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Third Reich & WWII Berlin
Warnemunde Shore Trips - Berlin - The Third Reich and WWII
 



Explore WWII and Third Reich history in Berlin with a local historian guide on this private shore excursion from Warnemunde. Visit the Reichstag, the Holocaust Memorial, Hitler's former bunker site, and the Nazi government quarter before returning to your ship. 12 hours.

12 hours (private)
private excursion
licensed guide
english speaking expert
all group sizes
sedan to full size coach
port or hotel
pick up either location
  • Pick up from Port of Warnemunde / Rostock
  • Your contact will hold a welcome sign with your name written
  • Private English Speaking Guide in Berlin
  • Round Trip Transportation in Private Vehicle
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Tour Number:
GWARN-02


Group Size (Prices in USD)*:
2 People - $1286 Per Person
3 People - $876 Per Person
4 People - $658 Per Person
5 People - $526 Per Person
6 People - $438 Per Person



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TOUR DESCRIPTION
 

Berlin WWII & Third Reich History Shore Excursion from Warnemunde

This Berlin tour is for those who are interested in learning about Berlin's WWII history including the locations where many historical events took place. Your guide is a local expert regarding the Third Reich, the Holocaust and WWII.

Your private driver will bring you into Berlin and your city guide joins you at the first stop, the Reichstag building, which is one of the key places to understand the Nazi's rise to power. The impressive 19th century building stands at the beginning and the end of the Third Reich. Here a fire in 1933 allegedly started by a communist became a stepping stone for Hitler's seizure of absolute power in Germany. Twelve years later the Red Army's capture of the Reichstag marked the apocalyptic end of the Battle of Berlin, which ended World War II in continental Europe.

Next you visit the nearby Soviet War Memorial, a grave monument built in 1945 for the many soldiers who lost their lives capturing Berlin and the Reichstag. From here you can still see the former East-West-Axis, a broad boulevard which was an essential part of Hitler's and Albert Speer's megalomaniac plan to turn Berlin into a World Capital which would have been named Germania.

From Brandenburg Gate you walk to the somber Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. Only a stone's throw away you'll discover the site where Hitler's bunker was located. Later you take a trip through the former Nazi government quarter where your guide will deepen your insights into the darkest period of German history. See the propaganda ministry of Goebbels, Goering's ministry of aviation, and visit the leftovers of one of the most feared addresses of the Third Reich: the headquarters of the Gestapo and SS.

Next you pass by one of the most iconic places of the Cold War, Checkpoint Charlie, and head to lovely Gendarmenmarkt with its beautiful twin churches. In the nearby massive building of the former Imperial Bank the Germans kept stolen gold from their raided enemies of World War II. It is in this square where on the 10th of May 1933 radicalized students of the Berlin University burnt 20,000 books, which they had branded as of Non-German spirit.

Other sites of interest include the Topography of Terror. If time permits you may also visit the neighborhood of Prenzlauer Berg, where the Russians fought their way into the city. If you are interested in a closer look at the most impressive War Memorial at Treptower Park, please let your guide know at the very beginning of the tour, as we may have to skip some other places, though it is worthwhile.

At the end of the day you will be taken back to the pier in Rostock / Warnemunde.

What's Included

Included

  • Pick up from Port of Warnemunde / Rostock
  • Your contact will hold a welcome sign with your name written
  • Private English Speaking Guide in Berlin
  • Round Trip Transportation in Private Vehicle

Not Included

  • Meals and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Gratuities (optional, at your discretion)
  • Personal shopping

Tour Timing

All times are approximate and will vary based on your group's pace and interests.

  • 1
    3 Hours
    Drive to Berlin
  • 2
    6 Hours
    Berlin City Tour with Lunch Break
  • 3
    3 Hours
    Return to pier in Warnemunde / Rostock
  • 5
    Topography of Terror documentation center: https://www.topographie.de/en/
  • 6
    Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe: https://www.stiftung-denkmal.de/en/
  • 7
    Reichstag / German Bundestag visitor info: https://www.bundestag.de/en/visittheBundestag

Resources

Topography of Terror documentation center:. Official Website

Reichstag / German Bundestag visitor info. Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this tour appropriate for children?
This tour deals with serious and at times graphic WWII and Holocaust history and is better suited to older teenagers and adults. Families with younger children may prefer our Best of Berlin highlights tour instead.
How far is Berlin from Warnemunde cruise port?
Berlin is approximately 150 miles south of Warnemunde, a drive of roughly 2 to 2.5 hours each way depending on traffic. This 12-hour tour includes about 6 hours of touring time in Berlin.
What sites are included in the Third Reich and WWII tour?
Stops include the Reichstag, the Soviet War Memorial, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, the site of Hitler's bunker, the former Nazi government quarter, and Checkpoint Charlie, with additional flexibility for the Topography of Terror or Treptower Park depending on time.
Where do cruise ships dock in Warnemunde?
Cruise ships dock directly in the resort town of Warnemunde at the mouth of the Warnow River. There is no tendering, and your driver-guide meets you at the pier with a name sign.

Also Available:

Best of Berlin Tour - Berlin shore excursion from Warnemunde cruise port - private guided full-day tour of Berlin's major monuments and historic neighborhoods, from the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag to Cold War landmarks with a licensed English-speaking guide.
Warnemunde Cruise Port to Berlin Airport Transfer (BER) - Private transfer from Rostock / Warnemunde Cruise Port to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) — direct, door-to-door service with a professional English-speaking driver. No shared shuttles, no stops, no stress.

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Every excursion returning 1.5 hours before departure is covered. If we are late, we cover your costs to reach the next port. More info ›

Shore Trip Timing is approximate based on your interests & traffic
  • Drive to Berlin - 3 Hours
  • Berlin City Tour with Lunch Break - 6 Hours
  • Return to pier in Warnemunde / Rostock - 3 Hours

Average Rating: Average Rating: 5 of 5 5 of 5 Total Reviews: 17 Write a review »

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5 of 5 Review Location- Rostock - Warnemunde August 11, 2026
Reviewer: George N from Buena Park CA  
Everything was great! Our driver was waiting for us at the pier when we arrived and we were off to see the surrounding area in the comfort of a new and very clean vehicle, and with a driver who was knowledgeable and above all very personable. All in all a great experience in Berlin!

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5 of 5 Review Location- Rostock - Warnemunde June 9, 2026
Reviewer: Fitz G from Laureldale, Pennsylvania  
We were met at the pier by our guide, Geraldine. Very personable, professional, and ON TIME. We had a wonderful time! There were eight in our party, and the van accommodations were perfect. I might add that I have been bringing groups to Europe for the past thirty years, and Private Shore Trips (Travels with Friends) is the best at what they do.

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5 of 5 Review Location- Rostock - Warnemunde April 12, 2026
Reviewer: Bridgette G from Aurora Canada  
I have been meaning to get in touch and letting you know that all private tours were right on time even though after reconfirming from the hotel in Copenhagen my German phone never worked, so I was a bit concerned how it would work out but they were all there, were professional and helpful and with the three boys it was the best decision I made about the whole trip to have the private tours. I knew this cruise would not be the perfect itinerary for teen age boys but I think the guides we had made it work, adjusted the programs tour over the city rather than the city tour as it would have given the boys a thrill and me the kind of overview of the city one could not get from a car. I dont mean it complaining, it is more hindsight on my part. I would recommend Private tours to anyone with a small group, as the flexibility and advantage of passing all the long long line ups for all the larger groups and sneaking in ahead of them was worth alone the extra cost. On top of it the flexibility was just priceless for the boys. I have less good things to say about the cruise line, found the ship not well organized and not at all helpful for anyone not wanting their tours and giving the rest of us wrong information about landing procedures at least 12 the time. Well, I have learned a lot and even though I will never be a total cruise fan, the baltic itinerary is really very informative if one prepares oneself as there was little or no advanced information on the destination ports given to us from the ship itself. So, thanks for your helpful service, I would recommend booking private tours to anyone!! You are welcome to quote my recommendation if needed.

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5 of 5 Review Location- Rostock - Warnemunde April 11, 2026
Reviewer: Patricia B from Elm Grove, WI  
Returned from our Baltic Cruise last evening and wanted to send a warm THANK YOU to you for your efforts in arranging our two days of tours with Natalya in St. Petersburg and our lovely Katarina in Rostock, Germany. We will certainly call upon you again as we plan on cruising with my brother and his wife in Alaska next!

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5 of 5 Review Location- Rostock - Warnemunde September 13, 2025
Reviewer: Dana T. from Baltimore, MD  
I wanted to let you know that all five of our shore excursions were fantastic! The guides and drivers were fabulous, and all exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed every minute, learned a lot, and are so grateful to Private Shore Trips for giving us such a memorable first trip to Europe!

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