Explore The Berlin Wall: Cold War Berlin and Behind the Berlin Wall
Description
Whilst not the highest, the widest nor the longest, the Berlin Wall is probably the most famous of them all. And no trip to Berlin would be complete without visiting it and the other significant sites associated with it. We will cover the fascinating period between the Second World War and the construction of the Berlin Wall when the uncomfortable alliance between the Soviets and Western Allies finally shattered, heralding the beginning of the Cold War. what led to the construction of the wall? what led to its fall? what life was like on both sides of the Berlin Wall? • Also we look and the many varied and ingenious ways people escaped and and visit a number of the specific escape spots. • Our Guides have lead hundreds of tours on the Berlin Wall and Cold War and we have molded this tour from years of tour guiding experience and personal research. Whether you are a history buff yourself or just a curious traveler, we don’t think you will be disappointed. We will cover the Who, the Why, the When and the how and see how this history is relevant today
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(188)
Eugene was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot.
Tour guide was very informative and friendly. Easy pace but still covered a lot of ground. Lots of history.
A big thank you Cairan, one of the best tours I have been on anywhere. You and the Vermont High Achievers made this tour for me, you with your knowledge, passion and anecdotes and the high achievers with their questions to you.
Eugen was very knowledgeable and gave us great information pertaining to the Berlin Wall and areas surrounding it.
Frey was very knowledgeable and informative. The tour gave us a real insight into the history of the Berlin Wall.
Eugen was a great guide - really enjoyed his tour, and the way he brought things to life. The tour lasted just over three hours and was a good depth of information and allowed for questions and focus on topics of personal interest. I’d highly recommend.
Paul was an amazing tour guide. He was very clear and understandable with an amazing amount of knowledge. He used references that would make sense to us as a foreigner. Even with some sites overlapping from previous tours we were given more information so it did not seem repetitive. I highly recommend this tour and Paul as your guide if you can get him!
Our guide Collum was great! Clear explanations of geopolitical factors along with engaging human intetrst stories. Highly recommend!
An excellent tour - Rhys was so knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the city. Great value for money
Very informative tour about the Wall and Berlin in general. It also made great use of public transport to see more places and minimal tiredness afterwards.
