World War to Cold War: 1-hour private guided Berlin walk

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ID: GYG443004-797713
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Country: Germany

Duration: 01:00 hours


Description

Germany, 1945. Hitler is dead, Berlin is in ruins. What next? On this one-hour tour, travel back to when the eyes of the world were on Berlin - a city destroyed, divided, and crawling with spies.
Germany, 1945. Hitler is dead, Berlin is in ruins. What next? On this one-hour tour, travel back to when the eyes of the world were on Berlin - a city destroyed, divided, and crawling with spies.

Start at the Anhalter Bahnhof, Berlin’s former main train station. Learn how Berlin’s Jews were deported in full view of the locals. Witness the destruction caused by Allied bombing. Stop by a nearby bunker, and find out how Berliners survived the air raids.

Explore the ruins of Nazi Germany’s most feared address: the SS and Gestapo Headquarters. Find out how the Nazis terrorized all of Europe.

Stroll along the remains of the Berlin Wall, a border that divided families for 28 years. Learn about the daring escape of Heinz Holzapfel.

See the Luftwaffe Headquarters, office of Hermann Göring. East Germany was founded after the war, and hear the tragic story of the 1953 anti-Communist uprising.

Finish at Checkpoint Charlie, where American and Soviet tanks once pointed their guns at each other.
In one hour, you’ll see some of the most significant sites, not just of Berlin, but of the 20th
century.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a commentary from a passionate local guide
  • Discover key WW2 & Cold War sites in Berlin on a 1-hr tour
  • Explore Anhalter Bahnhof & learn of Jews' deportation
  • See the SS/Gestapo Headquarters & Berlin Wall's remains
  • End at Checkpoint Charlie, where US & USSR tanks faced off.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Your guide will meet you outside of the Anhalter Bahnhof - former railway terminus in Berlin. The guide will be holding up a sign with your name on it.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.