WWII & Third Reich
Walking Tour
Trace the rise and fall of Nazi Germany through Berlin’s streets, memorials, and surviving traces. This tour connects propaganda, terror, resistance, war, and memory with an expert historical guide.
Meeting point: Outside Starbucks, Hackescher Markt (Neue Promenade 3), Berlin.
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Why take a WWII and Third Reich walking tour in Berlin?
A WWII and Third Reich walking tour in Berlin is one of the best ways to understand how Nazi Germany rose, ruled, collapsed, and is remembered today. Many sites connected to dictatorship, propaganda, persecution, war, resistance, and remembrance are still visible in central Berlin — but their meaning is not always obvious without historical context.
With an expert guide, this tour connects Berlin’s streets and memorials with the wider history of National Socialism. Depending on the route, you may encounter places connected to the Reichstag, former Nazi ministries, the Topography of Terror, Hitler’s bunker site, the Holocaust Memorial, the Jewish District, the New Synagogue, and stories of resistance such as Otto Weidt’s workshop.
Rather than treating these places as isolated stops, the tour explains how the Nazi regime came to power, how terror and persecution were organized, how Berlin was shaped by the Second World War, and how the city confronts this history through memorials and public memory today.
What you'll see on this tour
On this 4-hour Berlin WWII and Third Reich walking tour, trace the rise and fall of Nazi Germany with an expert guide — from the Reichstag and former Nazi ministries to memorials, resistance stories, and the sites where Berlin still confronts the legacy of National Socialism.
The Reichstag
See the Reichstag and understand how the Nazis used the 1933 fire, emergency decrees, and political violence to dismantle German democracy.
Topography of Terror
Visit the former headquarters area of the Gestapo and SS and learn how Nazi terror, surveillance, persecution, and mass violence were organized from Berlin.
Memorials & Nazi persecution
Visit key memorial sites and learn how Berlin confronts the persecution, deportation, and murder of Europe’s Jews and other victims of National Socialism.
The Jewish District & Otto Weidt
Discover stories of Jewish life, persecution, rescue, and resistance, including Otto Weidt’s workshop and the people he tried to protect.
Also on the tour
Please note: This is an outdoor walking tour. Interior visits to buildings, museums, and memorial exhibitions are not included, but your guide will explain the historical significance of each site in context.
Ready to explore Berlin’s WWII and Third Reich history?
Check available dates and book your place on our expert-led historical walking tour.
Photo credits
- Hero image, “Berlin: dome of the New Synagogue” — photo by Taxiarchos228 / Wladyslaw Sojka, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under the Free Art License.
- Hero image, “Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe aka the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin” — photo by Drrcs15, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- “Reichstag berlin.jpg” — photo by Siekermann / Christoph F. Siekermann, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 and the GNU Free Documentation License.
- “Young People View Topography of Terror Outdoor Exhibit - Berlin - Germany” — photo by Adam Jones, Ph.D., via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
- “Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe above” — photo by Alexander Blum, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- “Museum Blindenwerkstatt Otto Weidt.jpg” — photo by Rudolf H. Boettcher, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Good to know
Key details for planning your WWII & Third Reich walking tour.
More practical details
- Carefully planned route through central Berlin
- History-focused tour covering Nazi power, persecution, resistance, war, and remembrance
- No minimum participant number — once you book, your place is confirmed
- Short break included for refreshments and bathroom facilities
- No interior visits included — your guide explains each site from the outside
- Wheelchair accessible route possible — please contact us in advance
- Comfortable shoes recommended — this is a walking tour
Meeting point
Starbucks, Hackescher Markt
Neue Promenade 3, 10178 Berlin
Near Hackescher Markt S-Bahn station
Want this tour just for your group?
All of our public tours are also available as private walking tours. Explore Berlin’s WWII and Third Reich history with your own guide, more flexibility, and time for the questions that matter most to your group.
- Go at your own pace
- Ask deeper historical questions
- Ideal for families, schools, and groups
- Flexible start times on request
Make the most of your time in Berlin.
A private tour is best if you want a more personal, flexible experience tailored to your group.
Learn more about private toursSuitable for families, schools, companies, and private groups.
WWII and Third Reich Tour FAQ
Practical answers to common questions about the route, transport, Nazi-era sites, accessibility, and what to expect on the tour.
What does this WWII and Third Reich walking tour cover?
This tour explores Berlin’s role in the rise and fall of Nazi Germany. You will learn how the Nazi regime came to power, how propaganda, terror, and persecution were organized, how Berlin was shaped by the Second World War, and how the city remembers this history today.
What Nazi-era sites can you see in Berlin?
Depending on the route, the tour may include sites connected to the Reichstag, former Nazi ministries, the Gestapo and SS headquarters area, Hitler’s bunker site, memorials to victims of National Socialism, and places connected to Jewish life, persecution, and resistance.
Does the tour visit Hitler’s bunker?
The tour may include the site of Hitler’s bunker as part of the wider story of Nazi Berlin and the final days of the Second World War. Please note that the bunker itself is not accessible as an interior site.
Does the tour go inside museums or memorial exhibitions?
No. This is an outdoor walking tour. Your guide explains the historical significance of each site from the outside.
Do I need a public transport ticket?
Yes. An AB public transport ticket is required for this tour. Tickets are available at or near the meeting point.
Is the tour suitable for first-time visitors to Berlin?
Yes. The tour is suitable for first-time visitors who want to understand Berlin’s WWII and Third Reich history in context. Your guide connects major historical sites, memorials, and surviving traces of Nazi Berlin into one clear narrative.
Is this tour appropriate for schools or university groups?
Yes. Public tours are open to individual guests, while private versions can be arranged for schools, universities, companies, and other groups.