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Third Reich
Small Group Tour

March to December - Max. 16 people

The Rise of Hitler and National Socialism

Join our Third Reich group tour to learn about the early events that ultimately led to the rise of National Socialism, Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich.

On May 25th 1913, Adolf Hitler arrived in Munich for the first time. From the party’s creation in 1920 to the end of WW2, the city was an important part of the Nazi organisation. In 1934 Hitler titled Munich the ‘Capital of the Movement’.

The tour focuses on events that happened in Munich during the 1920’s leading up to Hitler coming to power in the 1930’s. We’ll touch upon topics including Nazi symbolism, ideology, Hitler’s antisemitism and WW2 destruction in Munich. We’ll also talk about Hitler’s early life in Austria, WW1 and formation of the National Socialist party amongst other important events like the famous ‘Beer hall Putsch’.

The maximum group size is 16 people. This is a smaller group tour experience, which makes it more personable and open to encourage discussion and questions.

Children get a discount and those aged 11 years and under cost just 9€.

Throughout the tour we will share photos, pictures and interesting side facts. The tour will be led by myself or one of my small team. Each guide has their own style and plan for the tour but all are experienced in teaching the topic.

The tour runs from March to December on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturdays at 10am. You can reserve in the booking system further down the page. Please take a moment to read through the short tour FAQ as well.

2h 30m walking tour

No prior knowledge required

Covering 1920's Munich

Reviews

Yanti Sastrawan
December 2025
We signed up for the Third Reich walking tour on a cold snowy winter day, and Sarah was an excellent guide. We had a short stay in Munich and during the walking tour, Sarah recommended us other sites and places if we want to learn more about the Third Reich, but I felt this tour was more than enough to gain a lot of information.
Amelia Dillon
October 2025
Highly recommend the free walking tour and Third Reich tour with Jax! Jax is incredibly knowledgeable and his tours are very engaging.
Joel R
September 2025
Our group was small. We could hear well and had time to ask lots of questions. Our guide expkained from the beginning how Hitler took over government. Walking over the same stones and seeing history in the stones made the sad story come alive. We had studied this history, Now we can put together how and where it happened
Emma E
August 2025
Great informative tour by Scott which kept us all captivated for 2.5 hours. He was incredibly knowledgeable, focused on Munich’s place in WW2 and the Nazi regime as well as concisely covering the wider 1870-1945 history. Excellent for family with teens studying history. Thank you so much.
Nuno Melo
September 2025
The Third Reich group tour was great and deeply informative. Jax did a brilliant job taking us through the history of Munich and its importance to the rise of National Socialism just before WWII erupted. There were only two of us that day and it was raining, but his enthusiasm did not waver as we walked the city and were transported into bygone days by pictures of the time. A captivating tour that I'd gladly recommend to anyone interested in the topic.
The M
July 2025
A very informative tour by Jax who explained things really clearly. Well worth the cost of the tours. Even in the rain it was well worth the experience.
Christine Rousselle
May 2025
Jax is a very engaging and informed tour guide! We learned a lot from him and he brought the history of Munich alive for us. I would definitely recommend his Third Reich tour!
Cecilia Sandquist
May 2025
We took the Old Town tour, which was very beautiful and interesting. Jax describes everything very vividly. We were so impressed that we did the Third Reich tour the next day, just as good!
A F
April 2025
Probably the best tour I've ever been on. Sam was absolutely excellent!! He shared a wealth of knowledge and insights with us....and answered all our questions with precision. He has a very deep understanding of history and a great ability to share it with others in an engaging and informative way! Highly recommend! 👍
Megan Demott
July 2024
We did both the City Tour and Third Reich tour in two days. Both were amazing! -Highly- recommend!
Colleen Callahan
June 2024
Jax is a wonderful guide. He has a well planned tour and he knows exactly how much information to give. He keeps the group interested and involved. It is clear he loves what he does.
Ricardo Alves
April 2024
We had an amazing time exploring and learning about Munich with Jax. Thanks so much.
Miss Klassen
February 2024
TOP NOTCH EXPERIENCE. We had an amazing private tour with Jax yesterday. He was super knowledgeable, shared interesting stories and was very personable. Would highly recommend!
Margot
January 2024
Thank you so much, Jax! We really enjoyed your tour and learned a lot! We'll definitely come back and take more of your tours. Thanks again! 😀
George Miller
November 2023
We had a Private tour from Jax and it was amazing! He is very captivating to listen to and had a lot of information to take it. I would definitely recommend a tour from Jax again.
Alexis Nicholson
August 2023
This was an amazing walking tour! Jax was incredibly knowledgeable about the area and gave great recommendations of things to do while we were in Munich. I would HIGHLY recommend anyone visiting to join one of his tours. You won't regret it!
Sandra Ang
December 2025
Heart of Munich is great! Very highly recommended! We did the Munich Walking Tour as well as the Third Reich Small Tour with them. They were very responsive and organized while setting up the tours and meeting place instructions were very clear. We did the Third Reich Tour with Jax. He was very passionate and knowledgeable about history and provided us with a lot of context of how the Third Reich came to be. Being a small group, he was able to engage with everyone and answer all our questions. I would absolutely recommend Heart of Munich. You can see how much passion they have for the work they do!
Jim P
November 2025
We were lucky enough for our family of three to get what turned out to be a private tour. We saw parts of Munich we hadn’t noticed or visited before, despite having been here several times in the past. Our guide Scott got through a whole lot of local history and the part Munich played in the period running up to the Second World War - I’ve paid a lot less for walking tours but I would say that this was worth the money. It was great to have a native English speaker who knows his subject. Scott spoke very quickly but clearly enough that we as native English speakers were perfectly fine with that. (In case that’s a factor - but maybe he’d go slower for a bigger group?). We were also thankful to have been directed to the document centre museum near the end of the tour which was free and well worth the visit. Thanks Scott - very informative and so pleased we booked with you.
Eric Pashia
September 2025
What a wonderful tour experience! We booked the Rise of the the Reich tour and our guide Jax was knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. He was kind and took the time to share his research into the subject as well as provide us with some recommendations for our time in Munich more broadly. It was a laid back tour that still loaded in a ton of historical information. Definitely a must do experience to learn about this important time in Munich’s history.
BillA996
July 2025
I was really looking forward to this walking tour. The meeting instructions were precise and seamless. Our guide , Jax , had an easy approachable manner , and kept up a running commentary peppered with unexpected anecdotes which made the whole experience come alive. I will never look at the ceiling in the Hofbräuhaus quite the same again. It was a , flat , easy walk with numerous stops. It was informative and extremely good value. Just do it!
Alex Bergland
June 2025
We took their Third Reich group tour and it was excellent. The man leading us was English but had been living in Germany for quite a while. He was very knowledgeable and able to answer all questions we had (and many that we wouldnt have known to ask). We went to several locations to learn about various monuments and history that happened in a particular place. We walked about 3 miles in total during the tour. Even if you know a lot about WWII, you'll still come away with new knowledge.
Joanna Jones
May 2025
This is a very important subject to learn about and I certainly came away with knowledge I hadn't previously had. We got lucky and it was a small group on a quiet day in Munich. Tom the tour guide was knowledgeable, interesting and helpful. My partner and I are both visually impaired and Tom adapted some of his tour to allow me to touch things, and describe pictures that he was showing. This is much appreciated, however, we are aware that this might not be possible in a larger group. I would certainly recommend it to anybody visiting Munich. Well worth the money as Tom has so much information to share on the subject. A thought provoking and yet positive way to spend a morning. Thank you very much.
Ian Pierce-Hayes
April 2023
We were a group of family and friends enjoying Munich and Jake tailored a tour taking in the sights of Munich and the history of the city with a focus on the third reich. Aileen was a wonderful tour guide giving a great sweep of the history of Munich and highlighting the courageous people who stood up to the nazis. We were delighted with the narrative from history to the present day -really well informed and passionate, thank you xx
Sumeet lembhe
March 2023
It was an amazing tour. Jax explained it so well, all the history and stories. Best experience.
Chris Hennemeyer
April 2023
Jax is full of energy, insight, knowledge and enthusiasm. Highly recommended.
Elda Di Risio
September 2022
I was impressed by Jax's professionalism and level of engagement. Being a tour leader myself in this industry for many years now, I appreciated his knowledge, right pace and choice of spots to show us. All was very pleasant and informative. I particularly liked the passages Jax let us walk through. Big five for this guy and his passion for his adopted city!
Cheryl_G
May 2022
Jax was the most amazing guide with SO many interesting facts and stories! Would recommend his tour to anyone!!! 😃
Tim Cecchin
July 2021
Jax was a terrific guide. Full of knowledge and entertaining. We did the Third Reich walking tour and learned a ton. I highly recommend his tours!
Maggie
October 2020
Jax is a wonderful, passionate tour guide. We learned a lot about Munich and, particularly, about the WW2 era and reasons for the rise of Hitler. It was amazing to stand right on the spots where history happened. Thank you for the great tour!
Siyana
September 2020
Such a wonderful experience! Jax is very knowledgeable on the topic and led a thoughtfully designed tour across Munich’s old town. I learned a great deal on the topic and got to see the places where important events happened. Definitely recommend!
Krissy
August 2020
Jax was a fantastic guide, showed us a side of Munich we would never have found out about on our own, the time flew by and it was a completely and immersive experience. We would whole heartedly recommend this tour to everyone, thanks so much Jax!
Anahita
August 2020
The experience was very special. Jax connected time and places very nicely and included very interesting facts and events. What i liked the most were the pictures he had to help trigger imagination and conversation. Definitely recommend to try!
Dimitri
August 2020
This was an excellent tour. Such an amazing immersion into the rise of the third Reich. Great stories and superb delivery. We learned a lot and we saw Munich from a different perspective. Strongly recommend
Frederico
August 2020
Jax was a fantastic tour guide. His attention to details made the history walk feel really immersive. He was kind, smart, answered all questions on the topic and shared his personal attachment and views of this period. I felt very welcomed and can’t recommend this enough.

Small group tour

Per Adult (18+)
€ 33
  • Youth 12 - 17 years: 25€
  • 11 years and under: 9€
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

I will not be the tour guide for every tour. I have a small team of experienced guides who will also do the tour. This means that the content and style will be different from my own but all my Third Reich guides are very experienced and follow the same themes.

We believe that this history is best taught in smaller groups to allow a more open and personal environment, where you can ask questions.

Sometimes the confirmation email can end up in your junk email, other times it’s because a mistake was made on your email address. If you did not receive one, then please contact me and I will re-send it to you.

The tour starts in front of the Carl Thomass store on Marienplatz and usually ends at Odeonsplatz (A five minute walk from Marienplatz).

We’ll walk around Munich’s old town and visit various memorials and buildings where particular events happened in Munich during the 1920’s. Please note that there are not many original buildings in Munich today due to extensive bombing during WW2, so we use photographs to help visual the history.

There will also be a 15 minute break during the tour, where there will be free toilets and options to buy drinks and food.

Yes! except for January and February. The tour is mostly outside, so make sure you bring a hat. scarf and gloves as a minimum. A couple of stops will be indoors, including the break as well. We’ll be sure to bring you inside more during December to March when the weather is colder.

Absolutely. We try to make all the information easy to understand and follow along for all ages to learn. 

Comfortable walking shoes, a camera/phone to take pictures and a bottle of water.

Munich is a very flat city and almost completely pedestrianised, so this tour is wheelchair accessible.

The only stop on the tour which is not wheelchair accessible is the top floor of the Hofbräuhaus. Therefore we will stay on the ground floor and I will share photos instead.

If a member of your group carries a disability card, they can join the tour for free. Please just contact us prior to booking, so that we can make sure this space is reserved for you.

Tips are always completely voluntary. If you felt like the guide gave extra value to the tour then you can thank them with a tip.

If we receive a tour cancellation request at least 48 hours before your tour start time, then you will receive a full refund.

If you send a cancellation request within 48 hours of your tour start time, then we will be unable to issue you with a refund as we will still need to pay the guide regardless.

Customers will also receive a full refund in the event that we cancel due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by email to inquire about a cancellation.

Please note: every refund request will be looked at on an individual case. We can also move your booking to another date, if that suits you. 

Meeting Point

In front of the 'Carl Thomass' store on Marienplatz. Look for the white umbrella, which says 'Heart of Munich tours'.