Munich during WWII and the Third Reich -
Explore Munich’s dark past on a walking tour

Explore Munich’s darker past beneath its charming surface. As the cradle of the Nazi movement, the city played a key role in Hitler’s rise. Your knowledgeable guide helps you understand this history with clarity and sensitivity on this immersive 3 hour walking tour.

Historic buildings around Marienplatz in Munich

History with context and care

WWII & Third Reich
in Munich

Munich played a central role in the emergence of National Socialism. This private walk examines that history at the places where it unfolded, while also addressing persecution, resistance and how the city remembers this period today.

3 hoursDurationPrivateYour own guideOn footWalking tour
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Private tour

WWII & Third Reich in Munich - Private Tour

A carefully contextualized private walk through the Munich sites connected to the rise of National Socialism, resistance and remembrance.

3 hoursMaximum 25 participants per guide

From €399

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What you’ll experience

What you’ll see & discover

  • Marienplatz and Old Town Hall
  • Former Sterneckerbräu site
  • Hofbräuhaus
  • Odeonsplatz and Feldherrnhalle
  • Viscardigasse
  • Square of the Victims of National Socialism
  • Former Gestapo headquarters
  • Former Nazi Party Quarter
  • Führerbau
  • Königsplatz
  • NS Documentation Centre exterior

Included

What your booking covers

  • Private English-speaking tour guide
  • A short coffee and toilet break under the normal itinerary

Plan with confidence

Good to know

Meeting pointIn front of Nespresso House Munich, Marienplatz 21; central hotel pickup can be selected
End pointNS Documentation Centre Munich
Group sizeMaximum 25 participants per guide
What to knowEntirely on foot · The tour does not enter the NS Documentation Centre · Hotel pickup can reduce sightseeing time and alter the route · Weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes recommended

Before you book

Frequently asked questions

Does the tour enter the NS Documentation Centre?

No. The walk finishes at the NS Documentation Centre, where you can continue exploring independently.

Is the subject suitable for school or university groups?

The private format can support academic groups, but age, curriculum needs and desired depth should be discussed with the office before booking.

Can the tour start at my hotel?

A centrally located hotel pickup can be selected. Travel time may reduce the sightseeing time, require public-transport tickets and alter the route.

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See all these famous sights

  • Memorial at the Victims of National Socialism Square

  • former Gestapo headquarters

  • Führerbau (Hitler’s main office)

  • Thule Society at Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten

  • Odeonsplatz & Feldherrnhalle

  • Viscardigasse

  • Königsplatz

  • Marienplatz & Old Town Hall

  • Site of Sternecker Brewery and origins of DAP

  • Hofbräuhaus

  • NS Documentation Centre

… and much more!

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Trace the origins of National Socialism in Munich with an expert guide and explore the key sites of Hitler’s rise to power with clear historical context