Berlin's Best: 2 Hour Walking Tour Third Reich and the Cold War

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

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 15 minutes before the tour begins 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 To Expect

Brandenburg Gate

Start the tour at the Brandenburger Gate and learn why this monument is the symbol of the reunfied Germany.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Professional English-speaking local guide

Walking Tour in English

Gratuities

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Berlin's Best: 2 Hour Walking Tour Third Reich and the Cold War

Reviews

4.96

5,501 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

5349

123

Good visit!
Felicia Z,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jeffrey Narrated beautifully! Entertaining! Excellent!! Would highly recommend! For a first time visitor easy to follow the history!
Best way to see Berlin!
Quest02939777177,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Superb tour - great way to see the key historical sights and understand the history of Berlin. Our guide, Jimmy, was exceptional. Huge amount of knowledge shared in an engaging way. Highly recommend!
Well worth doing
Andrew F,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Thanks to Alex for a very informative and enjoyable tour it gave us insight into parts of history we may not have come across ordinarily
Fast pace historical tour
Emilie A,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
You are covering a a signifcate section of history. The tour was fast paced but not rushed. Campbell, our guide, outlined several places we should revisit after the tour. Our group enjoyed the tour and highly recommend it.
Insightful and interesting - great stories to bring the history to life. Perfect way to set up a history trip to Berlin
Kerrie F,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great 2 hour tour taking in multiple sites of significance. Irish Paul really knowledgable and able to share great recommendations on museums etc for our trip. Great way to set up 3 day trip to this fascinating city.
Great value whistle stop tour. Paul the guide was very knowledgeable. Well worth taking the time to do
gavin h,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Paul the guide was very knowledgable giving just the right information. Well worth taking completed this as part of an Extreme Day trip from London. We even got local food tips for dinner. A whistle stop tour of highlights easily fitting into the day
Can't recommend this tour enough
derrygerry,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did this tour on Sunday the 8th at 2pm Klaus was an excellent guide and it was really beneficial for our son who is studying GCSE History ,
It was a very informative...
John S,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a very informative experience delivered by our guide Glen. Highly recommended. So much to see.
Highy recommend
Hateseaweed,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Outstanding walking tour Our guide Nickolai was superb - he provided brilliant detail and made the experience one to remember. My partner & I would have paid more for tour as it was that good. The tour was approx 2 hours 20 mins in the end but Nickolai did not worrry about the over run after checking with the walking party. There were 8 in our group and all of us said how good it was.
Excellent tour.
Applecatcher,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour. Really informative and Maggie is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. A great way to get an understanding of the history of this time. Highly recommended.