11:00, 15:00
2 hours
S-Bahn North Station Berlin
Private or small group possible
Cancellation & rebooking with 100% refund up to 24 hours before the booked start time
Embark on a fascinating journey through Berlin's eventful history with a Berlin Wall tour. Explore the remains of the former border between East and West and immerse yourself in the stories of the people who were affected by the division of the city. Experienced guides will take you to the most important sites along the former Wall and give you a vivid historical background. From the Berlin Wall Memorial to Checkpoint Charlie and the East Side Gallery, numerous highlights await you, giving you an understanding of the significance of the Wall for the city and its inhabitants. Let yourself be touched by the authentic places and moving stories and gain new insights into one of the darkest chapters in German history.
A Berlin Wall tour is the perfect opportunity to experience the multifaceted history of the German capital up close. Follow the traces of the former border and discover the places where the division of the city manifested itself most clearly. Your guide will explain the political and social background to the building of the Wall and use eyewitness accounts and historical anecdotes to illustrate the impact it had on the lives of people in East and West. Visit the Berlin Wall Memorial in Bernauer Strasse, where you can see the remains of the Wall, watchtowers and a replica of the death strip. Learn more about the escape attempts and the tragic fates of those who lost their lives at the Wall.
Another highlight of your Berlin Wall tour is the legendary Checkpoint Charlie, the former border crossing between the American and Soviet sectors. American and Soviet tanks faced each other here during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1961 and the world held its breath. Let your guide tell you the exciting details of this event and take a look at the neighbouring Wall Museum, which comprehensively documents the history of the division. A visit to the East Side Gallery, the longest remaining section of the Wall, is also a must on your tour. Marvel at the artistic graffiti and paintings that were created by artists from all over the world after the fall of the Wall and now serve as a memorial to freedom and international understanding.
A Berlin Wall tour is an absolute must for anyone who is interested in recent German history and wants to get to know the capital from a new perspective. The expert explanations of the guides, the authentic locations and the moving stories make this tour an unforgettable experience. Book your Berlin Wall tour today and embark on a journey into the past that you are guaranteed not to forget in a hurry. Discover the traces of division and get to know the city that symbolises the overcoming of borders and the triumph of freedom like no other. A Berlin Wall tour is a unique opportunity to experience history at first hand and at the same time enjoy the vibrant metropolis of Berlin in all its facets.