Memorial sites, hidden traces and bunkers: in Berlin, the history of the Nazi regime can still be read in the urban landscape. This guided tour takes you into the heart of the former Nazi capital, helping you understand how the totalitarian regime operated, discover the impact of the Second World War on Berlin and explore Germany’s approach to remembrance and historical responsibility.
A clear understanding of the Nazi regime
Understand how power was organised, how propaganda was used and how the system of persecution developed, with clear explanations from your guide.
Historic sites and surviving traces
Although often discreet, the traces that remain in Berlin help connect historical events to the places where they actually took place.
Reflecting on memory and remembrance
Explore how Berlin commemorates, presents and incorporates this difficult past into its contemporary identity.
About the tour
Between 1933 and 1945, Berlin was the political, ideological and administrative centre of the Nazi regime. Although most buildings from this period were destroyed by bombing or buried, like Hitler’s bunker, Nazism and the Second World War have left a lasting mark on the cityscape: damaged buildings that have been preserved, memorial sites, bunkers and hidden traces.
During the tour, you will discover how the Nazi regime organised and presented itself, how its policies of persecution were gradually put into place, and how the war transformed everyday life for Berliners. The tour provides a concrete understanding of how the authoritarian regime operated, its human consequences and the scale of the destruction caused by the war.
The tour focuses on representative sites and explores how Germans have approached the question of remembrance since the end of the war. What should be preserved or removed? How should the Holocaust be commemorated in public spaces? How can a city acknowledge its past without allowing it to prevent it from moving forward? These questions remain highly relevant today.
3-hour private tour from €250
Practical information
Prices for a 3-hour private tour:
- €250 for 1 to 5 participants
- €300 for 6 to 10 participants
- €330 for 11 to 15 participants
- €350 for 16 to 20 participants
- More than 20 participants: please contact us for a quote
Children aged 10 to 15 count as half a participant. For example, a family of 4 adults and 2 children will pay the rate for 5 participants.
Children under 10 are not counted in the number of participants and are very welcome.
Please contact us for a personalised quote.
The tour starts beneath the arches of Anhalter Bahnhof.
The tour ends near the Reichstag.
Meeting and end points may be changed depending on the itinerary.
The exact meeting point will be specified in your booking confirmation email.
The walking route covers approximately 3.5 kilometres.
On foot or by bike.
Bike tours are available from March through October and are suitable for participants aged 14 and over.
Our standard tour lasts 3 hours.
We can also arrange a shorter or longer tour according to your preferences.
The tour is private.
Your guide is entirely at your disposal, whether you are travelling alone, as a couple or in a group of up to 10 people.
We recommend limiting groups to 15 participants per guide in order to ensure the quality of the tour.
For larger groups, several guides can accompany you. We can also provide an audio headset system if required.
Tour itinerary
3 key stops on the Berlin under the Nazi tour:
- Anhalter Bahnhof and its bunker, to explore the destruction of Berlin and everyday life under bombing
- Topography of Terror, to understand how the Nazi regime operated, its propaganda and the repression of all forms of resistance
- Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, to discuss remembrance and Germany’s responsibility in confronting this tragic past
Topics covered
- Hitler’s rise to power and the establishment of the dictatorship
- Berlin as the capital of the Nazi regime
- Persecution and genocidal policies
- Everyday life during the war
- The fall of the regime and the post-war period
- Remembrance and historical responsibility today
Who is this tour for?
This tour is designed for anyone who wants to understand the history of the Nazi regime and the Second World War through the places where these events unfolded. It is also particularly suitable for those interested in contemporary history, travellers wishing to gain a better understanding of the major issues that shaped 20th-century Europe, as well as students and school groups from upper secondary school onwards.
Your guide adapts the level of detail to the group’s existing knowledge, providing a clear, educational and respectful approach to this complex subject.
The tour is suitable for individual travellers, families and organised groups, including associations, school groups from upper secondary school onwards and companies.
Your questions about the tour
No. This tour takes place entirely on foot or by bike, so no public transport is required.
The tour will go ahead in rainy weather. However, we may decide to cancel the tour in the event of severe weather conditions that could affect your safety.
We recommend checking the weather forecast and dressing accordingly.
Nous vous recommandons de porter des chaussures confortables et de prendre une bouteille ou une gourde d’eau.
Consultez les prévisions météo pour être équipé.e au mieux.
En hiver, selon les températures, n’hésitez pas à protéger vos extrémités et à adopter la technique de l’oignon : gants, bonnet, grosses chaussettes, écharpe, tee-shirt thermique, collants sous le pantalon, gros pull…
Du soleil ? N’oubliez pas la crème solaire et les lunettes de soleil.
De la pluie ? Un parapluie solide.
We recommend this tour for children aged 7 and over.
Your guide will adapt their explanations to the participants’ level of knowledge and adjust the pace of the tour so that everyone, young and old, can fully enjoy the experience.
This tour includes a few flights of steps and cobbled streets. Please feel free to contact us before booking so that we can advise you and adapt the itinerary if necessary.
Yes, we can adapt the duration and itinerary to suit your requirements and interests. It is also possible to combine several themes in a single tour.
There are many good reasons to book a private tour:
- Your guide’s undivided attention and personalised advice for the rest of your stay
- A tour tailored to your wishes and needs
- Complete flexibility in terms of pace, itinerary and topics covered
Unfortunately, we only offer private tours. We do not offer public group tours.
We recommend booking your tour as early as possible to ensure that a guide is available at your preferred date and time.
Tours must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
Depending on when you book your tour, you can pay by bank transfer or online by credit card.
The available payment options will be confirmed during the booking process.
