Munich: Third Reich and World War II Private Guided Tour

Exploring Munich’s dark past can be a poignant experience. This private guided tour delves into the city’s pivotal role during the Third Reich and World War II. Led by knowledgeable experts, participants uncover the history behind notorious sites like Hofbräuhaus and Feldherrnhalle. With an option to visit the Munich Documentation Center, visitors gain a deeper understanding of this complex era. Whether you’re a history buff or simply curious, this tour offers a chance to confront the legacy left by one of the 20th century’s most defining conflicts.

Key Points

• A private guided tour focused on exploring Munich’s history during the Third Reich and World War II, with a duration of 3-4.5 hours.
• Highlights include visits to historic Nazi sites like the Hofbräuhaus, Feldherrnhalle, and Königsplatz, where significant events took place.
• The extended tour option includes a visit to the Munich Documentation Center, providing a deeper understanding of the Nazi movement’s history in the city.
• The tour is available in multiple languages and is wheelchair accessible, with free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
• The tour has received an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 17 reviews, praising the knowledgeable and engaging guide.

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Tour Overview

This private guided tour offers visitors a chance to explore Munich’s history during the Third Reich and World War II era.

The tour lasts 3-4.5 hours and is available in multiple languages, catering to a range of travelers. Priced at $229.75 per person, the tour is wheelchair accessible and offers a private group experience.

A private tour exploring Munich’s history during the Third Reich, available in multiple languages and priced at $229.75 per person.

The flexible cancellation policy allows for free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.

Highlights include visiting historic Nazi sites, learning about the rise of the Nazi party, and an optional in-depth exploration of the Munich Documentation Center.

Key Highlights

The tour allows visitors to discover the history of the Third Reich in Munich.

With a 5-star private guide, guests explore key sites like the Hofbräuhaus, where Hitler gave his founding speech for the Nazi Party in 1920.

They’ll visit the Feldherrnhalle and Odeonsplatz, the location of the failed Beer Hall Putsch.

At the Königsplatz, they’ll see where massive Nazi rallies and book burnings took place.

For a deeper dive, the extended 4.5-hour option includes the Munich Documentation Center, showcasing photographs, documents, and films that illustrate the Nazi movement and postwar period.

Detailed Itinerary

The tour begins at Marienplatz, the central square in Munich’s historic Old Town. This is the site of many Nazi propaganda events.

The group will then see the New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus), a reminder of the 1945 bombings.

Key locations include:

• Hofbräuhaus, where Hitler gave a founding speech for the Nazi Party in 1920

• Feldherrnhalle and Odeonsplatz, the route of the failed Beer Hall Putsch

• Monument to the Victims of National Socialism

• Former Nazi Party offices, including the Führerbau

• Königsplatz, the site of mass rallies and book burnings

Extended Tour Option

For those interested in a more in-depth exploration, the 4.5-hour option includes a visit to the Munich Documentation Center for the History of National Socialism.

This museum features photographs, documents, and film projections that illustrate the Nazi movement and postwar period. An expert guide provides explanations of the complex subjects and answers questions.

The extended tour allows visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the Third Reich’s history in Munich, going beyond the key sites covered in the standard tour.

This option offers a comprehensive examination of this significant period in the city’s past.

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Meeting Information

To begin the tour, visitors should head to the meeting point located in front of the hotel BEYOND by Geisel, situated at Marienplatz 22, 80331 Munich, Germany (opposite St. Peter).

Importantly, guests shouldn’t enter the hotel, as the staff isn’t informed about the tour. The tour guide will be waiting outside the hotel to greet the group.

The meeting point is conveniently located in Munich’s Old Town, allowing for a seamless start to the Third Reich and World War II exploration.

Key details to remember:

• Meeting Point: In front of hotel BEYOND by Geisel

• Address: Marienplatz 22, 80331 Munich, Germany

• Opposite St. Peter‘s Church

• Don’t enter the hotel

• Guide will be waiting outside

Customer Reviews

Overwhelmingly positive reviews from past participants highlight the tour’s exceptional value.

With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 17 reviews, this tour receives rave feedback. Customers praise the knowledgeable and engaging 5-star guide, who skillfully navigates the complex history of the Third Reich in Munich.

The tour’s transportation logistics also earn high marks, with seamless coordination. Reviewers consistently note the tour’s excellent value for the price, finding it well worth the investment.

Across a range of traveler types, from couples to solo explorers, the Munich: Third Reich and World War II tour earns consistent praise.

Historical Background

As the birthplace of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (NSDAP), Munich played a pivotal role in the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime.

The city witnessed many key events, including:

Munich witnessed pivotal Nazi events, including the party’s founding, the failed Beer Hall Putsch, mass rallies, and the relocation of the party’s headquarters.

• The party’s founding at the Hofbräuhaus in 1920

• The failed Beer Hall Putsch of 1923 at the Feldherrnhalle

• Mass rallies and book burnings in Königsplatz

• The relocation of the party’s headquarters to the Führerbau

Exploring these historical sites provides a sobering glimpse into the origins and spread of the Nazi ideology that would ultimately plunge the world into the horrors of World War II.

Exploring the Third Reich Legacy

What can visitors expect to discover on this comprehensive tour of Munich’s Third Reich legacy? Through the expertise of a knowledgeable guide, guests uncover the chilling origins and impact of the Nazi movement in this historic city. From the infamous Hofbräuhaus to the Führerbau, each landmark serves as a window into the rise and fall of Adolf Hitler’s regime. The tour illuminates the stories of both Nazi supporters and resistance fighters, fostering a deeper understanding of this complex and troubled period. An optional extension to the Munich Documentation Center further enriches the experience with multimedia exhibits on the subject.

| Explore | Discover | Uncover | Illuminate |

| ——- | ——- | ——- | ———- |

| Nazi origins | Hitler’s rise | Resistance fighters | Multimedia exhibits |

| Landmark sites | Supporters’ stories | Troubled period | Deeper understanding |

| Hofbräuhaus | Führerbau | Monument to victims | Documentation Center |

The Sum Up

The "Munich: Third Reich and World War II Private Guided Tour" offers a compelling glimpse into the city’s dark past. Led by knowledgeable guides, the tour explores pivotal sites that shaped the rise and fall of the Nazi regime. Whether opting for the standard or extended tour, visitors can gain a deeper understanding of this complex and historically significant era in Munich’s history.

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