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Hofbräuhaus München World War II

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Munich: Third Reich & WWII Tour Walking Tour

1. Munich: Third Reich & WWII Tour Walking Tour

Take a 2-hour walking tour of Munich to discover one of the darkest moments in the city’s history, learning of the birth of Nazism, the rise of Hitler, and the infamous Third Reich. In 1919, Germany was emerging from World War I as a defeated and humiliated nation, with Munich in the grips of hyperinflation and Bavaria dominated by revolution and assassination. Out of this fertile soil of chaos rose the Nazi movement, and one of history’s most powerful dictators, Adolf Hitler. Follow the inception of Nazism, from the first mass meeting at the Hofbräuhaus to the failed attempt to seize power at the Feldherrnhalle. You will go to the site of party rallies at Königsplatz, and stop in the Hofgarten to talk about The White Rose Resistance Movement. The tour covers all the important facts and sites that played a role in the origin of this dark chapter, which ended with the beautiful city of Munich in ruins and the second world war cutting deep wounds across Deutschland.

Munich: Third Reich Guided City Walking Tour

2. Munich: Third Reich Guided City Walking Tour

Trace back the political origins of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi movement on a guided walking tour in Munich. Discover Munich’s past as you visit the historical locations during the events of the Third Reich. Begin your guided tour in Marienplatz. From there, take a walk through the most important events of the Third Reich. After making your way to Odeonsplatz, visit the Hofbräuhaus and delve into the history of Hitler's putsch and the origins of the National Socialist German Workers' Party. Continue to the front of the Haus der Kunst, which was the first propaganda building in Nazi Germany. Hear stories from your guide about the influence of the regime on art and the banning of degenerate art. Discover the German Resistance Movement and learn about protagonists such as Georg Elser and the White Rose. Afterward, reach the Führerbau, the place where the Munich Agreement was signed in 1938, before concluding the tour at Königsplatz.

Munich: Private Walking Tour with Hotel Pickup

3. Munich: Private Walking Tour with Hotel Pickup

Join us for an exciting and enlightening tour of Munich! We'll start by picking you up at your hotel or a prearranged meeting point, and head to Odeonsplatz to marvel at the stunning architecture of the Odeon and Theatinerkirche. We'll also see where Hitler’s Beer Hall Putsch of 1923 took place and learn about its history. Continuing on foot, our next stop is the iconic domed Frauenkirche – a central cathedral in the city and one of Munich’s foremost architectural symbols. Next you will delve into the very heart of the city at Marienplatz, Munich’s central square, to see the richly decorated New Town Hall and watch the 43 bells of its historic clock chime the hour. Time will also be taken to visit St. Peter’s Church – the oldest parish church in the city – before heading to Hofbräuhaus, a world-famous beer hall known for it's rich history. We'll continue on foot through the Alter Hof, towards the grandiose Residenz – former center of the Wittelsbach monarchy of Bavaria, and the largest city palace in Germany. Finally, to round out the tour, you will walk up to the Siegestor – the ‘Victory Gate’. Initially completed in the mid-19th century and dedicated to the Bavarian army, the former triumphal arch, damaged heavily during Allied bombing raids in WWII, now stands as a monument to peace and the consequences of German militarism. At the end of the tour your guide will accompany you back to your hotel or, if you’d prefer to stay in the city centre, furnish you with recommendations for further exploration.

Munich and Nazi History Combination Day Tour

4. Munich and Nazi History Combination Day Tour

Come along and join this unique day tour experience starting from famous Marienplatz in central Munich. The tour starts at 09:00 AM with a visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, using the excellent Munich transportation system. Dachau is a place of remembrance, reflection, and education, a must visit location during your stay. Spend the whole day with a Dachau memorial licensed guide, who will be passionate about making your experience as factually rich and thought provoking as possible. A thorough tour of the site will be provided but you will also be allocated time to explore the excellent museum exhibit. Questions are welcome, and interaction with your guide encouraged, so as to enhance your experience. Return with your guide to Marienplatz, at which time you will have a short break during which you can get refreshments and something to eat. Your guide will have suggestions for eateries. At 03:00 PM, starting again from Marienplatz, part two of your day commences with a walking tour through beautiful Munich. Locations of relevance to the Nazi party and Adolf Hitler will be exposed, such as the location where Hitler joined the German Workers Party, the location where it was decided to carry out a pogrom against German Jews in November 1938, and where the Munich agreement was signed also in 1938. In addition to the locations pertaining to this specific period, you will see other places of interest such as the oldest parish church in Munich, one of the quaintest beer gardens in the city and the world famous Hofbrauhaus. The tour will finish at Königsplatz where the Nazis used to hold their rallies and the location of the infamous Führerbau and new documentation center of National socialism. At the end of this approximate 8 hour tour you will have the option of being escorted back to Marienplatz by train with your guide or pick up your own itinerary. Your guide will be happy to advise or help you in terms of restaurant suggestions or directions. This tour is a really efficient and easy way for visitors to Munich to get a real inside look at this very significant and dark period in Munich history, a history that is not glaringly obvious to the casual visitor to this magnificent old medievil landmark.

Munich: Private Walking Tour of the Historical City Center

5. Munich: Private Walking Tour of the Historical City Center

Discover the capital of Bavaria as you explore Munich. Learn of lesser known stories and local legends with your private guide. Learn from your guide about the hometown of a young German girl, that later on became the wife of Hitler, Eva Braun. Hear about how a carpenter in Munich, Georg Elser, tried to prevent the outbreak of the WWII by planning a very daring assassination on the Fuhrer’s life. You'll also discover the reason why Mary’s Column gave its name to the central square, and see the Old and the New Town hall. Learn the meaning behind the famous “Glockenspiel” in the clock tower.Learn how monks gave rise to this city at the oldest catholic church of the city, St. Peter. Get a good view of the double towers of the cathedral Frauenkirche, the largest church in Munich. Let your guide describe the “devil’s footprint” at the cathedral and the legend surrounding it.At Odeonsplatz, learn about the Beer-Hall- Putsch, when two thousand men led by Adolf Hitler marched to the centre of Munich in the Nazi’s first attempt to seize power. Hear about Munich’s beer culture and the royal brewery known as Hofbrauhaus, established in 1589.Complete the tour of Munich by passing the Viktualienmarkt, a public food market, which offers local delicatessen, fresh produce, and one of the most central beer gardens in Munich.

Munich: Nazi History 2-Hour Small Group Walking Tour

6. Munich: Nazi History 2-Hour Small Group Walking Tour

Delve into the darker side of Munich's history and discover how it gave birth to the Nazi party following the arrival of Hitler in 1913. Discover key locations from the period, such as the Viktualienmarkt and Octoberfest Museum bar. See buildings where the Nazi party and SS were founded and visit the site of the failed Beer Hall Putsch of 1923. Be mesmerized as history is brought to life at the Hofbrauhaus beer hall, where the Nazi party would meet and Hitler gave his speeches. Visit Odeonsplatz and see the home of the Bavarian State Opera and Residenz building before ending at Koenigsplatz, where the Nazis would hold their rallies.

Munich: The Inception of the Nazi Movement City Game

7. Munich: The Inception of the Nazi Movement City Game

Explore the history of WWII in Munich on a self-guided exploration game via an app on your smartphone. Solve puzzles to unlock clues that will lead you to your next location, passing by famous sights along the way. Engage in an interactive game with your loved ones as you learn about history. Start your exploration adventure at Königsplatz and make your way around the city. See and learn about iconic WWII sights as you make your way to the final location of the game: the Old Town Hall. Solve challenges, watch the story unfold on your app, and follow the exact directions on your phone that will guide you to the next location. Best of all, explore at your own pace, pausing the game for a coffee or a meal and resuming it anytime from the location where you paused it.

Munich: Private Highlights Tour by Car for 2/4/6 Hours

8. Munich: Private Highlights Tour by Car for 2/4/6 Hours

Make the most of your time in Munich with a personalized tour of its hotspots in the company of a private guide. Visit sites as old as Karlstor and as recent as the New Town Hall. Choose between 2, 4, and 6-hour options to customize your experience and see all the places you wish to. Meet your driver and guide at your accommodation and head out to explore the city by car. By having another person as a driver, your tour guide can focus fully on telling you about each area, planning your preferred route, and checking if you’d like to stop and walk around. The 2-hour tour will give you a panoramic drive, while the 4-hour and 6-hour options offer a combination of a walk around the city center and a drive to sights outside of it. Drive by world-famous locations, like the beautiful Nymphenburg Palace or the English Garden. Stretch your legs at areas like the Marienplatz to find historical gems that are worth seeing up close. Deepen your understanding of Munich’s past as you pass the Old Town Hall, the Hofbräuhaus, or Odeonsplatz. Marvel at the spectacular New Town Hall and some of the city's churches. Seize the opportunity to shop for souvenirs or grab some refreshments with at least two breaks in each tour. With the longer tour options, you can even see the Olympic Stadium, BMW World, BMW Museum, or the Allianz Arena. Let your guide know what your main interests are and create your own route.

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What people are saying about Hofbräuhaus München

Overall rating

4.8 / 5

based on 372 reviews

The guide was very friendly and curious, well informed and interesting. The pacing of the tour is excellent and you get the feeling there is no rush, there is always time to ask questions. We live in Munich and have visited a couple of places on the tour before , but the guide has given a new light on these by drawing you into the rich history. Highly recommended for both tourists and locals !

Danielle was amazing. Really knowledgeable on the history of the Third Reich and the events that took place in and around Munich but also what led up to the events and the key figures in WWI and II. Could not recommend this tour highly enough. It gives you a great over view of a large city as well as the history

We booked this tour for our teen, who is really into history--specifically WWII. They said: "It was really good, I learned a lot of things and found it quite easy to ask the guide questions. It was quite informative and covered a large breadth of history."

Really interesting tour, small group and our guide Florien was brilliant - personable and super knowledgeable. Would highly recommend

This walking tour was very informative and insightful. The guide was very knowledgeable and joyful.