Berlin: East Germany Contemporary Witness Small Group Tour
ID: GYG401742-729594
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Hear about the GDR first hand on a moving small group tour conducted by a former political prisoner.
Learn about the reality of life in East Germany in the company of a contemporary witness and Stasi victim.
Meet Karl-Heinz Richter, born in Schwarzheide in Brandenburg in 1946 and who grew up with his family in East Berlin. Three years after the Wall was built, he planned to flee to the west and tried to jump on a moving train at Friedrichstrasse station. The escape failed and "Kalle" Richter spent several months in inhumane conditions in pre-trial detention in the Stasi prison in Berlin-Pankow.
Experience GDR escape history first hand as Richter describes to you his attempts to leave, and reveals the truth about everyday life in East Germany. Hear moving stories of his experience as a political prisoner, and the influence of the Stasi throughout East German society.
Highlights
- Discover the reality of life in the GDR with Karl-Heinz Richter
- Listen to the harrowing stories about everyday life and his planned escape to the west
- Find out more about his imprisonment in the Stasi prison in Berlin and the Stasi interrogation methods
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
