Berlin: Third Reich, Hitler, and WWII Walking Tour
West Berlin, Berlin
Walk in the footsteps of history, uncover the rise and fall of Nazi Germany. Stand where Hitler seized power, witness the remnants of a regime that changed the world forever.
This walking tour in Berlin explores key sites of the Third Reich, suitable for history enthusiasts seeking expert insights.
Highlights
- See the Reichstag, site of the 1933 Reichstag fire
- Discover the location of Hitler's suicide in the Führerbunker
- Visit the site of Hitler's New Reich Chancellery, the Nazi power center
- Explore the Topography of Terror exhibit
- Visit the Soviet War Memorial
Description
Join an award-winning, expert-led walking tour tracing the rise and fall of Nazi Germany. The relaxed, easy-paced route covers key locations where the Nazi dictatorship was planned and enforced.
Walk past Göring’s former Air Defence Ministry (now the German Finance Ministry), and the sites of Goebbels’ Propaganda Ministry and Himmler’s SS and Gestapo headquarters. These buildings once housed the brutal police state’s administration.
Follow Hitler’s grand imperial capital plans and stand above the Führerbunker site, where Hitler spent his last days. Learn about Berlin’s final battle and the Third Reich’s collapse in 1945.
See the Reichstag, scene of fierce Soviet fighting, and pass through Brandenburg Gate, which later symbolized Cold War division.
The tour ends at the Topography of Terror, located on the former Gestapo and SS headquarters site, revealing the machinery behind Nazi terror.
This immersive experience combines expert storytelling with unique local perspectives for a thoughtful exploration of this historical period.
Includes
- Walking tour guide
Excludes
- Tips
Important Information
- The tour operates rain or shine
- Meeting point: outside Friedrichstrasse train station, at the square beside the 'Traenenpalast' (Palace of Tears), Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin. Look for guides holding yellow umbrellas.
Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, wear comfortable shoes and allow approximately 3 hours. Morning departures help avoid crowds and offer cooler temperatures.
