Cold War and Berlin Wall Tour in Italian
Description
Explore Berlin’s Cold War history with the guides of Vive Berlin Tours on this 3-hour Italian-guided walking and public transport tour of East Berlin and the Wall. Start at Potsdamer Platz, then visit Nordbahnhof ghost station, closed for 28 years. At the Bernauerstrasse Memorial, relive the trauma of division, see the original death strip, and hear tales of escape tunnels and tragic losses. Walk through Alexanderplatz, where peaceful protests defied the Stasi and toppled the Wall. Admire the East Side Gallery, home to 104 murals, which you can then discover by yourself. Explore the original Berlin Wall sections, East Germany’s architecture, and watchtowers. A moving journey through East Berlin’s past—perfect for history lovers!
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Itinerary
The tour with an Italian guide starts at the meeting point of Potsdamer Platz no. 10 (S/U-Bahn Potsdamer Platz). Look for the blue bicycle by VIVE BERLIN TOURS, you will easily recognize the flag with our logo!
In this subway station the guide will talk about the incredible history of ghost stations.
The best place to immerse yourself in the history of the Berlin Wall and see how it was possible to build it. We will talk about the tragic stories of the victims of the Wall and learn about the systems used to escape.
You get known the German Democratic Republic (GDR) and its typical architecture. The guide will also talk about the great popular manifestation that took place at Alexanderplatz and that led to the fall of the Wall.
The most impressive structure in the GDR and still the tallest building in Berlin (visit only outside).
Visit this boulevard surrounded by buildings from the Stalinist era and discover the beginnings of the GDR.
The longest part of the Berlin Wall and the most famous thanks to its murals symbol of freedom.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(115)
Tour positive, the guide Alessandra very brava and empathic.
The guide told a story for more than 3 hours. Enriching it with anecdotes and interesting facts that made it even more engaging. The introduction was very useful, as it framed and contextualized the piece of history we were about to cover. There were several kids, including my son, who were teenagers, and they didn't get bored.
The guide Antonella was precise and thorough. He involved the whole group, even the youngest ones, in retracing the history of East Berlin. Three intense and exciting hours!
We took the tour with Lorenzo who was very good at helping us understand what happened in Berlin after the end of the Second World War. Lorenzo was very attentive to our curiosities and questions! Absolutely recommended!
Lorenzo was a very well-prepared, organized, and passionate guide, who handled a subject like the Cold War and its effect on Berlin, which is by its nature thorny and too broad to be covered in three hours, with clear awareness and critical detachment from both powers involved. He showed us less popular places, as well as Alexanderplatz and the wall graffiti, in a route useful for clearly visualizing even the most curious details of a controversial period. He also directed us in exploring younger and underground neighborhoods, making us discover the multiple essences of a plural and multiform Berlin.
Lorenzo fantastic guide, the tour covered the right places to be able to tell a topic as vast as the Cold War in just 3 hours, thanks also to the excellent preparation of our guide. Excellent recommendations on places and venues to visit as well.
Tour taken with the guide Lorenzo, punctual, knowledgeable, and engaging as we have rarely happened to find. He was able to tell the story of the wall and of Berlin during the Cold War with a wealth of detail but without ever being boring. Compliments! Tour where you walk a lot, you also travel by public transport (you need to buy a ticket), the duration is optimal for what you see, but at the end you almost want to continue even more!
Fantastic Antonella! She kept me hooked on the story for 3 hours that flew by! Unmissable, exciting, and intense tour
An unmissable tour to learn about the history and personal stories of post-war Berlin. Silvio also answered many questions, showing great professionalism and knowledge of the subject. Highly recommended.
Very nice visit. Many stories and anecdotes that Martin has shared with us.
