A Divided City: Cold War Berlin Private Tour
Highlights
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Experience the tale of two cities
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Visit the Bernauer Strasse Memorial and where the wall stood
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Explore the ‘Ghost Station’ of Nordbahnhof
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Site of bittersweet reunions at the Friedrichstraße
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Take a stroll through the Karl-Marx Allee
Summary
Tour info
Embassy of Hungary, Berlin, Berlin, DE
123 Main St, Main St, Kings County, New York, 11217, United States
Why take this tour?
For over 40 years, Berlin stood divided, split in half – both politically and physically. Two Berlins existing side-by-side: one leading example of a ‘perfect’ Communist capital, the other an enclave of the West behind the Iron Curtain.
* Come across what remains of the **Berlin Wall** at the moving **Bernauer Strasse Memorial**.
* Explore the **‘Ghost Station’ of Nordbahnhof**, which was once used as espionage points by the CIA and the KGB.
* Visit the **Friedrichstraße** checkpoint – the site of bittersweet reunions and subsequent farewells during the Cold War.
* Take a stroll through the **Karl-Marx Allee** – a boulevard that was the centre of socialist activity.
Discover why the city became a defining symbol of the Cold War, in this fascinating half-day tour of the sites that capture its mid-twentieth century division best. Trace the line of the infamous Berlin Wall, as your knowledgeable guide weaves together Cold War history with tales of daily life from both sides of the city.
What’s included?
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A friendly, professional local guide with first-hand knowledge of the area -
Plenty of time to take photos of the spectacular sights -
Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
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Cost of hotel pick up/drop off. Your guide will accompany you in a taxi or by public transport
Things to know
Before you book
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Please bring comfortable walking shoes
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Should you require a specific pick up location, additional fees may apply and are payable locally
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Kids under 4 are free
Before you go
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Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour start time
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Please bring waterproof clothing in case it rains
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