Focused Itinerary: The Impact of the Cold War, Berlin
Relive the rivalry between two superpowers after World War II
Our specialist itinerary on the Impact of the Cold War in Berlin will immerse you in the political tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union. You’ll focus on the fall of communism and tick off key Cold War sites, including the Hohenshönhausen Stasi Prison and the Berlin Wall Memorial & Documentation Centre – all the while experiencing the best bits of Berlin.
Whilst our all-encompassing school history trips to Berlin cover a broad spectrum of themes, we can tailor your itinerary to a specific area of the curriculum. Why not check out our itinerary which specialises in the History of the Nazis and the Holocaust?
Our Recommended Itinerary
Here’s what your trip could look like
Day 1
Flight to Berlin and airport transfer
Berlin walking tour focusing on the fall of communism
Fun Files quiz
Day 2
Berlin Underground – ‘Beneath the Berlin Wall’ tour
Berlin Wall Memorial & Documentation Centre and Palace of Tears
Bowling
Day 3
Guided tour of the Hohenshönhausen Stasi Prison
Stasi Museum and East Side Gallery
Berlin TV Tower
Day 4
Visit the DDR Museum
Transfer to airport
Flight home
Based on 4 day, 3 night tour for 44 passengers (+4 free places) travelling October 2020. Subject to availability.
- Return flights from UK to Berlin
- Return airport transfers in resort
- 1 full days (8 hrs) additional coaching
- Half board accommodation
- Travel insurance
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- 24/7 support
- Vamoos travel app & info pack
- Tailor-made itinerary
- VAT
- Excursions:
- East Side Gallery
Optional Extras
- History Tour Guide
- Dedicated Tour Manager
- Hoodies and Polo Shirts
Excursions in Berlin
Browse a selection of our favourite excursions
Potsdamer Platz
Nouveau Hackesche Höfe...
Stolpersteine project
The Memorial to the Mu...
Memorial to the Sinti ...
Memorial to Homosexual...
Berlin Story Bunker Mu...
East Side Gallery
Berlin Walking Tour
Memorial and Museum Sa...
Berlin Wall Memorial &...
The Brandenburg Gate
Topography of Terror E...
Checkpoint Charlie
Reichstag
Berlin TV Tower
Former Stasi Prison
DDR Museum
River Spree Cruise
East Side Bowling
Berlin Zoo
Olympiastadion
Jewish Museum
Treptower Park – Sovie...
House of the Wannsee C...
Hard Rock Café Berlin
Accommodation
Popular places to stay in Berlin
- Green courtyard
- In the centre of Berlin
- Breakfast buffet
- Variety of ensuite rooms
- Wi-Fi
- 24 hour reception
- Explore Berlin conveniently and quickly
- Enjoy the breakfast buffet
- Relax in the green courtyard
- Cool with a capital C!
- Good access to public transport links
- Multi, quad, triple, twin and single beds
- En-suite rooms
- Perfect for school groups
- Varied breakfast and dinner menus
- Great chill out area with oversized table football
- Lounge area
- Garden
- Restaurant and bar
- Wi-Fi
Customer Feedback
“This fantastic youth Hostel is cool with a capital C. Staying on a half board basis the food was varied and plentiful ensuring our students were well fuelled at the start and the end of each day!
- Kick back in the games room
- Relax in the lounge area
- Enjoy some fresh air in the garden
- Grab a bite to eat and drink in the restaurant and bar
- Hop on the train to the centre of Berlin for sightseeing
- Located beside Humboldthain Park in the Mitte district
- 5 minute walk from Gesundbrunnen Centre shopping mall
- Within walking distance of Berliner Unterwelten underground tour
- Multi, quad, triple, twin and single beds with en-suite rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Customer Feedback: "Hotel was good value for money, staff were helpful and there were no problems with the service!" Our Lady of Sion Senior School
- Customer Feedback: "Our second year staying here! It's ideal for school groups, serves excellent breakfast & dinner and is in the perfect location." St Paul's Academy
- Family-friendly club room with pool table, table football, darts and TV
- Karaoke
- Vending machine
- Luggage storage
- Wi-Fi
- Spend some time in the club room playing pool or darts
- Enjoy a night of karaoke
- Walk to the Gesundbrunnen Centre for a spot of shopping
- Grab a bite to eat in one of the nearby restaurants or bars
- Relax in Humboldthain Park just next door
Exploring Berlin History on foot and using public transport!
We recently travelled on a History Tour to Berlin with the students of Holy Cross School, accompanied by their History Tour Guide Trevor, to embark on a 4-day exploration of Berlin using its network of excellent public transport links!
Brace yourself for what was a unique adventure, packed with thousands of steps, keeping students’ hearts and minds busy from morning until night!
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FAQs about this tour
Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
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Do you provide risk assessments for hotels?
Rayburn Tours have individual audits which are completed on every hotel/accommodation centre which we use. We are more than happy for you to see this should you wish. Our audits cover fire safety, means of escape and general safety.
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What if the weather is bad on tour and it means we have to change our programme?
It’s no problem at all! If you are accompanied by a Rayburn Tours representative they will be happy to help. Alternatively, call us on the 24-hour emergency line. We will advise on all excursions where necessary, however, it may not always be possible to reschedule all activities in bad weather.
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What does our insurance cover us for?
Our insurance providers offer comprehensive cover to our groups for the duration of their tour and is tailored specifically for schools, with specialist insurance policies for individual tour types. As with any insurance cover, it is vital that you read through the terms and conditions and that you declare any relevant information as requested. Please see our insurance page for further information and to see what is covered. For groups opting to take their own insurance, we highly recommend that you read all inclusions and exclusions prior to departure.
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Is our Tour Manager fully DBS (formerly CRB) checked?
Our Tour Managers, Field Study Tutors and History Tour Guides, with UK citizenship, have an enhanced DBS check. Non UK citizenship Tour Managers cannot be checked under the DBS scheme. Rayburn Tours will seek confirmation that Tour Managers are suitable for working with children by liaising with relevant foreign agents and monitoring group feedback.
Exploring Berlin History on foot and using public transport!
Feedback from the students of Holy Cross School…
Meeting with Mike from Insider Tour – Berlin
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