Berlin 2-Hour Walking Tour of Third Reich and Cold War Sites
by Insider Tour Berlin
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This 2-hour walking tour in Berlin covers key Third Reich and Cold War sites with a professional English-speaking local guide. The tour begins at the Brandenburg Gate, where the guide explains its significance as a symbol of reunified Germany. Next, the group walks to the Reichstag Building to learn about its history, including the 1933 fire and its role during Hitler's dictatorship. The tour continues to the Soviet War Memorial in Tiergarten, where World War II T34/76 tanks and field artillery are displayed. Visitors then see the Victory Column and hear about its relocation by Albert Speer and his plans to rename Berlin "Germania" if the Nazis had won the war. The walk proceeds to the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, a large tribute to Holocaust victims. Above the site of Hitler’s bunker, the guide describes the last days of World War II and how Germany addresses this history today. The group then walks along the former Ministry of Aviation building, where East Germany (GDR) was proclaimed in 1949. The next stop is the Topography of Terror exhibition, located on the site of the former SS, Gestapo, and SD headquarters, which documents Nazi crimes. The tour continues to a preserved 200-meter section of the Berlin Wall, with stories about escape attempts and daily life in East and West Berlin. The tour ends at Checkpoint Charlie, the most famous Berlin Wall crossing point, where the guide recounts the 1961 Soviet-USA tank standoff, the fall of the Wall in 1989, and the progress of German reunification since then. The tour covers approximately two hours of walking and sightseeing. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Brandenburg Gate
The tour starts at Brandenburg Gate where the guide explains why this monument is a symbol of reunified Germany. This stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Reichstag Building
At the Reichstag, the German parliament house, visitors learn why this building represents Berlin and German history over the last 100 years. The guide explains the 1933 Reichstag fire and how Hitler used the building during his dictatorship. This stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Soviet Memorial Tiergarten
This memorial in Tiergarten displays Soviet T34/76 tanks and field artillery from World War II. The visit here takes about 7 minutes.
7 min
Victory Column
You see the Victory Column and hear about Albert Speer's decision to move it from its original location. The guide also explains Speer's plans to transform Berlin into "Germania," the Nazi capital city, if they had won the war.
The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Visitors walk through the large memorial dedicated to the Jews murdered in Europe during the Holocaust. This stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Fuhrerbunker
Standing above Hitler’s bunker, the guide describes the last days of World War II and Hitler’s suicide on April 30, 1945. The guide also discusses how Germany deals with this difficult history today. This stop lasts around 10 minutes.
10 min
Ministry of Aviation
You walk along the former Ministry of Aviation building, which was also where East Germany (GDR) was proclaimed in 1949. This stop lasts about 5 minutes.
5 min
Topography of Terror
At the site of the former Nazi headquarters for the SS, Gestapo, and SD, you visit the Topography of Terror exhibition. It presents information about the crimes committed by these institutions during World War II. The visit lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Berlin Wall section
You see a preserved 200-meter section of the Berlin Wall. The guide shares stories about people who escaped over the Wall and those who did not succeed. You also learn about life in East and West Berlin during the division. This stop takes about 7 minutes.
7 min
Checkpoint Charlie
The tour ends at Checkpoint Charlie, the famous crossing point through the Berlin Wall. The guide tells the story of the 1961 Soviet and US tank standoff here and explains how the Wall fell on November 9, 1989. You also learn about the progress of German reunification over the past 30 years. This stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Meeting point
Meet in front of the Tourist Information office at the Brandenburg Gate. Look out for the guide with the pink umbrella!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Berlin 2-Hour Walking Tour of Third Reich and Cold War Sites
by Insider Tour Berlin
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€47.80Overview
This 2-hour walking tour in Berlin covers key Third Reich and Cold War sites with a professional English-speaking local guide. The tour begins at the Brandenburg Gate, where the guide explains its significance as a symbol of reunified Germany. Next, the group walks to the Reichstag Building to learn about its history, including the 1933 fire and its role during Hitler's dictatorship. The tour continues to the Soviet War Memorial in Tiergarten, where World War II T34/76 tanks and field artillery are displayed. Visitors then see the Victory Column and hear about its relocation by Albert Speer and his plans to rename Berlin "Germania" if the Nazis had won the war. The walk proceeds to the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, a large tribute to Holocaust victims. Above the site of Hitler’s bunker, the guide describes the last days of World War II and how Germany addresses this history today. The group then walks along the former Ministry of Aviation building, where East Germany (GDR) was proclaimed in 1949. The next stop is the Topography of Terror exhibition, located on the site of the former SS, Gestapo, and SD headquarters, which documents Nazi crimes. The tour continues to a preserved 200-meter section of the Berlin Wall, with stories about escape attempts and daily life in East and West Berlin. The tour ends at Checkpoint Charlie, the most famous Berlin Wall crossing point, where the guide recounts the 1961 Soviet-USA tank standoff, the fall of the Wall in 1989, and the progress of German reunification since then. The tour covers approximately two hours of walking and sightseeing. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Brandenburg Gate
The tour starts at Brandenburg Gate where the guide explains why this monument is a symbol of reunified Germany. This stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Reichstag Building
At the Reichstag, the German parliament house, visitors learn why this building represents Berlin and German history over the last 100 years. The guide explains the 1933 Reichstag fire and how Hitler used the building during his dictatorship. This stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Soviet Memorial Tiergarten
This memorial in Tiergarten displays Soviet T34/76 tanks and field artillery from World War II. The visit here takes about 7 minutes.
7 min
Victory Column
You see the Victory Column and hear about Albert Speer's decision to move it from its original location. The guide also explains Speer's plans to transform Berlin into "Germania," the Nazi capital city, if they had won the war.
The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Visitors walk through the large memorial dedicated to the Jews murdered in Europe during the Holocaust. This stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Fuhrerbunker
Standing above Hitler’s bunker, the guide describes the last days of World War II and Hitler’s suicide on April 30, 1945. The guide also discusses how Germany deals with this difficult history today. This stop lasts around 10 minutes.
10 min
Ministry of Aviation
You walk along the former Ministry of Aviation building, which was also where East Germany (GDR) was proclaimed in 1949. This stop lasts about 5 minutes.
5 min
Topography of Terror
At the site of the former Nazi headquarters for the SS, Gestapo, and SD, you visit the Topography of Terror exhibition. It presents information about the crimes committed by these institutions during World War II. The visit lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Berlin Wall section
You see a preserved 200-meter section of the Berlin Wall. The guide shares stories about people who escaped over the Wall and those who did not succeed. You also learn about life in East and West Berlin during the division. This stop takes about 7 minutes.
7 min
Checkpoint Charlie
The tour ends at Checkpoint Charlie, the famous crossing point through the Berlin Wall. The guide tells the story of the 1961 Soviet and US tank standoff here and explains how the Wall fell on November 9, 1989. You also learn about the progress of German reunification over the past 30 years. This stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Meeting point
Meet in front of the Tourist Information office at the Brandenburg Gate. Look out for the guide with the pink umbrella!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.