Berlin Third Reich & Cold War Tour, Berlin - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Berlin Third Reich & Cold War Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 23.14 USD
Rating: 9.4 (48 reviews)

I really loved the tour as it felt inclusive and interesting. Even if we were only 3 participants, the tour guide encour...

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Step back in time and explore the layers of Berlin's extraordinary history on this guided walking tour through the heart of the German capital. From the rise and fall of the Nazi regime to the Cold War tensions that divided a city, this tour brings it all to life.

Details

Duration

2 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Yes, you must attend with a carer

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Meeting point

Tourist Information Office at the Brandenburg Gate

Where does the activity end?

Checkpoint Charlie

Reviews of our customers

9.4

Exceptional 524 Travelers·48 reviews

April 24, 2026
Anonymous
Luxembourg
I really loved the tour as it felt inclusive and interesting. Even if we were only 3 participants, the tour guide encouraged us to ask a lot of questi...
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June 16, 2026
Lucas Van Der Walt
Spain
Maria is so great!
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June 1, 2026
Peter Clements
Brisbane, Australia
Excellent and knowledgeable tour guide
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November 1, 2019
Korby
Seattle, U.S. Outlying Islands
What a great way to end our trip to Berlin. Our guide (who unfortunately we can't remember her name) was super. Very passionate about the history of B...
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October 23, 2019
Alex Dougherty
Londonderry, United Kingdom
An amazing tour, our guide hannah was incredible and so clever/passionate about her work. She really enlightened us to the history of the third reich ...
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August 1, 2019
Charles
Lausanne, Switzerland
Excellent tour! I did it with my 17-year old son and we both enjoyed it a lot. Our guide, Theo, has excellent knowledge about the places he showed us ...
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February 20, 2019
Vera Mehta
New York City, United States
Our guide, Max Dunlop gave us a wonderful tour to help us understand the historical events and context that resulted in the rise of the Third Reich. ...
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January 14, 2019
Laura Mcleay
Glasgow, United Kingdom
We went on this tour today with rob Willis, even though it was a cold & rainy day he made it really enjoyable, rob is very knowledgeable and knows eve...
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July 17, 2018
Anya Alderslade
Lausanne, Switzerland
We were really impressed by our tour, it was throughly interesting and our guide Chris was very knowledgeable and delivered the information and tour i...
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October 11, 2025
Juan Carlos
Madrid, Spain
Fantastic tour by Jamie G.
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Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll meet in front of the Brandenburg Gate, one of the most powerful symbols in European history. We'll start by uncovering its role across centuries of conflict and triumph, from Prussian military parades to Nazi rallies, Cold War standoffs, and the euphoric reunification of 1989.

From there, we'll make our way to the Reichstag, where a devastating fire in 1933 helped pave the way for Hitler's rise to power. We'll explore how this iconic building survived war, division, and decades of abandonment before emerging as the home of modern German democracy.

At the Soviet War Memorial in Tiergarten, we'll pause to reflect on the tens of thousands of Red Army soldiers who lost their lives in the Battle of Berlin. Nearby, we'll visit the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, a deeply moving tribute to the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust.

We'll then stand above the site of the Führerbunker, where the Nazi regime spent its final days, and pass by the former Ministry of Aviation, once Hermann Göring's domain and later a symbol of East Germany's founding. A short walk brings us to the Topography of Terror, built on the grounds of the former SS and Gestapo headquarters, where the machinery of Nazi terror was orchestrated.

Walking alongside a preserved stretch of the Berlin Wall, we'll hear remarkable stories of escape attempts and the human cost of a city torn in two. The tour wraps up at Checkpoint Charlie, the most famous crossing point between East and West Berlin, where Cold War tensions once brought American and Soviet tanks within meters of each other.

Finally, we'll wrap up the tour and say our goodbyes at this last point after a total of 2 hours together.

Tour Details

Finally, we'll wrap up the tour and say our goodbyes at this last point after a total of 2 hours together.

Berlin Third Reich & Cold War Tour