Berlin Wall city tour

In the footsteps of the Berlin Wall: a city tour through divided Germany

Experience history up close on a fascinating city tour along the former Berlin Wall. Immerse yourself in a time when Germany was divided and the Wall separated the city of Berlin into East and West. Discover important sites such as Checkpoint Charlie, the East Side Gallery and the Mauerpark, which bear witness to the dramatic events of this era. Learn more about the background to the building of the Wall, the everyday lives of people in divided Germany and the effects of the division on the lives of Berliners. This city tour offers you a unique insight into one of the darkest chapters in German history and lets you feel the significance of reunification at first hand.

The Berlin Wall: a symbol of the division of Germany

During the Cold War, the Berlin Wall symbolised the division of Germany and Europe. Erected in August 1961 on the orders of the GDR government, it was intended to stop the mass exodus of East Germans to the West. The wall stretched 155 kilometres through the city and separated families, friends and neighbours from each other. During the city tour, you will learn how the Wall came to be built, what impact it had on people's lives and how it finally came down in November 1989 under the pressure of the peaceful revolution in the GDR. Let our expert guide lead you through history and gain new insights into this formative period of Germany's past.

Historical places and their significance in divided Berlin

During the city tour, you will visit important sites along the former Berlin Wall that bear witness to the division of Germany. At Checkpoint Charlie, the most famous border crossing between East and West Berlin, you will learn more about the dramatic events of the Cold War and the confrontation between the superpowers. The East Side Gallery, the longest surviving section of the Wall, impresses with its artistic graffiti that speaks of hope and freedom. In Mauerpark, which was built on the former death strip, you can experience how a symbol of division became a place of encounter and exchange. Take in these historic places and gain a deep insight into the significance of the Berlin Wall in a divided Germany.

An unforgettable experience: Berlin Wall city tour

A Berlin Wall walking tour is an unforgettable experience that brings you closer to the history of the division of Germany in an impressive way. Whether you are interested in history, want to find out more about life in divided Germany or simply want to experience a special city walk through Berlin - this tour is an absolute highlight. Our expert guide will accompany you to the most important sites along the former Wall and give you a vivid picture of this period with exciting anecdotes and background information. Book your city tour today and immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the Berlin Wall and divided Germany.