Introduction
Our’aventure is the one and only entertaining walking tour about the history and exciting places in East Berlin! If you are a history lover or just interested in the history of the divided city, this tour will help you see the main attractions and understand such an isolated part of East Berlin. Tie your shoelaces and let show begin this enthralling journey Let me show you this marvellous journey.
Checkpoint Charlie
Where better to begin your walking tour of Berlin than at Checkpoint Charlie, the most used border between East and West Berlin during the Cold War? This historic ground reminisces a life of comedy and struggles in the pursuit of liberty. It may be worth visiting Checkpoint Charlie Museum near by which gives quite a good impression about life in divided Berlin.
East Side Gallery
Next is visiting the East Side Gallery, a spectacular art street that covers over a kilometer’s distance. These painted murals are the works of artists from All over the world soon after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Every single piece is a message on its own.. and if there is anything to be taken away from these artworks is that there is hope for a new tomorrow. Spend your time to understand the art and the meanings behind them.
Karl-Marx-Allee
Further on and while walking let’s take a walk through Karl-Marx-Allee, originally called Stalin Street. This grand boulevard feature architectural work of the Socialist period, impressive buildings and the pedestrian area of a city. See the grand entrances and discuss the history and meaning of significance of this marvelous avenue.
Tip:
If you want to grab a cup of a coffee then Café Moskau is located in Karl-Marx-Allee where you will be able to enjoy a cup of coffee amidst the atmosphere of this building.
Alexanderplatz
Located at Alexanderplatz, and one of the major squares in the city, you will be right in the middle of things. This colorful square is right in front of the famous Fernsehturm (TV Tower) from where you can enjoy a look at almost every corner of the city. Take a trip to the observation desk to get some incredible view of the history and present of the city.
Museum Island
And, of course, no visit to East Berlin would go without making a visit to the museum island. Here you’ll be able to see a group of outstanding museums and galleries where the visitors can enjoy the astonishing specimens of the different epochs. You should also visit the Pergamon Museum which displays unusual sights like Ishtar’s Gate from Babylonia, and Pergamon’s Altar – a phenomenon.
Pro Tip:
If you’re flexible with your time, it cannot be overemphasized that you make prior arrangements and possibly buy the Museum Island Pass that gives you an entrance to all the museums at a cheaper price than if you entered individually.
This includes Tiergarten Park and Brandenburg Gate.
Finish your walking tour by taking the westbound transfer through the lush Tiergarten Park in middle of Berlin. Take a walk through the pretty paved tracks in the park, walk through the green landscape. Move onto what can be considered one of the main symbols of reunification – the Brandenburg Gate, which has become the face of Berlin. Just for a minute, let’s consider the historic value of this impressive gate.
Conclusion
Exploring East Berlin through having walk tours makes traveler to feel like they are having a look in to the history and culture of that particular city. Starting from the historical significance of Checkpoint Charlie up to the lively Museum Island, each of the viewpoint of this walking tour presents several more points to learn about the East Berlin’s history. Make sure to be socked comfortably, carry water to avoid dehydration and most importantly do not rush through the history of this amazing part of town.
Start this amazing guided tour and see how a city that used to be divided is now one whole city.