The 9 WWII and D-Day Tours in Germany to Book First

1.History of the Third Reich Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 791 reviews · 2 hours · from $30Our pick

Spend about two hours walking through Berlin’s Nazi-era center with an English-speaking guide. See the Luftwaffe headquarters, former propaganda and SS sites, a Soviet memorial, and Hitler’s bunker location. Guides such as Dani, India, Theo, and Elizabeth have led especially engaging tours, while the route includes a break and requires an AB transport ticket.

“Dani our guide was the best tour guide we have ever had. Patient, funny and informative. Great tour. We learnt so much about the history of the third reich that we have never known before. Also the group was small which was so good”

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2.The History of Berlin: WWII PRIVATE Walking Tour With Locals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $143Top rated

Walk from Oranienburger Strasse through Berlin’s wartime and Cold War landmarks with a private local guide. See the New Synagogue, Palace of Tears, Brandenburg Gate, Holocaust Memorial, Hitler’s bunker site, Bebelplatz, Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag, and Museum Island, with a route tailored to your interests.

“Boyd was an Excellent guide and his knowledge was superlative. He thought us a lot and also helped us decide where we should visit further on our own.”

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3.Guided Bike tour of the Berlin Wall and Third Reich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $42

Ride about 13 kilometers through central Berlin with a local guide such as Paul, Simon, Juliette, Theo, or Simone. Stops may include the Wall Memorial, Mauerpark, a Nazi flak tower, Reichstag, Holocaust Memorial, Führerbunker, and Checkpoint Charlie. Routes vary under the Free Berlin concept, so ask about must-see sites before setting off.

“Excellent tour, cycling on the main roads (even in the cycle lanes) was a bit daunting but our guide gave us helpful instructions and waited if some of our group had to stop at red lights. Our guide, Theo, was very informative, answered our questions confidently. Bike has a basket on the back so great for storing your bag/coat/drinks.”

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4.Eagle’s Nest-Berchtesgaden-Obersalzberg Private Half Day WWII Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Explore Berchtesgaden’s WWII sites with a private English-speaking guide such as Tom Lewis or Sharon. Visit the Obersalzberg bunker, Eagle’s Nest when open, and the wooded ruins of Hitler’s Berghof, with private transport from a local hotel or Berchtesgaden station.

“Absolutely amazing tour that was the highlight of our time in Berchtesgaden. Tom is an amazing tour guide and is truly an expert historian and a very nice gentleman. I can not recommend this enough!”

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5.Nazi History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · 2 hours · from $21Best value

Meet near Hotel Adlon and walk through central Berlin’s Nazi-era power district. A German-speaking guide explains Hitler’s rise, the Reichstag fire, Nazi plans for a world capital, Wilhelmstrasse, Goebbels’ propaganda ministry, and the former Ministry of Aviation. The two-hour route ends at Topography of Terror.

“Vores guide Stefan var helt i top,meget viden om dagens emne og en rigtig god fortæller og han vidste utrolig meget som vi ikke havde hørt om før. Stefan vil vi gerne give vores varmeste anbefalinger.”

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6.Munich and Nazi History Combination Day Tour Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 8 hours · from $141

Meet Alun Evans at Marienplatz for an eight-hour English-language tour combining Dachau Memorial Site with Nazi-era Munich. You will travel by public transport, spend about three hours at Dachau, pause for lunch, then walk past Hitler and Nazi Party sites including Hofbräuhaus, Führerbau, and Königsplatz. Groups are limited to 15.

“Alan is amazing. As a history major he was on point with all his information. His knowledge is incredible. Definitely HIGHLY recommended. Will recommend to anyone wanting to learn about the history of the area. Amazingly knowledgeable.”

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7.Munich: Nazi History 2-Hour Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Join Alun Evans for a two-hour English walking tour of Munich’s Nazi past. Starting at Marienplatz, you’ll visit Hofbräuhaus, Odeonsplatz, and sites linked to the Nazi Party, SS, and Beer Hall Putsch. The group is limited to 10 participants, with clear, thoughtful explanations suited to history-minded visitors.

“Alun Evans is a caring, humble, knowledgeable, engaging, and welcoming person. Treats everyone with respect. His tour was a highlight for us in MUC. It brought to life places and events I had read about as a WW2 amateur historian. Wish it were longer and wish my wife and I had an opportunity to sit down with him over a brew and discuss matters of mutual interest. Well-done, Alun and GYG.”

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8.Private Berlin WWII and Cold War History Tour with Local Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $129

Meet a private guide on Oranienburger Strasse for a four-hour walking tour through Berlin’s Nazi and Cold War past. See the New Synagogue, Palace of Tears, Brandenburg Gate, Holocaust Memorial, Führerbunker, Checkpoint Charlie, Bebelplatz, and Museum Island. Guides such as Dimitri, Eleni, Lucian, and Simon tailor the pace and stops to your interests.

“Lucian was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable. He was also very personable and friendly. He was accommodating and was willing to stop for breaks whenever we needed to. I would highly recommend Lucian to anyone wanting to do this tour.”

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9.Private Bike Tour of the Berlin Wall and Third Reich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $107

Ride through Berlin with your own private group and guide, linking the Berlin Wall, Nazi-era sites, Checkpoint Charlie, the Reichstag, and Holocaust memorials. You’ll use bikes and helmets, stop often for short explanations, and can shape the route around your interests. English and German are offered, with other languages possible on request.

“The tour was excellent. We were able to get around quickly on the bikes. It would have taken twice as long to see all the attraction on foot. The guide was very knowledgeable and his English was very clear and understandable.”

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