Behind Prison Walls: Getting into Trouble in Moabit
Moabit is a district that has been home to radical thinkers throughout the centuries.
Price + VAT 19%:
25,00 € regular
20,00 € discounted
Tour in a nutshell
Moabit is a district that has been home to radical thinkers throughout the centuries – just not always voluntarily. From the brutal repression of Nazi-era resistance to daring prison escapes of Red Army Faction members, on this tour we will look at crime, punishment and resistance in Berlin. We will focus on Lehrter Straße and explore this street that is now located next to the capital’s Central Station but was once the undesirable outpost of the growing city. Hidden corners of Berlin, including the sites of two former prisons, will come together to tell you fascinating yet often overlooked stories that span 200 years of crime, terrorism, and people not afraid to get into trouble.
Meeting Point:
At the bus stop “Seydlitzstr.” (Lehrter Straße 4), on the northwestern corner of the “Geschichtspark Ehemaliges Zellengefängnis Moabit” (Historic Moabit Prison Park). Look for our guide with the orange umbrella!
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Need To Know Before You Go
Duration: Approx. 2 hours
Group Size: Maximum 15 participants (larger groups on request; only bookable as a private tour)
Pets: Well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome, provided they do not disturb the group. Service animals are always allowed.
Reviews
I took part in the “Behind Prison Walls” tour. Super well researched, bespoke walking tours for an intimate view of Berlin. I’ve lived in the area for the last 2 years and was super happy to learn so much about my neighborhood. Definitely recommend to those visiting or those who already live here!
Great micro tour! So much rich history shared in a delightful way. Would totally recommend!!!
Absolutely loved the Behind Prison Walls tour. Really well put together! Having lived in Berlin for a number of years, including in Moabit, it was amazing to get an insight into individual stories of people and places making up important parts of history.
Want to know more?
We’ll start this tour just across the road from Berlin Central Station, at the Moabit Historical Park Cell Prison. Now a peaceful oasis in the middle of Berlin, the park is on the site of a former prison and is still bordered by the original prison walls. We will look at the prison’s development throughout the 19th and 20th centuries and the stories of those jailed there, including key members of the 20th July plot to assassinate Hitler.
From there, we will head to a former women’s prison, which made national headlines when four terrorists escaped out of its confines in 1976. The site now serves as a set for film productions, most recently featuring in the hit TV show Babylon Berlin.
Of course, this street is home to far more than just its prisons and we will also have a chance on the tour to dig deeper into the history of the area as we explore the legacy of local legend Klara Franke.