German & Czech WWII Route

See the City From Above at Alexanderplatz

One of the liveliest places in Berlin, Alexanderplatz is East Berlin's unofficial main square, with cinemas, restaurants, shops and many other places of interest close by. The EU's second tallest structure, the TV Tower standing here has been Berlin's dominant sight for decades. The express elevator will get you to the observation deck with panoramic views high above the city. You can see and plan your next move at some of the city’s well-known sights, from the Reichstag Parliament building and Brandenburg Gate to the Olympic Stadium or former Tempelhof airport, while enjoying a meal.

Third Reich Group Walking Tour

Explore sites connected to Berlin's darkest period, learning about the rise and fall of the Third Reich. An expert local guide will point out reminders of the final Soviet attack on the city's core, including the fighting for the Reichstag. You will then visit the site where Hitler's bunker was once located, and many other places connected to the Nazi regime and its horrors, learning about the lives of the city's people, those who aided and resisted the regime, as you go.

Berlin's Underworlds

Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Site Group Tour

After meeting your guide at the Friedrichstrasse train station, beside the "Palace of Tears," you'll take a train to the nearby town of Oranienburg, then walk to the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp, a mile away. You’ll learn about notable prisoners, such as Stalin’s son, British commandos executed as spies, and homosexuals forced to test military equipment and break in boots through endless marches. The tour will also cover what happened once the Red Army arrived and the camp was turned over to its new owner, the precursor to the KGB.

The Rooms Where it Happened

WWII and Hitler Private Walking Tour

This tour will take you on a memorable journey into Dresden's nadir, and the propaganda and promises that helped people accept and take part in the Nazi regime. Explore the myth and human motivations that shaped this dark period of world history while taking a guided walk through Dresden's historic center, which was destroyed during World War II but has since largely risen from the ashes.

The Dreadful Fate of Lidice Village

World War II Group Tour

Jewish Prague Group Tour

Terezin Private Day Trip

Terezin's 18th century walls and citadel are connected to a very different war than the ones they were meant to fight, as they were transformed into a model concentration camp, toured by neutral foreign inspectors. You'll explore this unique place, and its long, often tragic history, with a private tour guide.

The Heroes of Operation Anthropoid

The Cathedral of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Prague’s New Town pays homage to the seven Czech and Slovak commandoes who were killed there during a gun battle with Nazi troops, at the end of "Operation Anthropoid." Trained in the UK, these commandoes assassinated Reinhard Heydrich, the Holocaust's chief architect, and one of Hitler's closest henchmen. The church has a memorial to the paratroopers who hid in the church crypt and prayer loft. An exhibition about Heydrich’s reign of terror is located in the underground vaults, and open Tuesday through Sunday.

The Nuremberg Trials

In the aftermath of World War II, history was written, and some justice found, in the courtroom of the Nuremberg Palace of Justice. The leaders of the Nazi regime that had not managed to escape had to answer for their crimes before an International Military Tribunal that took place here in 1945 and 1946. The trials set precedents for international criminal law, and popularized the concept of "crimes against humanity." A working courtroom until recently, Courtroom 600 is now open to the public. The top floor of the courthouse is home to a documentation center, which provides insights about the defendants and their crimes, the subsequent Nuremberg Trials of 1946-49, and their impact. The courthouse is closed on Tuesdays.

Nuremberg's Darkest Era

For those interested in Nuremberg's volatile past, we recommend a guided tour of the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds. Here, in Nuremberg’s southeast corner, the buildings erected for the largest Nazi rallies still impress with their immense size. The backdrop for Leni Riefenstahl’s magnu opus “Triumph of the Will,” the events held here were meant to showcase Nazi power to audiences domestic and international.

Documenting Nazi Misdeeds

First Night, First Beers

When in Munich, drink as the locals do. Munich has certainly earned its title as “Beer Capital of the World,” so what could be a better activity for your first night than going to one of its famed beer halls, meeting locals, and hearing their stories? If you’re the teetotalling type or raucous beer halls aren’t your thing, you can take a nice walk down Neuhauser Strasse, followed by the Kaufingerstrasse, leading to the city’s most famous square, the Marienplatz, with its magnificent city hall, the Neues Rathaus.

Third Reich Private Walking Tour

Munich's Jewish Heritage

Munich has Germany’s second largest Jewish community, after Berlin. Counterintuitively, many homeless Jews came to Munich after World War II, finding it a safer place with its American soldiers, than some lands further to the east, and many more arrived from the former Soviet Union after it broke up, followed by the current wave of well-educated Israelis. This colorful, cosmopolitan community is worth exploring, as is the community that preceded it and Nazism. We can recommend the city’s Jewish landmarks, and the restaurant home to the region's best kosher cuisine.

Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Group Tour

The Dachau Concentration Camp was the very first permanent camp, and operated until the very last days of WWII, when it was liberated by Japanese-American troops. After the war, it was used to house Nazi prisoners, refugees, and even American soldiers. Your guide will give you a comprehensive tour of the entire area, including the surviving buildings, the museum exhibition center, and a cinema, where you'll watch an English-language documentary.

Eagle's Nest Small Group Tour

Drive from Munich, along a scenic alpine road into the marvelous valley of Berchtesgaden and to your destination - the Eagle's Nest, where a special bus will bring you to the entrance area. You'll then take an elevator through the mountain into the Eagle's Nest itself. Spend some time at the NS (National Socialism) Documentation Center, and walk through bunkers before heading back to Munich.