Cold War & Berlin Wall Tour in Berlin
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What to expect
- Cold War history up close
- See Berlin's divided past
- Visit iconic Wall landmarks
- Ideal for history enthusiasts
About this Tour
Steps of the tour
We will cover the fascinating period between the Second World War and the construction of the Berlin Wall when the uncomfortable alliance between the Soviets and Western Allies finally shattered, heralding the beginning of the Cold War.
What led to the construction of the wall?
What led to its fall?
What life was like on both sides of the Berlin Wall?
We also look at the many varied and ingenious ways people escaped and visit a number of the specific escape spots.
We will see the complexities of the memorialization of the Wall and how the division of Germany and Berlin still impacts the country today.
- The Berlin Wall Memorial
- Checkpoint Charlie
- Wall Fragment on Niederkirchnerstrasse
- Stories and history of escapes
- Former House of the Ministries
- Watch Tower on Erna-Berger Straße
- Potsdamer Platz
- So much More
What is included in this tour?
- Guided tour with local experts
- Visits to major landmarks
- Stories and anecdotes
- Insider knowledge on Berlin history
What to bring to the tour?
- Comfortable shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Camera for photos (optional)
Who should take part in this tour?
Birchys Berlin Tours
Willkommen bei Birchy's Berlin Tours. Unser Ziel ist es, einzigartige Erlebnisse für Touristen und Berliner gleichermaßen zu schaffen, Erlebnisse, die nirgendwo anders zu finden sind.
