Hitler’s Third Reich: A Guided Walking Tour of Nazi Berlin & WW2
Historical tour of Nazi Berlin and WWII: we cover the former Jewish Quarter and the government district around the Reichstag and Brandenburg Gate, discuss propaganda and resistance, and see key sites – New Synagogue, Brandenburger Tor, Reichstag, Soviet War Memorial, Holocaust Memorial as well as memorials to other persecuted groups.
Basic Information
Total time
3h 15m
Language
English (check the calendar for availability)
Price
Our “Pay What You Wish” tours don’t have a fixed price — you decide how much the experience was worth. At the end of the tour, please make a fair contribution that reflects your satisfaction and appreciation for your guide’s work. Most guests give between €10 and €50 per person.
Meeting point
In front of Red Town Hall (Rotes Rathaus) Nearest public transport: Rotes Rathaus metro station; Klosterstraße metro station
Additional info
☂︎ This tour is organised by Walkative Berlin guides. Look for the guide with the yellow umbrella.
❗AB Single ticket required (do not validate it before the tour).
❗Our tours run in all weather conditions. High or low temperatures, rain, or snow are never a reason for us to cancel. We’re always here for you! The only reasons for cancellation are extreme weather conditions (such as heavy storms), a guide’s sudden illness, or if there are fewer than 5 registered participants. In such cases, we will always notify you using the contact information you provided when booking the tour.Booking rules
Booking is obligatory. Our “Pay What You Wish” tours are meant for individual travellers and small groups. Large groups (8 or more people) cannot join these tours, as they significantly affect the experience for others and the guide. For school trips, organised tours, or groups of friends, please book our paid option (18€ per person) or arrange a Private Tour. For more information or to schedule a group visit, please contact us directly.
About the tour
Once the heart of Jewish life in Germany, Berlin’s landscape changed irreversably with the Nazi seizure of power. Within a matter of years, Europe’s most liberal and metropolitan city had been transformed into the capital of one of the most destructive regimes in human history: Hitler’s Third Reich, but also the birthplace of powerful forms of resistance – big and small.
Join Walkative! Tours on ‘Hitler’s Third Reich: Nazi Berlin & WW2’ to explore this dramatic shift in the history of the city, and trace the steps of the rise of the Third Reich to its final destructive vision.
On this tour, we will go to the former Jewish quarter and learn about the thriving Jewish life here before 1933, and how it was soon lost. We will explore the former ministry district and Reichstag, and discuss the propaganda machine and glorification of the Fuhrer, and we will see, too, the memorials dedicated to the groups victimised by the Nazis – from the Roma and Sinti to the homosexuals.
After this 3.5 hour tour, you will see how after rebuilding itself twice since the Second World War, Berlin became the city it is now: never hiding anything about its gruesome past, but openly trying to make amends and pay respect to the people who suffered here during that time.
AB Single ticket required (do not validate it before the tour).
Highlights
- 1
Former Jewish Quarter
Discover the centre of Jewish life in Berlin before its tragic destruction by the Nazi regime.
- 2
New Synagogue
A symbol of Berlin's vibrant pre-war Jewish community and a testament to its resilience.
- 3
Brandenburg Gate
Learn how this iconic landmark was co-opted for Nazi propaganda during the Third Reich.
- 4
The Reichstag
Site of the infamous fire that helped Hitler consolidate his power and end German democracy.
- 5
Third Reich Ministries
Walk through the government district that housed the central command of Hitler's totalitarian regime.
- 6
Memorials to Victims
Pay respect at memorials dedicated to the many groups persecuted and murdered by the Nazis.
- 7
Soviet War Memorial
A monumental tribute to the Soviet soldiers who died during the final Battle of Berlin.
Map
In front of Red Town Hall (Rotes Rathaus) Nearest public transport: Rotes Rathaus metro station; Klosterstraße metro station
Our customers said about us
Berlin
5.0Excellent Tour
I have just finished this tour and can say it was excellent. Mark, outlets tour guide was very knowledgeable and delivered the information in a very thought provoking way. As a History teacher I learned new things that I will definitely be incorporating into my teaching in the future. Thank you very much Mark.
Berlin
5.0Nick
Very enjoyable
Alex, our guide, was engaging and knowledgeable. Very enjoyable walking tour.
Berlin
5.0Iola
Incredibly informative and engaging tour
I came to this tour with an intense interest in history and politics but with a very basic understanding of WW2 and no knowledge of Berlin in particular. Paul brought the city alive with his incredible knowledge and was able to reccomend specific books and people to me, as an aspiring tour guide myself. Can’t reccomend him as a tour guide enough.
Berlin
5.0Elena
Interesting and thought-provoking
Our guide Paul managed to explain the Third Reich history clearly and engagingly, maintaining the group’s interest throughout. He also welcomed the group’s probing questions (of which there were many!) while still finishing on time. Totally recommend!
Berlin
5.0Jonathan
Fantastic
Paul is a historian and a fantastic storyteller. We were captivated.
Berlin
5.0Third Reich Tour with Tina
My daughter and i had a great tour with Tina although the heavy but necessary subject. Tina has a lot of Knowledge which she shared with us in her charming way. Even my teenage girl found the tour interesting and informative thanks to her guiding. Highly recommended
Berlin
5.0Third Reich Tour with Ru
Very informative and interesting tour by Ru our guide.He is an articulate speaker He brought a human perspective to a horrific time in history we enjoyed our tour thank you wish we had more time in Berlin to do the other tours!
Berlin
5.0Francois
Heavy history made lively by Tina
Nazi Berlin has of course a very charged history, so the discussions, being in the actual places is heavy. But it is a necessity, we need to learn about what happened, how this happened. Tina is a nuanced guy, not afraid to lead the tough discussions and make us pause and think. Highly recommended.
Berlin
5.0oleg
it was good but i got lost and want to contribute
i got distracted and missed the train, I would like to give few euros to the wonderful guide Tina, please reach out to me olegv99@yahoo.com or +`19176750068
Berlin
5.0Robin Kleinman
A Very Informational and Engaging Tour
Our Nazi Tour with Tina was one that we will take home with us. Tina is a passionate historian who is so happy to share accurate facts and interesting stories from another time. She kept the group moving and was very engaging. We felt very fortunate to have someone as knowledgeable and relatable as Tina. Don’t miss an opportunity to be on one of her tours.
