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Great tour with Juan
Juan was incredible! Super knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. He had tons of book/movie recs as well. Highly recommend booking this tour, you learn a lot about the memorials and historical buildings.
Hitler's Berlin - the Rise & Fall (Small Group Third Reich Tour)
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2–5 hours
- Price from
- $51 / person
- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 199 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- On the Front Tours
- Meeting point
- Meeting point is in front of the Tourist Information Office at the Brandenburg Gate. Your Guide will be holding a BLUE umbrella and holding a sign displaying "World War II historical tour".
Description
You’ve read about it. You’ve watched the documentaries. But nothing prepares you for standing on the ground where it happened — where a democracy fell, where genocide was planned, and where the world went to war. This 2.5 hours will change how you understand the 20th century. We trace the full arc of Nazi Germany, from Hitler's election to dictatorship & finally to total defeat in 1945. We make these complex events clear and understandable This is not just a collection of landmarks. It is a clear and structured tour of how Nazism took hold. We explain: - How the Nazis seized power - Why the Jewish population was systematically targeted - How Berlin became the capital of the Third Reich - How fear, propaganda and repression maintained control - What daily life looked like under the regime - How everything collapsed in 1945 Why Tour With Us? We are a specialist WW2 tour company focused on accuracy and depth. No lectures. No gimmicks. Just clear, accurate history, explained well.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 10
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $51
In demand: 18 of the next 52 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Brandenburg Gate
You'll meet your guide at the Tourist Centre under the blue umbrella. The Gate itself was the symbolic backdrop of the regime — the stage for torchlit Nazi parades, and twelve years later, the dividing line of a defeated city.
Memorial to the Sinti and Roma Victims of National Socialism
Here guest will learn about the Roma and Sinti victims of the Third Reich and be provided detailed insight into the cruel social philosophies that would later underpin the Holocaust.
Reichstag Building
At the Reichstag (German Parliament building), you will learn how the Nazi Party were elected to power and how Hitler became the Führer of Germany.
Soviet Memorial Tiergarten
The Battle of Berlin was the third bloodiest operation of WWII. Here will discuss the brutal fighting and post-war remembrance of these events.
The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Here the guest will experience the memorial for the Jewish victims of the Third Reich. The largest ethnic group targeted by the Nazis. Here we build on our understanding of the Holocaust, and guests have the opportunity to discuss the meaning of the memorial.
Monument to Homosexuals Persecuted Under National Socialist Regime
Here guests will visit the monument to Homosexuals persecuted by the Nazi's.
Fuhrerbunker
Here we will visit the Führer bunker where Hitler spent his final days of the Second World War.
Here we will discess the story of Johan Georg Elser with his role of the roles of others in trying to oppose the Nazi regime and assassinate Adolf Hitler.
At the time of its construction, it was the largest office building in Europe. It was constructed in1936 to house the German Ministry of Aviation (Reichsluftfahrtministerium, or RLM), headed by Hermann Göring.
Here we will visit the location where the Gestapo headquarters once stood you will have the chance for a break to get a tea or coffee and use the restrooms.
What's included
Included
Expert local guide with academic background in WWII history
Use of "Then & Now" photographs and historic maps
Guided visits to key Nazi-era sites and memorials
Small group experience for a more personal, interactive tour
Opportunities for reflection and Q&A with your guide
Not included
Food and drinks
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
199 reviews
How it compares in Berlin
- Starting price $51 is 15% below the typical $61 for tours of similar length in Berlin
Excurgo comparison of 951 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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?
Hitler's Berlin - the Rise & Fall (Small Group Third Reich Tour) lasts about 2–5 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $51 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 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM.
Does this tour sell out?
It can: 18 of the next 52 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
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 Meeting point is in front of the Tourist Information Office at the Brandenburg Gate. Your Guide will be holding a BLUE umbrella and holding a sign displaying "World War II historical tour". 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 15 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 199 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by On the Front Tours.
Reviews(199)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
L
Historical Perspective from an Expert
Carlos, our tour guide, provided us with excellent historical information. He has. Doctorate in history so was able to provife us with details we would not have been able to have otherwise. We visited key places such as the Brandenburg Gate and stood over Hitler’s bunker. Highly recommend this tour.
M
Tour was great!!
Steve was excellent!! He was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot from the tour and was given tips about where to go after to co time our own tour.
R
Excellent. A must do whether you are in to history or not.
Excellent tour. So many things that you wouldn’t see if it weren’t for the tour. Steve was awesome. Very much a highlight !
C
Informative and eye opening.
Johan was the best. We really enjoyed our ‘Hitlers Berlin’ experience with him. Johan was patient, knowledgeable and patiently answered all our inquisitive questions, however silly they were. He kept the energy up even after all the walking we had to do. Thank you for this view of Berlin, Johan.
K
Steve (the tour guide)...
Steve (the tour guide) did a nice job describing the history of the various locations on the tour. ..
A
Great Tour
A very interesting tour. Steve was knowledgable and very good at explaining complex history in just enough detail. He gave us time to visit some very moving monuments. Highly recommended.
S
Great Tour!
Scott was wonderful! He was very knowledgeable and was able to explain the history in a clear way.
D
Outstanding
Outstanding. An informed and detailed guide paced very well. Great factual insights with political context.
E
very thorough and informative tour
Carlos was a wonderful guide. So knowledgeable and took time to answer everyone’s questions. It was a very thorough and informative tour. Highly recommend
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