Why choose this Berlin tour ?
Explore a city torn in two by the Berlin Wall. Discover life with the Stasi (secret police) in communist East Germany, and hear daring escape stories. Visit an original section of the Berlin Wall and see how & where Berliners dug tunnels to escape communism. Hear how West Berlin trains would travel through “ghost stations” beneath the East, sometimes stopping so that family and friends could have touching reunions and say emotional goodbyes. Trace the path of the Berlin Wall and hear how border guards at the “Death Strip” were trained to shoot to kill if they caught anybody trying to escape!
Choose your end location: either the East Side Gallery, the colourful and most famous section of the Berlin Wall, covered in paintings, or Bornholmer Strasse, the very place where the Wall fell in 1989, leading to the reunification of Germany in 1990!
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What makes East Berlin Cold War and Berlin Wall Private Tour a unique experience ?
Discover one of the potential hot spots during the Cold War! See where the USA and the Soviet Union came face to face (and nearly to blows!) every single day. Hear stories of spies and escapes, and make your way deep into East Berlin
See where West Berliners would say goodbye to their families without knowing if they would ever see them again, and discover every day life for ordinary Berliners in extraordinary circumstances
Uncover the entire history of the Berlin Wall, from the creepy “ghost stations” beneath East Berlin, to the memorial for the more than 130 people killed while trying to escape to escape to West Berlin.
See a reconstruction of the “Death Strip” that used to divide Berlin, explore the Church of Reconciliation, and hear the thrilling story of “Tunnel 57”. There’s so much to explore here!
Discover the very heart of East Berlin. Home to the impressive TV Tower, and the cute World Clock. Learn from your guide about the truth behind life in East Berlin, and learn how the dreaded Stasi, the secret police, controlled life in the communist side of Berlin
The very place where the Berlin Wall came down in November of 1989. Hear the wild story of huge protests in East Germany and big mistakes in the East German government that lead to the peaceful revolution of 1989
The most famous, colourful section of the Berlin Wall. See an original section of the graffiti-covered Berlin Wall, including the most famous painting ‘the kiss’, and learn how a symbol of terror and division came to be a symbol of peace and hope.
Don’t worry – your guide will make plenty of time for photos!
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Private Walking Tour
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East Berlin Cold War and Berlin Wall Private Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Hotel pickup
- Expert private local guide
Not Included
- Metro tickets – ca. €6 – €10 per person (subject to change)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Whitlam’s Berlin Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Berlin.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Just show your confirmation to your guide at the start of your tour.
