East Berlin
Start from The City Palace - Where it all ended, where it all began, Berlin
Duration 170-175 min
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About 🔎
Rising from the ashes of fascism in 1949, discover a country that no longer exists: the German Democratic Republic. Discover Cold War history, monumental architecture, and life under communism as you explore East Berlin on this 3-hour walking tour. See East Germany’s most famous buildings, and uncover life in the one-party state under the dreaded secret police, the Stasi. Stop off at Cafe Sibylle along the way, and finish up at the Stasi Headquarters, now an excellent museum! **What is Around?** Around is an online platform that lets you take interactive walking tours without downloading any app. Each tour is created by a local expert who prepared an itinerary and audio content. An internet connection is required to ensure a smooth experience.
Created by Jonny
Highlights ✨
The City Palace - Where it all ended, where it all began
The East German State Council Building - stunning stained glass inside!
Relief - A celebration of East Germany's achievements
Karl Marx & Friedrich Engels
The TV Tower
The World Clock - East Berlin's Famous Meeting Point
The House of Teachers - Beautiful Mosaic
Kino International - East Berlin's gorgeous '60s cinema
Cafe Moskau - where East Berliners met the world
Salon Babette
Strausberger Platz - The People's Uprising, 1953
Karl-Marx-Allee
The Missing Stalin Statue
Cafe Sibylle - see Stalin's Ear!
The Original Stalinallee
Stasi Headquarters - The most feared place in East Germany
