Berlin Third Reich and WWII Walking Tour: Hitler's Bunker, Reichstag, Soviet Memorial & More
by Insider Tour Berlin
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This three-hour walking tour in Berlin covers key sites connected to the Third Reich and World War II. The tour begins at Berlin Friedrichstrasse Station with a 15-minute introduction to the main locations. Participants visit the site above Hitler's bunker and the former Reich Chancellery, designed by Albert Speer. The route continues to the Reichstag building, where the 1933 fire helped the Nazis dismantle Germany’s democracy. The walk proceeds to the Soviet War Memorial in Tiergarten, a military cemetery honoring Soviet soldiers who died in the 1945 Battle of Berlin. Along Wilhelmstrasse, the former center of Nazi government, the tour includes Hermann Göring’s Air Ministry building and Joseph Goebbels’ propaganda headquarters. Other stops are the Brandenburg Gate, used by the Nazis for rallies, and the Akademie der Künste, linked to Albert Speer’s architectural influence during the Third Reich. The tour also visits the Topography of Terror museum, located on the site of the SS and Gestapo headquarters, which documents Nazi repression and the Holocaust. Participants see the Holocaust Memorial, featuring 2,711 concrete slabs commemorating murdered Jews, and the "Trains to Life, Trains to Death" memorial, honoring Jewish victims deported during World War II. The itinerary follows the historical significance of each site in the order they became important during the Nazi era and WWII. The tour is led by a local expert guide. Gratuities and hotel transfers are not included. Participants should arrive 15 minutes before the start time.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Berlin Friedrichstrasse Station
The 3-hour tour starts at Friedrichstrasse Train Station, where the guide provides an overview of key historical sites. Participants learn about Hitler’s bunker, the Soviet War Memorial, Wilhelmstrasse, and the Reichstag. The guide describes the 1933 Reichstag fire’s role in ending democracy and explains life during air raids and dictatorship. The stop also covers Hermann Göring’s Air Ministry, Goebbels’ propaganda headquarters, and other Nazi government locations.
15 min
Trains To Life Trains To Death
"Trains to Life, Trains to Death" is a memorial dedicated to the Jewish victims deported from Berlin to concentration camps during World War II. It highlights the cruelty of the Nazi regime by commemorating those forcibly taken from their homes and sent to their deaths, serving as a reminder of the Holocaust atrocities.
10 min
Reichstag Building
The Reichstag building is known for the 1933 fire which the Nazis used to justify suspending civil liberties and consolidating power. It was also the site where the Soviet flag was raised in 1945 after the Battle of Berlin, symbolizing Nazi Germany’s defeat. The building represents both Nazi rise and fall.
15 min
Soviet Memorial Tiergarten
This memorial honors Soviet soldiers who died during the Battle of Berlin in 1945. It features a statue of a Soviet soldier standing over two fallen Nazis and is surrounded by a military cemetery. The site marks the Soviet role in defeating Nazi Germany.
15 min
Brandenburg Gate
During the Nazi era, the Brandenburg Gate was used for propaganda and public rallies, often decorated with swastikas. It symbolized Nazi power and militarism. Today, it remains an important historical landmark reflecting Germany’s past.
10 min
Akademie der Kunste
The Academy of Arts in Berlin was influenced by Albert Speer, Hitler’s chief architect, who promoted Nazi architectural ideals. While not directly part of the Academy, Speer’s designs shaped many Nazi projects. Post-war, the Akademie has addressed its connections to the regime’s propaganda.
10 min
The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
This memorial is a field of 2,711 concrete slabs of different heights arranged in a grid. Walking through the undulating pathways creates a disorienting effect. It stands as a solemn tribute to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust and encourages reflection on the atrocities committed.
10 min
Fuhrerbunker
The site above Hitler’s bunker and the old Reich Chancellery, designed by Albert Speer, marks where Hitler spent his final days during World War II.
10 min
Wilhelmstrasse
Wilhelmstrasse was the center of Nazi government, housing key buildings like the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Reich Chancellery, and Ministry of Propaganda. It was where officials including Joseph Goebbels planned military and oppressive policies. The street suffered damage in the war but its Nazi-era history remains evident.
15 min
Hermann Goering's Former Air Ministry
Known as the Reichsluftfahrtministerium, this building on Wilhelmstrasse was the Luftwaffe headquarters and symbolized Göring’s power. It played a major role in Nazi military operations and reflected the regime’s ambitions. The building was repurposed after the war.
10 min
Topography of Terror
Located on the former site of the SS and Gestapo headquarters, this museum and memorial document Nazi repression. Exhibits include photographs and documents detailing the brutality of these organizations and their role in the Holocaust.
10 min
Meeting point
Meeting point: outside FRIEDRICHSTRASSE TRAIN STATION, on the square beside the 'Traenenpalast' (Palace of Tears), Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin.
End point
Tour ends very close to check Point Charlie.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Berlin Third Reich and WWII Walking Tour: Hitler's Bunker, Reichstag, Soviet Memorial & More
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.€36.64Overview
This three-hour walking tour in Berlin covers key sites connected to the Third Reich and World War II. The tour begins at Berlin Friedrichstrasse Station with a 15-minute introduction to the main locations. Participants visit the site above Hitler's bunker and the former Reich Chancellery, designed by Albert Speer. The route continues to the Reichstag building, where the 1933 fire helped the Nazis dismantle Germany’s democracy. The walk proceeds to the Soviet War Memorial in Tiergarten, a military cemetery honoring Soviet soldiers who died in the 1945 Battle of Berlin. Along Wilhelmstrasse, the former center of Nazi government, the tour includes Hermann Göring’s Air Ministry building and Joseph Goebbels’ propaganda headquarters. Other stops are the Brandenburg Gate, used by the Nazis for rallies, and the Akademie der Künste, linked to Albert Speer’s architectural influence during the Third Reich. The tour also visits the Topography of Terror museum, located on the site of the SS and Gestapo headquarters, which documents Nazi repression and the Holocaust. Participants see the Holocaust Memorial, featuring 2,711 concrete slabs commemorating murdered Jews, and the "Trains to Life, Trains to Death" memorial, honoring Jewish victims deported during World War II. The itinerary follows the historical significance of each site in the order they became important during the Nazi era and WWII. The tour is led by a local expert guide. Gratuities and hotel transfers are not included. Participants should arrive 15 minutes before the start time.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Berlin Friedrichstrasse Station
The 3-hour tour starts at Friedrichstrasse Train Station, where the guide provides an overview of key historical sites. Participants learn about Hitler’s bunker, the Soviet War Memorial, Wilhelmstrasse, and the Reichstag. The guide describes the 1933 Reichstag fire’s role in ending democracy and explains life during air raids and dictatorship. The stop also covers Hermann Göring’s Air Ministry, Goebbels’ propaganda headquarters, and other Nazi government locations.
15 min
Trains To Life Trains To Death
"Trains to Life, Trains to Death" is a memorial dedicated to the Jewish victims deported from Berlin to concentration camps during World War II. It highlights the cruelty of the Nazi regime by commemorating those forcibly taken from their homes and sent to their deaths, serving as a reminder of the Holocaust atrocities.
10 min
Reichstag Building
The Reichstag building is known for the 1933 fire which the Nazis used to justify suspending civil liberties and consolidating power. It was also the site where the Soviet flag was raised in 1945 after the Battle of Berlin, symbolizing Nazi Germany’s defeat. The building represents both Nazi rise and fall.
15 min
Soviet Memorial Tiergarten
This memorial honors Soviet soldiers who died during the Battle of Berlin in 1945. It features a statue of a Soviet soldier standing over two fallen Nazis and is surrounded by a military cemetery. The site marks the Soviet role in defeating Nazi Germany.
15 min
Brandenburg Gate
During the Nazi era, the Brandenburg Gate was used for propaganda and public rallies, often decorated with swastikas. It symbolized Nazi power and militarism. Today, it remains an important historical landmark reflecting Germany’s past.
10 min
Akademie der Kunste
The Academy of Arts in Berlin was influenced by Albert Speer, Hitler’s chief architect, who promoted Nazi architectural ideals. While not directly part of the Academy, Speer’s designs shaped many Nazi projects. Post-war, the Akademie has addressed its connections to the regime’s propaganda.
10 min
The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
This memorial is a field of 2,711 concrete slabs of different heights arranged in a grid. Walking through the undulating pathways creates a disorienting effect. It stands as a solemn tribute to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust and encourages reflection on the atrocities committed.
10 min
Fuhrerbunker
The site above Hitler’s bunker and the old Reich Chancellery, designed by Albert Speer, marks where Hitler spent his final days during World War II.
10 min
Wilhelmstrasse
Wilhelmstrasse was the center of Nazi government, housing key buildings like the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Reich Chancellery, and Ministry of Propaganda. It was where officials including Joseph Goebbels planned military and oppressive policies. The street suffered damage in the war but its Nazi-era history remains evident.
15 min
Hermann Goering's Former Air Ministry
Known as the Reichsluftfahrtministerium, this building on Wilhelmstrasse was the Luftwaffe headquarters and symbolized Göring’s power. It played a major role in Nazi military operations and reflected the regime’s ambitions. The building was repurposed after the war.
10 min
Topography of Terror
Located on the former site of the SS and Gestapo headquarters, this museum and memorial document Nazi repression. Exhibits include photographs and documents detailing the brutality of these organizations and their role in the Holocaust.
10 min
Meeting point
Meeting point: outside FRIEDRICHSTRASSE TRAIN STATION, on the square beside the 'Traenenpalast' (Palace of Tears), Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin.
End point
Tour ends very close to check Point Charlie.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.