⭐ Berlin: The Wall and the GDR - Learn more about the history of Berlin and divided Germany.
Tickets
🎫 Reduced (12-25 and 65+)
🎫 Adults (26-65)
Highlights
🌆 Refresh your knowledge of history and discover how Berlin was split in half overnight
🗣️ Experience a time when Berlin was suddenly divided into the capitalist West and the communist part
👂 Learn about families that were suddenly separated, about neighbors who spied on behalf of the Stasi, and about spectacular, sometimes tragic escape attempts
📍 Location:
New Promenade 3
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⏳ Duration: ⏳ Duration
120 minutes
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Description
Experience the thrilling history of Berlin on an exciting tour of the Bernauer Strasse Memorial. Immerse yourself in the fascinating overnight construction of the Wall, marvel at impressive memorials and experience life in divided East Germany at first hand. Explore the dreaded "death strip", listen to the stories of courageous escape attempts and uncover the mysterious ghost stations. A professional guide will lead you through this moving time in Berlin's history.
- Wheelchair users must note that the facility is not wheelchair accessible.
- A ticket is required to use public transportation in zones A and B.
- Guided tours in German always take place on Mondays, guided tours in English on Fridays and Saturdays.
- The tour takes place in all weathers.
- The meeting point is Neue Promenade 3-6, in front of Starbucks at Hackescher Markt, next to the "Berlin Walks" sign.
- Simply show your guide your ticket from your smartphone.
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