra personal needs including booking train travel to my next City and other aspecs to make my stay in Berlin better .”
Michael KopittkeThe Capital Of Tyranny · August 2024
“Matt far exceeded every expectation for our first time in Berlin! It honestly felt as if I had someone with their PhD in all things Berlin following us around! I would recommend him for anyone wanting a great experience in Berlin!”
Hunter KillenThe Berlin History Tour · August 2024
“I highly recommend Matt as a tour guide if you are staying in Berlin or wanting a tour outside of the city as well! He has a wealth of knowledge about history and is excited to share it. You can tell he not only enjoys giving tours and the history he is presenting, but also being with his clients. He is easy going but at the same time incredibly professional. We booked the Potsdam tour with him and wish we had more time to do other tours with him such as a Cold War tour, and a WW2 tour. Thank you Matt for a great day in Potsdam for our family.”
Nancy BeardThe Royal Potsdam Tour · July 2024 · ToursByLocals
“Matt was so knowledgeable and professional during our Berlin, multi-gen family tour – thank you!”
Julie KoblishThe Berlin History Tour · July 2024
“Matt and Marcus (driver) were amazing. If I could leave more stars I would. Matt’s historical knowledge coupled with Marcus’s story of life behind the iron curtain made for a fascinating tour. I highly recommend.”
Elizabeth HutchersonThe Republic Of Fear · July 2024 · ToursByLocals
“Matthew was excellent: informative, knowledgeable, responsive, great sense of humor. He was wonderful with our kids, conversational, and kept things moving at the perfect pace. The history and knowledge from Matthew was great context for the remainder of our trip, which included Auschwitz, Munich, and Bavaria. Highly recommend Matthew as a guide.”
Gordy HultenThe Berlin History Tour · June 2024
“We had the most amazing tour with Matthew today. He is extremely knowledgeable and there was not a historical question he could not answer. I would highly recommend booking this tour.”
Donna DoyleThe Bitesize Berlin Tour · June 2024 · ToursByLocals
Featured experiences
Deep-dives on the sites you'll explore.
Mythbusting Berlin
The myths we set straight on this tour.
Our Berlin Wall Tour starts at the Berlin Wall Documentation Centre – near to the Nordbahnhof train station.
Go deeper
More on our history websites.
Before you book
The Berlin Wall Tour: questions and answers
Where does the Berlin Wall Tour start?
At the Berlin Wall Documentation Centre on Bernauer Straße, near Nordbahnhof station.
What do we see on the Berlin Wall Tour?
The Berlin Wall Memorial on Bernauer Straße: the only stretch of the death strip preserved in its full depth, the Nordbahnhof ghost station, the Chapel of Reconciliation, and the sites of Tunnel 57 and Conrad Schumann's leap to the West.
Is the Berlin Wall Memorial free?
Yes. The outdoor grounds, the Visitor Centre, the Documentation Centre and its viewing tower are all free.
Can we visit on a Monday?
Yes. The outdoor grounds are open every day from 08:00 to 22:00. The Documentation Centre and its viewing tower are closed on Mondays and open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–18:00, so choose another day if you want to go up the tower.
Is this better than the East Side Gallery?
They show different things. Bernauer Straße is where you see how the border worked and learn about the people who died at it; the East Side Gallery is a long stretch of the Wall covered in murals painted in 1990.
Is there a longer Berlin Wall tour?
Yes. The Republic Of Fear, a six-hour private van tour, includes Bernauer Straße along with the Stasi headquarters, Checkpoint Charlie and the East Side Gallery.
Booking, payment and cancellation questions are answered on our guide to private tours in Berlin.
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