Berlin Third Reich and Cold War 2-Hour Walking Tour
Overview
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2 hours
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Discover Berlin's tumultuous modern history on a guided walking tour of its most significant Third Reich and Cold War sites. Visit iconic landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, and Soviet War Memorial. Reflect at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, a poignant tribute to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust/Shoah.
See the site of Hitler’s Bunker and the massive Ministry of Aviation, where the GDR was founded in 1949. Explore the former Gestapo and SS headquarters, now home to the Topography of Terror exhibition.
Learn about the Berlin Wall, constructed in 1961, and hear stories of the deadly "death strip." View a preserved 200-meter section of the Wall and the spots where daring escapes occurred, as well as tales of those who tragically did not succeed.
Conclude at Checkpoint Charlie and hear about the fall of the Wall in 1989 and the journey to German unity.
Additional Info
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
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
IMPORTANT: Meet in front of the Tourist Information office at the Brandenburg Gate (Pariser Platz side). Look out for the guide with the pink umbrella!
This tour is offered in English only
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional English-speaking local guide
Walking Tour in English
Gratuities
What To Expect
Brandenburg Gate
Start the tour at the Brandenburger Gate and learn why this monument is the symbol of the reunfied Germany.
Reichstag Building
Experience the house of parliament and hear why this building encapsulates Berlin and German history over the last 100 years. Hear the story of the Reichstag fire in 1933 and how Hitler used the building during his dictatorship.
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Berlin Third Reich and Cold War 2-Hour Walking Tour
Reviews
3,712 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must Do
Scott B,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Emma is a great guide. A memorable experience. She made the experience very informative but also a ton of fun!
Great tour, excellent guide
Ken C,
Aug 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide was Jamie G and he was pleasant, friendly, and very knowledgeable. He painted a picture of the factors in Germany which led to the rise of the Nazis and to their demise. We visited numerous locations around the city which were important to the period, and Jamie explained their relevance. Also discussed and visited several post WW2 monuments of the Cold War and how Berlin was impacted.
Historical Enlightment
NIBEDAN B,
Aug 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide Emma is a lovely person and very passionate about German history, she had shared her abundance knowledge with us on the tour which was really enjoyable. The tour covered important landmark. The most interesting facts were from Fuhrerbunker stop. I would love to do any historical trip with Emma again and would highly recommend her to all other tourist who are genuinely interested in history.
Excellent and informative tour
Diana L,
Aug 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent and informative experience to learn about the important and dark history of Berlin. Thomas was an excellent guide. He was clearly passionate about his job and kept our attention the whole time. All the sites on this tour were things we wanted to see and the experience was heightened by Thomas’ commentary.
Excellent tour! Learnt many interesting stories
Volha C,
Aug 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was very interesting, we visited memorials, reichstag and other historical sites. Jimmy, our tour guide, was very nice and friendly, shared lots of exciting details from history, answered our questions, made us laugh many times. Time flew really fast 🤩
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