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Visit some of the few remaining portions of the Berlin Wall on this half-day walking tour. Hear about the history of divided Berlin. Learn about Cold War politics, the Wall's construction, escape attempts and how the people of Berlin coped.

Highlights

• See remaining sections of the Berlin Wall
• Stand on the spot where the Wall was breached for the first time in November 1989
• Learn about Berlin during the Cold War
• Visit the Gleim and Bernau Street tunnels
• View the Berlin Wall Memorial

Description

This half-day walking tour begins at one of the most notable and historic sites in Berlin: Bornholmer Street border crossing. On Nov 9 1989, after 28 years of separation, this is where the wall first came down, allowing 20,000 East Berliners to immediately cross the border. We will visit remnants of the Wall and view placards commemorating that historic night. The outdoor exhibition conveys how the West was sealed off from the East and shows a preserved piece of the border fortification with Death Strip and watch tower, as well as excavations of the house foundations destroyed for the wall's construction. Along the way you will encounter literary quotes, testimonies and photographs that document Berlin's Cold War history and allow you to comprehend what life in the divided city was like for Berliners. We follow the Berlin Wall and its Death Strip and encounter many tracks of its existence known only to insiders. On the way we will cover many well-known parts of the Berlin Wall and have the opportunity to view a reconstructed portion of it, complete with Death Strip and watchtower, at the Berlin Wall Memorial.

Includes

Services of an English or German -speaking guide

Important Information

• Our tours take place in all weather conditions, even if it is raining or cold. In the event of rain we offer the free use of rain ponchos. Please note that, for groups of 3 or more persons, cancellation is not possible less than 3 days before the tour.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund