Munich in the Nazi era
The best Third Reich tours in Munich
Walking, Segway and full-day tours past the Feldherrnhalle, Königsplatz and Marienplatz, with the Beer Hall Putsch in context. Here are the tours, with honest advice on finding a guide who tells this history with care, what happens if a tour is cancelled, and how long you will be on your feet, rain or shine.
See our 4 picks
For most visitors, the best Third Reich tour in Munich is the 2.5-hour Third Reich and WWII walking tour, from €29. It is rated 4.6 from 7,755 reviews on GetYourGuide. For a full day with a memorial-accredited guide, the small-group day tour costs from €120. The walking tour starts at the tourist information in the Old Town Hall on Marienplatz and ends at Königsplatz.
Our 4 picks for Third Reich tours in Munich
Two walking tours, a full day and a Segway tour. The newest tour has no reviews yet, so it comes last. Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 28 October 2026.
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from €29 per person Our top pick Flexible 4.6 (7,755) reviews on GetYourGuide
Third Reich and WWII walking tour
A 2.5-hour guided walk that traces the rise of the Nazi movement in Munich. It visits the Hofbräuhaus, the Feldherrnhalle and Königsplatz, and covers the White Rose resistance group. You can change the date and time up to 24 hours before.
Best for First-time visitors
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from €120 per person 8 hours 4.9 (32) reviews on GetYourGuide
Munich and Nazi history full-day tour, small group
An 8-hour day with a memorial-accredited guide, for up to 15 people. It looks at buildings from the period in Munich and gives memorial context. Transport during the tour is included; meals are not. Under-14s are not allowed.
Best for Readers who want depth and memorial context
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from €89 per person 3 hours 4.5 (53) reviews on GetYourGuide
Third Reich and WWII sites by Segway
A 3-hour small-group ride with a guide, Segway and helmet included. It passes the site of Hitler's apartment and the Old Synagogue. Not for under-14s or pregnant women. It starts at Artur-Kutscher-Platz.
Best for Visitors who prefer not to walk far
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from €39 per person 2 hours New, no reviews yet
Walk to the Nazi propaganda sites
A 2-hour walk of about 1.9 miles (3 km) for up to 15 people, with historical photos at each stop. It covers the Hofbräuhaus, the Feldherrnhalle and the 1923 putsch, Marienplatz and Königsplatz. It runs rain or shine.
Best for Visitors who want the propaganda story
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Munich World War 2 tours side by side
| Tour | From | Duration | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third Reich and WWII walking tour | €29 per person | Flexible | First-time visitors | The most reviewed tour on this page: 4.6 from 7,755 reviews. |
| Munich and Nazi history full-day tour, small group | €120 per person | 8 hours | Readers who want depth and memorial context | A full day with an accredited guide, rated 4.9 from 32 reviews. |
| Third Reich and WWII sites by Segway | €89 per person | 3 hours | Visitors who prefer not to walk far | The only tour on wheels, rated 4.5 from 53 reviews. |
| Walk to the Nazi propaganda sites | €39 per person | 2 hours | Visitors who want the propaganda story | New on GetYourGuide, no reviews yet. All stops are public places, so there are no entry fees. |
Third Reich and WWII walking tour
€29 per personFlexible 4.6 (7,755)
Details
- Who it suits
- First-time visitors
- Why we picked it
- The most reviewed tour on this page: 4.6 from 7,755 reviews.
Munich and Nazi history full-day tour, small group
€120 per person8 hours 4.9 (32)
Details
- Who it suits
- Readers who want depth and memorial context
- Why we picked it
- A full day with an accredited guide, rated 4.9 from 32 reviews.
Third Reich and WWII sites by Segway
€89 per person3 hours 4.5 (53)
Details
- Who it suits
- Visitors who prefer not to walk far
- Why we picked it
- The only tour on wheels, rated 4.5 from 53 reviews.
Walk to the Nazi propaganda sites
€39 per person2 hoursNew, no reviews yet
Details
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want the propaganda story
- Why we picked it
- New on GetYourGuide, no reviews yet. All stops are public places, so there are no entry fees.
- Small groups: Munich and Nazi history full-day tour, small group (up to 15 people); Walk to the Nazi propaganda sites (up to 15 people); Third Reich and WWII sites by Segway (small group).
- None of these tours includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
- All 4 offer free cancellation.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 28 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Third Reich walking tours in Munich: what you will see
You will see the places where the Nazi movement grew in Munich: the Hofbräuhaus, the Feldherrnhalle on Odeonsplatz, Marienplatz and Königsplatz.
The tours trace Hitler's rise to power in Bavaria's capital, in the words of the walking tour's listing. The walking tour also covers the White Rose resistance movement.
The propaganda walk adds the Hofgarten. It also asks why so many people in Munich went along with the regime.
The Beer Hall Putsch in Munich: where it happened
- Nov 8–9, 1923
- the Beer Hall Putsch
- 20
- people killed, per the Historical Lexicon of Bavaria
The Beer Hall Putsch was Hitler's failed attempt to seize power, on November 8 and 9, 1923. It began in the Bürgerbräukeller beer hall and ended at the Feldherrnhalle on Odeonsplatz.
On the evening of November 8, Hitler forced his way into a meeting at the Bürgerbräukeller during a speech by Gustav von Kahr. He silenced the room with a shot.
On November 9, about 2,000 partly armed men marched toward the Feldherrnhalle. The Bavarian State Police stopped them in front of Odeonsplatz. According to the Historical Lexicon of Bavaria, 20 people died: 15 putschists, 4 police officers and 1 bystander. Other sources give slightly different numbers.
Hitler was tried in Munich in 1924 and convicted of high treason. He was sentenced to five years at Landsberg am Lech, where he dictated the first volume of Mein Kampf. He was released on parole on December 20, 1924.
After 1933, the Nazis turned the Feldherrnhalle and Königsplatz into places of yearly ceremony. The "temples of honor" on Königsplatz were torn down in January 1947.
Adding Dachau and the Obersalzberg
Many visitors add a tour of Dachau concentration camp memorial. Entry is free, and no booking is needed. The memorial is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm and closed only on December 24.
On your own, take the S2 to Dachau station, about 25 minutes from the main station, then bus 726 to the memorial; see Munich public transport.
The Eagle's Nest above Berchtesgaden is closed until further notice after a fire on October 23–24, 2026. Our page on Berchtesgaden Eagle's Nest tours says what still runs to the Obersalzberg.
The Dokumentation Obersalzberg was not hit by the fire. It is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, but closed from November 16 to 24, 2026.
Which Third Reich tour to choose
Choose by time and pace. The tours last from 2 hours to a full day.
| Tour | How long | On foot or wheels | Group size | Age rule | Start and end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walking tour | 2.5 hours | On foot | Not stated | None stated | Marienplatz to Königsplatz |
| Full-day tour | 8 hours | On foot and transport | Up to 15 | No under-14s | Marienplatz |
| Segway tour | 3 hours | Segway | Small group | No under-14s or pregnant women | Artur-Kutscher-Platz |
| Propaganda sites walk | 2 hours | On foot, about 1.9 miles | Up to 15 | No under-14s | Königsplatz 1 |
A WW2 walking tour or a full day
Take the 2.5-hour walking tour if you have one afternoon. Take the full day if you want memorial context with an accredited guide and can give it 8 hours.
Choosing the right tour
Look for a guide who tells this history with care. The full-day tour uses a memorial-accredited guide, and the propaganda walk shows historical photos at each stop.
Third Reich bike or Segway tour?
None of our picks is a bike tour. The Segway tour is the option on wheels; it takes 3 hours.
Is there a free Third Reich walking tour?
None of our picks is free. The lowest price is from €29, for the walking tour. For other city walks on a budget, see our Munich walking tours.
A self-guided walk: the stops the tours use
The tours use these stops: Marienplatz, the Hofbräuhaus, the Feldherrnhalle on Odeonsplatz and Königsplatz.
Near Königsplatz, the Munich Documentation Center for the History of National Socialism opened in 2015 on the site of the former Nazi Party headquarters, the "Brown House". Entry is free. It is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm, at Max-Mannheimer-Platz 1 (U2 or U8 to Königsplatz).
Booking tips for Third Reich tours
If a tour is cancelled or your plans change
All four tours show free cancellation on GetYourGuide. Read each tour's own terms before you book. The walking tour lets you change the date and time up to 24 hours before.
Dress for the weather
These tours are mostly outdoors. The propaganda walk runs rain or shine.
Check the age rules
Three of the four tours do not take children under 14.
Visit with respect
These are places of history, and some are memorials. Keep your voice low at memorial sites.
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Sources (8), facts checked on 28 October 2026
- Historisches Lexikon Bayerns: Beer Hall Putsch, 8–9 November 1923
- USHMM Holocaust Encyclopedia: Beer Hall Putsch
- NS-Dokumentationszentrum München: about
- NS-Dokumentationszentrum München: visit
- Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site: opening hours
- Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site: directions
- Berchtesgaden: Eagle's Nest
- Dokumentation Obersalzberg: visit
Written by the Best Travel Destinations editorial team.