Berlin: A Third Reich Walking Tour Private Tour in English or German with Hotel Pickup
ID: GYG11528-O-701675
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore the rise and fall of Nazi Germany in Berlin and learn about the events that catapulted Hitler to power. Discover the stories of the Nazi, Gestapo, and SS within the Reich as you learn about Berlin under siege and the darkest details of WW2.
Learn the secrets of one of the most defining stories of the 20th century as you explore Berlin locations closely tied to Hitler and the Third Reich. During the 4-hour walking tour, authoritative guides who have made this one of the world's most highly regarded tours on the subject provide a fascinating commentary.
Starting in the heart of West Berlin in front of the cragged spire of the bombed-out Memorial Church, hear about the ferocity of the Allied bombing campaign and the defense of the Nazi Reich capital. See the Cross of Coventry and the Madonna of Stalingrad, and learn about the experiences of those caught in the onslaught of the Soviet forces
You will visit the remains of Goering's Air Defence Ministry, where the Luftwaffe coordinated the Battle of Britain. Go to the site of Goebbels' Propaganda Ministry, and see the ruins of Himmler's SS and Gestapo HQs. Take a stroll down the imaginary north-south axis of "Germania," as designed by Albert Speer, from the towering Great Hall to the monumental arch.
Visit the site of Hitler's New Reichs Chancellery, the seat of power of Nazi held Europe, and the exact location of the Führer’s Bunker. Your guide will provide a step-by-step account of Hitler's suicide, the last days spent in the bunker, and the fate of his remains. Finally, follow the route of the Soviet attack towards the final battlefield of the Reichstag, and stop before the Soviet Memorial, flanked with T34 Tanks and Red Army Howitzers.
Highlights
- Visit Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, Cross of Coventry, Madonna of Stalingrad and German Resistance Museum
- Discover the location of Hitler's suicide in the Führer Bunker
- Visit the site of Hitler's New Reich's Chancellery, seat of power of Nazi Europe
- Explore the Topography of Terror exhibit
- Visit the Soviet War Memorial
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The tour operates rain or shine
• As of April 1st 2020, tours will meet outside Friedrichstr. train station, on the square beside the 'Traenenpalast' (Palace of Tears), Reichstagufer 17, 10117 Berlin
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
Please wait in the hotel lobby 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Your guide will be wearing a yellow name tag for easy recognition.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
