Berlin World War II History Half-Day Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in the story of the final moments of World War II as you relive the gripping battles and heroic struggles that took place in Berlin to end the multiyear reign of terror of the Third Reich. History lovers are sure to enjoy this deep dive into the personalities and places that defined the final fight to end the Nazi regime. Meet your guide at a convenient central meeting place, then set out to explore a series of key locations from the Third Reich and the final Battle of Berlin in 1945. Visit the headquarters of the Luftwaffe, Germany’s feared air force, which coordinated the Battle of Britain, and check out the Ministry of Propaganda, where Joseph Goebbels composed many of his most infamous speeches. Retrace the route of the final Soviet assault on the city, eventually reaching the Reichstag. Then visit the Soviet War Memorial, where many of the army’s soldiers are buried. You’ll also stop at the home of Hitler’s New Reich Chancellery, the headquarters of the Nazi government, and view the location of Hitler’s former bunker, along with his last days and death there in April 1945. As you walk, hear about the resistance movement that opposed Nazi rule, including the group’s leaders, Henning von Tresckow, Hans Oster, and Clause von Stauffenberg. Your guide will share insights into daily life for citizens under Nazi rule, and talk about the group’s dramatic rise to power. This includes details of Hitler’s Lebensraum policy, a doctrine that contributed to the Holocaust, and created the militaristic philosophy that led to the war.