2-Hour Third Reich and Cold War Guided Walking Tour

Free cancellation

Place: Berlin

Duration: 2 hours

Language: English

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Guided Tour

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Wheelchair accessible

Do this because

Visit all of Berlin's most iconic Third Reich and Cold War sights in just 2 hours
Gain a deep understanding of how pivotal Berlin was during the two most monumental epochs of the 20th century
Learn how Berliners lived during the reign of the Third Reich and in the divided city of the Cold War
Stand at the sites where decisions were made that changed the course of World history
This is an interactive tour - ask your expert tour guide anything

What to expect

Embark on a historical journey starting at the iconic Brandenburg Gate, a notorious site of Nazi propaganda in Berlin during the 1930s. A stone's throw away lies the Reichstag, where Hitler ascended to power. Here, your guide will vividly recount the Battle for Berlin. The tour then proceeds to the imposing Soviet Memorial, a poignant tribute to the sacrifices and losses endured by the Soviet Army in World War II.

The next stop is the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. As you traverse through its steel structures, you'll experience firsthand the profound impact this memorial has on its visitors. Following this, your guide will lead you to the site of Hitler's bunker, where you'll delve into the final days and humiliating downfall of the Third Reich. Continuing on, you'll encounter the memorial dedicated to the 1953 worker's uprising, situated beside the former Luftwaffe HQ.

Your guide will then accompany you along the remnants of the Berlin Wall, which borders the Topography of Terror - the former SS and Gestapo HQ. At Potsdamer Platz, you'll hear tales of a city divided. Discover how the Wall and No-Man's-Land were fortified with tank traps and enforced by a shoot-to-kill policy during 28 years of division. Your tour concludes at Checkpoint Charlie, a flashpoint and geopolitical hub during the Cold War. Here, you'll be engrossed in a riveting account of how the Wall fell on that fateful day in November 1989.

Important to know

Accessibility:

This tour is suitable for wheelchair users

Know in advance:

You can show your ticket voucher on your phone, or as a print-out - as you prefer
This tour is suitable for all ages if moderately fit
The tour is held in English language only
This tour goes in all weather, so please dress appropriately
It will not be possible to join the tour after the starting time

What’s included

Guided walking tour

What’s not included

Tips (optional)

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Pariser Platz 1, 10117 Berlin, Germany

Meeting point:

Meet in front of the Tourist Information Office, directly at the Brandenburg Gate on the Pariser Platz side, 15 minutes before the starting time. Look out for your guide there with the pink umbrella.