Berlin: Third Reich Walking Tour & Holocaust Memorial Sites

Summary

Walk berlin’s third reich past with a local historian and see haunting sites up close

You’ll walk Berlin’s infamous Third Reich sites with a local historian, tracing stories from Anhalter Bahnhof’s ruins to the haunting silence at the Holocaust Memorial. Hear about resistance at Otto Weidt’s workshop and see where history left its scars on places like Topography of Terror and the Reichstag. This tour leaves you thinking long after it ends.

What’s the experience like?

Someone hands me a worn black-and-white photo — our guide, Felix, I think his name was. He does this right outside the old Anhalter Bahnhof ruins. The bricks are cold under my hand, and he points out where people once waited for trains that didn’t come back. There’s traffic noise behind us but it fades as he talks about families separated here. I never thought a pile of stones could feel so heavy.

We wind through Berlin’s streets, passing cafes and cyclists and then suddenly we’re standing in front of the Topography of Terror. Felix doesn’t rush — he lets us stand in silence for a bit before explaining what happened inside those walls. I tried to imagine the fear people must’ve felt walking past here during the war. At some point, someone in our group asked about resistance — Felix told us about Otto Weidt and his workshop for the blind. I’d never heard that story before; it made everything less black-and-white, you know?

The air shifts when we reach the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. It’s quieter here, except for footsteps echoing between those concrete blocks. I walked through slowly — got lost for a second — and felt small in a way I can’t quite explain. We ended near the Reichstag, watching kids run across the grass while Felix pointed out bullet marks still visible on its columns. Berlin holds its history right on the surface; you can touch it if you want.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Walking tour of Third Reich sites

• Visit Museum of Otto Weidt's Workshop
• Visit New Synagogue
• Visit unnamed historical site
• Visit Topography of Terror
• Visit Haus Schwarzenberg
• Learn about attempt on Hitler's life
• Visit Holocaust Memorial
• Visit unnamed historical site
• Visit Soviet War Memorial Tiergarten
• Visit Reichstag building

Top questions

How long is the Berlin Third Reich walking tour?

The tour lasts approximately 4 hours.

Does this tour include entry to museums or memorials?

The tour visits sites like Topography of Terror and Holocaust Memorial but focuses on guided explanations outside or at public areas.

Is there an English-speaking guide?

Yes, your professional guide speaks perfect English.

Where does the tour end?

The tour finishes before the German parliament building, known as the Reichstag.

Are public transportation options nearby?

Yes, there are public transportation options available near all stops.

Is this walking tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Does this Berlin walking tour operate in bad weather?

The tour operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately.

Are service animals allowed on this tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed.

What’s included

Your half-day includes a 4-hour walk through central Berlin with an expert English-speaking historian as your guide; no need to worry about language barriers or missing context. The route covers major Third Reich sites such as Anhalter Bahnhof ruins, Topography of Terror, Otto Weidt’s Workshop for the Blind, Holocaust Memorial, Soviet War Memorial Tiergarten and ends outside the Reichstag — all accessible by public transport and suitable for any weather or fitness level.