Berlin - Third Reich and Germania

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4.5 hours (approx.)

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Archaeological/Cultural Walking Tour Jewish Heritage Skip The Line

Overview

Your guided tour by private vehicle will begin at the Reichstag, the parliament building, where a fire, allegedly lit by a communist in February of 1933, served Hitler’s pretext for a seizure of absolute power by means of an “emergency decree.” Then you are on to the Soviet War memorial, the burial place of the soldiers who took Berlin and the Reichstag.

We'll walk along the East-West Axis to the Brandenburg Gate, the stage for Hitler’s triumph in 1933. Nearby is the newly completed Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. After standing on the site of Hitler's former bunker, where he spent his last weeks, you'll take a closer look at important Nazi ministries such as Goebbels’ Goering’s Ministry of Aviation.

Now continue on to Checkpoint Charlie, where you will see the torture cellars left over from the headquarters of SS and Gestapo, and then on to the Clou, the entertainment palace where Hitler held his first speech in Berlin and where Jews and opponents were later gathered for deportation, as well as the seat of the famous Organisation Todt. Break for lunch at the beautiful Gendarmenmarkt, a monument to Old Prussian tolerance, and travel from there to the Hausvogteiplatz, the former heart of the Berlin confection industry, largely in Jewish hands at the time and destroyed by the Nazis.

Next you are on to the former Imperial Bank, with its massive and forceful Nazi-facade, the storage location of gold stolen from raided enemies. Then continue on to Humboldt University, where 20,000 books written by opponents of the regime were burned, and students and professors collaborated with the Nazi regime to remove Jewish colleagues and contribute “scientific” know-how to Hitler’s plans.

Next, take a closer look at the Neue Wache, as well as the Lustgarten on Museum Island. Listen as your guide explains the fatal art policies of the Third Reich, before finishing up at the Jewish synagogue that, although burned in 1938, was partly saved by a courageous policeman and the fire brigade.

Your final stop will be a Jewish cemetery, used at one time as a collection point for deportation to the camps.

What's Included

Round Trip Transportation from your Hotel
English-Speaking Driver and Guide
All required Entrance Fees
Lunch Break

Considerations

Food and drinks are not included
Gratuities/Tips are not included in your tour, if you would like to leave a tip, please bring cash

Special Instructions

Lunch is not included in the price of this tour, but your guide can recommend a great place to suit your tastes
Other departure times are available
Your guide will be accompanied by a pre-selected driver with a taxi vehicle.
The driver will be with you for the entire tour
Bring cash and/or credit card for any additional purchases on the day
Bring your camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup at Your Hotel/AirBnb Included.

Hassle-free

Cancellation

4.5 hours (approx.)

Private Tour

Light

Berlin - Third Reich and Germania

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