Hitler’s Berlin - The Rise And Fall
Walk the streets of Nazi Berlin and discover how Hitler rose to power, ruled Germany and ultimately fell.
From €35
2.5 Hours
Max Guests 15
English
Join thousands of guests who have explored Berlin with us
Berlin Third Reich Tour, Explained on the Streets Where it Happened
You've read about it. You've watched the documentaries. But nothing prepares you for standing on the ground where it actually happened — where a democracy fell, where genocide was planned, and where the world went to war.
This expert-led WW2 walking tour traces the rise and fall of the Third Reich across the city where it actually happened. At every stop, we explain what happened inside these buildings — the decisions, the ideology, and the people who enabled it.
These 2.5 hours will change how you understand the 20th century.
Tour Highlights:
Stand at the Führerbunker — where Hitler spent his final days as Soviet forces closed in, and the Third Reich made its last stand.
Walk the Topography of Terror — the former Gestapo and SS headquarters, where Nazi persecution was planned, ordered, and systematised.
Face the Reichstag — where a functioning democracy was dismantled in a matter of months. We explain exactly how.
Pause at the Holocaust Memorial — 2,711 concrete slabs, and the often-overlooked memorials to the Roma and Sinti and the murdered homosexuals that most tours walk straight past.
Meet Johann Georg Elser — the carpenter who came within 13 minutes of killing Hitler in 1939, and discover the remarkable story of one of Germany's earliest attempts to stop the Nazi dictatorship.
What You’ll Discover:
How a democracy became a dictatorship — and how fast it happened.
How the Nazi system actually worked — not just what it did, but how it was built and held together.
The people behind the history — those who were targeted, those who enabled it, and the few who tried to stop it.
Why this history still matters — what the rise and fall of the Third Reich says about the present.
Book Your Hitler’s Berlin Tour
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Tour Itinerary
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![Brandenburg Gate]()
Brandenburg Gate
We begin at the Brandenburg Gate, one of Berlin's most famous landmarks, and set the scene for the story ahead. Discover how the political upheaval of the early 1930s brought Hitler to power and transformed Germany into a dictatorship.
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![Sinti and Roma Memorial]()
Sinti and Roma Memorial
Visit the memorial dedicated to the Sinti and Roma murdered under National Socialism. Here we explore their persecution under the Nazi regime and remember a group whose experience of the Holocaust was overlooked for decades.
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![The Reichstag]()
The Reichstag
Stand before Germany's parliament and discover how a functioning democracy was dismantled within months. We examine the Reichstag Fire, the political crisis that followed and how Hitler used it to consolidate Nazi power.
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![Soviet War Memorial]()
Soviet War Memorial
Built in 1945 using stone taken from the ruins of Hitler's Reich Chancellery, this enormous Soviet memorial commemorates the soldiers who died in the Battle of Berlin. Its location, scale and symbolism tell their own story about the city's defeat.
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![Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe]()
Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
Walk among the 2,711 concrete stelae of Germany's national memorial to the murdered Jews of Europe. We explore what the memorial represents, why it was built here and how modern Germany has chosen to remember the Holocaust.
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![Memorial to the Murdered Homosexuals]()
Memorial to the Murdered Homosexuals
Visit the memorial to homosexuals persecuted under National Socialism and explore a chapter of Nazi persecution that was overlooked for decades. We examine who was targeted, why they were persecuted and how their experiences came to be remembered.
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![Hitler's Bunker Site (Führerbunker)]()
Hitler's Bunker Site (Führerbunker)
Stand above the remains of Hitler's Führerbunker, where the Nazi dictatorship reached its final days in April 1945. Using historical photographs and maps, we reconstruct what once stood beneath your feet and the events that unfolded here as Berlin fell.
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![Johann Georg Elser Monument]()
Johann Georg Elser Monument
Discover the remarkable story of Johann Georg Elser, the carpenter who acted alone in an attempt to kill Hitler in November 1939. His bomb exploded just minutes after Hitler left — one of the earliest and most extraordinary acts of resistance to the Nazi dictatorship.
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![Ministry of Aviation]()
Ministry of Aviation
See Hermann Göring's enormous former Air Ministry, one of the largest surviving buildings of Nazi Berlin. Discover how aviation and rearmament became central to Hitler's preparations for war - and how the building was later repurposed under East Germany and reunified Germany.
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![Topography of Terror]()
Topography of Terror
Stand on the site of the former Gestapo and SS headquarters — the nerve centre of Nazi terror. Here we examine how persecution was organised and administered, and the institutions and individuals that turned Nazi ideology into systematic repression and mass murder.
Planning Your Tour
Meeting Point
The tour meets in front of the Brandenburg Gate Tourist Office at Pariser Platz 1.
Look for your guide holding a blue umbrella.
Address: Pariser Platz 1, 10117 Berlin
What’s Included
Expert historical guide
Small-group walking tour — maximum 15 guests
Original “Then & Now” photographs and maps
Plenty of opportunities to ask questions
Post-tour reading and film recommendations
Insider tips for exploring Berlin
What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes
Water and a snack
Weather-appropriate clothing
Umbrella or raincoat if rain is forecast
Your questions and curiosity
Cancellation
Free cancellation and rescheduling up to 24 hours before the tour.
Pricing
Public Tour: from €35 p.p.
Private Tour: from €349 per group
Why Choose Us?
More than dates and names — we connect the people, places, politics and ideology into a story that's engaging and easy to follow.
Small groups, maximum 15 guests — giving you more opportunity to ask questions, discuss what you're seeing and engage with your guide.
Specialist historical guides — our tours are led by passionate historians who know Berlin's WWII and Third Reich history in depth.
History for everyone — whether you already know the subject well or are discovering it for the first time, we'll give you the context to understand what happened and why it matters.
Which Tour Is Right for You?
Small-group experience · Maximum 15 guests
Join one of our scheduled departures
Explore the complete Hitler's Berlin itinerary
Maximum 15 guests
Plenty of opportunities to ask your guide questions
From €35 per person
Your group · Your guide · Greater flexibility
Just you and your group
More flexibility with the timing and pace
More time to explore the subjects that interest you
Ideal for families, groups and educational visits
Available in English or German
From €349 per group
Frequently Asked Questions
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This is more than a walk between Berlin's famous WWII sites. Your guide connects each location to the wider story of how the Third Reich rose, how the Nazi system functioned, and how it ultimately collapsed. Using the places around you, original photographs, maps and historical sources, we reconstruct the history where it happened and explain not only what happened, but why. With a maximum of 15 guests, there's also plenty of opportunity to ask questions and explore the subjects that interest you.
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Not at all. The tour is designed to be engaging and easy to follow whether you know a lot about WWII or are discovering much of this history for the first time. Your guide provides the context you need as the story unfolds, while guests with deeper knowledge have plenty of opportunity to ask questions and explore particular subjects further.
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Yes, although we generally recommend the tour for ages 12 and above. The tour covers difficult subjects, including persecution, the Holocaust and mass murder. These topics are presented carefully, respectfully and without sensationalism. For families with younger children, a private tour may be a better option, as your guide can adapt the pace and presentation where appropriate.
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The public tour is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 guests, following our complete Hitler's Berlin itinerary on a scheduled departure. Tickets start from €35 per person.
The private tour is exclusively for you and your group, with greater flexibility over the timing, pace and areas you'd like to explore in more depth. Private tours start from €349 per group and are available in English or German.
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The public tour is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 guests, following our complete Hitler's Berlin itinerary on a scheduled departure. Tickets start from €35 per person.
The private tour is exclusively for you and your group, with greater flexibility over the timing, pace and areas you'd like to explore in more depth. Private tours start from €349 per group and are available in English or German.
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You can cancel or reschedule your tour free of charge up to 24 hours before the start time. Rescheduling is subject to availability.
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The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours. Public tour departure times vary depending on the date and availability, with all current departures shown in the booking calendar above. Private tours offer greater flexibility with the start time.
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The tour meets in front of the Brandenburg Gate Tourist Office at Pariser Platz 1, 10117 Berlin. Look for your guide holding a blue umbrella. We recommend arriving around 10 minutes before the tour begins.
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The tour covers approximately 3–4 km at a relaxed pace, with regular stops along the way. The route is largely flat and accessible, and we recommend comfortable walking shoes. If you have specific mobility requirements, please contact us before booking and we’ll be happy to advise.
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Yes. The tour runs in most weather conditions, so please dress for the forecast. We recommend comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing and a bottle of water. If rain is expected, bring an umbrella or raincoat.
Still Have Questions?
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