Berlin Communism and Berlin Wall Walking Tour

Meet your guide in the afternoon at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate. Proceed with your guide into the former East German sector of Berlin, learning about daily life and key events during this critical Cold War period. Follow the path of the iconic Berlin Wall which once split the now-reunited German capital in half, learning about the people, places, and secrets that fueled the battle between East and West during the period following World War II. Over the course of your visit, get a look at key East Berlin sites from the Soviet period including the one-time embassies of the major Cold War powers, key Berlin Wall crossing spots such as the “Palace of Tears" that once separated the two divided cities. As you explore, your guide also shares stories about the key events and moments of Cold War Berlin. Learn about the Stasi, East Germany’s secret police, hear about dramatic escape stories, and discover the meaning behind the concept of “ostalgie” in modern-day Berlin. For a more detailed run-down of key trip highlights, please review the itinerary details below.