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Third Reich & Cold War Tours: The 15 Best Walks in Germany

73 tours  ·  from $6

The evidence is mostly gone from street level, which is exactly why these walks exist. The 15 below cover the bunker ground, the Topography of Terror, the checkpoints and the surviving Wall, with prices, durations and the ones that run in English.

Berlin: Third Reich and Cold War 2 Hour Walking Tour - Meeting at the Brandenburg Gate
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Berlin: Third Reich and Cold War 2 Hour Walking Tour

1.Third Reich and Cold War 2 Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6,830 reviews · from $23Our pick

Walk about 2 kilometers from the Brandenburg Gate to Checkpoint Charlie with an English or German guide. Hear clear stories about Nazi Berlin, the Holocaust, the Wall, and reunification while visiting the Reichstag, Soviet War Memorial, Hitler’s bunker site, and Topography of Terror.

“Mikhail was an incredible tour guide. He was so knowledgeable about this city’s history. Would recommend to anyone wanting to learn more about Berlin’s history.”

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Munich: Third Reich & WWII Walking Tour - The Hofbräuhaus and the first mass meeting
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Munich: Third Reich & WWII Walking Tour

2.Third Reich & WWII Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,181 reviews · 2.5 hours - 165 minutes · from $31

Walk through Munich’s role in the rise of Nazism with an English or German guide. The route links the Hofbräuhaus, Feldherrnhalle, Königsplatz, and the White Rose resistance. Guides such as Josh, Steve, Michael, Alex, and Danielle are praised for clear storytelling, thoughtful context, and careful pacing.

“Steve, natural english speaker, was very well informed about german history. It was a pleasure and a privilege to have him as our guide.”

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Berlin's Best: 2 Hour Walking Tour Third Reich and the Cold War - Starting at Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag
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Berlin’s Best: 2 Hour Walking Tour Third Reich and the Cold War

3.Berlin’s Best: 2 Hour Walking Tour Third Reich and the Cold War

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,486 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24Top rated

Walk from Brandenburg Gate to Checkpoint Charlie with an English-speaking guide such as Glen, Maggie, Mikey, or Tom. Visit Nazi and Cold War landmarks, see Hitler’s bunker site, the Berlin Wall, Soviet tanks, and the Holocaust Memorial. Expect a brisk, serious, question-friendly tour with up to 30 people.

“Great knowledge - Glen gave us lots of information. We learnt a lot! Glen also showed us some old pictures of sites which helped to give more context”

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Third Reich Walking Tour Munich - Odeonsplatz and the politics of marches
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Third Reich Walking Tour Munich

4.Third Reich Walking Tour Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,291 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Walk from Radius Tours to Königsplatz, Odeonsplatz, the Hofbräuhaus, Old Town Hall, and Marienplatz while your English-speaking guide explains Munich’s role in the rise of the Nazis. Guides such as Michael, Jake, and Aileen use stories and historic photos to make the past easier to understand.

“English speaking tour guide very easy to understand and informed! She even had photos to show us to tie things together. I learned things I hadn’t heard about before which surprised me … really worth doing if you spend any time in Munich. The guide was thoughtful too and let us have a bathroom / coffee break 1/2 way through. (She took a poll of the group and we voted yes.) Tour guide was Aileen (spelling? Sorry!)”

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Third Reich Berlin: Hitler and WWII Walking Tour - Starting at Friedrichstrasse and the Trains to Life, Trains to Death memorial
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Third Reich Berlin: Hitler and WWII Walking Tour

5.Third Reich Berlin: Hitler and WWII Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,301 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $24

Walk from central Berlin through the sites of Nazi power and the 1945 Battle of Berlin. Your English-speaking guide covers Hitler’s bunker, Goebbels’ propaganda office, the Reichstag, Holocaust memorials, and the Soviet War Memorial. Guides may include Paul, Chris, Maria, Ru, or others.

“This trip is very educational and gives you an up close and personal encounter with the history of WW2 and the Third Reich. Georgia was a fabulous and knowlegable guide. Thank you Georgia!”

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Skip-the-Line: Berlin Wall Museum at Checkpoint Charlie - Entering at Friedrichstraße 43 to 45
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Skip-the-Line: Berlin Wall Museum at Checkpoint Charlie

6.Skip-the-Line: Berlin Wall Museum at Checkpoint Charlie

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,041 reviews · 1 day · from $21

Enter the Berlin Wall Museum at Checkpoint Charlie with a one-day ticket and study escape artifacts such as a hot-air balloon, mini-submarine, cars, and aircraft. The self-guided visit is text-heavy, multilingual, wheelchair accessible, and usually takes one to three hours. An audioguide and guided tour cost extra.

“Very easy to acces the museum with the tickets bought online”

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Berlin: Third Reich, Hitler, and WWII Walking Tour - Starting beside the Palace of Tears
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Berlin: Third Reich, Hitler, and WWII Walking Tour

7.Third Reich, Hitler, and WWII Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,133 reviews · from $20

Follow Berlin’s Nazi-era power route from Friedrichstraße to the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, Hitler’s bunker site, the Topography of Terror, and the Soviet War Memorial. English, German, and Spanish guides lead public, small-group, or private walks. Guides such as Hannah, Mikhail, Jimmy, and Martin are noted for clear, thoughtful storytelling.

“Brilliant - tour guide Callum was so engaging, down to earth and thoroughly interesting. We think he really made the experience, his use of formality and colloquialism made things feel very personal whilst professional. Couldn’t recommend him more.”

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Cold War, Berlin Wall, Spies and the East Side Gallery - Meeting at the Palace of Tears
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Cold War, Berlin Wall, Spies and the East Side Gallery

8.Cold War, Berlin Wall, Spies and the East Side Gallery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,024 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $18Best value

Follow an English-speaking guide through Cold War Berlin, from Friedrichstrasse Station and the Palace of Tears to Alexanderplatz, Karl-Marx-Allee, wall memorials, and the East Side Gallery. Guides such as Klaus, Nikolai, Paul, and Jamie are known for clear history, personal stories, and lively answers.

“Fantastic tour with Xavier, very knowledgeable and engaging. He answered lots of questions and was entertaining and enthusiastic throughout”

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Berlin Third Reich Sites: Half-Day Walking Tour - Anhalter Bahnhof and the machinery of deportation
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Berlin Third Reich Sites: Half-Day Walking Tour

9.Berlin Third Reich Sites: Half-Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 835 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $21

Follow an English-speaking historian from Hackescher Markt through Jewish Berlin, Anhalter Bahnhof, the Topography of Terror, Nazi ministries, memorials, and the Reichstag. Guides such as Hannah, Tom, James, and Jonathan have been praised for clear stories, thoughtful answers, and a steady pace.

“The Bunker. Jimmy did his best . The weather was appalling. Glad I did it. Maybe more on Weimar and Friekirps.”

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Munich: Birthplace of the Third Reich Guided Walking Tour - Why Munich is the right place for this difficult lesson
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Munich: Birthplace of the Third Reich Guided Walking Tour

10.Birthplace of the Third Reich Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 771 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $29

Spend 2.5 hours tracing Munich’s role in the rise of the Third Reich. You’ll see historic beer halls, the former Nazi headquarters, sites tied to Kristallnacht, wartime scars, and memorials. Guides such as Jake, Sam, Nick, and Aileen explain the past clearly and handle difficult questions with care.

“Our guide was Dan. It was one of the most interesting history lessons I've ever had, and that was my major at college. :) It was a great tour, and I appreciate the earlier morning option.”

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Berlin: Guided Bike Tour of the Berlin Wall and Third Reich - A bike route through Berlin’s Nazi past
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Berlin: Guided Bike Tour of the Berlin Wall and Third Reich

11.Guided Bike Tour of the Berlin Wall and Third Reich

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 499 reviews · from $40

Cycle 15 kilometers from Nikolaiviertel through Berlin’s Nazi and Cold War sites. Your guide may include Wall remains, ghost stations, old bunkers, and the former Führerbunker area. Bikes, optional helmets, and rain ponchos are included. German, English, and French tours are available.

“I loved this so much - our tour guide was amazing (he has been doing this for 15 years) and I would highly recommend this tour for all travelers - the biking wasn't too hard either if it isn't something you are use too!”

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Hitler’s Germany: Berlin During the Third Reich & WWII - Starting in the Jewish Quarter
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Hitler’s Germany: Berlin During the Third Reich & WWII

12.Hitler’s Germany: Berlin During the Third Reich & WWII

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 476 reviews · 4 hours · from $23

Walk through central Berlin with an English or German-speaking guide such as Glen, Jimmy, Jonathan N, or Artie. Visit the former Nazi government district, Topography of Terror, Jewish Quarter, wartime memorials, Hitler’s bunker site, and Reichstag exterior. Expect a serious, four-hour route with public transport and no building entry.

“Pariac was a great guide and kept our interest for the whole four hour tour.”

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Munich City Walking Tour, includes Third Reich & Viktualienmarkt - What the $31.78 price buys you
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Munich City Walking Tour, includes Third Reich & Viktualienmarkt

13.Munich City Walking Tour, includes Third Reich & Viktualienmarkt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 458 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $31

Walk Munich’s old center with guides including Ozzie and Patrick, covering churches, royal squares, medieval gates, Nazi-era context, beer culture, and Viktualienmarkt. This small-group tour runs about 3 hours 15 minutes, includes practical city tips, and pauses for Bavarian food and beer, purchased separately.

“The 4 hour walking tour of Munich was by far, the BEST Tour I have ever experienced and I’ve been traveling the world for over 50 years. Ozzie was so amazing that I cannot say enough good things about him and the information he gave on the history of Munich.”

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Berlin: Cold War Walking Tour on Berlin Wall Route - Gesundbrunnen and the first sense of a divided city
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Berlin: Cold War Walking Tour on Berlin Wall Route

14.Cold War Walking Tour on Berlin Wall Route

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 437 reviews · from $26

Walk Berlin’s former Wall route with an English- or German-speaking guide. Visit the Berlin Wall Memorial, climb its lookout tower, and follow the border from Gesundbrunnen to Prenzlauer Berg while learning about escapes, division, and reunification.

“You truly get a great experience, although the park is free, the information the guide gives and the overall experience and enjoyment is worth the price and then some.”

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Third Reich & WWII Walking Tour - Hofbräuhaus and the party’s early public life
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Third Reich & WWII Walking Tour

15.Third Reich & WWII Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 417 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Walk from Marienplatz through Munich’s Nazi-era landmarks, including Hofbräuhaus, Feldherrnhalle, Königsplatz, and the Hofgarten. Guides such as Josh, Michael, Alex, and Ulrich explain the rise of Hitler, wartime Munich, and the White Rose resistance. Expect nearly three hours of walking and standing outdoors.

“A fantastic and informative tour that gets to what happened locally in Munich in regards to the Nazi Party and the Third Reich. A tour that treats the topics with the respect and reverence it deserves. Josh was a fantastic tour guide! A must do if you’re in Munich.”

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