The wall of Shame
Our tour begins at the Nordbahnhof(node-ban-houf) underground station, a place where time seems to have stood still. It preserves its appearance from the last century as a kind of memorial.
All the differences between the countries made it a perfect place for people to express their opinions, especially on their preferences and dislikes.
the Church of Reconciliation was located on the famous "death strip", the zone between the internal and external wall.
he wall not only split Berlin and Germany in two, Its demolition also represented the end of the Cold War. Not only did it separate economic and government systems it also divided families and friends
After German reunification, the ownership of the place was returned to the parish of Reconciliation on the condition that it be given a religious use.
Statue placed on the Berlin Wall during the 25th celebration of the “mauerfall”.
Self-Guided Audio Tour-The Fall of the wall: A light for humanity 8
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Self-Guided Audio Tour-The Fall of the wall: A light for humanity 10
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Self-Guided Audio Tour-The Fall of the wall: A light for humanity

Berlin, Germany
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This cultural tours is one of the standout things to do in Berlin, Germany. it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €9 per person. This tour begins at Nordbahnhof, the so-called Ghost Station, with a mix of the news that was broadcast around the world on the day the Berlin Wall fell. Be guided by 3D sound effects and follow the voice of your narrator. Your walk will take you to the Berlin Wall Memorial Visitor Center, where you will discover the "Street of Tears." You'll also learn about the Window of Remembrance, where you can see how the steel pipes protruding from the ground recreate the exact course of the Wall. The memorial consists of a seventy meter long piece of the original wall, which makes it one of the most emotional places in Berlin and a place to pay respect to the victims of this chapter of history. The walk continues to the Documentation Center and The Viewing Platform, where the narrator will tell you the story of Checkpoint Charlie. The tour ends at the last station that stands for the forgiveness and the resistance of the German people: the Chapel of Reconciliation.

This tour begins at Nordbahnhof, the so-called Ghost Station, with a mix of the news that was broadcast around the world on the day the Berlin Wall fell. Be guided by 3D sound effects and follow the voice of your narrator. Your walk will take you to the Berlin Wall Memorial Visitor Center, where you will discover the "Street of Tears." You'll also learn about the Window of Remembrance, where you can see how the steel pipes protruding from the ground recreate the exact course of the Wall. The memorial consists of a seventy meter long piece of the original wall, which makes it one of the most emotional places in Berlin and a place to pay respect to the victims of this chapter of history. The walk continues to the Documentation Center and The Viewing Platform, where the narrator will tell you the story of Checkpoint Charlie. The tour ends at the last station that stands for the forgiveness and the resistance of the German people: the Chapel of Reconciliation.

Good to know

  • •Duration: approximately 39 minutes.
  • •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
  • •Offered in 1 language.
  • •A specific meeting point is provided — check the Meeting point section below for the exact location and map.
  • •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.

Who it's for

Culture lovers

Best time to visit

Berlin is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular cultural tours slots in Berlin sell out.

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