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Memorial of the Berlin Wall - Trace where the Berlin Wall once stood and learn how Berlin’s place in the Iron Curtain defined the city for the second half of the 20th century. We’ll explore how Berlin has changed since the late 1940s, affecting the lives of those living both in the east and west.
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Anhalter Bahnhof - Start the tour at Anhalter Bahnhof, a ruined train station once was known as the ‘gateway to the south’ and was one of the busiest train stations in the kingdom of Prussia. Learn about the birth of Germany and this station’s involvement in the Second World War.
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Topography of Terror - Visit the Topography of Terror, an open and free exhibition all about the Nazis rise to power and their 12-year dictatorship. Both the Gestapo and the SS once had their headquarters right here. The Gestapo was the official Nazi secret police service, and the SS, or the Shutzstaffel, was the Nazi agency of terror which among other things was in charge of policing the concentration camps.
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Reichstag Building - Finish the tour at the Reichstag, the German house of Parliament, originally built in 1893 which has seen Berlin throughout the 20th century. This has, in essence, been dedicated to the German public. Only after Germany was reunited that the decision was made to reinstate Berlin as the capital city of reunified Germany, and to reinstall the parliament into their original home here, the Reichstag.
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- GPS-enabled map for easy navigation
- Self-guided audio tour access
- Curated Instagram-worthy locations
- Tours narrated by locals or historians
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- Admission to Berlin Wall - £10
- Admission to Reichstag Building - £15
- Mobile device
Embark on a journey through Berlin’s past and understand the emergence of the Third Reich along with the build-up to World War II. Discover how dramatic changes in Germany during the 1930s and 40s led to the ascendance of the Nazi party, the horrific genocide, and the onset of the Second World War.
The second tour guided by a local historian will take you through the spots where the infamous Berlin Wall once existed, imparting insights about Berlin’s evolution post its demolition. Explore both East and West Berlin, including locations such as Anhalter Bahnhof, the Topography of Terror, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, the Reichstag, and naturally, the remnants of the Berlin Wall!
Uncover how these locales played crucial roles in shaping the history of World War II, by exploring the significant architectural sites through a riveting historical walk in this must-see city.
Please note: This tour is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include admission tickets.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.