On this Third Reich tour you’ll learn about the darkest days of Nazi Germany. Hear about the Nazi rise to power, the subsequent downfall, and the aftermath. Visit the Jewish quarter, Nazi bunkers, a WWII air-raid shelter, war-ravaged buildings, and more.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 3 - 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English
Private group available

Highlights

See where Jewish businesses were destroyed during the infamous “Night of Broken Glass”
Tour the remains of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and Berlin’s old main train station
Visit one of the few remaining WW2 air-raid shelters, filled beyond capacity during the Battle of Berlin

Full description

On this powerful half-day tour you’ll explore Berlin as the capital city of Nazi Germany. With your guide you’ll visit the former Jewish quarter, the locations of Nazi bunkers, an air-raid shelter, anti-aircraft installations, war-damaged buildings, Nazi resistance monuments, WW2 battlefields, and more. The Third Reich bike tour includes rides through parks and is conducted at a relaxing pace. You’ll cover around 8 miles in 4.5 hours, with stops every few hundred meters to take in the sites. It’s a comprehensive, but not a strenuous tour. By the end of the excursion you’ll have a better understanding of the circumstances that allowed Hitler to achieve power in the time leading up to the second world war. Hear about Germany in the aftermath of World War I, Hitler’s rise and fall, and the building of the Berlin Wall. See the impact the Third Reich and WWII still have on Berlin, specifically by exploring the remnants of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and Berlin’s old main train station.

Includes

Bike
Live tour guide
Taxes
Insurance
A short stop for refreshments (cost of food/drinks not included)

Food or drinks
Optional gratuities

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Traveler requirements

You must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meet at the Fat Tire Tours Office at the base of the giant TV Tower (Fernsehturm) in Berlin's Alexanderplatz. The office is marked with Fat Tire Tours signs and flags.

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Important information

Know before you go

Tours operate rain or shine
Free gloves are provided on cold days and rain ponchos are available for purchase should you desire one
Please note that this tour runs only in English

Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 26 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Safety
4.4/5

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During my stay in Berlin I had two guided trips through two different companies and I would strongly recommend this one. It was really informative, I had seen many impressive places and monuments related to the topic. Really well spend time. Moreover the bikes are cool and Felix is a great guide :)

May 19, 2018

A MUST DO While in Verlin

Great tour lead by a great tour guide Neil, he was extremely professional, smart, witty and patient! We were able to keep the bikes the reminder of the afternoon, which we really enjoyed and visited some of the spots that Neil told us about. We enjoyed the company so much that we went back the next day to rent bikes again. WE will always be using Fat Bike tours when we're in Berlin and so should you!

April 23, 2014

A great day with Rob--an interesting look from a different perspective

It's impressive how Rob went into the history of the Third Reich. He tackled this sensitive topic and, as Germans, we got a perspective on the events that we didn't have before with our guilty narrow view. The international group of bikers was also interested in our positions and we were able to have some good conversations. Rob is a cool guide who really got our teenager into the topic. He obviously loves Berlin and managed to We already took a great tour of London with Fat Tire Bikes and this English-speaking tour was a really unique experience for us ex-Berliners. thanks for these hours full of new insights!

June 12, 2012

Half-Day Bike Tour of Berlin During the Third Reich

Half-Day Bike Tour of Berlin During the Third Reich

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A MUST DO While in Verlin

A great day with Rob--an interesting look from a different perspective

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