As the former heart of the Third Reich, Berlin is uniquely positioned for exploring World War II and Holocaust history. The city features an extraordinary concentration of memorials, historic sites, and preserved locations that vividly tell the story of Nazi Germany. From former government buildings used by the Nazi regime to powerful monuments honouring victims, Berlin’s landscape serves as a living archive for history lovers and researchers alike. This rare density of authentic World War II and Holocaust sites makes Berlin the best destination to engage deeply with this critical period.
The tour will explore the rise of Nazism through major historical events like social changes of the Industrial Revolution, the Treaty of Versailles’, the Weimar Republic, and the severe hyperinflation crisis. Exploring these key factors in Berlin’s history helps visitors understand how the Nazi regime gained power and shaped Germany’s tragic past.
Half Day 3-Hour Walking Tour
Ideal for history enthusiasts, this compact yet in-depth tour offers a powerful exploration of Berlin’s World War II past. This tour goes beyond the surface to examine the complex events, ideologies, and personal stories that defined this dark era. You’ll visit key sites like:
- The Topography of Terror - Discover the history of Nazi terror at Berlin’s Topography of Terror museum.
- Former Luftwaffe HQ - Witness one of the rare surviving Nazi-era military buildings in Berlin.
- Hitler’s Bunker - Visit the car park that holds many dark secrets beneath its surface.
- Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe - Learn about how the abstract memorial attests to one of the greatest crimes against humanity ever committed.
- Roma and Sinti Memorial - Honour the Roma and Sinti victims of Nazism at this poignant memorial.
- Memorial to the Murdered Members of the Reichstag - understand the rise of fascism at the memorial to German parliamentarians killed by the Nazi regime.
- Soviet War Memorial - Visit the striking tribute to Red Army soldiers who died liberating the city in World War II.
- The Brandenburg Gate - Experience Berlin’s iconic landmark that witnessed Nazi Third Reich parades.
Full Day 6-Hour Walking Tour
Ideal for those seeking a deeper understanding of Berlin’s WWII history, this extended six-hour walking tour offers a comprehensive and immersive experience. The tour offers detailed context, expert analysis, and powerful storytelling—making it one of the most meaningful ways to engage with this pivotal chapter of history. You’ll visit key sites like:
- The Topography of Terror - Explore Nazi history at the Topography of Terror museum in Berlin.
- Hitlers Bunker - Visit the site of Hitler’s bunker and learn about his final days.
- Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe - Walk through Berlin’s Holocaust Memorial honouring Jewish victims.
- Memorial to Homosexuals Persecuted Under Nazism - Visit the Berlin memorial honouring homosexuals persecuted under Nazi rule.
- Roma and Sinti Memorial - Discover the memorial for Roma and Sinti victims of the Nazis.
- The Memorial to the Victims of National Socialist Euthanasia Killings - Explore the Berlin memorial for victims of Nazi euthanasia killings during WWII.
- Memorial to Georg Elser - Learn about the hair-raising attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler in 1939.
- Former Luftwaffe HQ - See Berlin’s massive Nazi-era Luftwaffe headquarters building.
- Memorial to the Herbert Baum Group - Visit the memorial honouring the Jewish resistance fighters in Nazi Berlin.
- Rosenstrasse Block of Women Memorial - See the Rosenstrasse Memorial honouring women who protested Nazi arrests in Berlin.
- Otto Weidt Workshop for the Blind - Experience Otto Weidt’s workshop, where blind and deaf workers were protected during Nazi persecution.
- Old Jewish Cemetery - Visit Berlin’s Old Jewish Cemetery, a historic site honouring the city’s Jewish heritage.
- The Neues Synagogue - See the beautiful golden dome that survived Kristallnacht.
- Babelplatz Book Burning Memorial - Learn about the legacy of literature banned by the Nazi regime.
- Neue Wache - Visit Käthe Kollwitz’s breathtaking sculpture honouring victims of war and tyranny.
- Soviet War Memorial - Explore the striking tribute to Red Army soldiers who fell during World War II.
- Memorial to the Murdered Members of the Reichstag - Discover the memorial dedicated to German politicians who resisted and were killed under Nazi rule.