Third Reich Berlin: Hitler and WWII Walking Tour
Embark on a captivating 3-hour walking tour through Berlin, exploring the pivotal sites tied to the rise and fall of the Nazi regime. Stand above Hitler’s bunker, where the dictator’s life ended in 1945, visit the Soviet War Memorial, a powerful reminder of the brutal final battle for Berlin. Walk along Wilhelmstrasse, where Nazi leaders plotted military campaigns and the subjugation of millions across Europe. See the Reichstag building, where the 1933 fire helped pave the way for the Nazis to dismantle Germany’s democracy and usher in totalitarian rule.
Learn how Berliners endured air raids, repression, and the constant fear of living under a dictatorship. Visit Hermann Göring’s former Air Ministry, Joseph Goebbels’ propaganda headquarters, and other important Nazi sites that played a central role in the regime’s operations. This tour offers a deeper understanding of Berlin’s role during World War II, shedding light on both the city’s tragic past and the resilience of its people.
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What's included in Third Reich Berlin: Hitler and WWII Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Berlin Friedrichstrasse Station
Begin your 3-hour Third Reich walking tour at Friedrichstrasse Train Station, where you’ll get an overview of the key historical sites you’ll explore. Visit the site of Hitler’s bunker, the Soviet War Memorial, and Wilhelmstrasse, where Nazi leaders planned their military conquests. Discover the Reichstag, where the 1933 fire helped dismantle democracy, and learn about the lives of Berliners during air raids and life under dictatorship. Explore Hermann Göring’s former Air Ministry, Goebbels’ propaganda HQ, and other significant Nazi sites, gaining insight into Berlin’s dark past and the resilience of its people.
Trains To Life Trains To Death
"Trains to Life, Trains to Death" is a powerful and moving memorial that tells the story of the deportation of Jews from Berlin to Nazi concentration camps during World War II. This poignant site honors the victims who were forcibly taken from their homes and sent on trains to their deaths, symbolizing the cruelty and inhumanity of the Nazi regime. The memorial is dedicated to remembering those who suffered and perished, serving as a reminder of the horrors of the Holocaust and the importance of preserving history to prevent such atrocities from ever happening again.
Reichstag Building
The Reichstag building is a key symbol of Berlin’s turbulent history. In 1933, a fire ravaged the Reichstag, and the Nazis used it as a pretext to consolidate power, suspending civil liberties and paving the way for their dictatorship. This event played a crucial role in dismantling Germany’s democracy. In 1945, during the final days of World War II, the Soviet flag was raised over the Reichstag after the intense Battle of Berlin, marking the symbolic fall of Nazi Germany. The building now stands as a testament to both the rise and defeat of the Nazi regime and the resilience of those who fought against it.
Inclusions
- 3-hour walking tour
- Local Expert Guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starting time
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meeting point: outside FRIEDRICHSTRASSE TRAIN STATION, on the square beside the 'Traenenpalast' (Palace of Tears), Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin.
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Ticket Redemption
The tour is in ENGLISH Meeting point: outside FRIEDRICHSTRASSE TRAIN STATION, on the square beside the 'Traenenpalast' (Palace of Tears), Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin. Your guide will be wearing a yellow name tag holding a yellow umbrella for easy recognition. Please arrive 15 minutes before the designated start time Gratuities are not included