The 15 Best WWII History Tours in the World

1.World War II Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,772 reviews · 2h 30m · from $31Our pick

Walk central Vienna with English-speaking guides such as Dieter, Stefan, or Siggi, tracing Hitler’s early years, Austria’s annexation, wartime bombing, Jewish Vienna, liberation, and the postwar Allied zones. You’ll see the only synagogue to survive the Nazi regime and Vienna’s Holocaust memorial. Expect about four kilometers of walking, regular stops, and headsets for clear audio.

“Our guide was great & his historical knowledge was excellent & very educational. Ear pieces were provided so you can hear your guide as you go. You do cover quite a distance, the tour lasts 2.5hrs so go prepared with comfy shoes & appropriate clothing. There are plenty stops at places of interest too. The tour does not return to the starting point but there's a metro stop close by. I'd recommend this tour to anyone with an interest in this period of history.”

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2.Zagreb: City & History Walking Tour & WW2 Tunnels

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,202 reviews · 2h 30m · from $11Best value

Join a small English-language walking tour from Zrinjevac Park through Zagreb’s Lower and Upper Towns. Petra, Tomislav, Tomas, or Maja may guide you through the Cathedral, Dolac Market, Grič Tunnel, Stone Gate, and St. Mark’s Square, with local stories and practical restaurant tips along the way.

“I can confidently say that it was great, and what made it great is the lovely friendly knowledgeable guide Petra Donadic..many thanks to her.”

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3.Pearl Harbor History Remembered Tour from Ko Olina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,009 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $154Top rated

Spend a full day at Pearl Harbor with hotel pickup from Ko Olina, a Navy shuttle to the USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor exhibits, and a tour of the USS Missouri. Guides such as Steve, Kimo, Aaron, and Nani Popolo add local history on the drive through Honolulu and past Punchbowl Cemetery.

“Chauncy was a good guide. My only ding on this tour was the times allotted for each place. At the Arizona we did not have enough time to really see the museum, watch the movie and do the memorial. For the Missouri. we did the free tour which started within a few minutes of our arrival. It was great but then practically ran through the self guided tour of the ship inhaled our lunch to get back to the bus on time. The tour made it easy and stress free with the Arizona reservations etc it was a good value, but if I had to do it again I would…”

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4.Hiroshima Peace (Heiwa) Walking Tour at World Heritage Sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 872 reviews · from $94

Spend about five hours walking Hiroshima’s key peace sites with a MagicalTrip guide such as Yuji, Kaori, Hiro, or Tommy. Visit the Peace Memorial Museum, Cenotaph, Children’s Peace Monument, Atomic Bomb Dome, and Orizuru Tower. Lunch, admission, and tour photos are included, but the route requires steady walking.

“This tour was amazing. It was extremely informative, and the best part was that the tour guide was local. He was able to give us personal stories that really enlightened the tragedy that happened here.”

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5.History of the Third Reich Guided Walking Tour

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

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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6.Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Small-Group Tour [Early Access]

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 492 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $79

Start with Waikiki pickup, ride to Pearl Harbor, and spend about three hours exploring the visitor center, museums, and USS Arizona Memorial process. Your guide may be Christine, Benny, Heather, or Sierra. The tour also passes Honolulu landmarks including Iolani Palace and the King Kamehameha Statue. Boat access is not guaranteed.

“Heather was our tour guide and she did a phenomenal job. She was friendly and knowledgeable. Pearl Harbor is a place everyone should visit and pay their respects.”

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7.Anne Frank and the Jewish History of Amsterdam Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Walk about 2 kilometers through Amsterdam’s Jewish Quarter, Plantage, Dam Square, and the canals with a private English-speaking guide. Hear about Anne Frank, the February Strike, hiding places, and wartime Amsterdam. Anne Frank House tickets may be arranged for early bookings, with a virtual reality alternative if sold out. Apple pie and coffee or tea are included.

“Chris was knowledgeable and polite. Great overview of Jewish history of Amsterdam and. WW2 history..”

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8.Anne Frank and Amsterdam Jewish History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 259 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

Walk from Dam Square to the Anne Frank House with a licensed English-speaking guide. Along the way, hear about wartime Amsterdam, Jewish life, resistance figures, and the Frank family. Guides such as Iris, Stein, Tristan, Gee, and Madeline have led recent tours. Entry to the Anne Frank House is not included.

“Amazing tour despite the rain. Our guide was super knowledgeable, told the story in an explosive way and was very friendly.”

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

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

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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10.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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11.Historical Shared Tour Salsa, Graffiti & Resistance in Cali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $14

Follow a Spanish-speaking guide through central Cali, from Plazoleta Jairo Varela to Cimarrón Salsa Bar. You’ll connect salsa with local history, street art, popular culture, and peaceful resistance, while learning dance steps, playing instruments, and finding places to eat and hear live music. Guides may include Cristian, Christian, or Juliana.

“Awesome tour. Great information. Our guide Cristian, had great energy. He explained the history of the city, importance of salsa, we played instruments, and he even taught some dance steps. Highly recommend.”

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12.Anna Frank and World War II History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 86 reviews · from $28

Follow an Italian-speaking guide through Amsterdam’s former Jewish district, from its 1600 origins to Nazi occupation and the Holocaust. Guide Ginevra is praised for her clear, passionate storytelling. The two-hour walk ends outside the Anne Frank House, but entry costs extra.

“Molto interessante, coinvolgente, ho scoperto cose che non conoscevo”

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13.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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14.Nazi History Walking Tour

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

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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15.Private Anne Frank and Jewish History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 3 hours · from $336

Spend three hours with a private guide tracing Amsterdam’s Jewish past, wartime resistance, and Anne Frank’s story. Guides such as Chris, Kayleigh, Kaleigh, and Inbal Tur-Shalom lead the walk in English, Spanish, or Dutch. Anne Frank House tickets are included when available, with a virtual reality alternative for late bookings.

“Our Guide Chris was fabulous! He was very knowledgeable about the city and history!”

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