Berlin Third Reich Walking Tour
Description
This 2-hour Former Nazi Government District & Hitler’s Bunker Walking Tour takes you through the heart of Berlin’s dark past. Walk through the area where the Nazi regime once held power, including key sites like the Reichstag, the remains of Hitler’s underground bunker, and the powerful Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. Learn how Hitler and his officials orchestrated their brutal expansion across Europe and hear about the final days of the Third Reich. Your expert guide will bring history to life as you explore the very streets that shaped World War II. During your walking tour, you'll also use public transportation to travel between sites, requiring a short-trip AB transport ticket that should be purchased in advance.
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Start your journey at Berlin’s most famous landmark, once a backdrop for Nazi victory parades. In 1933, Hitler’s troops marched through this gate, symbolizing their rise to power. Today, it stands as a powerful reminder of the city’s turbulent history and resilience.
Just a short walk away, this imposing parliamentary building played a crucial role in Hitler’s rise. The infamous Reichstag Fire of 1933 gave the Nazis an excuse to seize full control. Now fully restored, it represents Germany’s democratic rebirth.
This powerful memorial, composed of 2,711 concrete slabs of varying heights, stands as a stark tribute to the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust. As you navigate its narrow, uneven pathways, the towering slabs create a sense of isolation and unease — an intentional design meant to evoke the uncertainty and despair experienced during this dark chapter of history.
Explore the area where the Nazi regime once held power, including the site of Hitler’s underground bunker, now a simple parking lot. Though little remains, your guide will bring history to life, recounting the final days of the Third Reich and how this district once shaped the course of WWII.
A neighborhood rich in history but scarred by persecution. Stroll through streets once home to Berlin’s Jewish community, visit the Old Synagogue, and see the Stolpersteine (stumbling stones) marking the homes of deported families.
The tour ends at this powerful tribute to resistance. In 1943, non-Jewish women stood here, demanding the release of their Jewish husbands from Nazi custody. Against all odds, their protest succeeded, proving that courage could defy tyranny.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Children up to 13 years old can join the tour for free. Please note, we may ask for a valid ID to verify the age of children participating.
- The independent guides we work with are dedicated to providing the best experience for you. While the tour typically includes the sites and stories mentioned and lasts around 2 hours, your guide may adjust the route or timing based on what they feel is best for your group.