This 3 hour tour explores the surviving monuments of the East German regime including the infamous Berlin Wall and Stasi headquarters. A historian will reveal the dialogue between modern Berlin’s built environment and its dark and often hidden history. You’ll hear about life under Communist rule, the East Germans’ growing discontent and their government’s brutal suppression.
Posted By : marybethp2021
We were totally taken by Dan's amazing presentation of divided Berlin and his sense of humor and good company. Not a question he couldn't answer. Plus good recs for what else to do in Berlin. Thumbs up
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Posted On : 2022-05-15 12:41:22 
Posted By : schoolm
I've seen many guides at work in all those years as a schooltrip-organiser, did a lot of guiding myself, and without any doubt: these guides (Dan and Lee) are top-shelve material.
A perfect understanding of the group atmosphere in combination with a multi-layered knowledge made it into a rich experience for every-one of our students.
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Posted On : 2022-04-08 04:50:39
Posted By : V2581JWelenas
This tour was the highlight of a 5-day stay in Berlin. It was intimate and conversational. We chose the tour for the small size and, exactly as we hoped, we got to ask loads of questions and learn what we specifically cared about. We were also very moved by our guide's personal stories of his in-law's family's life behind the iron curtain and by the ghost stations.
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Posted On : 2022-03-12 19:49:01
Posted By : va17sky
We already knew a lot about East Berlin but this tour deepened our knowledge so much further. Our guide, Dan, could answer absolutely any question. He was so informative and engaging. We would have loved to take another tour with him. Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2022-03-12 19:42:45
Posted By : X3882PFedw
The tour got us to the most important Cold War monuments in Berlin. Having a small group and tour guide who could bring this history to life made it much more special. Thanks a lot
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Posted On : 2022-02-28 23:11:54
Posted By : Samii619
Martin was great, so engaging, answering all our questons. He lived through divided Berlin and was able to offer a very personal account of the iron curtain in addition to his helping us grasp the monuments but also subtle, small things in the city. We would have missed so many signs of the former separation if he hadn't been with us. Great host and storyteller.
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Posted On : 2021-11-22 23:27:05
Posted By : diddle-sauce
The Berlin of today as only the faintest scar of the actual division of the the city. It's more like a commercial memory. This tour really shed light not only on the jarring juxtaposition of life in the former East vs West Berlin, but gave me a clearer understanding of what it must have been like growing on one side of the wall or the other.
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Posted On : 2020-06-28 16:50:05
Posted By : Irishtraveller353
Historically, Berlin is multilayered and dense. Effortlessly informed guide. Respect for objective facts. Arduous when you're standing for 3 hours but definitely worth it; we had lunch beforehand and a place to go afterward.
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Posted On : 2018-07-29 11:42:44
Posted By : daveandkat2018
This tour was absolutely fascinating, focussed on the Cold War and East Berlin. Forrest has such a great demeanour, he has a wealth of knowledge and relayed it in a relaxed and intelligent manner. I would highly recommend this tour and thanks for a fantastic experience.
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Posted On : 2018-07-22 21:46:11
Posted By : Alexander T
Nice brief overview of a few spots related to the DDR past. Come back on your own later if you want actual entrance to museums such as the Stasi museum
