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Berlin Cold War Tour with a Local Historian - Ideal for History Buffs
  • Duration

    3 Hours

  • Activity Level

    MODERATE

  • Language

    English, German

Description

Soak in the Cold War history of Berlin during this historic and cultural walking tour. Hear all the historic stories about this once-divided city from a passionate local historian while exploring sights such as Bernauer Strasse, the former East German ‘Tränenpalast,’ Palace of Tears, the Soviet Embassy, the Death Strip, Admiralspalast Berlin and Hauptbahnof.

The adventure offers up an intriguing combination of beauty and contrasts in scenery, culture and history.

• Immerse yourself into Berlin's Cold War history on this walking tour
• Learn about the Cold Conflict and tension between the Western nations and the Communist Eastern bloc
• Hear stories about Cold War espionage, and the CIA and KGB surveillance techniques
• Visit the historic spots of Cold War in Berlin like Bernauer Strasse, Tränenpalast, and Hauptbahnof
• Step back in history wandering charming landmarks of Berlin
• Learn about the everyday life of locals during Cold War

This tour is perfect for history lovers

Itinerary
  • You start things off by meeting your guide on Bernauer Strasse. Then off to explore the Cold War legacy of the divided German capital. Be sure to let your private guide know about your requests in changing itinerary, so he will incorporate them to your tour. Start your trip at Bernauer Strasse, a street known for the dividing line for the Berlin Wall. You’ll have an opportunity to explore some of the remnants of this infamous barrier once divided the German nation. Visit a nearby museum where you’ll see the house’s artifacts from people who tried to run away. From there we will find our way to Hauptbahnof, a former “ghost station” cut in half by the city’s divisions that nowadays is a symbol of the reunited Berlin. After that head to the Tränenpalast,a border crossing for those who were traveling by train between East and West Germany. It has the nickname “Palace of Tears,” because of many painful goodbyes that took place inside its walls.

  • What was once the border strip is now a place of remembrance. The Berlin Wall memorial gives you a moving insight into the division of Berlin. Visit the amazing open-air museum of Bernauerstrasse

  • Visit the wall museum where you will find interesting photos and objects and view from the terrace of the wall museum, here you might want to take some pics for your memory. Insight into the biggest peaceful revolution of world history. After this experience the mysterious ghost stations.

  • This is a spot where you will understand what the partition of Germany meant for many Berliners and their personal stories can be found in the Tränenpalast. Visit this place and you will feel the groove of all the sad people’s goodbyes. Take the U-Bahn to the Palace of Tears

  • Take the U-bahn to Checkpoint Charlie reminder of the former border crossing, the Cold War and the partition of Berlin. You will hear all the interesting stories about this stop from your local personal insider! It’s no wonder that Checkpoint Charlie is one of the sights of Berlin that you really should see.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Friendly local guide, passionate historian
Multiple start times available
Must see and off the beaten path
Iconic places for photoshoot
Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour

What's Excluded

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food and drinks
Entrance fees / tickets (if any)

Know before you go
  • Public transportation nearby
Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable

Meeting Point

69-73 Bernauer Str., 13507 Berlin, DE

Language

English, German

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Cancellation Policy
  • For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

    Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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EUR 28.50
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USD 59 / Person
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