Top Experiences in Soviet War Memorial Tiergarten

In this private tour, you will discover how Berlin went from a provincial capital to one of the world's first metropolises. We'll trace the city's fate through a historical whirlwind of imperialism, democracy, dictatorship and division.

As well as an in-depth look at all the Berlin sights that you *need* to see, I'll leave your group with an abundance of tips and recommendations to make the best of your visit.

Prepare yourself for an exhilarating deep dive into the history of one of Europe’s great cities!

Gain insight into Berlin's Nazi past on this 4-hour walking tour of the infamous Third Reich sites. Accompanied by a historian guide, walk to the ruins of Anhalter Bahnhof, used to deport prisoners to concentrations camps, and see the former Gestapo and SS headquarters and the site of Hitler's bunker. Learn about those who struggled against the Nazi system of terror, and get a fuller, deeper look at the haunting realities of the Holocaust. Your tour will finish before the German parliament building, the Reichstag.

With this tour we will go back in time, visiting places you never imagined, to understand how what we know as Nazism emerged and the details of Hitler's rise to power. How did he do it? What was your speech? What were your main obsessions?

We will learn about the ability of Nazi propaganda in national and ideological construction. We will be able to see the German Parliament, the former Reichstag, where we will narrate what happened in its arson. We will talk about some of the main people responsible for Nazism, the power structures and urban plans, what the first purges were like, as well as the concentration and extermination camps that were developed. We will end the tour with the fall of the Führer and the place where his life ended.

We will analyze stories about the Nazi apparatus: the Gestapo and the SS. We will explore what Berlin suffered and experienced throughout these 12 years.

Visit the sites from where Hitler and his henchmen, plotted and executed the conquest and eventual destruction of Europe. Over the 3 hour walking tour you will stand above the site of Hitler's bunker, where he committed suicide in 1945. See Soviet military hardware used in the battle for Berlin in 1945 at the soviet war memorial. Walk down Wilhelmstrasse where Nazi top brass plotted assults on enemy forces and planned the subjugation of millions of peoiple in occupied Europe.. Go to the Reichstag parliament building where a fateful fire in 1933 helped Hitler and the Nazi's dismantle democracy in Germany in 1933. Learn about the Berliners during this period, how they reacted to the bombing raids and living life under a dictatorship. See Hermann Goerings former airforce ministry, Goebbels' former propaganda HQ and various other sites that had great importance to the NSDAP.

Berlin was the dark heart of Nazi Germany – the capital city of a dictatorship that was responsible for waging a war that destroyed swathes of the European continent and industrially murdering millions.

Why did the Germans think they needed Adolf Hitler in 1933? How could a civilised people fall so deep into the moral abyss? Why were Jewish and other minority groups, both in Germany and across Europe, ruthlessly targeted? What is the legacy of Nazism in Germany today?

This tour answers such questions, giving crucial context regarding the rise of Adolf Hitler in pre-Nazi Germany, providing a comprehensive overview of the National Socialist capital, and telling the dramatic tale of the Battle of Berlin and the collapse of the regime in 1945.

This flagship tour covers all the main points of interest in the German capital, and is perfect for day-trippers, weekenders or long-stayers alike. Let one of our professional, local guides give you a crash course in Berlin’s history, and the inside track on one of the most exciting cities the planet.

Predominantly focusing on Berlin’s historical city centre, Mitte, thematically the tour covers Prussia, Imperial Germany, Nazism, and the Cold War – painting the bigger picture to help you understand how different periods of Berlin’s past fit together, and how they affect the city today.

In short, it’s all you need to know.

Enjoy a 3-hour walking tour in Berlin and learn about the cold war sites of Berlin, including all major site in the center of the clash between America and Russia. See the East Side Gallery, the wall Memorial, the Stasi headquarters, Checkpoint Charlie, the main memorial for the Russian soldiers, Oberbaumbrücke and Bornholmer straße checkpoint.

With Berlin’s only World War II tour specialists. Dive deeper than the average tourist. Unearth Berlin's Hidden WWII Secrets and Walk the Path of History.

On this tour, you will not only visit landmarks but truly connect with Berlin's tumultuous past. Led by a historian, our tour offers an intimate look into the heart of the Third Reich, unravelling stories that textbooks can’t give you.

Discover a Berlin that's more than just its iconic structures. Experience a journey that resonates, educates, and transforms.

Tour Highlights:
- Historian-Led Tour
- Hitler’s Bunker
- Reichstag & Gestapo Headquarters
- Jewish Memorial Reflection
- And Much More!

Learning Outcomes:
- Comprehensive Understanding of WWII and Nazi ideology
- Personal Stories & Narratives
- Berlin's Resilience
- Critical Reflection

Why Choose Us?
- Expertise
- Intimate Small Group
- Experience
- Interactive Engagement

Learn the tumultuous contemporary history of Berlin on a guided walking tour of the city's iconic Third Reich and Cold War sights. See the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag and Soviet War Memorial. Walk through the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, a poignant dedication to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust/Shoah.

Visit the site of Hitler’s Bunker and witness Hermann Göring's enormous Ministry of Aviation, the place where the GDR was founded in 1949. Then go to the site of the former Gestapo and SS HQ, now the site of the Topography of Terror exhibition

Learn about the Berlin Wall, built in 1961 and hear details of the almost impenetrable "death strip". See the 200-meter long stretch of the Berlin Wall and view the location where successful escapes took place over the Wall. You'll hear stories about those people who did not make it and what their fates were..

Round off the tour at Checkpoint Charlie and learn about how the Wall came down in 1989 and all about German unity today.

Romantic city tour that reveals the hidden beauties and romantic corners of the city.

Immerse yourself in the beating heart of Berlin as we guide you through picturesque neighborhoods lined with charming boutiques and cozy cafés. Discover the fascinating world of Berlin street art and be inspired by the hidden gems of the urban art scene.

Enjoy a relaxed and environmentally friendly ride in our lovingly designed rickshaws and let your personal guide lead you through the city streets. Experience Berlin from a new perspective, far away from the crowded tourist trails.

Discover romantic bridges along the picturesque Spree and be enchanted by the breathtaking views of the glittering city lights. This tour promises you unforgettable moments of togetherness and lets you experience the romantic side of Berlin to the fullest.

This a great tour to book whether you have a solid educational background in the Third Reich and the Second World war or just a curious interest. Your guide has had a life-long passion for the Second World War and we can / will literally cover everything related to the rise of the Nazi's, looking at the period between 1918-1933. The establishment of the dictatorship and the road to war and genocide between 1933-1939.

There will be an emphasis as well on the military aspects of the Second World War in Berlin. The impact, ebbs and flows of the strategic bombing raids on the city throughout the war and the final onslaught of the Soviets, the Battle of Berlin. With the near complete destruction and also the political removal of buildings post-war some sites are now merely "ghost sites" but we will endeavor to discover as many tangible, physical things as possible. As well as shattering some common myths and misconceptions along the way!

Are you looking for a way to see Berlin’s important monuments and landmarks without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Parade through the Brandenburg Gate like royalty and discover which part of the gate Napoleon stole as a trophy
• Hear from producer Jo Eckardt, owner and founder of A Friend in Berlin tour company
• Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

This itinerary is UNIQUE and offered exclusively by SPOUTNIK.voyage, in French, in Berlin. This half-day itinerary (4-5 hours) starts in the North of Berlin (Pankow) and ends at the famous Brandenburg Gate. This route has been designed to be done by bike using Berlin's very secure cycling infrastructure. This route is also available by car.

Visit in half a day the Soviet remains still visible in Berlin.

We will visit the Soviet cultural and historical highlights of Berlin, such as: Soviet Memorial Berlin Schönholzer Heide, Palace Schönhausen, Bornholmer Straße, Ernst-Thälmann Park, Alexanderplatz, Karl-Marx-Allee, Soviet Memorial Berlin Treptowe and the Soviet Memorial of Tiergarten.

See all that Berlin has to offer in just one day on the ultimate Berlin private tour experience! Join an expert guide on a 6-hour tour as you discover everything there is to know about Berlin's history. Hear how Berlin grew from a fishing village built on top of a swamp to become an empire that would shake the world!

Uncover the dark history of the Nazis and explore touching memorials to their victims, including the Holocaust Memorial. See where Adolf Hitler seized power in 1933, and where he committed suicide in 1945. See where the Red Army made the final push to take Berlin at the end of World War Two at the Reichstag, Germany's parliament building.

Explore the history of the Cold War as you see an original stretch of the Berlin Wall and a reconstruction of the "Death Strip" at the excellent Berlin Wall Memorial in East Berlin.

Walk the streets of Royal Berlin, viewing the newly re-built City Palace, the crowning glory of the UNESCO World Heritage Museum Island.

Gain insight into Berlin's Nazi past on this 4-hour walking tour of the infamous Third Reich sites. Accompanied by a historian guide, walk to the ruins of Anhalter Bahnhof, used to deport prisoners to concentrations camps, and see the former Gestapo and SS headquarters and the site of Hitler's bunker. Learn about those who struggled against the Nazi system of terror, and get a fuller, deeper look at the haunting realities of the Holocaust. Your tour will finish before the German parliament building, the Reichstag.

This is a half-day tour, and the remaining time will depend on the travelers. We can stay longer at a certain attraction depending on the travelers' interest. Please also note that we are seeing the attractions only from the outside, not entering them.

How could the Germans allow Hitler's rise to power? Who, if anyone, stood in his way? What was known of the extent of the Holocaust, and what was done against the persecution of the Jews and others? What was life in Berlin like during the Third Reich and during the bombing of World War II? What happened in Berlin once the Soviets defeated the Nazis? Find out on this fascinating Berlin Bike Tour.

Over the course of this 6-hour tour, we will explain the history of WWII, going all the way back to Prussia and the German Empire. You will be able to see the remnants of the war, explore various significant historical sites, and learn about the history of the Nazi regime like never before. We like to stop at our favorite local beer garden in the middle of the tour to give everyone a chance to ask questions and to get to know one another. It's a great tour for learning about and experiencing Berlin from a historical perspective.

Explore Berlin's darkest history on this in-depth Nazi Germany & WWII era private tour. Walk the streets of the former Nazi government district, see where the final battles of World War Two took place, and stand above the remains of Adolf Hitler's bunker.

An absolute must-do for WWII history buffs, this tour explores the Nazi past as well as Germany's thoughtful present. Explore memorials and ask the tough questions about Germany's past. Uncover the history of the holocaust at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. Visit the burial site of Soviet soldiers at the tank-adorned Soviet War Memorial. See where Heinrich Himmler, Joseph Goebbels and Hermann Goering each had their ministries in Berlin, and see what's left of them today.

Finish your tour at the excellent Topography of Terror Museum in the heart of Berlin.

Join us on this informative, entertaining and thought-provoking 2-hour experience and see the essential WWII and Cold War sights in Berlin!

Begin at the iconic Brandenburger Tor & Pariser Platz, symbolising unity. Delve into poignant narratives at the Sinti & Roma Memorial and stand before the majestic Reichstag, witness to Germany's political evolution. Learn of the Battle of Berlin at the Soviet War Memorial in Tiergarten, then reflect at the Memorial of the Murdered Jews of Europe. Uncover the site of Hitler's Bunker and modern contrasts like the Finance Ministry. Trace the Berlin Wall remnants and conclude at the famed Checkpoint Charlie.

This immersive journey unveils Berlin's resilience and profound historical tapestry in just two hours - a Must Do for history buffs and people with limited time in Berlin!

Discover the thrilling history of Berlin on this 2-hour private walking tour taking you to Berlin's most famous sights! Walk through the Brandenburg Gate and discover how Germany came together, only to be seized by the Nazis and ripped in two by the Berlin Wall.

Visit the touching holocaust memorial - The Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and hear how Adolf Hitler and the Nazis perpetrated the Holocaust. See the stunning Reichstag building, the home of German democracy and the site of a great battle at the end of World War Two. Discuss the most fascinating periods of Germany's history with your expert private guide: the rise of the Nazi Party, World War Two, and the days of the Berlin Wall and the Cold War.

Walk the historic streets of Berlin, tracing the path of the Berlin Wall. Finish your tour at one of Berlin's most historic Cold War locations Checkpoint Charlie. Hear exciting stories of spies and escapes and get great recommendations from your expert Berlin guide!

There's no better way to see the sights and learn the history of Berlin than by joining a bike tour! You get to have fun and socialize, have some exercise and be entertained by your knowledgeable guide. It will be the best day you'll spend in Berlin!

Our 6-hour, deep dive into Berlin history will take you to the major sites and give you a glimpse into modern Germany. Our guides are locals who are passionate about their city and want you to enjoy it as much as they do. Plus, we'll stop at a Beer Garden for lunch (cost not included). This is the best way to see all of Berlin in a day and gain valuable insight to the monuments that make this city unique.

Learn about the rise and fall of the Third Reich on this private tour — from its troubled beginnings to the brutality of the Nazi regime and its eventual demise.

Your route will take you to the most important landmarks that define Berlin’s history during that era. Visit the Reichstag building (from the outside), which oversaw many of the events that led Berlin into the Third Reich.

Make a stop at Bebelplatz, site of the infamous Nazi book burnings. And see the former site of the Führerbunker, Hitler’s final operational hiding place — an unmarked spot that you’d likely miss on your own.

You’ll also visit many of the city’s memorials, including the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe and the Topography of Terror, a photographic memorial that takes you through the key events of the 1930s and WWII period.

Other stops on this tour include Brandenburg Gate, Pariser Platz, the German Historical Museum, the Academy of the Arts and the former Reichsbank Building.

Great fun for all participants of all ages. Each passenger contributes to the speed of the vehicle through their individual cadence. Most of our team bikes/conference bikes/group bikes also have an electric motor for support. Each conference bike has space for six passengers plus the guide or driver provided by us. We offer sightseeing tours, fun tours, and team events for private customers and business customers with our vehicles in German, English, Spanish, and Italian.

Enjoy a private sightseeing tour along the main sights of the German capital. A minivan with driver and your English-speaking tour guide will be available all day. The tour starts at your hotel, is customized according to your interests which you may express at the beginning or during the tour and it includes several photo stops and short walks.

Head for Checkpoint Charlie, remaining pieces of the Berlin Wall and remaining guard towers. See sites of the Third Reich and the Cold War. Visit the famous Brandenburg Gate and the site of Hitler’s bunker where he committed suicide. See the Reichstag Building, the historical Prussian boulevard, the Museums Island and the rebuilt city castle of the former Emperors.

If you are getting hungry we will have a lunch break of your choice. You might prefer just a regular quick snack or you may want to taste a Curry Sausage – Berlin’s popular local dish. Upon your request we will be happy to visit a restaurant with German cuisine.

• Exclusive private half-day walking tour of Berlin
• Learn about Berlin during World War 2 from your expert guide
• Customize the walking tour to your interests
• Enjoy personalized attention from your private guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off included

 

For more than 25 years we have been showing important, hidden, and forgotten Third Reich and World War Two sights to guests from all over the world. This tour offers you a unique opportunity to see the heart of the German capital during its most tragic and regrettable moments.

With the use of your private air-conditioned vehicle we will be able to take you to all the relevant WWII sights. We will show you the Reichstag, where Hitler came to power in 1933, and the site of the bunker, where he took his own life in 1945, just as WWII was coming to an end.

Throughout the day you will see memorials for several different victim groups of the Nazi regime, including homosexual, mentally and physically disabled, Jewish, and Sinti and Roma victims, amongst others.

At the end of the tour your driver will bring you back to the port of Warnemünde.

Join us on a profound journey through Berlin's tumultuous past with our "WWII & Third Reich Tour ."
This immersive experience begins in the heart of the city, where we'll explore key landmarks that played pivotal roles during the Third Reich era. Our expert guides will lead you through iconic sites such as the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, and the haunting Holocaust Memorial, as well as the Sinti-Roma Memorial and the Soviet Memorial, providing in-depth historical context.
As we walk through these historical sites, we'll discuss the rise and fall of the Nazi regime, the impact on Berlin, and the lasting effects on the world.

The second part of our tour shifts focus to Berlin's Jewish Quarter, a testament to the resilience and enduring spirit of the Jewish community.
Visits to key sites such as the New Synagogue, the Hackman Hoffe, and various memorials dedicated to Jewish history provide a deeper understanding of Jewish life in Berlin before, during, and after the Nazi era.