The 9 Third Reich & Cold War Tours in Munich That Earn Their Price

1.Third Reich & WWII Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,181 reviews · 2.5 hours - 165 minutes · from $31Our pick

Walk through Munich’s role in the rise of Nazism with an English or German guide. The route links the Hofbräuhaus, Feldherrnhalle, Königsplatz, and the White Rose resistance. Guides such as Josh, Steve, Michael, Alex, and Danielle are praised for clear storytelling, thoughtful context, and careful pacing.

“Steve, natural english speaker, was very well informed about german history. It was a pleasure and a privilege to have him as our guide.”

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2.Third Reich Walking Tour Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,291 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Walk from Radius Tours to Königsplatz, Odeonsplatz, the Hofbräuhaus, Old Town Hall, and Marienplatz while your English-speaking guide explains Munich’s role in the rise of the Nazis. Guides such as Michael, Jake, and Aileen use stories and historic photos to make the past easier to understand.

“English speaking tour guide very easy to understand and informed! She even had photos to show us to tie things together. I learned things I hadn’t heard about before which surprised me … really worth doing if you spend any time in Munich. The guide was thoughtful too and let us have a bathroom / coffee break 1/2 way through. (She took a poll of the group and we voted yes.) Tour guide was Aileen (spelling? Sorry!)”

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3.Birthplace of the Third Reich Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 771 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $29

Spend 2.5 hours tracing Munich’s role in the rise of the Third Reich. You’ll see historic beer halls, the former Nazi headquarters, sites tied to Kristallnacht, wartime scars, and memorials. Guides such as Jake, Sam, Nick, and Aileen explain the past clearly and handle difficult questions with care.

“Our guide was Dan. It was one of the most interesting history lessons I've ever had, and that was my major at college. :) It was a great tour, and I appreciate the earlier morning option.”

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4.Munich City Walking Tour, includes Third Reich & Viktualienmarkt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 458 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $31Top rated

Walk Munich’s old center with guides including Ozzie and Patrick, covering churches, royal squares, medieval gates, Nazi-era context, beer culture, and Viktualienmarkt. This small-group tour runs about 3 hours 15 minutes, includes practical city tips, and pauses for Bavarian food and beer, purchased separately.

“The 4 hour walking tour of Munich was by far, the BEST Tour I have ever experienced and I’ve been traveling the world for over 50 years. Ozzie was so amazing that I cannot say enough good things about him and the information he gave on the history of Munich.”

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5.Third Reich & WWII Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 417 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Walk from Marienplatz through Munich’s Nazi-era landmarks, including Hofbräuhaus, Feldherrnhalle, Königsplatz, and the Hofgarten. Guides such as Josh, Michael, Alex, and Ulrich explain the rise of Hitler, wartime Munich, and the White Rose resistance. Expect nearly three hours of walking and standing outdoors.

“A fantastic and informative tour that gets to what happened locally in Munich in regards to the Nazi Party and the Third Reich. A tour that treats the topics with the respect and reverence it deserves. Josh was a fantastic tour guide! A must do if you’re in Munich.”

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6.Third Reich and World War II Segway Tour of the City

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 44 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Spend three hours riding a Segway through central Munich with an English or German-speaking guide. After careful training, visit Königsplatz, Odeonsplatz, the Old Synagogue site, Hitler’s former apartments, and other Nazi-era locations while hearing stories of Bavarian kings and wartime Munich.

“Brilliant! Abdel was great, very friendly, knowledgeable and a good sense of humour. This tour was one of the highlights of our visit, I would definitely recommend it.”

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7.Third Reich Guided City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · from $23Best value

Walk from Marienplatz through Munich’s Nazi-era landmarks with a Spanish-speaking guide. Hear about Hitler’s rise, the Beer Hall Putsch, Nazi art policy, Georg Elser, the White Rose, and the 1938 Munich Agreement. The 2.5-hour tour costs $23 and requires at least four participants.

“A very good tour with lots of important historical information! Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about the topic.”

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8.Third Reich and World War II Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · 3 hours - 270 minutes · from $311

Walk Munich’s Old Town with a private historian guide, tracing Hitler’s rise, the Beer Hall Putsch, Nazi resistance, wartime destruction, and liberation. The 4.5-hour option adds the NS Documentation Center, while guides lead in English, German, French, Italian, or Spanish.

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9.Private or Group Third Reich and WWII Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 2 hours

Walk from Marienplatz to Königsplatz with a certified English or German guide. See former Nazi headquarters, early party sites, Beer Hall Putsch locations, wartime scars, and memorials. Guides such as Karl and Ina bring documents, photos, and personal insight to Munich’s difficult past.

“Our guide was kind and patient with our 8 year old. We have learned a lot and seen a side of Munich we would have missed if he had explored the city by ourselves.”

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