Berlin's Best: 2 Hour Walking Tour Third Reich and the Cold War
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East Berlin and the Berlin Wall 2-Hour Walking Tour
4.9(243 reviews)Berlin, Germany
2hDurationGerman, EnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
Join an expert guide for a 2-hour walking tour focused on East Berlin and the Berlin Wall. You will explore the historical division of Germany into capitalist West and communist East after World War Two. The tour includes visits to significant locations along the former path of the Wall, highlighting stories of loss, escapes, and the East German secret police, the Stasi. This experience suits history enthusiasts and those interested in Cold War events. It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes as the tour involves walking.
Itinerary
1
Hackescher Markt
Your tour will begin here
2
Friedrichstrasse
The Friedrichstraße is a major culture and shopping street in central Berlin, forming the core of the Friedrichstadt neighborhood and giving the name to Berlin Friedrichstraße station.
3
Palace of Tears
The Palace of Tears is the Berlin colloquialism for the former border crossing station at the Berlin Friedrichstrasse railway station, where East Germans said goodbye to their families and visitors going back to West Germany.
4
Memorial of the Berlin Wall
The Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer (Berlin Wall Memorial) commemorates the division of Berlin by the Berlin Wall and the deaths that occurred there. you’ll see a section of the Wall preserved in its original state.
5
Chapel of Reconciliation
The Chapel of Reconciliation (German: Kapelle der Versöhnung) is a place of worship in Berlin
6
Mauerpark
The guide will explain the history of the site.
7
GDR Watch Tower
The border watchtower is the oldest relic of the Berlin Wall.
What's included / not included
Professional guideGovernment fees2-hour walking tour
GratuitiesBerlin Transport AB Zone pass
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good to know
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Traveller reviews
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