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Hitler's Berlin - the Rise & Fall (Small Group Third Reich Tour)

186 Reviews 4.91 out of 5 stars Based on 186 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor |
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98% of reviewers gave this experience a rating of 4 or higher.
| Berlin, Germany
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2 to 5 hours (approx.)
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Overview

You’ve read about it. You’ve watched the documentaries.

But nothing prepares you for standing on the ground where it happened — where a democracy fell, where genocide was planned, and where the world went to war.

This 2.5 hours will change how you understand the 20th century.

We trace the full arc of Nazi Germany, from Hitler's election to dictatorship & finally to total defeat in 1945. We make these complex events clear and understandable

This is not just a collection of landmarks. It is a clear and structured tour of how Nazism took hold.

We explain:
- How the Nazis seized power
- Why the Jewish population was systematically targeted
- How Berlin became the capital of the Third Reich
- How fear, propaganda and repression maintained control
- What daily life looked like under the regime
- How everything collapsed in 1945

Why Tour With Us?

We are a specialist WW2 tour company focused on accuracy and depth.

No lectures. No gimmicks. Just clear, accurate history, explained well.

What's Included

  • Use of "Then & Now" photographs and historic maps
  • Small group experience for a more personal, interactive tour
  • Opportunities for reflection and Q&A with your guide
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Pariser Platz
10117 Berlin, Germany

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Niederkirchnerstraße 8
10963 Berlin, Germany

The tour will end at Topographie. Please ask your guide for the best connection options to your next destination.

What To Expect

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Brandenburg Gate

You'll meet your guide at the Tourist Centre under the blue umbrella. The Gate itself was the symbolic backdrop of the regime — the stage for torchlit Nazi parades, and twelve years later, the dividing line of a defeated city.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Memorial to the Sinti and Roma Victims of National Socialism

Here guest will learn about the Roma and Sinti victims of the Third Reich and be provided detailed insight into the cruel social philosophies that would later underpin the Holocaust.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Reichstag Building

At the Reichstag (German Parliament building), you will learn how the Nazi Party were elected to power and how Hitler became the Führer of Germany.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Soviet Memorial Tiergarten

The Battle of Berlin was the third bloodiest operation of WWII. Here will discuss the brutal fighting and post-war remembrance of these events.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

Here the guest will experience the memorial for the Jewish victims of the Third Reich. The largest ethnic group targeted by the Nazis. Here we build on our understanding of the Holocaust, and guests have the opportunity to discuss the meaning of the memorial.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Monument to Homosexuals Persecuted Under National Socialist Regime

Here guests will visit the monument to Homosexuals persecuted by the Nazi's.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fuhrerbunker

Here we will visit the Führer bunker where Hitler spent his final days of the Second World War.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

Here we will discess the story of Johan Georg Elser with his role of the roles of others in trying to oppose the Nazi regime and assassinate Adolf Hitler.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Detlev-Rohwedder-Haus

At the time of its construction, it was the largest office building in Europe. It was constructed in1936 to house the German Ministry of Aviation (Reichsluftfahrtministerium, or RLM), headed by Hermann Göring.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Topography of Terror

Here we will visit the location where the Gestapo headquarters once stood you will have the chance for a break to get a tea or coffee and use the restrooms.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hitler’s Berlin – the Rise & Fall (Small Group Third Reich Tour)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hitler’s Berlin – the Rise & Fall (Small Group Third Reich Tour)?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Use of "Then & Now" photographs and historic maps.
  • Small group experience for a more personal, interactive tour.
  • Opportunities for reflection and Q&A with your guide.
  • Guided visits to key Nazi-era sites and memorials.
  • Expert local guide with academic background in WWII history.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Hitler's Berlin - the Rise & Fall (Small Group Third Reich Tour) is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hitler’s Berlin – the Rise & Fall (Small Group Third Reich Tour) will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Use of "Then & Now" photographs and historic maps
  • Small group experience for a more personal, interactive tour
  • Opportunities for reflection and Q&A with your guide
  • Guided visits to key Nazi-era sites and memorials
  • Expert local guide with academic background in WWII history
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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