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Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial Guided Tour & Transfers
5(1 review)Berlin, Germany
3hDurationGerman, EnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel
About this experience
Participants will take a guided tour of the Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial, focusing on the history of the Stasi police and their political prison during the communist GDR. The experience includes private car transfers within Berlin for convenience. The tour is suitable for those interested in learning about political persecution in post-war East Germany and the Cold War era. It is not ideal for individuals seeking a casual sightseeing experience without a historical context. Before booking, note that the tour includes visits to original buildings of the former Stasi prison and features stories from former political prisoners. Transfers include pickup and drop-off service.
Itinerary
1
Berlin
A pickup and drop-off by a private vehicle, so you can avoid public transport and . After the guided tour, the driver will be ready to take you to your apartment.
2
Berlin-Hohenschonhausen Memorial
Get to the Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial just on time for your guided tour. Your group will be led by a former inmate or a historian as a guide, giving you the most authentic account of the Hohenschönhausen prison between 1951 and 1989. This place is still shrouded in mystery, but this tour of the original prison buildings and museum exhibits will offer a reliable impression of the horrific and absurd life of the prison. The permanent exhibition displays personal objects and photographs of the former political prisoners, revealing their personal memories of the physical violence and psychological torture of the ‘House of Horror’. They also offer an insight into the lives and motives of Stasi, the largest secret police in the world at that time. It will be a great lesson on the importance of freedom and democracy. After the guided tour, the driver will be ready to take you to your apartment.
What's included / not included
Tickets to Berlin-Hohenschönhausen MemorialGroup tour of the Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Prison MemorialPickup and drop-off at your Berlin accommodationPrivate driver and a clean, air-conditioned carLicensed Guide, who is fluent in the chosen language
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
Good to know
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information
- Please note that it is a public tour with private transfers
- The 3-hour option includes estimated 1,5-hour transfer between your accommodation and the Memorial by private car. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and can take longer or shorter depending on the location of your accommodation in Berlin. You can book a 5-people tour for a larger vehicle.
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