Discover the captivating story of the Berlin Wall on a guided tour. Learn about its construction, fall, and life on both sides. Explore escape spots and understand its relevance today.
Discover the captivating story of the Berlin Wall on a guided tour. Learn about its construction, fall, and life on both sides. Explore escape spots and understand its relevance today.
- Memorial of the Berlin Wall - One of the most incredible sites related to the Berlin Wall and the scene of tragic loss and brilliant escapes. The memorial itself is over 1km long and includes the only preserved complete cross-section of the Berlin Wall and Death-Strip.
- Checkpoint Charlie - The most famous of all the Check Points it was the…
- Memorial of the Berlin Wall - One of the most incredible sites related to the Berlin Wall and the scene of tragic loss and brilliant escapes. The memorial itself is over 1km long and includes the only preserved complete cross-section of the Berlin Wall and Death-Strip.
- Checkpoint Charlie - The most famous of all the Check Points it was the scene of many failed and successful escapes and also an incredible face-off between the American and Soviet forces in the Autumn of 1961.
- Topography of Terror - The section on Niederkirchnerstrasse is the only surviving fragment of the wall in this part of Berlin. It is right next to the former-Luftwaffe Headquarters which was used during the East German Period as the House of Ministries. It is also the site of one of the more incredible escapes into West Berlin.
- GDR Watch Tower - Visit and possibly ascend the last of the “BT - variant” watchtowers that used to surround West Berlin. A rare survival saved thanks to a private initiative.
- Potsdamer Platz - See how a desolate piece of land in, and also bounding, the death-strip has developed into a high-rise business and entertainment quarter. The rebirth of re-unified Berlin before your very eyes.
- Expert tour guides with in-depth knowledge
- Expert tour guides with in-depth knowledge
- Private Transportation
- Private Transportation
The Berlin Wall may not be the tallest, broadest, or longest, but it certainly claims the prize for the most renowned. No tour of Berlin is complete without a visit to this monumental site and its associated landmarks.
We delve into the intriguing era spanning the end of World War II and the erection of the Berlin Wall, a time when the strain between the…
The Berlin Wall may not be the tallest, broadest, or longest, but it certainly claims the prize for the most renowned. No tour of Berlin is complete without a visit to this monumental site and its associated landmarks.
We delve into the intriguing era spanning the end of World War II and the erection of the Berlin Wall, a time when the strain between the Soviets and Western Allies culminated in the birth of the Cold War.
What instigated the building of the wall?
What triggered its collapse?
What was everyday life like on either side of the Berlin Wall?
• Additionally, we examine the diverse and resourceful methods people employed to escape, along with a visit to numerous specific escape locations.
• Having led hundreds of tours on the Berlin Wall and Cold War, our Guides have crafted this tour based on years of experience and personal investigation. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or just a keen tourist, we believe you won’t be let down. The Who, the Why, the When, and the How are all covered, while we also explore the continued relevance of this history today.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Near public transportation
- Service animals allowed
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.