Remembering World War II: Private Walking Memorial Tour of Berlin
Highlights
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Begin at the Reichstag – see the bullet holes and graffiti left by Soviet solders from 1945
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Visit many of Berlin’s memorials, dedicated to those murdered and persecuted in World War II
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Explore Tiergarten Park, Unter de Linden, Bebelplatz and the Stolpersteine stones
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Finish at beautiful Museum Island and view the rebuilding of the Royal Palace
Summary
Tour info
Platz der Republik 1, Berlin, 10557
123 Main St, Main St, Kings County, New York, 11217, United States
Why take this tour?
Travellers are usually humbled by the extreme efforts, honesty and openness of Germans recollections of the Second World War. A visit to Berlin is a reminder to never forget. This tour explores the German culture of memory, while talking about those who lost their lives and were persecuted
- Begin at the Reichstag – see the bullet holes and graffiti left by Soviet solders from 1945
- Visit many of Berlin’s memorials, dedicated to those murdered and persecuted in World War II
- Explore Tiergarten Park, Unter de Linden, Bebelplatz and the Stolpersteine stones, which commemorate the victims of the Soviet regime in Berlin
- Finish at beautiful Museum Island and view the rebuilding of the Royal Palace
Learn about the final moments of World War II in Europe. See the bullet holes, shrapnel and Soviet graffiti that cover the Reichstag building. Visit Berlin’s memorials to the victims of war and those persecuted. These include memorials to the Holocaust victims, Albert Einstein, Book Burning, Neue Wache and the Soviet War Monument. Explore the beautiful Tiergarten Park, hear the stories of desperate Berliners who used the park as farmland and for firewood after the war. Next see the majestic Brandenburg Gate, and wander along the historic Unter den Linden Boulevard
What’s included?
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A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group -
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places -
Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
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Cost of transportation on the day. Your guide will accompany you in a taxi or by public transport
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Gratuities (optional)
Things to know
Before you book
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This is a walking tour
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Cost of transportation on the day is not required
Before you go
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Please bring comfortable walking shoes
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Please bring any medical requirements you need throughout the day
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In summer, please remember to bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water
Covid Policy
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
Cancellation Policy
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Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund