Private Tour of Nazi Colony and World War II

5.0 (one review) 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

out of 5

one review

5.0

Private Tour of Nazi Colony and World War II — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Private Tour of Nazi Colony and World War II, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover the hidden history of Cologne on a private tour that immerses you in one of the darkest periods of the 20th century. Through its streets and historical sites, you will learn how the city experienced the rise of Nazism, World War II and its profound consequences on the lives of its inhabitants.

Hand in hand with a local guide, you’ll hear human stories of fear, resistance and survival as you travel through spaces that still preserve the memory of that time. Beyond the facts, this tour seeks to bring you closer to the experiences of people who lived under Nazi rule in Cologne.

It is an ideal experience for those looking for a historical tour in Cologne, memory tourism and a more human understanding of World War II in Germany.

An intimate, thoughtful and paced experience, ideal for those who want to understand history from a deeper perspective.

Private and Luxury Private Sightseeing Tours Cultural Tours Historical Tours Walking Tours Short term availability Weather Dependent - Low Agent Low Quality Product

At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Spanish
Operated by: The Walkings Tours

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Adults (2–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Visit to historical sites related to the Third Reich
Included: Private tour of Cologne exclusively for your group, with expert local guide
Included: We will talk about daily life during the war and post-war
Included: Historical, humane and thoughtful approach
Included: Context on the destruction and reconstruction of the city
Included: History of Nazism and World War II in Cologne

Not included

Not included: We will not enter the Cathedral, museums or buildings
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

NS Documentation Centre of the City of Cologne

15 min

This is the meeting point, as it is one of the museums with more information and documents regarding the theme of the Second World War. Please note that we will not go to the museum, but we will talk about its contents.
Stop 2

5 min

We will explain the suffering experienced by those who did not want to abide by the orders of the regime.
Historisches Zeughaus- Cologne

10 min

It originally served as the arsenal of the imperial free city, where weapons, armor and artillery were kept for the defense of Cologne.
Edith Stein-Denkmal

10 min

We will learn the history of one of the most influential figures of the 20th century for his transition from atheism and phenomenology to the Catholic faith.
Cologne Cathedral

10 min

We'll talk about his role in World War II. However, we will not pass to the Cathedral.
Museum Ludwig

10 min Admission not included

You’ll discover how art went from spoils of war to symbols of reconstruction.
Hohenzollern Bridge

10 min

Destroyed during the war and today a symbol of love
Stop 8

10 min

Imposing and contemporary. However, we will not enter the building.
Bahnhof Koeln-Deutz

15 min

We finish the tour in a place with a dark history, through which thousands of people transit daily.