Yes tram M5 or 6, direction Hohenschönhausen, Zingster Str. stop Freienwalder Str. (Berlin) from Alexander Platz, and then it is indicated 500 m by walking

I would think, that there would be tours in english, but I am not sure. But participate anyhow and ask some fellow tour-participates translating some of it and you’ll be fine, I think. I don’t know anything about the Stasi museum.

At the moment they only do guided tours because of reconstruction work. You don't have to book it in advance but there are only a few tours per day. don't miss out on it! check their website for further information

Hi Helen, it is very easy. Do your research and know what train to catch before you get there, for example, from Schoenefeld to Berlin you could find out its the RE7 and then find the platform for that train. Or you could ask someone. Once in Berlin, you can use the S or U-bahn to get nearer to your hotel and walk. My top tip is to use Google Maps. Put in the name of the airport and the hotel them boom! It tells you everything you need including the trains and platforms.

All you have to do is go to their website. If I recall there were no reservations. Have a great visit,

We didn't book in advance last July. We were among 15 people and the tour was conducted in perfect English by a wonderful guide. It lasted about one hour. Not to be missed. Transportation to the museum is also very easy.

No, it is different jail. It was a former Soviet complex and later used by the DDR government as a jail for political prisoners. Most of them had no clue why they were there. You can take as much pictures as you like and do not forget to book a guided tour performed by local people, they are briljant.

Yes, you have to take a tram and then you have to walk 5 min. to the Forbidden Zone. Ask at the Info which stop you have to choose.