Berlin Cold War Tour with a Local Historian - Ideal for History Buffs
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Location: Berlin, Germany
Duration: 3 hours
Product code: 11498P254
Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Berlin, BerlinYou start things off by meeting your guide on Bernauer Strasse. Then off to explore the Cold War legacy of the divided German capital. 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.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Admiralspalast Berlin, Friedrichstr. 101, 10117 Berlin GermanyCheck out the place where East German Political Party (SED) was formed. The party was established in April 1946 by the merging of the Communist Party of Germany and Social Democratic Party of Germany.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Berlin Friedrichstrasse Station, Georgenstr. 14/17, 10117 Berlin GermanyExperience the mysterious ghost stations. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Palace of Tears, Reichstagufer 17 Mitte, 10117 Berlin GermanyThis 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 Duration: 1 hourStop At: Checkpoint Charlie, Friedrichstr. 43-45, 10969 Berlin GermanyTake 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.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Memorial of the Berlin Wall, Bernauer Strasse 111, 13355 Berlin GermanyWhat 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 Duration: 1 hourStop At: The Wall Museum, Muehlenstr. 78 in Muehlenspeicher next to Pirates venue - 2nd Floor, 10243 Berlin GermanyVisit 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 historyDuration: 1 hour
Supplier Name
Friendly Local Guides
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,Near public transportation,Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Guides required to regularly wash hands,We are serious about taking extra precautions to stop the spread of this virus by practicing regular hand washing and sanitization. We practice social distancing measures through providing private tours only.This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Inclusions:
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
Exclusions:
Hotel pick-up and drop-off,Food and drinks,Entrance fees / tickets (if any),Entry/Admission - Admiralspalast Berlin