Explore the capital of the Cold War– Divided Berlin, Germany. Take a city tour of the sights which epitomize the long division of the city, such as Friedrichstrasse station, the Brandenburg Gate, and Checkpoint Charlie.

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: Chinese, English, German, Russian
Private or small groups available

Highlights

Experience Berlin, in former times a city in which uniquely two hostile systems prevailed
Immerse yourself in the daily life of the city the wall and see how every aspect of daily life was influenced by it
Discover hidden places and stories about the division of Berlin and the fate of its people

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Enjoy an exciting city tour of the history of this once-divided capital. See the Friedrichstrasse station, the single border station during the Cold War. Follow the Spree to the parliament and government district, whose buildings were siyuated partly along the border strip Visit the famous Brandenburg Gate where the border ran, the symbol of the division and the fate of the city. From the Holocaust memorial at the former death strip, we proceed to Potsdamer Platz, where the split is particularly visible in the former Tiergarten Triangle. See the longest remaining stretch of the wall and the world famous Checkpoint Charlie.

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City tour

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts

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Meeting point

Meet at the entrance of Tränenpalast (Palace of Tears) in front of Friedrichstraße station on Reichstagufer, 10117 Berlin, Germany. Please note that Tränenpalast has only one entrance.

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Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 84 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Service
5/5
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Super informative

My son (14 y.) And I were the only participants, but our guide Stefan carried out the tour with great commitment and fun. We have received a lot of background information, supplemented by the personal experience of our guide. In the end we were even more than 2 hours on the road (although it was really cold). My son was also enthusiastic. Many thanks and praise to Stefan!

March 19, 2017

It couldn't be better!

Thank you for this exciting tour! Many thanks to our guide, who gave us this very difficult part of German history in a very exciting and committed way. My 14 year old daughter was just as excited as the adults. Our guide not only gave us the pure facts, but also presented the time from the construction of the wall to the present very knowledgeably and lively and answered all questions very patiently. I would definitely recommend the tour if you are interested in the exciting history of Berlin!

March 5, 2017

Die Gruppe bestand insgesamt aus 4 Teilnehmern & Guide. Es herrschte ein sehr angenehmes Klima. Sowohl ich als auch meine Mutter konnten viele neue Einblicke erlangen, was ein Leben zu "Mauerzeiten" bedeutete. Auch die Verknüpfung von Fakten & persönlichen Schicksalen hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Am Ende hat die Führung 2,5 Stunden gedauert. 2 Stunden hätten uns auch gereicht, deshalb nur 4 Sterne.

August 16, 2021

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Berlin Wall: City Tour of Divided Germany

Berlin Wall: City Tour of Divided Germany

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