Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour
Discover Berlin Half-Day Walking Tour
4,9 (10170)3h30Berlin, Germany
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HistoricalCultureHiking
Berlin's Best: 2 Hour Walking Tour Third Reich and the Cold War
5(6131 reviews)Berlin, GermanyRef. viator-5560P48
2hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel
About this experience
This guided walking tour focuses on Berlin's pivotal 20th-century history, specifically the Third Reich and Cold War. Travelers will visit significant landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, and the Soviet War Memorial while receiving insights about World War II's final days and the subsequent division of Berlin. Key sites include the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, Hitler’s Bunker, the former Ministry of Aviation, and the grounds of the former Gestapo and SS headquarters, which now hosts the Topography of Terror exhibition. Participants will also learn about the Berlin Wall's construction, the 'death strip,' and the escape attempts made by individuals seeking freedom. The tour wraps up at Checkpoint Charlie, highlighting the story of the Wall's fall in 1989 and the reunification of Germany. This experience suits history enthusiasts and those interested in modern European history. It is not ideal for those seeking a leisurely sightseeing experience as it is a focused historical tour that requires walking for two hours.
Itinerary
1
Brandenburg Gate
Start the tour at the Brandenburger Gate and learn why this monument is the symbol of the reunfied Germany.
2
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.
3
Soviet Memorial Tiergarten
See Soviet T34/76 tanks and field artillery from WW2 at the Soviet war memorial in the Tiergarten
4
Victory Column
See the Victory column and learn why Albert Speer moved it from it's original location to the new site. Also learn about Albert Speer's plans for the new capital city of the world, Germania, which would have been the new name for Berlin if the Nazi's were successful in winning WW2
5
The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Walk through this immense memorial dedicated to the murdered Jews of Europe
6
Fuhrerbunker
Stand above Hitler's bunker listening to your guide inform you about the last days of WW2 and Hitler's suicide in the bunker on April 30th 1945 and how the Germans come to terms with this destructive past today.
7
Topography of Terror
See the site where the infamous Nazi insitiutions, the SS, Gestapo and the SD had their headqurters in Nazi Germany, whch today houses the Topography of Terror exhibition which teaches us about the heinous crimes these people perpetrated during WW2
8
Checkpoint Charlie
End the tour at Checkpoint Charlie, the most famous of the checkpoints through the Berlin Wall. Hear about the Soviet vs USA tank standoff on this street in 1961. Learn how the Berlin Wall came down on the fateful night 9th Novemeber 1989. End the tour by discovering how successful reunification has been over the last 30 plus years.
What's included / not included
Professional English-speaking local guideWalking Tour in English
Gratuities
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Accessibility and comfort
- 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
Good to know
- 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
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