Led by a Berlin expert, your child will explore the city’s historic landmarks and architecture that defined the city’s divided past. Your guide will weave a captivating narrative while encouraging participation to help bring the Cold War to life for your young learner. 

The day begins jumping the cobblestone path of the Wall’s former path, where you’ll learn about stories of life behind the Wall. You’ll then peek through the remnants of the East side of the Wall to discover how it was built, maintained, and secured. 

Next, you’ll visit the Berlin Wall Memorial to learn about the Wall’s fall in 1989 and its historical importance. As you make your way to the train station, you’ll walk by former escape tunnels, learning about the harrowing attempts to escape to the West. The tour concludes by visiting the iconic TV tower and ascending to the top. From 200 meters up, there are still plenty of visible signs of a city with two very different stories to tell. 

By the end of this tour, your young learner will have a solid understanding of Berlin’s divided past and will feel inspired to learn more about the Cold War. The entire family will emerge with newfound knowledge and lasting memories that will resonate for years to come. 

The tour begins near the Berlin Wall Memorial and ends at the TV Tower. Your confirmation email will have the exact meeting point details along with a map, and contact details in case you need to reach us before your tour.

Our tours operate rain or shine, we recommend bringing an umbrella and wearing comfortable shoes. 

This tour is generally designed for children aged 4-12, with content tailored to be engaging and suitable for young minds. The themes are presented in a child-friendly manner, ensuring that even the youngest participants can enjoy and learn from the experience. Feel free to note your child’s interests at checkout, so their expert guide can incorporate them when possible. If you're traveling with teenagers or young adults, our flagship Berlin Wall Tour may be a better fit. 

The Berlin Wall Memorial is closed to the public on Monday. 

No, our itinerary starts at the Berlin Wall Memorial as it is the most engaging place for children to dig into the history of the Wall. We find that the Berlin Wall Memorial and other locations visited on this tour offer more authentic experiences and deeper insights into Cold War history for families eager to learn. Plus, the sites are geographically spread out, so we've chosen to leave them out in the interest of time.

We understand that some of our valued guests may have mobility concerns, and we want to ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience throughout your tour. If there are any accessibility concerns that your tour guide will need to be aware of, please let our team know at the time of booking.

Please note there are two lifts at the TV Tower to assist with access to and from the bottom, though, in the case of an emergency, lifts are not able to be used. As such, the site is only deemed partly wheelchair accessible as it would not be possible to rescue people with accessibility issues in the event of an emergency. 

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