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Private Third
Reich Tour

The Rise of Hitler and National Socialism

On this Private Third Reich tour you will 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 the heart of the Nazi organisation. In 1934 Hitler titled Munich the ‘Capital of the Movement’.

The tour is split into two parts. The first part focuses on origins and understanding of symbolism, ideology, antisemitism, propaganda and bombing in Munich. The next part focuses on the life story of Adolf Hitler in chronological order from his birth in 1889, arriving in Munich in 1913 until he becomes the Chancellor of Germany in 1933.

Throughout the tour I will  share a lot of photos, pictures and interesting facts. We always take a short 15 minute break in the middle and at the end of the tour I can give you a list of book recommendations upon request.

Prepare yourself for a respectable presentation, as I do have a personal family connection to this part of history. Watch the video below so you can understand why I think it is important to keep talking about this part of history.

Note: You do not need any base level of understanding of this topic to enjoy the tour. I explain everything in a way that anyone can understand the history.

Up to 3 hours tour

No prior knowledge required

Covering 1889 - 1933

Reviews

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!
Rox K
May 2023
Jax was great! Despite the rain, he really did his best to make the tour enjoyable, peppered fun facts and stories in between historical facts to make the tour very memorable. Very professional and highly recommended!
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.
Hyeji
August 2020
If you are looking for a passionate tour guide in Munchen, Jax is someone you should go to. Super valuable storytelling throughout three hours! Would of passed by all those historical places if it wasnt for him. Highly recommend to do a tour with him on the first day of ur arrival
Helen
August 2020
We had a wonderful morning with Jax. He took us through an array of fascinating information regarding Munich and Hitler. We were with our two children and he was able to pitch the stories really well to appeal to everyone. He also opened our eyes to aspects and small memorials in Munich that we would never have noticed or found out ourselves. I would highly recommend the tour.
Pauline
July 2020
I brought my 14 year old son along on this tour, and Jax's method of conveying this historical knowledge with both a personal touch and understanding of historical locations made it a very enjoyable and enriching experience for both of us. NB: If you can keep a teenager engaged and interested in a walking history tour in the hot munich summer sun, then you know it is done well.
Starr
July 2020
We greatly enjoyed our tour with Jax. He was very personable, knowledgeable, and the tour was given in a thoughtful manner including facts we didn't know and showing up places we would not have found on our own. He included photos that brought the history to life and we enjoyed our short break for coffee in the middle. I highly recommend this tour!
Hannah
March 2020
An absolutely brilliant tour. It was so neat to be able to see a site, learn the history, then see a photo of the same places during the rise of the third Reich. As a WW2 history lover, this was wonderful! Jax was an awesome guide. He was knowledgeable and very personable. 10/10 would recommend.
Laura
March 2020
This is a must do when visiting Munich. Jax is very engaging and is a fantastic storyteller. The tour is a perfect pace and great for those wanting to learn more about Hitler and his rise to power. Would highly recommend!!

My Polish Grandfather's
WW2 Memories

Subtitles available in English and German

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

I will always try to personally be your tour guide. In the case that I am not free, I have a group of local and experienced guides who will do the tour instead of me. Please remember that the tour will be different from mine with a different style as each guide has a different approach to this subject but we will all cover events that happened in Munich.

The tour starts at Marienplatz, the centre square of Munich. Just inside the entrance of the New Town Hall (‘Neues Rathaus’).

The tour ends at Königsplatz, which is a 10 minute walk to the main train station or Karlsplatz. I can also recommend a few restaurants at the end of the tour and help you get where you need to go.

3 hours is the minimum amount of time we need to get a general understanding of the topics we are going to discuss. We also need to walk around the city and have time for a 15 minute break.

You will leave the tour with a better understanding of Hitler’s journey to power so that you can visit Berlin and continue the story from 1933 – 1945.

Yes! We run it all year round. In winter I will either get you indoors or under cover for most of the stops on the tour.

Make sure you prepare accordingly as average temperatures in winter (Dec-March) are sometimes as low as -5C/23F.

Most guests that take this tour are actually families who want their children to learn more about this part of history. I make sure that the tour is catered to the child’s age and ask them questions to make them feel included in the conversation.

Comfortable walking shoes, a camera/phone to take pictures and a bottle of water. We always do a short 15 minute break in the middle if you need food/drink or a toilet stop.

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 pictures instead.

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.

private tour

Per group
289 €
  • Up to 3 hour tour
  • Includes up to 4 people
  • +9€ per extra person
  • Discounts for larger groups
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