After the defeat in WWII, Berlin was divided into 4 sectors controlled by the western allies and the soviets. But soon their coalition began to crumble when a new conflict emerged: The Cold War. Being in a front position between the two systems Berlin became one of the main scenes in this conflict of spies, deceits and clandestine agencies. The history of the second half of the 20th century will be the main issue in this walking tour.
In this tour we will talk about the daily life of divided Berlin and how east Berliners lived the existence and the fall of their country, the German Democratic Republic (GDR). We will visit the most iconic places of the former capital of the GDR: the memorial to the victims of the Berlin Wall on Bernauer Strasse. We will then hit Alexanderplatz and the Karl-Marx-Allee, the monumental Communist avenue. The journey will come to a close with the longest section of the wall still standing, between the districts of Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg: the East Side Gallery, with its famous wall paintings and the Oberbaumbrücke, the most beautiful bridge in Berlin with a breathtaking view over the river Spree.
Points of Interest
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Potsdamer Platz 10
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Alexanderplatz
- Local guide
- Local taxes
- Transportation to/from attractions. You will need an public transportation day card for the zones AB
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Tip for the guide (optional)
This excursion is not your typical ‘Eastern/Communist Berlin Tour’. We will take you to locations that help grasp Berlin’s past as East Germany’s capital. With a French-speaking guide, you’ll explore the Wall Memorial at Bernauerstrasse, get a glimpse of a previous ‘ghost station’, learn about communist architecture at the renowned former Stalin Allee, and visit the ‘East Side Gallery’.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
