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Berlin WWII Tour: Seelow Heights Battle Uncovered
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61 Ratings
Berlin
Uncover the forgotten battle of Seelow Heights in this gripping WW2 tour. Stand on the frontlines, explore German trenches, and witness the marks of the fierce clash.
Uncover the forgotten battle of Seelow Heights in this gripping WW2 tour. Stand on the frontlines, explore German trenches, and witness the marks of the fierce clash.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Gedenkstaette Seelower Hoehen - Here your guide will provide a detailed overview of the Berlin-Seelow offensive operation and highlight key exhibitions, including a 3D model of the Soviet 1st Belorussian Front bunker and trench network which will be visited later in the tour. Guests will be able to explore the museum at their own leisure following the introduction.
- Gedenkstaette Seelower Hoehen - Here your guide will provide a detailed overview of the Berlin-Seelow offensive operation and highlight key exhibitions, including a 3D model of the Soviet 1st Belorussian Front bunker and trench network which will be visited later in the tour. Guests will be able to explore the museum at their own leisure following the introduction.
What's Included
- Small Bottle of Water
- Wifi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Museum Entrance
- Small Bottle of Water
- Wifi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Museum Entrance
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
With Berlin’s only World War II tour specialists, embark on a gripping journey as you uncover the earth-shattering battle of the Seelow Heights.
You will be captivated by the sheer magnitude and ferocity of the Eastern Front’s second bloodiest battle – one that often remains shrouded in obscurity.
This unassuming town bore witness to the unstoppable…
With Berlin’s only World War II tour specialists, embark on a gripping journey as you uncover the earth-shattering battle of the Seelow Heights.
You will be captivated by the sheer magnitude and ferocity of the Eastern Front’s second bloodiest battle – one that often remains shrouded in obscurity.
This unassuming town bore witness to the unstoppable Soviet onslaught – a staggering 768,000 troops, more than 22,000 tanks, artillery, and aircraft – as they clashed with 150,000 resolute German defenders.
Delve deeper than any history book and connect with World War II in a way you’ve never done before.
Tour highlights:
- Seelow Heights Museum
- German Trench Positions
- Tank Obstacles
- Battlefield Landscape
Learning Outcomes:
- You will learn military strategy
- You will gain insights into the decisions made by Soviet and German commanders
- You will understand the human side of the war
- You will feel a deeper connection to history
Location
Alexanderplatz
The tour meets at the main vehicle entrance (opposite side of the Burger King) of the Park Inn Hotel at Alexanderplatz.
Hotel Pick up and Drop off is available for an additional charge. Please email us for details.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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O5036eerussellw
May 27, 2024
One of the best guided tours - One of the best battlefield tours I’ve ever had. Guide is genuinely enthusiastic and knowledgeable. “Left field” questions were answered with enthusiasm and genuine knowledge. He carried across the experience of the battlefield to make you truly believe you were there in 1945.
Superb!
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Donna_f
Apr 29, 2024
Excellent Tour of the Seelow Heights Battle - Being able to see the actual battlefield area. It gave me a better understanding of the battle.
The tour guide was knowledgeable. He had large maps of the battle to help us understand the battle. He was also very considerate of the slowest walker (me).
I was impressed with his preparation, He had water for us, fruit and cookies if we wanted.
I would take another tour from him.
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Ar12ar12
Feb 9, 2024
Don’t Hesitate — Book This Tour!! - Don’t hesitate for one more second — book a tour with ‘On The Front Tours’ now! Matt was absolutely phenomenal and exceeded every expectation we had for our tour. So much so, we booked ANOTHER tour with him a day later. My husband is a huge WWII history buff and was so impressed with all of Matt’s extensive knowledge, experience, and comparative photographs he brought to the tour. He truly makes you feel as if you are standing in the middle of all the war action no matter where your tour takes place. He was even able to keep me engaged for 7+ hours and I am not into history the way my husband is. Matt is an all around wonderful person, very easy to talk to, and makes you feel so welcome from the second you meet. I warn you not to waste your time with the €20 tour from a random person/company. I compared ‘On The Front’ to everyone and I am 110% positive I made the best decision booking them. Do not hesitate to book with ‘On The Front Tours’. There is no company in Berlin that can beat them — I promise — they are worth it!
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Nicole_c
Oct 23, 2023
Clash of the titans tour is not just for men!!! - When I booked this trip for my husband, I thought “yawn”, be the nice wife and go along! Can I say that I was not bored at all…. Matt is extremely engaging and very knowledgeable which made the day. From agreeing to a hotel pickup prior to the tour at a cost which we were happy to pay. To tea and cake in Seelow heights, water, plenty of bathroom stops and a fantastic lunch to end the day.
Each stop told a story and being able to walk the battlefield and trenches gave you a greater perspective of what the Russian army had to endure. A lot is known about the western front and it was amazing to discuss the eastern front.
The tour is about 7-8 hours but it flys by… disappointed now we did not book another tour with the group. I would highly recommend for any wife, but wear boots for the journey into the fields
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Stephenhunt997
Oct 23, 2023
Trip to Seelow Heights - "I first read about the Seelow Heights about 50 years ago when I read Cornelius Ryan's book, "The Last Battle" as a teenager. It has exerted a fascination for
me ever since. A distant battle both in time and place.
When I decided to visit Berlin on a battlefield trip, I checked out the guided tour options and was delighted to see that On the Front Tours (OFT) offered a trip to the Seelow Heights, so I booked it immediately.
I wasn't disappointed as it was a full day trip expertly led by Jorge, who took us not only to the Heights and the museum, but to other memorials as well. We ended our day at Jahnsfelde where Jorge told us about the last stand there by the German 18th Artillery regiment, where they destroyed about 100 Russian tanks.
On the practical side, Jorge attended to our every comfort and we were liberally supplied with refreshments at our lunch break.
The tour is excellent value for money and I would recommend it to anyone with an interest in the Eastern Front". I would certainly go again when I next visit Berlin."
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Robert_c
Oct 23, 2023
Wonderful Experience - Matt was our guide and he was incredible. Very knowledgeable, friendly, and you can tell he has a passion for history. The tour was well-designed, as you follow the stages of the battle from the actual locations.
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David_b
Oct 5, 2023
Book this now :) - Fantastic Tour, nicely in depth, yet approachable for someone who doesn't know the subject. Highly recommend.
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Daniel_m
Sep 21, 2023
Wonderful experience - Very informative tour. We saw the key locations involved with the battle and learned much about the events that occurred there. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, helpful, and gracious. We had a wonderful experience.
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Mark_c
Sep 18, 2023
Battle for Seelow Heights WW2 tour with Matt - Matt was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable and informative during the tour. He made sure everyone in the group was included; taking the time and effort to get to know us all personally. This was such a highlight of our trip, we left with a greater understanding of the battle and were thoroughly impressed by Matt's professionalism and enthusiasm.
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Matthew_b
Sep 18, 2023
Excellent battlefield tour - This was an excellent tour, well tailored to small groups and solo travelers like myself. Matt is an extremely knowledgeable guide who was prepared to answer in depth any question you could have. He also did a good job of keeping us moving so we could see everything.
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