Private Tour: Berlin Third Reich Walking Tour Including Topography of Terror
Berlin, Germany
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Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 3 hours
Join a private guide for an in-depth look at the rise and fall of Hitler and the Nazi Party on this 3-hour walking tour. Discover how Berlin's monuments, buildings and memorials tie into the history of World War II as you walk by the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, the Berlin Wall, Hitler’s Chancellery, the Führerbunker and more. End with a poignant look at the Third Reich's reign of terror and lasting legacy at the Topography of Terror museum. Your expert historian guide will answer any questions you have throughout your tour.
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Join a private guide for an in-depth look at the rise and fall of Hitler and the Nazi Party on this 3-hour walking tour. Discover how Berlin's monuments, buildings and memorials tie into the history of World War II as you walk by the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, the Berlin Wall, Hitler’s Chancellery, the Führerbunker and more. End with a poignant look at the Third Reich's reign of terror and lasting legacy at the Topography of Terror museum. Your expert historian guide will answer any questions you have throughout your tour.
Your 3-hour tour begins at Pariser Platz in the morning. Walking side-by-side with your private guide, an expert historian, delve into the history of WWII and the Holocaust as you stroll to some of the most significant sites related to Hitler and his Nazi regime. Your final destination: the Topography of Terror.
During what’s considered Germany’s darkest period, from 1933 to 1945, Adolf Hitler and his National Socialist Party steered the country into war and terror. Standing in front of the Reichstag, Germany’s parliament building, hear how Hitler’s rise to power began. Trace how his dictatorial reign grew as you walk to Brandenburg Gate past monuments and buildings designed by Hitler’s chief architect, Albert Speer.
Pause at the enigmatic Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, also known as the Holocaust Memorial, for a moment of reflection and remembrance. Continuing through the former Wilhemstrasse government quarter, listen as your guide points out other Nazi–related sites including Hitler’s Chancellery and the Führerbunker — today it’s just a parking lot, but beneath your feet lay the underground bunker complex where Hitler resided.
Your last stop is the Topography of Terror, situated on the same grounds that once housed the Gestapo and SS headquarters. As your guide will explain, the museum’s intentioned location is Berlin’s way of confronting and grappling with its horrendous and tragic past.
Outside, look down into the excavated cellars where political prisoners were tortured and executed. Head inside the museum for a self-guided tour with a chronological look at the history of Hitler’s Nazi regime and the atrocities they committed. The comprehensive, eye-opening exhibit provides a deeper understanding of how the Holocaust has shaped Berlin today.
Your private guide bids you adieu at the museum, and you’re free to continue exploring on your own.
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