Berlin Walking Tour: Discover the Third Reich and Cold War History
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291 Ratings
Berlin
Uncover the captivating history of Berlin on a walking tour that explores the Third Reich and Cold War era. Visit iconic landmarks, learn about the Berlin Wall, and discover the stories of those affected by these tumultuous times.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Brandenburg Gate - Start the tour at the Brandenburger Gate and learn why this monument is the symbol of the reunfied Germany.
- Reichstag Building - Experience the house of parliament and hear why this building encapsulates Berlin and German history over the last 100 years. Hear the story of the Reichstag fire in 1933 and how Hitler used the building during his dictatorship.
- Soviet Memorial Tiergarten - See Soviet T34/76 tanks and field artillery from WW2 at the Soviet war memorial in the Tiergarten
- Victory Column (Siegessaule) - See the Victory column and learn why Albert Speer moved it from it’s original location to the new site. Also learn about Albert Speer’s plans for the new capital city of the world, Germania, which would have been the new name for Berlin if the Nazi’s were successful in winning WW2
- The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe - Walk through this immense memorial dedicated to the murdered Jews of Europe
- Fuhrerbunker - Stand above Hitler’s bunker listening to your guide inform you about the last days of WW2 and Hitler’s suicide in the bunker on April 30th 1945 and how the Germans come to terms with this destructive past today.
- Detlev-Rohwedder-Haus - Wlak the length of Hermann Goerings Airforce ministry, which was also the location where East Germany (GDR) was proclaimed in 1949.
- Topography of Terror - See the site where the infamous Nazi insitiutions, the SS, Gestapo and the SD had their headqurters in Nazi Germany, whch today houses the Topography of Terror exhibition which teaches us about the heinous crimes these people perpetrated during WW2
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Niederkirchnerstraße - See a huge piece of the Berlin Wall and hear stories of people escaping over the Wall and what happened to those people who tried, but didn’t make it.
Learn about life on both sides of the Wall East Berlin and West Berlin - Checkpoint Charlie - End the tour at Checkpoint Charlie, the most famous of the checkpoints through the Berlin Wall. Hear about the Soviet vs USA tank standoff on this street in 1961. Learn how the Berlin Wall came down on the fateful night 9th Novemeber 1989. End the tour by discovering how successful reunification has been over the last 30 plus years.
What's Included
- Professional local guide
- Walking tour
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Explore the turbulent recent past of Berlin with an educational walking tour highlighting significant locations from the Third Reich and Cold War era. Visit the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and the Soviet War Memorial. Stroll through the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, a tender homage to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust/Shoah.
Explore the site where Hitler’s Bunker was located and take in the immense Ministry of Aviation once belonging to Hermann Göring, where the GDR was officially created in 1949. Proceed to the former grounds of the Gestapo and SS HQ, currently the Topography of Terror exhibition.
Discover the history of the Berlin Wall, erected in 1961, and learn specific aspects of the virtually impenetrable ‘death strip’. Observe a 200-meter segment of the Berlin Wall and the spots where successful escape attempts were made over the Wall. Listen to the accounts of those who didn’t succeed and their tragic endings..
Conclude your tour at Checkpoint Charlie, gaining insights into the collapse of the Wall in 1989 and the current state of German unity.
- IMPORTANT: Meet in front of the Tourist Information office at the Brandenburg Gate (Pariser Platz side). Look out for the guide with the pink umbrella!
Location
Brandenburg Gate
Pariser Platz
Meet in front of the Tourist Information office at the Brandenburg Gate. Look out for the guide with the pink umbrella!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Jean_k
May 29, 2024
Paul was a fantastic... - Paul was a fantastic guide. Learned so much about Germany’s history. Each stop was an important piece of the puzzle that we can never forget.
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Loveitoutdoors
May 29, 2024
Maggie was the best tour guide of all guides on our two week trip ! - Maggie was our fabulous guide!
She engaged the group with her knowledge and humor.
Brought the history of the third Reich alive and relatable.
I learned a lot!
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Terry_g
May 29, 2024
Fabulous tour with outstanding guide - Paul was an excellent tour guide; knowledgeable and enthusiastic throughout. He provided real insight into some of the key Berlin historical events over the last 100 years. Delivered with compassion and insight which can us a new understanding of these complex events which shaped Europe.
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Garethr303
May 29, 2024
WW2 / Cold War walking tour Berlin - Excellent informative tour by our guide (Steve) despite the weather (rain) this did not detract from what we gleaned from the historical places of interests we visited. Highly recommend this walking tour
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Carla_f
May 28, 2024
Perfect start to Berlin - Steve was an amazing tour guide! Steve is very knowledgeable and engaging. Highly recommend this tour for anyone that’s wants to learn about the history of Berlin.
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Sarah_m
May 27, 2024
Great tour - highly recommend - This was a great tour - Gregor our guide was fantastic!! The tour was informative and pointed out so many things which you just wouldn’t notice without the tour.
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Richardmlawton
May 27, 2024
Excellent tour - Excellent tour, well presented by Peter who is knowledgeable of the sites. One of the our highlights of our weekend break in Berlin
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856rupalig
May 27, 2024
Very interesting even for teens - Brilliant tour with Maggie. Included Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin Wall, Hitler's bunker and Parliament (where we bumped into former UK PM Gordon Brown!!) Very engaging even for my teenage son, we both learned a lot, thank you.
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Anne_w
May 27, 2024
Great tour and excellent tour guide, Jasper - A very informative and excellent tour. Jasper was an excellent tour guide, he was very knowledgeable and humorous. Would highly recommend this tour and this guide
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Anngl3337ev
May 27, 2024
Great tour of Berlin's history - Jasper was a terrific guide. He kept our attention with a combination of photos, stories, history, and direct experience. It was a very worthwhile tour!
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