Berlin: WWII Walking Tour, Hitler Sites & Memorials

Summary

Walk Berlin’s WWII past with real stories and hidden scars

You’ll walk Berlin’s streets with a historian guide who brings WWII stories to life using rare photos and local insight. Stand quietly at memorials like the Holocaust Monument, see where Hitler’s Bunker once stood, and hear about both resistance and complicity — all in a small group that gives space for questions and honest reflection.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I almost didn’t book this Hitler’s Berlin tour. The idea felt heavy — but something in me wanted to actually stand where all that history happened, not just read about it. Our guide, Jonas, met us near the Reichstag with this battered folder of old photos and maps. He had this calm way of talking about the rise and fall of the Nazi regime — no drama, just facts and these weirdly personal stories about Berliners who lived through it. The air was chilly but not sharp; you could smell roasted chestnuts from a street cart mixing with car exhaust.

We stopped at the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, and for a minute nobody said anything. Even Jonas just let us walk among those grey slabs. I kept thinking about how quiet it was there, even though traffic buzzed nearby. Later at Haus Schwarzenberg he told us about Georg Elser — I’d never heard his name before — who tried to assassinate Hitler long before most people dared to resist. Jonas showed us “then & now” pictures right where we stood; it made everything feel closer somehow. I fumbled with my German asking for coffee at our break (the barista smiled politely), and honestly, it helped shake off some of the heaviness.

The Führerbunker is basically just a parking lot now — nothing marks it except a small sign and Jonas’s voice filling in what used to be there. It’s strange how normal things look until you know what happened beneath your feet. We talked about complicity and resistance, how ordinary people got swept up or pushed back against the regime. I still think about that view from outside the Reichstag, clouds rolling over those old stones while Jonas explained how quickly democracy can break down if you’re not careful.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Hitler's Berlin history

• Learn about Roma and Sinti victims
• Visit Reichstag and Nazi rise
• Discuss Battle of Berlin
• Experience Memorial to Murdered Jews
• Visit Homosexuals persecution monument
• Tour Führerbunker site
• Discuss Johan Georg Elser's story
• See former Gestapo headquarters and break
• View Haus Schwarzenberg building

Top questions

How long is the Hitler's Berlin walking tour?

The tour typically lasts around 3-4 hours on foot through central Berlin.

Is this WWII tour suitable for children?

The subject matter is serious; it's best for mature teens or adults interested in history.

Are tickets to sites included in the price?

No entry fees are needed as all locations are public spaces or outdoor memorials.

Does the tour include Hitler's Bunker?

You visit the site where Hitler's Bunker was located; it's now a parking lot with historical context provided by your guide.

Will we visit the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe?

Yes, you'll stop at this major Holocaust memorial during the tour.

Is there a break during the tour?

Yes, there's a pause near the former Gestapo HQ for coffee or tea and restroom use.

Who leads this WWII walking tour?

An expert local guide with an academic background in World War II history leads each group.

Is this Berlin WWII walking tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the route is wheelchair accessible throughout central Berlin.

What’s included

Your experience includes guided visits to key Nazi-era sites such as Haus Schwarzenberg, Führerbunker, Reichstag, Soviet War Memorial Tiergarten, and more. You’ll have an expert historian as your guide using “then & now” photographs and historic maps for context, plus time for reflection and Q&A in a small group atmosphere. There’s also a break built in for coffee or tea along the way.