Berlin: Hitler's Berlin The Rise & Fall Guided Walking Tour
ID: GYG330776-587446
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Uncover Berlin’s turbulent history as the capital of the Third Reich. Discover what drove the German people to war, visit the historical sites, and see where Hitler and the Nazi party rallied support and plunged the world into terror.
Meet your guide in front of the tourist center at the Brandenburg Gate before embarking on a journey uncovering the dark history of the Third Reich. Following a brief introduction to build an understanding of the political instability of 1930’s Germany and the roots of the Nazi Party, walk over to the memorial to victims of the Third Reich. Get an insight into the cruel social philosophies that would later underpin the Holocaust.
Later at the Reichstag (German Parliament Building), learn how the Nazi Party was elected to power and how Hitler became the Führer of Germany. Intertwined with the fierce final battle for the city in 1945, your guide will highlight key street battles, explain Russian and German military strategy as well point out the battle scars which can still be seen in the buildings today.
After viewing the Jewish memorial and the Führer bunker where Hitler spent his final days continue the tour to Wilhelm Straße, the once political heart of Nazi Germany. Culminating at where the Gestapo headquarters once stood you will have the chance for a break to get tea or coffee and use the restrooms.
Following the break, visit what was once Berlin’s largest train station and a site of the mass deportation of Jews from the city. A short train ride from the modern station takes you to the Jewish district highlighting key historical events where you will learn about the Jewish migration to Berlin, the rise of anti-Semitism in 1930’s Germany, and the modern-day implications. Visit Berlin’s oldest Jewish cemetery and the site of a deportation center.
Finally, you will pay homage to the brave men and women who refused to submit to the Nazi’s social philosophies and risked their lives to save others from persecution.
Highlights
- Discover the locations of key street battles and witness the scars left behind
- Visit the Gestapo Headquarters, Hitler’s Bunker, the Holocaust Memorial, the Reichstag, and other important historical sites
- Gain expert knowledge into the rise and fall of the Nazi Party and the impact on modern day Berlin
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The tour is outside and consists of a considerable amount of walking. Guests are advised to dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. A water bottle is also advised
All required protective equipment is provided
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
• Meet your guide at the tourist office at Brandenburg Gate and look for the blue umbrella
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
