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Discover how Adolf Hitler rose to power in Munich on this 2.5 hour small group Third Reich tour. Explore the origins of the Nazi Party, visiting the places where it all began.
Delve into some of the key events of the 1920s that paved the way for Hitler's ascent to power in the 1930s. Topics including the early years in Austria, formation of the DAP and then NSDAP and the infamous Beer Hall Putsch in 1923.
Led by experienced local guides, this tour is designed for both novices and those with prior knowledge of the subject, ensuring an open environment for questions and discussion.
Highlights:
- 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/ reconstruction
- Large discount for children
- Different guides will have slightly different routes than advertised but still cover the main topics.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
Itinerary
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1Munich Marienplatz
Meet in front of the ‘Carl Thomass store’. We will be holding a white umbrella. (Tour introduction).
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2New Town Hall (Neus Rathaus)
WW2 destruction and reconstruction of Munich.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Hitlers earlier years in Austria and why he came to Munich in 1913.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Hitler's return to Munich after WW1 and origins of the German workers party.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Staatliches Hofbrauhaus
The formation of the NSDAP and history of the Swastika.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Staatliches Hofbrauhaus
15 minute Break
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Odeonsplatz
Site of the famous Beer Hall Putsch in 1923 and lead into Hitler coming to power in 1933.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Place where locals had to perform the Hitler salute.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Viscardigasse
Famous 'dodgers alley' where early German resistors avoided performing a salute further down the road at Odeonsplatz.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
We finish the tour with a local resistance story.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There will be a couple of places to sit down on some of the tour stops
- There are no steps or inclines on the tour - Munich is very flat
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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