Berlin: The Wall & The GDR Guided Tour at Berlin Walking Tours

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See how East Berliners fled under, over, and even through the Wall

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Berlin is a city with many stories. Learn how the Wall was secretly built overnight in Berlin in 1961 on this eye-opening walking tour, including the grounds of the Bernauer Strasse Memorial. See various memorials in honour of those who lost their lives trying to cross into the West, and discuss what life was really like in East Germany. Witness the "Death Strip", hear about amazing escape attempts, and find out about the so-called ghost stations. Any questions, just ask!

Why you'll love it

  • Walk the route of the Berlin Wall with a live guide
  • Discover how East Berliners escaped under, over and through the Wall
  • Explore the history of the GDR and divided Berlin
  • Hear first-hand accounts of life behind the Iron Curtain
  • Visit key Cold War sites across the city on foot
  • Gain expert insight into one of history's most iconic barriers

What's included

  • Expert guided walking tour of Berlin
  • Visit to Bernauer Strasse Memorial grounds
  • Commentary on GDR life and escape attempts

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