Explore The Berlin Wall: Cold War Berlin and Behind the Berlin Wall
Look behind the Berlin wall and its complex, tragic history on an in-depth walking tour focused on the city's most infamous architecture. See the longest section of the wall that remains, plus other Cold War landmarks like Checkpoint Charlie and a former DDR watchtower. A guide’s commentary goes beyond Communist kitsch and well-known headlines for an insightful look at life in Berlin before and after the wall.
Highlights
- ✓Visit different remaining sections of the Berlin wall without a long search
- ✓Hear stories of survival and daring escape during Communist rule
- ✓See firsthand how the division between East and West Berlin has been erased
- ✓Great option for WWII and Cold War history buffs
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Our tour guides are highly educated and experts on the material in which the present.
What's not included
- ✓Private Transportation
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓We normally use public transportation on the tour so a single AB travel ticket is required
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Explore The Berlin Wall: Cold War Berlin and Behind the Berlin Wall
Look behind the Berlin wall and its complex, tragic history on an in-depth walking tour focused on the city's most infamous architecture. See the longest section of the wall that remains, plus other Cold War landmarks like Checkpoint Charlie and a former DDR watchtower. A guide’s commentary goes beyond Communist kitsch and well-known headlines for an insightful look at life in Berlin before and after the wall.
Highlights
- ✓Visit different remaining sections of the Berlin wall without a long search
- ✓Hear stories of survival and daring escape during Communist rule
- ✓See firsthand how the division between East and West Berlin has been erased
- ✓Great option for WWII and Cold War history buffs
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Our tour guides are highly educated and experts on the material in which the present.
What's not included
- ✓Private Transportation
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓We normally use public transportation on the tour so a single AB travel ticket is required
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.