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Discover how the Third Reich began—not in Berlin, but on the streets of Munich—on a uniquely immersive walking tour combining storytelling, visual media, and authentic artifacts. Unlike standard history walks, this tour begins with a short film shown in a private cinema hall, setting the scene of Munich after WWI and showing how economic crisis and social unrest shaped the city. Your guide also presents genuine period items, such as 1923 hyperinflation banknotes, era coins, WW1 medals and historical documents, used for educational context.
Follow Hitler’s early path through Munich in chronological order as you visit the locations where the movement first took shape. Exclusive before-and-after images help you compare historic Munich with the modern city around you.
Experience highlights include:
• Short film in a private cinema hall
• Authentic historical artifacts
• Chronological “origins” story line
• Exclusive visual comparison materials
• Small-group, respectful approach
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide underneath the old city gate, Isartor.
The tour concludes at the Königsplatz. Guests have the option to independently visit the NS Documentation Center after the tour, free of charge.
Itinerary
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1Isartor
Isartor, one of Munich’s original medieval city gates, sets the stage for understanding the city before the rise of the Nazi movement. Your guide introduces post-WWI instability and the social conditions that shaped early radicalization.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Guests begin the tour with a short historical film introducing Munich between 1913 and 1933 using archival footage, photographs, and maps.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
Early political meetings and the emergence of radical groups. First Nazi Party headquarters.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Munich Marienplatz
Explore where Hitler first attended small German Workers’ Party meetings in back rooms and beer halls. Learn how these obscure gatherings gradually evolved into a visible political force in central Munich.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Hofbräuhaus München
Mass meetings and the growth of political influence.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Odeonsplatz
Stand where the 1923 Beer Hall Putsch reached its turning point. Your guide explains how the failed coup was later mythologized to build a narrative of sacrifice, loyalty, and legitimacy for the movement.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Walk along what was once the administrative heart of the Nazi movement and site of the former Brown House. Learn how institutions and symbolism along this boulevard helped formalize the party’s growing influence.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Konigsplatz
Arrive at Königsplatz, redesigned in the 1930s as a monumental stage for rallies and ideological architecture. The tour concludes outside the NS Documentation Center, where guests may visit independently.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour involves extended walking and standing
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility difficulties or who cannot walk/stand for extended periods
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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