Introduction

When visiting Berlin you should join a walking tour to explore our Third Reich landmarks in a half-day adventure. The walking tour lets you examine key places where Nazis created their most important history.

What to Expect

On this half-day tour you will explore several important sites that show how Adolf Hitler’s regime shaped modern history.

Checkpoint Charlie

You will start your tour right at Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin’s well-known Cold War crossing point between East and West Berlin. The gap between the Allied and Soviet forces created another division that now marks this site.

Topography of Terror

After the Topography of Terror awaits your next stop. The open-air exhibit displays SS and Gestapo history and presents visitors with undeniable proof of Nazi crimes from past times. You can explore images and materials that were used in the Gestapo headquarters at this exhibition site.

The Memorial to Those Who Died as Jews of Europe honors Jewish victims of the Holocaust.

Among all touring destinations the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe stands as the most emotionally moving place. The memorial design uses 2,711 concrete slabs with different heights to create an intense atmosphere that helps visitors remember World War II atrocities.

Reichstag Building

The tour continues at the Reichstag Building which functions as the home of German lawmakers. The building stands out as a design excellent and provides incredible views across Berlin through its glass dome. Across the nation the dome stands as a symbol of Germany’s rebuilt democracy after surviving Nazi tyranny.

Final Stop: Hitler’s Bunker

At the end of the tour visitors walk into Hitler’s Bunker where he lived his final moments until he committed suicide. A sign now stands where Hitler’s bunker used to be to help people understand his last days as well as exile his followers.

Tour Tips

• Please wear walking shoes because touring needs 3-4 hours of continuous footsteps.
• You need to bring your own water to fight feeling thirsty while touring the sights.
• Booking a tour guide will help you understand historical details about the site.
• Travelers who want to book spots should show up before the tour starts because the tours fill up quickly at busy times.

Conclusion

A half-day walking tour lets you see Berlin’s Third Reich sites and learn from them in an educational experience. Visiting these historic places teaches you about Germany’s past while helping you understand the terrible things that happened during that time. You will gain better understanding of our history by opening yourself up to new knowledge on your tour.