Munich in the 3rd Reich and WW2 Small Group Walking Tour

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German PoW's at Isar Tor, late April/early May 1945. We start the tour here. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Learn about how Munich fell to the US Army in 1945 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Explore the complex history of Munich, the rise of the Nazi Party and the impact of WW2 on this thought-provoking tour. This tour aims to educate and reflect on the consequences of political unrest, ensuring lessons from the past resonate today.

Researched and led by historians and heritage professionals.

Visit significant historical sites related to the origins of the Nazi Party
Learn about the economic and social factors that led to political extremism
Discuss the impact of World War II on Munich and beyond
Engage in a reflective experience aimed at preventing future calamities
suitable for younger students and adults alike

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Operated by: Dark History Tours

Ages: Youth (7–15 years) · Adults (16–64 years) · Seniors (65–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Well read guide, not someone who has just read a script

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Isartor

20 min

At our meeting point, get some background info on Munich - the scaffolding on which we will hang our tour.

Learn about how a fire in 1328 would pay dividends in WW2. We cover aspects of the allied bombing campaign and learn about how the city fell to the US Army in 1945. Directly next to the gate is the building credited as being the birthplace of what became the SS
Stop 2

20 min

In this lovely restaurant and bar - formerly the "Sterneckerbrau", disaffected extremists, disillusioned veterans from WW1, anti-Semites, nationalists, self-styled poets and philosophers met to grumble over their lot, to rage against the Weimar Republic. They coalesced into the "Deustche Arbeiterpartei" - the "German Workers Party": soon to become the Nazi Party. We cover the Treaty of Versailles, inflation, unemployment and the initial contacts of Hitler with this group
Old Town Hall

20 min

The medieval "Old" town hall is rather new; it took serious damage during WW2 from the Allied bombing. It was here on November 9th 1938 that the orders for "Crystal Night" (also known as "The night of broken glass")were given. As such the site is important as a precursor of the Holocaust which was to follow just a few short years later.
New Town Hall (Neus Rathaus)

20 min

The New Town Hall dominates the main square, Marienplatz.

Here we compare original wartime images with the structures we see today. Attitudes to dealing with the past in Germany today are also discussed.
Alter Hof

20 min

The Old Court of Munich used to be the castle of home of the Bavarian royal family, the Wittelsbachers. This pretty courtyard was bombed in WW2 and has been heavily restored. It has been the haunt of artists; and failed artists. Here we discuss the early life of Hitler, his war service and how art was used (and misused) for propaganda reasons.
Frauenkirche

20 min

At the cathedral we consider aspects of the Allied bombing campaign as well the death of Ernst Röhm during the "Night of the Long Knives"
Feldherrnhalle

25 min

At this spot, next to the famous Residenz Palace, Hitlers attempted 1923 "Beer Hall Pustch" came to end in a hail of bullets. We consider the motivations, personalities involved, court case and how the Nazis constructed legends and myths to showcase their ideologies.
Staatliches Hofbrauhaus

20 min

We end the tour at this most famous of beerhalls, the birthplace of the Nazi Party in 1920. (During Oktoberfest we cannot guarantee going inside without a long queue)

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet outside the Medieval gate, the side with the two towers and painted fresco. The guide will have a sign

End point

We end our tour at the world-famous Hofbräuhaus

Using your ticket

Look for the guide holding a sign with "Dark History Tours & Experiences".

We aim to start promptly. To this end, please try and arrive a few minutes before. If in doubt, please text us on WhatsApp. We are at our initial starting point for about 20 minutes, so if you you slightly late, you should still be able to find us easily.