Checkpoint Charlie was the most famous border crossing ****ween East and West Berlin during the Cold War. Visitors on a private tour with www.guidesofberlin.com can learn about the tense standoffs that took place there, and hear anecdotes such as the story of U.S. Army tanks facing down Soviet tanks at the checkpoint in 1961. The guides can also provide information about the many escape attempts made by East Germans, and the ways in which they tried to outwit the border guards. Visit: https://www.guidesofberlin.com/