Explore The Berlin Wall: Cold War Berlin and Behind the Berlin Wall

4.9 (219 reviews) Berlin, Germany
Duration3h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Overview

Whilst not the highest, the widest nor the longest, the Berlin Wall is probably the most famous of them all. And no trip to Berlin would be complete without visiting it and the other significant sites associated with it.

We will cover the fascinating period between the Second World War and the construction of the Berlin Wall when the uncomfortable alliance between the Soviets and Western Allies finally shattered, heralding the beginning of the Cold War.

what led to the construction of the wall?

what led to its fall?

what life was like on both sides of the Berlin Wall?

• Also we look and the many varied and ingenious ways people escaped and and visit a number of the specific escape spots.
• Our Guides have lead hundreds of tours on the Berlin Wall and Cold War and we have molded this tour from years of tour guiding experience and personal research. Whether you are a history buff yourself or just a curious traveler, we don’t think you will be disappointed.

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What's included

  • Our tour guides are highly educated and experts on the material in which the present.
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • We normally use public transportation on the tour so a single AB travel ticket is required

What to expect

  1. Memorial of the Berlin Wall
    1h 20m
    One of the most incredible sites related to the Berlin Wall and the scene of tragic loss and brilliant escapes. The memorial itself is over 1km long and includes the only preserved complete cross-section of the Berlin Wall and Death-Strip.
  2. Checkpoint Charlie
    15m
    The most famous of all the Check Points it was the scene of many failed and successful escapes and also an incredible face-off between the American and Soviet forces in the Autumn of 1961.
  3. Topography of Terror
    10m
    The section on Niederkirchnerstrasse is the only surviving fragment of the wall in this part of Berlin. It is right next to the former-Luftwaffe Headquarters which was used during the East German Period as the House of Ministries. It is also the site of one of the more incredible escapes into West Berlin.
  4. GDR Watch Tower
    15m · Admission ticket included
    Visit and possibly ascend the last of the "BT - variant" watchtowers that used to surround West Berlin. A rare survival saved thanks to a private initiative.
  5. Potsdamer Platz
    10m
    See how a desolate piece of land in, and also bounding, the death-strip has developed into a high-rise business and entertainment quarter. The rebirth of re-unified Berlin before your very eyes.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Ebertstraße 24, 10117 Berlin, Germany. This is outside Hopfingerbrau, which is next to the Brandenburg Gate.

End point

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Near public transportation
  • Service animals allowed
  • Stroller accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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