Experience the typical Kreuzberg "History & Secrets"
2 h
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Stop At: Kreuzberg, Berlin Germany
You will then follow the course of the former East Berlin Wall in Kreuzberg. With the course of the East Berlin Wall, you will visit the Engelbecken, the first Children’s Farm "Mauerplatz", the Georg von Rauch-House one of the most famous squats in berlin, all the way to the „Tree house“ of the most famous inhabitant of the East Berlin Wall, Mr. Osman Kalin.
The tour commences at a typical Kreuzberg location, namely at the Kottbusser Tor. In the Dresdner Straße you will see the location of the offices of a Minister of Parliament, Mr. Ströbele, of the Green Party (Bündnis 90/Die Grünen). He is well known in Kreuzberg and doesn’t shun mingling in public on his bicycle.
We will stroll over the Oranienplatz, established by the famous landscape and gardening Architect Peter Joseph Lenné whose great work can be seen throughout Berlin. You will follow the course of the former Luisenstädtischer Channel. Find out more about the history and fate of this channel.
Do not miss the exhibition about the East Berlin Wall in Kreuzberg, located in the St. Thomas Church. Visit the former Bethanien Hospital, where the great German writer and poet Theodor Fontane worked in the pharmacy during the 1848 Revolution.
This landmarked, former hospital is nowadays a location of culture, arts and social activities. After a quick visit to the „Schokofabrik“, you will walk over one of Berlin’s oldest and most traditional squares - the Heinrichplatz.
Walking down the Oranienstraße, you will be enticed by the delicious scents of the world, emerging from restaurants and shops.
Duration: 2 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kreuzberg, Berlin Germany
You will then follow the course of the former East Berlin Wall in Kreuzberg. With the course of the East Berlin Wall, you will visit the Engelbecken, the first Children’s Farm "Mauerplatz", the Georg von Rauch-House one of the most famous squats in berlin, all the way to the „Tree house“ of the most famous inhabitant of the East Berlin Wall, Mr. Osman Kalin.
The tour commences at a typical Kreuzberg location, namely at the Kottbusser Tor. In the Dresdner Straße you will see the location of the offices of a Minister of Parliament, Mr. Ströbele, of the Green Party (Bündnis 90/Die Grünen). He is well known in Kreuzberg and doesn’t shun mingling in public on his bicycle.
We will stroll over the Oranienplatz, established by the famous landscape and gardening Architect Peter Joseph Lenné whose great work can be seen throughout Berlin. You will follow the course of the former Luisenstädtischer Channel. Find out more about the history and fate of this channel.
Do not miss the exhibition about the East Berlin Wall in Kreuzberg, located in the St. Thomas Church. Visit the former Bethanien Hospital, where the great German writer and poet Theodor Fontane worked in the pharmacy during the 1848 Revolution.
This landmarked, former hospital is nowadays a location of culture, arts and social activities. After a quick visit to the „Schokofabrik“, you will walk over one of Berlin’s oldest and most traditional squares - the Heinrichplatz.
Walking down the Oranienstraße, you will be enticed by the delicious scents of the world, emerging from restaurants and shops.
Duration: 2 hours
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- Guide
Not included
- Transport
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
80%
Cultural
65%
Original
50%
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