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The Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall

Duration: 2h
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Quality Verified Registered on April 22, 2021

Espresso Tours are the perfect way to maximize your time in Berlin. With over ten years experience in the guiding industry, we understand that many people don’t have the time, energy, or the attention span for a four hour walking tour. With this in mind, we set out to streamline the walking tour experience. By taking the standard walking tours in Berlin and condensing them to include only the most significant sites and information, our Espresso tours give you the story of Berlin without the fluff. Think of it as history without the boring bits. With small groups, no sales pitches and seasoned guides we offer in depth tours which cut to the chase. Come take a walk with us and discover the most fascinating city in the world.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Join a professional and experienced guide for an informative walk along what was once the front line of the cold war.
Get up close and personal to the Berlin wall, and discover what it was like to live in its shadow as well as the events which led to its dramatic fall. Learn of Stasi surveillance, daring escapes, and the fate of those who weren’t so fortunate. See the legacy left behind and how the two cities have merged once more.
 
Throughout the ca. 3 kilometre stroll you will see:

  • Brandenburg Gate
  • Reichstag
  • Former "Death Strip"
  • Memorial to Victims of the Wall
  • Potsdamer Platz
  • DDR Guard Tower 
  • Berlin Wall
  • House of Ministries 
  • Trabi World
  • Memorial to the popular uprising of 1953
  • Museum of Communication
  • Checkpoint Charlie

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  • Meeting point:
    Pariser Platz, 10117 Berlin, Germany
    Pariser Platz, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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    Your guide will be holding a blue umbrella, waiting under the Pariser Platz sign in front of the US Embassy, directly in front of the Brandenburg Gate.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Maximillian 21 Jun 2022
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Travelled in couple - Jun 2022
Relaxed and informative tour around the key spots in the city. Enjoyed the exploration and learning new facts. Well worth a visit to explore such a divisive period in Berlins history.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

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