East Berlin Walking Tour: Explore Communist History with a French Guide

Discover the captivating history of East Berlin on a walking tour led by a knowledgeable French guide. Explore the Wall Memorial, ghost stations, communist architecture, and the iconic East Side Gallery.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vive Berlin Tours - We start at the meeting point of Potsdamer Platz to reach Nordbahnhof by S-Bahn, one of the ghost stations that remained closed for nearly thirty years after the Wall’s construction.
  • Memorial of the Berlin Wall - At the Berlin Wall Memorial on Bernauerstrasse, we’ll relive the trauma of separation, visiting an original…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Local taxes
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions. You will need an public transportation day card for the zones AB
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Tip for the guide (optional)
Additional Information

This excursion is not your typical ‘Eastern/Communist Berlin Tour’. We will take you to locations that help grasp Berlin’s past as East Germany’s capital. With a French-speaking guide, you’ll explore the Wall Memorial at Bernauerstrasse, get a glimpse of a previous ‘ghost station’, learn about communist architecture at the renowned former Stalin Allee, and visit the ‘East Side Gallery’.

Location
Potsdamer Platz 10
Potsdamer Platz
We wait you 20 minutes before the tour starts in front of / Espresso House.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Q9390scclairen
Sep 3, 2025
To redo ! - Many thanks to Jean-Charles for sharing all his knowledge about the history of the Berlin Wall and, more generally, the atmosphere of the Cold War. It was fascinating, informative, and humanly speaking, Jean-Charles was very pleasant. We hope Vivre Berlin and its guides have a long life!
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S5085ivsylviem
Sep 2, 2025
Great visit - It was in May 2024 that we visited Berlin with Catherine an interesting, friendly guide, knowledgeable on the subject, left us all with unforgettable and poignant memories of this city. With family, with 3 children 16 years old 13 years old and 9 years old, and a friend and her son 14 years old. Merci Catherine
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Gr_goryc789
Aug 30, 2025
Excellent - informative, comprehensive and enjoyable - Excellent, very informative and pleasant. Thank you for this passionate, comprehensive and accessible sharing of your knowledge about East Berlin.
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Lerayr2023
Aug 21, 2025
Excellent city tour - Thanks Paul for this walk around Berlin. In 3 hours I was able to understand the history of this city, not only during the historical period of the 20th century but also the Prussian period.
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866audrey
Aug 20, 2025
To do without hesitation! - Very interesting tour with a guide at the top. Several places, complete and clear explanations. Thank you very much it was great.
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Valerie
Aug 18, 2025
Excellent visit , very informative, and very pleasant - We enjoyed this visit to East Berlin: fun , very well explained, well documented... The guide was great!
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Cruiser64769828573
Aug 5, 2025
Great visit - A very competent guide, a pedagogical tour that allows you to understand the historical context of East Berlin without being bored. The guide introduces the different places in a logical and interactive way, to do absolutely!
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Benoit
Aug 5, 2025
We Cover through our visit the symbolic places of the wall between no man’s land, ghost stations... - Catherine our guide a Frenchwoman who lived in Berlin during this period not only described the history but also shared her own experience
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Xavierds9270ar
Aug 3, 2025
French Tour of Berlin - An excellent experience with Paul. We made 2 visits: the essentials and berlin est. Visits to do. Paul is passionate and shares with the group.
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Anne
Jul 30, 2025
Captivating visit - Full tour with Anouk. The visit was very interesting but concise. We didn't see the three hours pass.
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From $32
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).