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Private Walking Tour: World War 2 and Cold War Sites in Berlin
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Private Walking Tour: World War 2 and Cold War Sites in Berlin
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Duração da atividade (4 hours)
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O que você fará
Join us for a private walking tour of Berlin's World War 2 and Cold War sites. Explore the city's rich history and learn about the significant events that shaped the world.
Destaque do passeio
Join a private, guided, 4-hour historical walking tour of Berlin's turbulent past. Enjoy personalized attention as you visit some of Berlin's most popular World War II and Cold War attractions, including the Berlin Wall Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag building, Hitler's bunker, and more. Customize the tour and learn about the history of Berlin, from its founding to its role as capital of the Nazi Third Reich to the divided city of the Cold War. A central Berlin hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
O que está incluído?
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
O que não está incluído?
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Informações adicionais
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Reichstag Building
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Reichstag Building
Parar: 10 minutes
If you’re interested in WW2, visit monuments for those who opposed the regime, including Claus von Stauffenberg, and for those who lost their lives during those cruel times. Learn about Albert Speer's Berlin and plans for Germania, as well as the Soviet Monumentalism. Hear stories about the titanic struggle from Stalingrad through the fall of the Third Reich's Capital during the Battle of Berlin.
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Brandenburg Gate
Parar: 10 minutes
On this private walking tour of Berlin, tailor the tour to your interests for a personalized Berlin experience. Whether you are interested in the history of WW2, the Cold War or both, your guide will show you top Berlin attractions such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall, the Reichstag and Hitler’s bunker -- the epicenter of the Nazi regime.
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The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Parar: 15 minutes
Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe in Berlin is a somber tribute to the victims of the Holocaust. Located near the Brandenburg Gate, the memorial consists of 2,711 concrete slabs arranged in a grid pattern, creating a stark, disorienting landscape. The varying heights of the slabs evoke feelings of unease and loss, symbolizing the chaos and inhumanity of the Holocaust.
Beneath the field of stelae is an underground information center, offering historical context and personal accounts of the atrocities committed during World War II. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the horrors of the Holocaust and the importance of remembering and honoring the millions of lives lost. It stands as a place of reflection, urging visitors to confront history and ensure that such atrocities are never forgotten.Read moreMore about The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
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Führerbunker
Parar: 10 minutes
Get deep insights into the history that made Berlin what it is today. To ensure you get the most out of your tour, please include any specific requests at the time of booking. For example itineraries, please see the Itinerary section.
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Aviation Ministery of Berlin
Parar: 10 minutes
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Topography of Terror
Parar: 15 minutes
Experience the location of where the SS, Gestapo and the SD had their HQ during the period of the Nazi's. The location is now an exhibition informing us about the perpetrators during that dark period of German history.Read moreMore about Topography of Terror
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Checkpoint Charlie
Parar: 15 minutes
Step back into the heart of Cold War history and visit Checkpoint Charlie, one of Berlin's most iconic landmarks. Once the most famous border crossing between East and West Berlin, it stood as a symbol of the city's division, representing both the tensions of the Cold War and the stark realities of a divided world. In 1961, Checkpoint Charlie became the site of a dramatic standoff between American and Soviet tanks, a moment that brought the world to the brink of war and marked a chilling chapter in Berlin's history.
As we walk through this historic area, you’ll hear the stories of espionage, daring escape attempts, and the human cost of the division that separated families and friends. We’ll explore the fascinating history of the checkpoint and its role as both a symbol of oppression and a beacon of hope for those seeking freedom. From the 1961 tank showdown to the eventual fall of the Berlin Wall, this tour offers a deep dive into the struggles that defined Berlin during the Cold War.Read moreMore about Checkpoint Charlie
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Tränenpalast
Parar: 20 minutes
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Tempelhofer Feld
Parar: 20 minutes
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Memorial of the Berlin Wall
Parar: 25 minutes
Bernauer Strasse is a powerful symbol of Berlin’s Cold War division. When the Berlin Wall was erected in 1961, it split the street in half, trapping East Berlin residents while their neighbors in the West looked on. The area became notorious for daring escape attempts, including Tunnel 29 and Tunnel 57. Tunnel 29, built in 1962, was a secret escape route under the Wall that allowed 29 people to flee to West Berlin. Tunnel 57, constructed in 1970, helped 57 people escape by crawling through a narrow tunnel beneath the Wall.
Today, the Berlin Wall Memorial on Bernauer Strasse preserves sections of the Wall, a watchtower, and a documentation center, offering a moving reminder of the personal struggles and the brave escape efforts that defined this tense chapter in history.Read moreMore about Memorial of the Berlin Wall
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Prenzlauer Berg
Parar: 10 minutes
Go to an old NKVD (precursor to the KGB) prison, which was then later used by the East German secret police, the Stasi, hear which sort of methods were used to extract information from the "prisoners" there. See what the site is used as today and how Germany comes to terms with it's destructive past.Read moreMore about Prenzlauer Berg
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East Side Gallery
Parar: 15 minutes
Walk along the longest permanent open air graffiti wall in the world, which happens to be the longest piece of Berlin Wall still standing. See the art and experience some amazing murals, promoting justice and freedom, you have to see it to believe it!Read moreMore about East Side Gallery
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