Private guided walking tour to the Cold War in Berlin
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Private guided walking tour to the Cold War in Berlin

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Language: English , Italian , French , Spanish , German , Russian
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Duration: Flexible
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  • Discover the traces of the Cold War left in Berlin with an expert guide
  • Visit historical sites like Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall Memorial, Potsdamer Platz and Friedrichstrasse Station
  • Explore the last remains of the Berlin Wall and learn about the life in a divided city
  • Enjoy an exclusive walking tour with private guide who will adjust tempo and information as you wish
What to expect

Join this unique tour and walk around Berlin! This bustling city witnessed some unimaginable events. The Cold War as the prevailing state of tension between the Eastern and Western Blocks left many traces in the city. Discover the real history and learn more about the causes of the division of Berlin.

Pass by many historical places, and hear fascinating stories from your expert guide. Visit the Checkpoint Charlie, which was the best-known Berlin Wall crossing point between East and West Berlin during the Cold War. Today, this site is a symbolic checkpoint carrying the memory of these important historical events. The next stop is Potsdamer Platz, one of the symbols of Berlin's rebirth. The Berlin Wall passed through this square. Nowadays, the existence of the wall is only reminded of several slabs and a small exhibition. Pass by the Brandenburg Gate, which during the time of the city’s division, stood in the center of the border area and could not be crossed. Visit the Berlin Friedrichstrasse Station. During the Cold War, it became famous for being a station that was located entirely in East Berlin but continued to be served by trains from West Berlin. The station also was a major border crossing between the East and West parts of Berlin.

Expand your tour to 4 hours and visit the most important monument commemorating the division of the city, the Berlin Wall Memorial. Currently, it is the only place where you can see a fragment of the real Berlin Wall on a one-to-one scale. Take a stroll through the Memorial Park and take a moment to look at the monument built in the memory of the victims of the Berlin Wall.

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What's included
  • check Private walking tour led by a licensed guide
What's not included
  • x_not_included Public transport tickets for 4-hour option (optional, can be purchased on-site by card or in cash in Euros)
Where

Gendarmenmarkt, 10117 Berlin, Germany

Meeting point:
Meet your guide in front of the Friedrich Schiller monument (Schillerbrunen).
What to remember
  • Please be aware that this tour involves a lot of walking so comfortable footwear and clothing will be the best choice

  • Infants (age 0-5) can join this tour for free

  • You can choose between 2 versions of the tour with different durations and content:
  • 2-hour tour: Join this tour to visit the Checkpoint Charlie, Potsdamer Platz and Friedrichstrasse Station
  • 4-hour tour: Choose this version to visit the Checkpoint Charlie, Potsdamer Platz, Friedrichstrasse Station and the Berlin Wall Memorial
  • 4-hour option: If you wish, you can travel to the Berlin Wall Memorial by public transport at your own expense (one-way ticket for adults, 15+ years: € 3 / for children, 6-14 years: €1,90 / infants, 0-5 years: free)
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Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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