Berlin Battlefield Tour - Operation Berlin 1945 (Small Group)
Do you feel the call of history beckoning you to step into the shoes of history's great military commanders?
With Berlin’s only World War II tour specialists, you'll be transported back in time right to the heart of the battle. Hear the roar of the feared MG42. The hiss and snap of artillery as our expert guides unravel the intricate tales of strategy, bravery, and sacrifice, offering you an immersive experience like no other.
You won’t just know history; you'll feel it.
Tour Highlights:
- The Moltke Bridge: A strategically vital bridge
- Konigplatz - The Assault: Relive the intense battle
- The Reichstag: The primary objective of the war for the Soviets.
- Wiedendammer Bridge: Hear the tales of desperation, hope, and carnage.
Learning Outcomes:
- You will learn military strategy
- You will gain insights into the decisions made by Soviet and German commanders
- You will understand the human side of the war
- You will feel a deeper connection to history
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Berlin Battlefield Tour - Operation Berlin 1945 (Small Group)
What's included in Berlin Battlefield Tour - Operation Berlin 1945 (Small Group)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Berlin Central Station
Our journey begins at the meeting point on the southern side of the modern Hauptbahnhof (Berlin Main Station). Following a ten-minute introduction to set the scene we make our way to the Moltke Bridge.
Moltkebrucke
This red sandstone ornate structure became the scene of some of the city’s most brutal fighting. Here we orientate ourselves to the Soviet 3rd Shock Army’s axis of advance and discuss the key challenges for the Soviets and the German defenders.
Bundeskanzleramt
After making our way across the Moltke Bridge we reach the then Interior Ministry, nicked named the “Himmler House” in the old diplomatic quarter. Following a Soviet artillery barrage at point blank range we discuss the horrific room to room fighting that took place here.
Inclusions
- Expert Tour Guide
- Exclusive Small Group Tour
- ‘Then & Now’ photographs & Maps
- Accessible Tour
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The tour meets at the MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Ella-Trebe-Straße 9, 10557 Berlin, Germany – holding up a BLUE umbrella
End Points
- The tour ends at the Wiedendammer Bridge. The site of the domed German breakout. The Bridge is located 50m from the S+U Freidrichstrasse train station. This is a central area with good public transport connections. Ask your guide how best to reach your next destination.
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Ticket Redemption
MEETING POINT: The tour meets at the MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Ella-Trebe-Straße 9, 10557 Berlin, Germany – LOOK for A BLUE umbrella. What to Bring - Comfortable shoes - Water and Snacks - Umbrella or raincoat in unfavourable weather - All the questions you have regarding the Third Reich and the Battle of Berlin Running Late? Don't panic. Please call or text Matt at +49 (0)152 0468 9477. (Available on WhatsApp)
