Third Reich & WWII Walking Tour Munich: A morning

Follow the rise and fall of the Nazi movement through the streets where it began

A 2.45-hour walking tour of Munich traces the Nazi Party's origins and growth from its 1919 emergence through WWII, visiting Königsplatz, the Hofbräuhaus, Feldherrnhalle and the Hofgarten. A live English-speaking guide leads the route and explains how Munich became the birthplace of Nazism, the White Rose resistance movement, and the sites that shaped one of history's darkest chapters. Not recommended for children under 12, though infants and small children can join in a pram or stroller.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Munich's Third Reich history

• Visit Hofbräuhaus mass meeting site
• See Feldherrnhalle failed coup site
• Stop at Königsplatz mass rally site
• Talk about White Rose in Hofgarten

The experience

The tour opens in 1919 Munich: a city gripped by hyperinflation, revolution and assassination in the aftermath of World War I. That chaos is where the Nazi movement took root. Over the next 2.45 hours, you walk to the sites where it grew: the Hofbräuhaus, where the party held its first mass meeting; Königsplatz, where the regime staged enormous rallies; and the Feldherrnhalle, where an early attempt to seize power failed. The guide walks you through the sequence of events and the historical forces that allowed the movement to spread.

The route also stops in the Hofgarten to discuss the White Rose, the student-led resistance movement that opposed the Nazi regime from inside Munich itself. By the end of the tour, you've covered the origin story of the darkest chapter in German history: one that left Munich in ruins by 1945. The guide is a live professional who speaks English and can answer questions as you move between stops.

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces along the route are accessible. If you're traveling with infants or small children, they can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals are welcome. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them, and the transportation options themselves are wheelchair accessible. The pace is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What’s included

• Professional live guide in English.
• access to all tour sites including Königsplatz, the Hofbräuhaus, Feldherrnhalle and the Hofgarten.
• explanations of the White Rose resistance movement and Nazi Party history.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:10, 10:30 and 15:15

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (26 to 66 years) · Senior (67 and older) · Youth (12 to 25 years) · Child (1 to 11 years): free

GroupUp to 15 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by munich walk tours Ralph Luenstroth

Is this one for you?The tour starts in central Munich and moves between walking-distance sites, so you don't need a car or a hotel pickup: public transport gets you there, and the route itself is wheelchair accessible if you need it.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 25 years); Child (1 to 11 years): free.

What exactly is the White Rose, and why does the tour include it?

The White Rose was a student-led resistance movement based in Munich that opposed the Nazi regime from within Germany. The tour stops in the Hofgarten to explain who they were and what they risked, so you understand that resistance existed even in the darkest period.

How long is 2.45 hours on foot, and will there be time to stop and rest?

The tour runs 2.45 hours total and covers multiple sites across Munich: the Hofbräuhaus, Königsplatz, Feldherrnhalle and the Hofgarten. The pace is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the guide will stop at each location to explain its historical significance.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring or pay for separately?

The tour includes the 2.45-hour walk with a professional live guide in English. Food, drinks and hotel pickup are not included, so plan to bring water and arrange your own transport to the starting point.

Where does the tour start, and how do I get there?

The tour begins in Munich and covers sites including Königsplatz, the Hofbräuhaus, Feldherrnhalle and the Hofgarten. Public transportation options are available nearby, and all transportation in the area is wheelchair accessible, so you can reach the starting point without a car.