Potsdamer Platz: Cabaret, Culture and Communism - Private Virtual Expe..., Berlin

About this activity

This interactive virtual experience explores Potsdamer Platz – the phoenix of skyscrapers, 'Berlin's Time's Square', that has risen from the ashes of the Berlin Wall’s ‘death strip’.

This is a live virtual tour from the streets of Berlin– our professional local tour guide will meet you virtually via the Zoom app and take you on a private tour where you can ask any questions you like. The entire tour is interactive and we will be showing you relevant historical photos and videos as well to enhance the experience.

The video calling software used for the tour is called Zoom. You will need to have it downloaded on your laptop, tablet or cellphone – with a connection to speakers or headphones – in order to participate in the tour.

For bigger group bookings of over 15 persons please contact us directly for a price quote.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Hebrew, Spanish
Operated by: Vexperio

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional, local guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: You will need to have video calling software Zoom downloaded onto a device to participate.

Itinerary

Kulturforum

15 min

Beginning at the Kulturforum in the former West Berlin, we are surrounded by the Berlin Philharmonie, the Neue Nationalgalerie and a perfect view of the modern Berlin skyline. Combining culture with history, we then visit the memorial to "Aktion T4", the Nazis Euthanasia program.
Sony Center

10 min

We will make our way towards the Sony Centre, a futuristic ensemble of post-reunification buildings. Here Berlin's illustrious film industry will be brought into focus.
Stop 3

5 min

Visit Berlin’s equivalent to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, "The Boulevard of the Stars", where the film industry elite, past and present, are celebrated.
Potsdamer Platz

15 min

From the busiest traffic thoroughfare in Germany, to the Cabaret Capital of Europe, Potsdamer Platz has seen more than its fair share of history. Becoming the widest stretch of the death strip when the Berlin Wall stood, we will witness the vast changes and Berlin’s rebirth in this central city spot.
Stop 5

5 min

A close-up look at the architectural master plans of Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers.
Stop 6

10 min

See the legendary Hansa Tonstudio, where David Bowie recorded his "Berlin Trilogy" of albums, including "Heroes". Built right on the edge of the Berlin Wall, many famous artists, taking inspiration from the unique surroundings, recorded some of their best known work here, including Marillion, the Pixies, U2, REM and many others.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please remember that all listed start times are set to local Berlin time.

End point

Please remember that all listed start times are set to local Berlin time.

Using your ticket

The video calling software used for the tour is called Zoom. You will need to have it downloaded on your laptop, tablet or cellphone – with a connection to speakers or headphones – in order to participate in the tour.