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Exploring Berlin by U-Bahn: The New U5 Line and What to See Along the Way

No matter how great and insightful virtual tours can be, especially in Berlin: Once old-style travelling will be possible again and Berlin fills up again with travellers from all over the world (by now we are missing them so much), public transportation comes into focus when preparing a private Berlin tour. 

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Berlin Jewish Tours: Learn About the City's Rich Jewish History

Berlin's Jewish community has faced centuries of persecution, but it has also experienced periods of growth and prosperity. Today, the community is slowly rebuilding itself.

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A Unique Perspective on the Berlin Wall: My Visit to East and West Berlin in 1981

Experience Berlin’s history with a private tour from a guide who first visited East and West Berlin in 1981. Gain a unique, first-hand perspective on the city’s Cold War past and its transformation into today’s vibrant, unified capital.

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The Stauffenberg Plot: A Failed Attempt to Assassinate Hitler

Discover the story of the 20 July 1944 Plot to Kill Hitler, also known as Operation Valkyrie—a daring assassination attempt led by Colonel Claus von Stauffenberg to end Nazi rule in Germany. Learn about the planning, the events at the Wolf’s Lair, the failed coup’s tragic aftermath, and the bravery of those who resisted.

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Life Under the Berlin Wall: A Glimpse Into Berlin's Divided Past

The Berlin Wall, a symbol of the Cold War, stood tall and menacing for nearly three decades, dividing the city of Berlin into East and West.

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