Step into Berlin’s past with On the Front Tours' WWII and Cold War experience. Guided by experts, uncover iconic sites and profound stories that shaped the city’s history—an unmissable journey for history enthusiasts.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have moderate stamina for walking and standing durations.
Wildlife
History
Berlin's division during the Cold War led to the construction of the Berlin Wall, symbolizing the ideological divide of the era.
Conservation
Guides emphasize the importance of preserving historical sites and encouraging respect for the remnants of history scattered throughout the city.
On the Front Tours
Step into Berlin’s past with On the Front Tours' WWII and Cold War experience. Guided by experts, uncover iconic sites and profound stories that shaped the city’s history—an unmissable journey for history enthusiasts.
On the Front Tours is a Berlin-based tour provider specializing in historian-led WWII, Holocaust and Cold War experiences.
Operating in Berlin and Potsdam, the company offers a wide range of guided itineraries that include concentration camps, battlefield sites, political landmarks and lesser-known locations connected to Nazi Germany and the postwar era.
Tours are led by expert guides and WWII historians who provide documented context, archival perspective and critical discussion tailored to participant interest. Guides cover sites such as Plötzensee Prison, Hitler’s Bunker and Reichstag, the Wannsee Villa, Sachsenhausen, Ravensbrück, Seelow Heights, the Halbe Pocket and Potsdam’s Sanssouci and Glienicke Bridge.
On the Front Tours provides private and customizable tours as well as scheduled small-group experiences; select study tours have explicit group-size limits to preserve depth of engagement (for example, a Final Solution study tour is limited to seven participants).
The provider emphasizes responsible interpretation, immersive site visits, and reflective dialogue. Content focuses on factual history, survivor testimony as presented at memorial sites, and battlefield geography.
Travelers seeking in-depth historical context, specialist commentary, or private itineraries in Berlin and nearby battlefields can find guided options that prioritize careful, evidence-based storytelling and respectful engagement with profoundly significant sites.
Tours Offered
15
WWII, Holocaust, Cold War, battlefield tours
Based In
Berlin, Germany
Operates across Berlin and Potsdam
Small Groups
Private & small-group
Select tours limited to 7 participants
Historian-Led
Expert guides
WWII historians guide many tours
Secure a spot on a historian-led WWII, Holocaust, battlefield or Cold War tour — limited availability on select small-group and study tours.
Wear comfortable shoes
The tour covers several historic sites on foot, so sturdy, comfortable footwear is essential.
Bring a notebook
Take notes during the tour to remember key historical facts and stories shared by your guide.
Be prepared for weather
Berlin’s climate varies; dress appropriately for rain or sun depending on the season.
Allocate enough time
Plan for at least 3 hours to fully engage with the tour and its sites without rushing.
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for covering multiple historic sites comfortably on foot.
Weather-appropriate clothing
Dress in layers to stay comfortable regardless of weather conditions.
spring, summer, fall, winter
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during the outdoor tour, especially in warm weather.
Notepad or smartphone for notes
Capture insights and details shared during the guided experience.