Explore the historical roots of National Socialism and Adolf Hitler's rise during a small group tour in Munich. Delve into some of the events of the 1920s that paved the way for Hitler's ascent to power in the 1930s, including the famous Beer Hall Putsch and formation of the German workers Party. Led by experienced local guides, this tour is designed for both novices and those with some knowledge of the subject, ensuring an open environment for questions and discussion. During the tour, we will share historical photos and paintings to help visualise Munich 80-100 years ago.
- Small group tour with a maximum of 16 participants for a more personable experience
- Covers significant topics including Nazi symbolism and ideology, antisemitism, Hitler's life story and WW2 destruction and reconstruction amongst other topics.
- Large discount for children
- Different guides will have different routes than advertised but still cover the main topics.
We meet in front of the Carl Thomass Store on Marienplatz. Look for the white umbrella. The guide usually arrives 10 minutes before the tour starts.
Each guide has a slightly different end point but it will be a 5 minute walk from the start of the tour.
Meet in front of the ‘Carl Thomass store’. We will be holding a white umbrella. (Tour introduction).
WW2 destruction and reconstruction of Munich.
Memorial
Hitlers earlier years in Austria and why he came to Munich in 1913.
Hitler's return to Munich after WW1 and origins of the German workers party.
The formation of the NSDAP and history of the Swastika.
15 minute Break
Site of the famous Beer Hall Putsch in 1923 and lead into Hitler coming to power in 1933.
Place where locals had to perform the Hitler salute.
Famous 'dodgers alley' where early German resistors avoided performing a salute further down the road at Odeonsplatz.
We finish the tour with a local resistance story.
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