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Hitler's Berlin - the Rise & Fall (Small Group Third Reich Tour)

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Berlin, Germany

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Overview

You’ve read about it. You’ve watched the documentaries.

But nothing prepares you for standing on the ground where it happened — where a democracy fell, where genocide was planned, and where the world went to war.

This 2.5 hours will change how you understand the 20th century.

We trace the full arc of Nazi Germany, from Hitler's election to dictatorship & finally to total defeat in 1945. We make these complex events clear and understandable

This is not just a collection of landmarks. It is a clear and structured tour of how Nazism took hold.

We explain:
- How the Nazis seized power
- Why the Jewish population was systematically targeted
- How Berlin became the capital of the Third Reich
- How fear, propaganda and repression maintained control
- What daily life looked like under the regime
- How everything collapsed in 1945

Why Tour With Us?

We are a specialist WW2 tour company focused on accuracy and depth.

No lectures. No gimmicks. Just clear, accurate history, explained well.

What's Included

  • Use of "Then & Now" photographs and historic maps
  • Small group experience for a more personal, interactive tour
  • Opportunities for reflection and Q&A with your guide
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting Location

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Pariser Platz
10117 Berlin, Germany

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End point

Niederkirchnerstraße 8
10963 Berlin, Germany

The tour will end at Topographie. Please ask your guide for the best connection options to your next destination.

What To Expect

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Brandenburg Gate

You'll meet your guide at the Tourist Centre under the blue umbrella. The Gate itself was the symbolic backdrop of the regime — the stage for torchlit Nazi parades, and twelve years later, the dividing line of a defeated city.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Memorial to the Sinti and Roma Victims of National Socialism

Here guest will learn about the Roma and Sinti victims of the Third Reich and be provided detailed insight into the cruel social philosophies that would later underpin the Holocaust.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Reichstag Building

At the Reichstag (German Parliament building), you will learn how the Nazi Party were elected to power and how Hitler became the Führer of Germany.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Soviet Memorial Tiergarten

The Battle of Berlin was the third bloodiest operation of WWII. Here will discuss the brutal fighting and post-war remembrance of these events.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

Here the guest will experience the memorial for the Jewish victims of the Third Reich. The largest ethnic group targeted by the Nazis. Here we build on our understanding of the Holocaust, and guests have the opportunity to discuss the meaning of the memorial.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Monument to Homosexuals Persecuted Under National Socialist Regime

Here guests will visit the monument to Homosexuals persecuted by the Nazi's.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fuhrerbunker

Here we will visit the Führer bunker where Hitler spent his final days of the Second World War.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Johann Georg Elser Memorial

Here we will discess the story of Johan Georg Elser with his role of the roles of others in trying to oppose the Nazi regime and assassinate Adolf Hitler.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Detlev-Rohwedder-Haus

At the time of its construction, it was the largest office building in Europe. It was constructed in1936 to house the German Ministry of Aviation (Reichsluftfahrtministerium, or RLM), headed by Hermann Göring.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Topography of Terror

Here we will visit the location where the Gestapo headquarters once stood you will have the chance for a break to get a tea or coffee and use the restrooms.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hitler’s Berlin – the Rise & Fall (Small Group Third Reich Tour)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Use of "Then & Now" photographs and historic maps
  • Small group experience for a more personal, interactive tour
  • Opportunities for reflection and Q&A with your guide
  • Guided visits to key Nazi-era sites and memorials
  • Expert local guide with academic background in WWII history
  • Food and drinks

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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