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Delve into the culinary history of Berlin on the Cold War GDR Survival Food Tour, Life and food behind the Berlin Wall, where food serves as a lens to understand life in the East German GDR and behind the Berlin Wall.
This unique experience offers a glimpse into the daily lives of East Germans through authentic dishes shaped by rationing and state control. Enjoy tastings of GDR-era foods and drinks while learning about the improvisation and resilience of ordinary Berliners navigating a divided city.
Alongside delicious food, short historical insights, and landmarks provide context about the Cold War and the realities of life in the GDR. Perfect for food lovers and history buffs alike, we conduct this 3.5-hour tour in small groups for the unique personal touch.
- Sample authentic East German dishes and drinks
- Short historical stops connecting Landmarks & food to Cold War history
- Small group sizes for the best experience
- Tours last around 3.5 hours, starting at 15:00 or 15:30
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 8, 10178 Berlin This is by the TV Tower at Alexanderplatz
Itinerary
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1Alexanderplatz
The Capital of the GDR Alexanderplatz was redesigned in the 1960s to serve as the symbolic center of East Berlin and the capital of the German Democratic Republic (GDR). This vast open square reflected socialist city planning ideals — monumental, functional, and built for the “people.” This stop sets the historical foundation for understanding life in the GDR.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Karl-Marx-Allee
Karl-Marx-Allee was East Germany’s grand architectural statement — a monumental Stalinist boulevard designed to demonstrate the power and prestige of the workers’ state.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Away from monumental showpieces, we explore residential East Berlin along Frankfurter Allee to understand everyday life.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Once a Reichsbahn railway repair yard, RAW became a symbol of post-1989 transformation. After reunification, abandoned industrial spaces were taken over by artists and subculture movements.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The end of the GDR Warschauer Straße was once a border crossing zone between East and West Berlin. Today it represents reunified Berlin — vibrant, chaotic, and transformed.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6East Side Gallery
The East Side Gallery is the longest remaining preserved section of the Berlin Wall, transformed into an open-air gallery in 1990.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Warschauer Strasse
We conclude at a East German style and themed restaurant featuring original GDR-era décor and Trabant cars outside for photos. Guests may choose to try traditional East German dishes
45 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces 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
- 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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