Do you cozy about the historical background of the Berlin Wall, its importance and meaning? Visiting this monument is one of the ways through which one can go round the city and experience the feel of the city’s history. But, before the starting of the tour, it will be helpful to know the various expenses likely to be incurred during the Berlin Wall visit. As a result, this guide will give details on the actual expenses to be incurred and ways on how to have an ideal visit.
1. Admission Fees
The Berlin Wall Memorial is divided into few segments which can be visited freely; the main purpose is to learn about the division of East and West Berlin. Entrance to the memorial area that encompasses the notorious “Death Strip” and a center that contains a number of exhibits is free of charge. Also, there are many openings through which one can freely enter to view the paintings and structures on the wall.
Nevertheless, there are certain passages that may require an entrance fee to support the costs of painting and restoration of sites such as the East Side Gallery. These fees are normally in the range of €3- 10 depending on the place as well as other exhibition that may be running. It should be added that prices can vary, so it is better to address the official sites and tourist information centers to get the latest information on the subject.
2. Guided Tours
For those who strive to explore more about the history of the Berlin Wall and its meaning, it is advisable to turn to travel agencies and choose a guided tour. While some of the orientational tours can be made for free, a lot of the professional guides will provide all-encompassed tours for a price. These include giving insights, information and even experience in a way that a normal physical tour does not avail.
Regardless of the tour’s duration and type, one may expect some differences in prices. Pricings of guided tours of the Berlin Wall vary and tour will cost you between € 10 and € 30. Some of these tours may include visits to the locations like Checkpoint Charlie, Topography of Terrorism, and Berlin Wall Memorial, so the visitor is well informed enough about the historical background.
3. Transportation Costs
It is relatively easy to move around Berlin to see the different parts where the Berlin Wall was set due to adequate transport means. It is advisable to take buses, trams or U-Bahn Public transport which would enable one to get to most destinations. A trip in the inner part of Berlin in the AB zones, for instance, is about €2.90 while a fully day ticket that enables the rider to use the BVG for all the day is about €8.60.
You can make use of the Berlin Welcome Card which is credit-card sized pass to travelling on S/ U-Bahn, buses, tramsand tram, as well as discounts on most visited tourist attractions such as the remains of the Berlin Wall. For the duration and specific zones, these cards range from as low as €19.90 to cover 48 hours pass. It is possible to find them at the airport, railway terminal and other touristic information points of the city.
4. Additional Costs and Tips
Despite the above costs that are usually incurred in visiting Berlin Wall, one should consider the following extra costs:
a) Souvenirs and Artwork
If you are interested in the history, then you might wish to take a few mementos related to the Eastern German specific to the Berlin Wall. Prices differ with postcards and small items such as mementos at a minimum of one euro followed by postcards costing up to ten euros and wall sections and artwork bodies might cost anything from ten to a hundred euros. One of the most famous symbols of East Germany which may be bought as souvenirs are the so-called “ampelmännchen”.
b) Food and Refreshments
Visiting the Berlin Wall sites can easily take a whole day, hence a food and drinks may be required for the tour. Beside the Berlin Wall Memorial there are snack bars and cafes where you can order a fast food or just a coffee. Generally the prices there are almost at par or within the range of similar eating places in most tourists’ attractions areas in the city.
c) Photography Permits
If you intend to take photos for commercial use and/or you are a professional photographer, a photography permit may required. Certain parts of the Berlin Wall especially those that have murals may attract the attention of legal restrictions specifically where professional or commercial photography is concerned. For details regarding charges or permit, one can visit all the above mentioned places on the official websites of SRMS University or contact the headquarters directly.
With all this knowledge on the various costs that are required when visiting the Berlin Wall, one can effectively plan on when and how to visit the place with greater efficiency in relation to the amount of money that one is willing to spend. You should, therefore, plan to spend some more money for transport, mementos or any other activities that you may wish to undertake during your trip. Happy browsing through this unique historical artefact!
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