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Free Tour of the Berlin Wall and the Cold War
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Duration
3h 30min
Meeting point
Palacio de las Lágrimas
Languages
Spanish
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Overview
If the Cold War were a game of chess on a global scale, in Berlin, the first piece would have been moved, and checkmate would have been played. Here, communism and capitalism competed, divided by a wall that for 28 years separated families, friend,s and ways of understanding life and that would become the symbol of the divided world/Cold War/
The post-World War II period is possibly one of the most complex moments in contemporary history. To understand it, and to understand Berlin, is to understand the world today.
In our tour, we will tell you in detail what happened in the period 1945-1989, using the memorials and historical sites preserved by the German state.
What was it like to live in a city that was divided into two economic systems for 40 years?
What was the role of the USA and the USSR during this period? How did the transport system work in a divided city?
These and many more questions will be answered during this tour.
The post-World War II period is possibly one of the most complex moments in contemporary history. To understand it, and to understand Berlin, is to understand the world today.
In our tour, we will tell you in detail what happened in the period 1945-1989, using the memorials and historical sites preserved by the German state.
What was it like to live in a city that was divided into two economic systems for 40 years?
What was the role of the USA and the USSR during this period? How did the transport system work in a divided city?
These and many more questions will be answered during this tour.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Berlin-Nordbahnhof
- Tränenpalast
- Berlin Wall Memorial
- Guia de habla española
- No incluye ticket de transporte
On arrival
You will meet your guide at the entrance of the Palace of Tears. Look for the guides with the pink Explore Berlin umbrella.
Things to note
For this activity, a transport ticket from AB zones is required. The transportation ticket must be purchased prior to the start of the activity.
It is necessary to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the start of the activity to check in with the guide.
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