Experience the Final Offensive of WWII on a Guided Berlin Walking Tour

Join us on an immersive private walking tour in Berlin that explores the dramatic final days of World War II and the beginning of a new Soviet era in the city. This tour offers an in-depth look at Berlin’s history during the final offensive of WWII and life under Soviet influence in the years that followed.

We start at the sites of the last battles, including the historic Reichstag building, where the iconic victory banner was raised. Nearby, we’ll visit the former location of the Reich’s Chancellery, situated next to the poignant Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, symbolizing the profound losses of the war.

Throughout the tour, you’ll encounter two prominent Soviet War Memorials in Berlin, both serving as final resting places for thousands of Soviet soldiers who fell in the battle for the city. These memorials stand as powerful tributes to the sacrifices made during Berlin’s liberation and reflect the lasting Soviet presence in the city.

From Alexanderplatz, the bustling heart of Socialist East Berlin, we delve into the city’s eastern districts, discovering landmarks that illustrate the ideological divide and historical significance of East Berlin during the Cold War.

Our journey concludes at Karlshorst, where the official surrender of Nazi Germany was signed on the night of May 8, 1945. Here, we’ll visit the German-Russian Museum, which houses the surrender room and an extensive exhibit on the German-Soviet War (1941-1945), along with Soviet military equipment on display in the garden. This museum offers a profound final chapter to our tour, illuminating the complexities of Soviet-German relations.

This comprehensive tour is ideal for those interested in Berlin’s WWII history and the pivotal role of the Soviet Union in shaping post-war Berlin.

Meeting point:

Berlin-Hauptbahnhof/Main Station, at the exit Washingtonplatz (Washington Square; south side), on the left-hand side, next to the electronic display board for public transport.

Endpoint:

German Russian Museum Berlin Karlshorst

Duration:

approx. 5 hours, about five kilometer walk (individual agreements possible)

The tour takes place in any weather. Please think of adequate clothing. A day ticket Berlin ABC is required - please buy it in advance.

Price:

1-4 persons = 320,00 €

5-7 persons = 350,00 €

8-10 persons = 400,00 €

11-15 persons = 450,00 €

16-20 persons = 470,00 €

21-25 persons = 500,00 €

26-30 persons = 530,00 €

Unclear number of persons? No problem. If you end up being more people, you can pay the difference on the spot.

Language:

English (Simple English)

What you can expect:

+ A private group tour exclusively for you

+ A likeable local guide

+ An exciting tour through Berlin by the specialist for tours about Berlin’s Soviet history

+ You will see some of Berlin's best-known sights, the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial, two Soviet War Memorials

+ A booking confirmation by email with further information