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LanguagesItalian
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers
Overview
Explore Berlin’s Cold War history with the guides of Vive Berlin Tours on this 3-hour Italian-guided walking and public transport tour of East Berlin and the Wall. Start at Potsdamer Platz, then visit Nordbahnhof ghost station, closed for 28 years. At the Bernauerstrasse Memorial, relive the trauma of division, see the original death strip, and hear tales of escape tunnels and tragic losses.
Walk through Alexanderplatz, where peaceful protests defied the Stasi and toppled the Wall. Admire the East Side Gallery, home to 104 murals, which you can then discover by yourself. Explore the original Berlin Wall sections, East Germany’s architecture, and watchtowers. A moving journey through East Berlin’s past—perfect for history lovers!
What's included
Guide in Italian
Transportation to/from attractions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
What to expect
Vive Berlin Tours
10m
The tour with an Italian guide starts at the meeting point of Potsdamer Platz no. 10 (S/U-Bahn Potsdamer Platz). Look for the blue bicycle by VIVE BERLIN TOURS, you will easily recognize the flag with our logo!
10m
In this subway station the guide will talk about the incredible history of ghost stations.
Memorial of the Berlin Wall
50m
The best place to immerse yourself in the history of the Berlin Wall and see how it was possible to build it. We will talk about the tragic stories of the victims of the Wall and learn about the systems used to escape.
Alexanderplatz
15m
You get known the German Democratic Republic (GDR) and its typical architecture. The guide will also talk about the great popular manifestation that took place at Alexanderplatz and that led to the fall of the Wall.
10m
The most impressive structure in the GDR and still the tallest building in Berlin (visit only outside).
Karl-Marx-Allee
20m
Visit this boulevard surrounded by buildings from the Stalinist era and discover the beginnings of the GDR.
East Side Gallery
20m
The longest part of the Berlin Wall and the most famous thanks to its murals symbol of freedom.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We meet 20 minutes before the tour starts. In front of the Espresso House, at the corner with Gabriele-Tergit-Promenade.
End point
The guide will be happy to advise you which public transport to take at the end of the tour.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
