Tour in East Berlin: the Wall, the GDR and the Cold War
Overview
From here will begin a journey into East German Berlin that will take us beyond the best-known images of the Cold War. Starting from the place where the division of the city was staged in front of the world, we will enter the daily life of the GDR, between state control, propaganda and personal stories.
Passing through the city center we will follow the traces of socialist Berlin, between propaganda, architecture and urban transformations.
The route ends at the Palace of Tears (Tränenpalast), one of the most intense places in divided Berlin, where family and friends greeted each other before parting ways across the border. Here it will be possible to visit the museum free of charge, which allows a close look at documents, objects and testimonies related to the themes recounted during the tour. The visit is optional and takes about half an hour.
A tour to understand what it was like to live in a divided city and under the GDR dictatorship.
This activity includes:
- Wandbild Aufbau der Republik
- Peter Fechter - Monument
- Historisches Bankenviertel
- Tränenpalast
- Checkpoint Charlie
- visita al centro di documentazione Tränenpalast alla fine del tour
On arrival
We meet at Rudi-Dutschke-Straße 27, at the exit of the U-Bahn station Kochstraße / Checkpoint Charlie (line U6).
The exact spot is on the street, next to the Kamps cafeteria-bakery.
Things to note
The tour departs on time, be sure to arrive early enough, as traffic or delays on public transportation lines are quite frequent.
The tour departs even in adverse weather conditions and even with only one participant.
No breaks are scheduled.
Public toilets available only at the end of the tour.
Bring enough water, comfortable shoes, sunscreen in case of sunshine or umbrella in case of rain.
Cancellation policy
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
