Beyond the Berlin Wall: East Side Gallery Self-Guided Audio Tour (IT)

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Tour departs from

Berlin

Duration

1 hour

Pick up / meeting point

Schulz Hotel Berliner Mauer,Stralauer Platz 36,Berlin,10243,DE

Languages

Italian

Overview

The longest standing part of the Berlin Wall, this huge outdoor art gallery is a symbol of resistance, freedom and German reunification. This tour is perfect if you want to know how to get there, why and how it was built, and what else to see/

What's included?

Downloadable multimedia tour with audio guide (in Italian)

Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone

Recommendations on the Wall-related museums, best places to eat, and nightclubs to have fun

Personal guide – you will get the tour on the mobile app

Earphones — bring your own

What to expect?

This self-guided audio tour of the East Side Gallery of the Berlin Wall will guide you through the iconic site where history comes alive through the powerful murals that adorn the wall and the voices of eyewitnesses that you will hear on your way.The tour takes you on a journey through the past, exploring the rise and fall of the Berlin Wall, and the different problems that the Wall represented. Looking at the artworks, you'll discover the many perspectives of life beyond the wall, and hear firsthand accounts of censorship, tolerance, and freedom.One of the highlights of our tour is the iconic mural "Test the Rest" by Birgit Kinder depicting an East German Trabant car breaking through the wall. Another must-see mural is "Fraternal Kiss" by Dmitry Vrubel, featuring the socialist fraternal embrace between Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev and East German leader Erich Honecker. You'll hear the true story behind this famous mural and how it came to be. You'll see the images of and learn about prominent political figures such as J.F. Kennedy and Mikhail Gorbachev, and how they shaped the course of history during this time. Did you know that the Berlin Wall fell by a small mistake? With our expertly crafted narrative, you'll gain insight into the events of November 9th, 1989, when the Wall came down.

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What to bring

Earphones
Charged Smartphone

Requirements

Earphones
Charged Smartphone

Travel notice

After booking, you will receive an email and SMS with a direct download link for the app and audio-guide.