Munich: Third Reich and World War II Private Guided Tour

Schwabing, Munich



Discover the history of Munich during the Third Reich era on a walking tour with a WWII history guide. See buildings that served Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, and learn about the Beer Hall Putsch.

Third Reich History Walking Tour in Munich with Private Guide

This private walking tour in Munich's Old Town is ideal for history enthusiasts interested in the Third Reich, Nazi Germany, and World War II.

Highlights

  • Discover Munich’s Third Reich history with a private 5-star guide
  • Learn about Adolf Hitler, Nazi supporters, and resistance groups
  • Hear the origin story of the National Socialist German Workers' Party
  • See historic sites like Hofbräuhaus, Führerbau, and others connected to the Nazis
  • Visit the NS Documentation Center for WWI and WWII exhibits (4.5-hour option only)

Description

Explore Munich’s role in National Socialism on a guided walking tour of the city’s key historical locations related to the Nazi era. Starting at Marienplatz, the tour traces the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party, from their early propaganda events to Munich’s 1945 bombing and liberation.

Walk past the reconstructed New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus), the Hofbräuhaus am Platzl where Hitler founded the Nazi Party in 1920, and the path of the Beer Hall Putsch riots at Feldherrnhalle and Odeonsplatz. Learn about the failed coup and its aftermath, including Hitler’s writing of Mein Kampf.

Your guide will also cover the city’s resistance efforts, including the White Rose Group of university students. The route includes the Monument to the Victims of National Socialism, former Nazi Party offices like Führerbau where the Munich Agreement was signed in 1938, and Königsplatz, the site of Nazi rallies and book burnings.

The 4.5-hour option includes a visit to the Munich Documentation Center for the History of National Socialism. This museum features photographs, documents, films, and media stations detailing the origin, rise, war years, and aftermath of National Socialism in Munich, explained comprehensively by your expert guide.

Includes

  • Professional history guide
  • Walking tour through Munich’s Old Town
  • Entry to NS Documentation Center (4.5-hour tour only)

Cancellation Policy

Full refund for cancellations made up to 24 hours in advance.

Booking Tips

Wear comfortable shoes for walking and bring water. Morning departures are recommended to avoid crowds. Book in advance to secure your preferred time slot.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a private walking tour in Munich's Old Town focusing on the city's Third Reich history, Nazi Germany, and World War II.
The tour is led by a private, 5-star rated guide experienced in Third Reich and World War II history in Munich.
Key sites include the Hofbräuhaus, Führerbau, and other locations connected to Nazi history in Munich.
Yes, the NS Documentation Center is included on the extended 4.5-hour tour option in Munich.
The tour is available in a standard format and a longer 4.5-hour option that includes the NS Documentation Center visit.
Yes, the Munich tour covers both Nazi supporters and resistance groups active during the Third Reich.
Advance booking is recommended to secure a private guide and preferred tour times in Munich.
The tour begins in Munich's Old Town, close to key historic Nazi-related sites.
The tour explores Adolf Hitler's role in Munich, including the origins of the Nazi Party and his activities during the Third Reich.
Yes, the NS Documentation Center visit on the longer tour includes exhibits on both World War I and World War II.

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