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Munich in the 3rd Reich and WW2 Small Group Walking Tour
Altstadt-Lehel
About
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
Highlights
3 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Well read guide, not someone who has just read a script
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Isar Gate
We meet outside the Medieval gate, the side with the two towers and painted fresco. The guide will have a sign
Return
Staatliches Hofbräuhaus in München
We end our tour at the world-famous Hofbräuhaus
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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We reserve the right to refuse the tour to persons who are intoxicated
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Munich in the 3rd Reich and WW2 Small Group Walking Tour
Altstadt-Lehel
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About
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
Highlights
3 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Well read guide, not someone who has just read a script
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Isar Gate
We meet outside the Medieval gate, the side with the two towers and painted fresco. The guide will have a sign
Return
Staatliches Hofbräuhaus in München
We end our tour at the world-famous Hofbräuhaus
Itinerary
1
Isartor
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
20 minutes
2
Haxnbauer
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
20 minutes
3
Old Town Hall
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.
20 minutes
4
New Town Hall (Neus Rathaus)
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.
20 minutes
5
Alter Hof
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.
20 minutes
6
Frauenkirche
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"
20 minutes
7
Feldherrnhalle
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.
25 minutes
8
Staatliches Hofbrauhaus
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)
