Berlin's Best: 2 Hour Walking Tour Third Reich and the Cold War
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $22 / person
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 6,381 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Up to 30 people
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Insider Tour Berlin
- Meeting point
- Meet in front of the Tourist Information office at the Brandenburg Gate. Look out for the guide with the pink umbrella!
Description
Join our award winning tour and discover Berlin’s dramatic 20th-century history on a guided walking tour of the city’s most important Third Reich and Cold War sites. Visit iconic landmarks including the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, and the Soviet War Memorial, while learning about the final days of World War II and the division of Berlin that followed. Reflect at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, a powerful tribute to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Stand above the site of Hitler’s Bunker, see the former Ministry of Aviation, where the East German state was founded in 1949, and explore the grounds of the former Gestapo and SS headquarters, today home to the Topography of Terror exhibition. Learn about the construction of the Berlin Wall, the heavily guarded “death strip,” and the daring escape attempts made by those seeking freedom. The tour concludes at Checkpoint Charlie, where you’ll hear the story of the Wall’s fall in 1989 and Germany’s reunification.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM
- Next available
- Sun, Nov 1
- Adult (ages 18–65)
- $22
- Senior (ages 66+)
- $20
- Youth (ages 13–17)
- $20
- Child (ages 1–12)
- $20
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:17 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 31.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
Soviet Memorial Tiergarten
See Soviet T34/76 tanks and field artillery from WW2 at the Soviet war memorial in the Tiergarten
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
The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Walk through this immense memorial dedicated to the murdered Jews of Europe
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.
Wlak the length of Hermann Goerings Airforce ministry, which was also the location where East Germany (GDR) was proclaimed in 1949.
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
See a huge piece of the Berlin Wall and hear stories of people escaping over the Wall and what happened to those people who tried, but didn't make it. Learn about life on both sides of the Wall East Berlin and West Berlin
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
Included
Professional English-speaking local guide
Walking Tour in English
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
6,381 reviews
How it compares in Berlin
- Rated higher than 74% of 294 reviewed tours in Berlin
- No. 2 by number of reviews among 952 tours in Berlin
- Starting price $22 is 64% below the typical $60 for tours of similar length in Berlin
- Price over the last 29 days: $19–$27
Excurgo comparison of 952 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Berlin's Best: 2 Hour Walking Tour Third Reich and the Cold War lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $22 per person for this Berlin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 1–12 pay from $20, adults from $22.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet in front of the Tourist Information office at the Brandenburg Gate. Look out for the guide with the pink umbrella! Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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