Berlin: The Wall and Cold War Private Walking Tour
ID: GYG413115-749518
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
See remnants of the Berlin Wall and hear exciting stories about escapes during the Cold War on this private walking tour along the former border of the wall.
Experience the fascinating history of Berlin up close on this private walking tour. Find out about the construction and fall of the Berlin Wall, see its remains, and discover places where escape attempts were made with your local guide.
Begin the tour on Bernauer Strasse, a street that is now home to an open-air documentation museum, and follow the former borderline through the center of Berlin. As you go, listen to real-life stories about the experiences of Berlin's citizens during the Cold War.
Check out an original border crossing station at the Palace of Tears. If it's open, head up to a viewing platform to see the "death strip" that aimed to prevent escape attempts. The tour concludes at another border crossing station, Checkpoint Charlie.
Highlights
- Get a feel for what life was like in Berlin during the Cold War
- Learn about the building of the Berlin Wall and see what's still left
- Hear about daily life in the divided city and discover places of escape
- See the Palace of Tears and Checkpoint Charlie, former border stations
- View the former "death strip" from a viewing platform (if it's open)
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Meet your guide at the underground station "Bernauer Strasse," upstairs at the exit marked "Bernauer Strasse." The guide will have a sign with your name written on it. In case you are late or you cannot find your guide, call the local partner's office via the number on your voucher.
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
