Berlin · BERLIN THIRD REICH TOURS
The buildings that ran the Reich mostly still stand, in ordinary use, a short walk apart. These 15 tours cover the ministries, the bunker site and the memorials, with prices, durations and a note on which combine the subject with the Cold War.
Follow an English or German guide from Brandenburg Gate past the Reichstag, Soviet War Memorial, Holocaust Memorial, Hitler’s Bunker, and Topography of Terror to Checkpoint Charlie. Expect about 2 kilometers of walking, vivid storytelling, and a clear look at Berlin’s 20th-century history.
“It connected much of what I already knew about history. Brought it to life. Excellent tour.”
Start at Brandenburg Gate and walk through Berlin’s hardest chapters with guides such as Glen, Maggie, Mikey, and Tom. You’ll see the Reichstag, Hitler’s bunker site, the Holocaust Memorial, the Berlin Wall, and Checkpoint Charlie. The English tour costs $24.07 and ends near public transport.
“If it’s winter….Wrap up warm and wear sensible shoes. Take some gloves. Make sure you’ve been for a wee! Tom was a fabulous host! Very knowledgeable. Happy to answer questions. We learnt loads we didn’t know! Excellent value for money and very interesting.”
Walk from central Berlin to the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, Hitler’s bunker site, Wilhelmstrasse, and the Topography of Terror. Guides such as Maria, RU, Chris, Tom, Paul, and Ciarán explain Nazi power, resistance, wartime life, and the final Battle of Berlin. Expect about 5,000 brisk steps outdoors.
“Our tour guide, Tom, was utterly fantastic!!! Best trip of the holiday- extremely knowledgeable, engaging, entertaining and friendly. It was -7c, white over and still the best 3 hours- what topped it off was the lovely group of people also on the tour! Thank you so much. My 15 year old son was completely engaged and loved seeing and learning the history of old times, Berlin. Highly recommend! Definitely well worth the time and money.”
Spend three hours tracing Berlin’s Nazi past with guides such as Hannah, Mikhail, Jimmy, or Will. Visit the Führer Bunker site, former Nazi ministries, the Topography of Terror, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, and Soviet War Memorial. Expect serious history, plenty of walking, and no scheduled water or toilet stop.
“good guide her name is Tina 100000/5 star very good and informative”
Spend four hours walking from Hackescher Markt to the Reichstag, tracing Nazi rule, Jewish persecution, resistance, and the war’s final days. Guides such as Peter, Hannah, Tom, and Jonathan bring clear historical context, while stops include the Topography of Terror, Holocaust Memorial, Soviet Memorial, and former Luftwaffe headquarters.
“Tom was a wonderful Tour guide and provided a fun and comprehensive tour for us! He is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. 10/10”
Ride about 15 kilometers through central Berlin with a guide such as Juliet, Jake, Bjorn, or Martin. Follow the former Wall, hear personal stories of divided Berlin, see bunker remains and the Führerbunker site, and explore streets buses cannot reach.
“The wether was appalling, but our Guide Jake was superb.”
Spend four hours tracing Berlin’s Nazi past with an English or German-speaking guide. Visit Hitler’s bunker site, Anhalter Bahnhof, the former Luftwaffe HQ, Gestapo district, Sinti and Roma memorial, and Reichstag. Expect a serious, outdoor walking tour with one short metro ride.
“A well informed tour guide who has a passion for history”
Spend 3 to 4 hours with a private English-speaking guide such as Daniel, Jimmy, Emma, or Jasper, visiting Berlin sites tied to Hitler, the Holocaust, resistance, and the war’s final days. Hotel pickup and drop-off make this a flexible, personal history tour for families and small groups.
“Mikhaïl, did a wonderful job of transitioning from the third right to the Cold War. We felt like we got a double experience with our historical walk. His stories and insight may come alive. It was both insightful and educational.. I would recommend him to anyone.”
Walk from Brandenburg Gate to the Topography of Terror with an academic WWII guide such as Scott, Hannah, or Matt. You’ll connect Nazi power, persecution, daily life, and Berlin’s final battle through memorials, maps, and Then & Now photographs.
“Jörg was an amazing tour guide , very informative and answered any questions people had. I would do the tour again !”
Walk through Berlin with a private English-speaking guide and choose a World War II, Cold War, or combined route. See the Brandenburg Gate, Hitler’s bunker site, Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall, and more. Guides such as Hannah, Glen, Daniel, Jamie, and Maria tailor the pace and focus to your group.
“Excellent tour and guide. We learned a lot about German History, Hitler’s rise to power and WW2. German, and specifically Berliner culture was also discussed and our guide was able to provide interesting insights to how the war and cold has shaped Berliners way of life and cultural attitudes. Learning about Ampleman was a highlight for me!🤣”
Walk through Berlin’s Nazi-era center with a local guide such as Carlo, tracing propaganda sites, wartime ruins, resistance stories, Hitler’s bunker location, and the Topography of Terror. The two-hour tour is limited to 10 people, wheelchair accessible, and conducted in German.
“Carlos hat eine tolle Führung durch die Geschichte gemacht. Da ich alleine war ist es sozusagen eine private Führung gewesen. Er hat viel Wissen vermittelt, Fragen beantwortet. Nur zu empfehlen.”
Walk Berlin’s WWII and Cold War landmarks with a private local guide such as Sara, Seth, Boyd, or Miha. Expect a flexible four-hour route linking the Holocaust Memorial, Hitler’s bunker site, Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint Charlie, Museum Island, and lesser-known history stops. Admission fees are not included.
“Boyd provided an informative tour about Berlin during the Holocaust/WWII and the Cold War. He helped put into perspective the effects each of these events had upon the people of Berlin.”
Walk from the Brandenburg Gate to the Topography of Terror in about 2.5 hours, visiting Nazi-era sites, wartime memorials, and places of resistance. Guides such as Scott, Jochen, Johan, Matt, and Roshana explain the period with maps, historic photos, and time for questions.
“Scott’s knowledge & engageable quality was excellent. He easily brought to life a difficult period of history & made the overall experience well worth the visit.”
Ride a comfortable city bike through Berlin with guides such as Paul, Simon, Juliette, Theo, and Simone. Expect about three hours of easy cycling, historic stops, personal stories, and a route that may change with the guide and city conditions.
“A truly remarkable tour. Experiencing the city of Berlin and its most notable historic spots on bike really made this feel like an adventure! Tour guide was of course awesome!!”
This four-hour Spanish-language tour connects Berlin’s key Nazi-era sites, including the Bundestag, Soviet Memorial, Tempelhof, Topography of Terror, and Führerbunker area. Guides such as Julia, Helena, and Celia use photographs, videos, context, and practical city tips to make a difficult subject clear.
“Our guide Júlia has faithfully transported us to the historical moment and has guided us to follow our personal route and expand more information.”
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