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- Italian
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!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet 20 minutes before the tour starts. In front of the Espresso House, at the corner with Gabriele-Tergit-Promenade.
The guide will be happy to advise you which public transport to take at the end of the tour.
Itinerary
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1Vive Berlin Tours
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!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Berlin Nordbahnhof
In this subway station the guide will talk about the incredible history of ghost stations.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Memorial of the Berlin Wall
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.
50 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Alexanderplatz
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Berlin TV Tower
The most impressive structure in the GDR and still the tallest building in Berlin (visit only outside).
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Karl-Marx-Allee
Visit this boulevard surrounded by buildings from the Stalinist era and discover the beginnings of the GDR.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7East Side Gallery
The longest part of the Berlin Wall and the most famous thanks to its murals symbol of freedom.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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