The Essential Berlin Wall History Tour (private)

The Essential Berlin Wall History Tour (private)

This a a great tour to book whether you have a solid educational background in the Berlin Wall and Cold War or just a curious interest. Your guide is an archaeologist, life-long history buff and is proud to offer this tour.

We will look at the period between 1945 and 1961 and see why, when and how the Berlin Wall was constructed and how it developed over 28 years. Aside from the political we will explore the many stories of tragedy and triumph associated with the Berlin Wall, from cold blooded murders to daring escapes. We will leave no stone unturned!

Itinerary
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Stop At: Memorial of the Berlin Wall, Bernauer Strasse 111, 13355 Berlin Germany

Explore the incredible Wall Memorial on Bernauerstrasse. See the only complete section of the barrier system in existence and learn why this was such an incredible and significant site during the period of the wall.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Checkpoint Charlie, Friedrichstr. 43-45, 10969 Berlin Germany

Visit the most famous of the checkpoints through the Berlin Wall

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Topography of Terror, Niederkirchnstrasse 8, 10963 Berlin Germany

See the Wall fragment at the topography of Terror and also the former Soviet Administrative HQ and East German House of Ministries.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: DDR Watch Tower, Erna Berger Strasse Potsdamer Platz, 10117 Berlin Germany

Visit oe of the few surviving watchtower associated with the Berlin Wall. It is also possible to ascend it

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Potsdamer Platz Tiegarten, 10785 Berlin Germany

Finish at Potsdamer Platz and see how, what was a barren desolate border area between East and West has transformed itself into a vibrant commercial center with incredible modern architecture.

Duration: 15 minutes