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Battle for the Reichstag - Battlefield Tour

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Location: Berlin, Germany
Duration: 1 hour
Product code: 105940P3


Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Berlin Central Station, Spreebogen Europaplatz 1, 10957 Berlin GermanyOur journey begins at the meeting point on the southern side of the modern Hauptbahnhof (Berlin Main Station). Following a ten-minute introduction to set the scene we make our way to the Moltke Bridge. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Moltkebrucke, Willy-Brandt-Str. 1, 10557 Berlin GermanyThis red sandstone ornate structure became the scene of some of the city’s most brutal fighting. Here we orientate ourselves to the Soviet 3rd Shock Army’s axis of advance and discuss the key challenges for the Soviets and the German defenders. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Bundeskanzleramt der Bundesregierung, Willy-Brandt-Str. 1, 10557 Berlin GermanyAfter making our way across the Moltke Bridge we reach the then Interior Ministry, nicked named the “Himmler House” in the old diplomatic quarter. Following a Soviet artillery barrage at point blank range we discuss the horrific room to room fighting that took place here. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Platz der Republik, Berlin GermanyContinuing to ‘no man’s land’ we stand on the former Königsplatz and take stock of the 300m moon scape the 207th and 150th rifle divisions would have to cross before reaching the Reichstag. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Reichstag Building, Platz der Republik 1, 10557 Berlin GermanyAs we walk toward the Reichstag, we discuss Hitler’s final moments in the Führer bunker only a few hundred meters away. Once at the foot of the Reichstag the moment has come to hear the stories of Sergeant Yegorov and Sergeant Kantariya and how they raised special banner No.5 on the roof – signifying the end. Duration: 20 minutes
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Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Wheelchair accessible,Stroller accessible,Service animals allowed,Near public transportation,Transportation is wheelchair accessible,Surfaces are wheelchair accessible,Most travelers can participate,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Guides required to regularly wash hands
Inclusions:
Bottled water,FREE rain ponchos throughout the year (In event of rain),FREE hand and feet warmers in winter (Dec-Feb)
Traveler Reviews

Difficult to find online, but the tour itself very informative, great tour guide. overall a great experience.

Our tour guide Mark was very friendly, knowledgeable and accomodating. He made the tour extremely interesting and entertaining! Mark has a great grasp on this battle, and he amazed us with how much information he packed into the hour. Even after the tour concluded, we enjoyed continuing our discussion with him at length with the many questions my husband had. Professional and thorough tour that included the scope and sequence of this intense battle to the very heart of Berlin!

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