Explore The Berlin Wall: Cold War Berlin and Behind the Berlin Wall

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About this activity

Whilst not the highest, the widest nor the longest, the Berlin Wall is probably the most famous of them all. And no trip to Berlin would be complete without visiting it and the other significant sites associated with it.

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?

Also we look and the many varied and ingenious ways people escaped and and visit a number of the specific escape spots.
Our Guides have lead hundreds of tours on the Berlin Wall and Cold War and we have molded this tour from years of tour guiding experience and personal research. Whether you are a history buff yourself or just a curious traveler, we don’t think you will be disappointed.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–16
Guide: English
Operated by: Birchys Berlin Tours

Ages: Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Our tour guides are highly educated and experts on the material in which the present.

Not included

Not included: Snacks
Not included: Bottled water
Not included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): We normally use public transportation on the tour so a single AB travel ticket is required

Itinerary

Memorial of the Berlin Wall

1 h 20 min

One of the most incredible sites related to the Berlin Wall and the scene of tragic loss and brilliant escapes. The memorial itself is over 1km long and includes the only preserved complete cross-section of the Berlin Wall and Death-Strip.
Checkpoint Charlie

15 min

The most famous of all the Check Points it was the scene of many failed and successful escapes and also an incredible face-off between the American and Soviet forces in the Autumn of 1961.
Topography of Terror

10 min

The section on Niederkirchnerstrasse is the only surviving fragment of the wall in this part of Berlin. It is right next to the former-Luftwaffe Headquarters which was used during the East German Period as the House of Ministries. It is also the site of one of the more incredible escapes into West Berlin.
GDR Watch Tower

15 min Admission included

Visit and possibly ascend the last of the "BT - variant" watchtowers that used to surround West Berlin. A rare survival saved thanks to a private initiative.
Potsdamer Platz

10 min

See how a desolate piece of land in, and also bounding, the death-strip has developed into a high-rise business and entertainment quarter. The rebirth of re-unified Berlin before your very eyes.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Ebertstraße 24, 10117 Berlin, Germany. This is outside Hopfingerbrau, which is next to the Brandenburg Gate.

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Most travelers can participate
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.