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Walking on the Wall: Embrace Berlin's Cold War History with a 3-Hour Tour
4.6
8 Ratings
Berlin
Experience the captivating history of Berlin’s Cold War era on a 3-hour walking tour. Discover the divided city and hear the stories of those who lived through the conflicts.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Liesenbrücken - An abandoned bridge in the path of the Berlin Wall.
- Memorial of the Berlin Wall - The Berlin Wall Memorial commemorates the division of Berlin by the Wall and the deaths at the Berlin Wall. The national monument, a 70-meter-long original section of the border fortifications, was rebuilt in 1998 by the Federal Republic of Germany and the state of Berlin on Bernauer Straße (parts of the Wall come from other sections) and later expanded. Today, over a length of 1.4 kilometers on the former border strip, the memorial also includes an outdoor exhibition, the Chapel of Reconciliation, the Berlin Wall Documentation Centre, the Window of Remembrance as well as the visitor centre and an exhibition in the neighbouring Nordbahnhof S-Bahn station.
- Mauerpark - A park that follows the course of the former Berlin Wall along Schwedter Straße. As a popular local recreation area, the Mauerpark with its flea market and numerous street musicians is one of the most popular sights in Berlin.
- Rabbit Field - Rabbit Field in the former death strip
What's Included
- All fees and taxes included
Additional Information
Joining this walking tour 35 years back could have cost us our lives! Rest assured, it’s safe now. Nevertheless, the remnants of old conflicts can be felt touring this split city. It’s more than a mere ‘story of two cities’. It’s a narration of two disparate worlds during the height of the Cold War. You’ll encounter narratives of many who faced hardships through these tumultuous times.
Location
U Schwartzkopffstraße
I will be near northern entrance of the underground station, U Schwartzkopffstraße, in the western sidewalk, holding a blue navy umbrella.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Bingbing_c
Jul 9, 2024
Very informative with... - Very informative with clear illustration; very good pace of walking with considering rest period for refreshment.
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Laura_g
Jul 5, 2024
A Must Do! - Behzad gave an excellent tour of Walking the Wall! Highly recommend! Well paced, providing invaluable context for understanding the history of Germany and Berlin.
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Jay_a
Jun 6, 2024
Absolutely worth it for the small amount. - Behzad (Tour Guide) was knowledgeable and considerate. he is engaging and funny at his own way. The tour itself was interesting and all the small details he incorporated in the tour. it is a must to do tour with behzad when you are in berlin.
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Deidre_m
Jun 4, 2024
A must do in a visit to Berlin - Loved this walking tour, it really brought the history to life. Great insights. I loved learning more about the time when the wall was in place and the lives that the people lived.
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Gareth_l
Feb 14, 2024
Thorough tour of the wall - Behzad just gave my daughter and I an incredible tour. Well worth the money and he knew his history very well, with good English to boot! Showed us lots of things we wouldn't have seen if we just tried to do the walk ourselves. Thanks so much Behzad. Gareth and Bethany
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Vicente_b
Sep 29, 2023
Enlightening and Eye Opening. - My guide was excellent, he knew his history around the Berlin Wall. The biggest eyeopener was Death Street, the area between the Border Wall and the Inner Wall. That aspect I was unfamiliar with prior to the tour.
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Debashis_c
Jul 16, 2024
Berlin Wall tour - Our guide was extremely friendly and patient with us. He gave a very good insight into the days when East Germany and West Germany were separate.
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Wendy_m
Jun 25, 2023
Great view of Berlin Wall - Passionate guide with a great sense of history. Very good tour but went a little bit long. Interesting observations regarding the wider view of how the wall affected Berlin in many different ways
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