Eastside Gallery
Explore the East Side Gallery, a kilometer-long stretch of
still-standing Wall, famous for its graffiti. It's politically charged
and we give you plenty of time to soak it in, so don't forget your
camera.
Treptower Park
Explore the imposing Treptower Park Soviet Memorial. This is sure
to be one of the most impressive sights on your European vacation!
More than 5000 fallen Soviet troops are buried here in what is the largest of the 500+ Soviet Memorials in former East Germany.
Classic Propaganda
You'll see many examples of still-standing communist
propaganda lining various buildings along our route. Many are now on
buildings under historical protection.
Tales of Espionage
Your guide will recount numerous stories of espionage by the
CIA, KGB, and Stasi that made Berlin one of the physical focal points of
the Cold War.
Street Art
The influence of the Cold War still shape Berlin in many
ways. Unlike other German and European cities, Berlin's lively art scene
and bohemian lifestyle is readily apparent. See some great examples of
what sets Berlin apart from its counterpart European capital cities.
Plattenbau Apartments
Just one block away from the grandeur of Karl-Marx-Allee lies
a completely different environment for citizens of the East. Understand
the differences not just between life on different sides of the Wall,
but also within the realities of the communist East.
More Treptower Park!
The reliefs lining the memorial are the finest of Stalinist
propaganda, telling the story from his point of view. The memorial is
off the beaten tourist path - yet quite accessible by bike - and not to
be missed.
Deathstrip Watchtower
This is one of just few remaining control towers left
standing in the former deathstrip. Your guide will explain the 3
different levels of these types of watchtowers and what type of
officials were chosen to man these towers.
Cafe Moscow
Among many of the impressive sights along the historic
Karl-Marx-Allee is the Cafe Moscow. This cafe, like the rest of the
Stalinist boulevard, blatantly shows still-existing communist
propaganda.
No-Man's-Land Deathstrip
The fortifications of the Berlin Wall were impressive. See
remaining sections not just of the Wall, but also of the breadth of
no-man's-land. You'll see firsthand how Berlin is now creatively
reallocating this land.
Get Your Questions Answered
Why was the Wall built? Why was it built on that particular
location? What else was going on around the world to "justify" the
building of the Berlin Wall? Your guide will help you make sense of the
string of events from 1945 to 1989 and their impact on Berlin of today.
