Hitler’s Third Reich: Exploring the “Capital of the Movement”
Basic Information
Total time
3h
Language
English (check the calendar for availability)
Price
Our “Pay What You Wish” tours don’t have a fixed price — you decide how much the experience was worth. At the end of the tour, please make a fair contribution that reflects your satisfaction and appreciation for your guide’s work. Most guests give between €10 and €50 per person.
Meeting point
St. Peter Church main gate Nearest public transport: U-Bahn / S-Bahn Marienplatz
Additional info
☂︎ This tour is organised by Walkative Munich guides. Look for the guide with the yellow umbrella.
♿️ Tour suitable for people with reduced mobility and strollers
❗Our tours run in all weather conditions. High or low temperatures, rain, or snow are never a reason for us to cancel. We’re always here for you! The only reasons for cancellation are extreme weather conditions (such as heavy storms), a guide’s sudden illness, or if there are fewer than 5 registered participants. In such cases, we will always notify you using the contact information you provided when booking the tour.Booking rules
Booking is obligatory. Our “Pay What You Wish” tours are meant for individual travellers and small groups. Large groups (8 or more people) cannot join these tours, as they significantly affect the experience for others and the guide. For school trips, organised tours, or groups of friends, please book our paid option (18€ per person) or arrange a Private Tour. For more information or to schedule a group visit, please contact us directly.
About the tour
Long before Berlin became the seat of power for Adolf Hitler and the Nazis, it was here in Munich - the “capital of the movement” - that the seeds of National Socialism were sown. From the beer halls filled with political agitation, to today’s monuments of remembrance, Munich is a city where the rise and fall of the Third Reich is inscribed into the very stones of its streets.It was in Munich that the Nazi party was founded, and it was in Munich that Hitler attempted his first coup, the failed Beer Hall Putsch of 1923, which ended in prison but marked the beginning of his path to dictatorship. It was here that the Nazi party held its mass rallies, built its headquarters, and developed the ideology that would plunge Europe into catastrophe. But it is also here that brave resistance movements, such as the students of the White Rose, dared to raise their voices against tyranny.On our tour, we will follow the traces of this turbulent history. We will see the places where Nazi propaganda was staged and will talk about the lifes German and Jewish people lived under the regime. We will talk about the crimes committed in its name, but also about the memory culture that developed in Germany after the war - a culture that insists on remembering rather than forgetting.Walking through Munich today, a city of beer gardens, art galleries, and Bavarian cheer, it is hard to imagine the atmosphere of fear and fanaticism that once dominated its streets. Yet by uncovering these stories, we gain a deeper understanding not only of Munich, but of the forces that shape history since the 20th century.Join us for a walk through a city where the weight of the past meets the vitality of the present - an exploration of power, ideology, resistance, and remembrance.
Highlights
- 1
Marienplatz with its New and Old Town Hall
- 2
Hofbräuhaus
- 3
Odeonsplatz
- 4
the Square for the Victims of National Socialism
Memorial site dedicated to those persecuted and killed under the Nazi regime. Its simple yet powerful design invites reflection and remembrance in the heart of the city.
- 5
Königsplatz (King’s Square)
- 6
Square for the Victims of National Socialism
Map
St. Peter Church main gate Nearest public transport: U-Bahn / S-Bahn Marienplatz
Our customers said about us
Munich
Nico du Toit16.12.2025
Very glad we booked here
History conveyed with the utmost care and knowledge by Brigette, providing insights I did not expect. Honest and well delivered. A topic I thought I had researched well, but learnt a lot more than I expected. We hung on every word. I highly recommend booking here.
Munich
Oliver Cullen16.12.2025
Throughly recommend
Bridget provided an added dimension of insight through her personal experiences and recounting of her grandmothers life during the nazi regime. The tour also provided additional knowledge that cannot be gained through merely walking the streets of Munich. She also addressed sensitive issues with care and delicacy. Overall informative and recommend for those wanting to learn about the rise to power of the nazi party
Munich
Susanne Schreiner16.12.2025
3rd Reich Tour
Bridget did a great job with a tough subject. Highly recommend you take her tour.
Munich
Shannon Fichter16.12.2025
Fantastic time with Brigit!
Excellent tour, with Brigit having both extensive knowledge and personal connection to the third reich. She balanced facts with personal references to provide an exceptional experience. Highly recommend!
Munich
David Feather15.12.2025
One of the best tours I have ever had
Birgit was extraordinary! Her passion to tell the story left us in awe. It is not a simple story to tell , and I believe she did a very good job. Discussed the complicated issues of the past and modern society in Munich and Germany. Learning from the past to create a brighter future. Thank you for a wonderful day
Munich
Travellers14.12.2025
Fascinating tour of the rise of the Nazi regime
Brigid Mueller was a knowledgeable guide with a personal link to Munich - her tour was peppered with family stories and insights into the Nazi regime. The tour started near St Peter's Church. I had foolishly assumed that the tour would be very quiet given the time of year - it was very cold! Nope - 21 people turned up and lasted the whole tour! I think that is also an indicator that this was a good tour. The yellow umbrella made identifying her easy. There was a general introduction to the Third Reich before moving onto the mediaeval Rathaus (town hall). It was very noisy there with bells, traffic and even someone with a boom box - perhaps not the ideal location for the tour. Still the information was relevant. Interestingly, there were some interesting sights but it was mainly the stories which made the tour come alive. The elderly women killed for their religion (and property!), the impact of the brief communist rule on Bridget's grandmother - leading her to become staunchly conservative, the 16 year old boy killed for listening to the wrong radio station (with accompanying pictures). In fact Bridget had several well worn pictures relevant to the tour: pictures of people, of squares filled with Nazi supporters, of the streets down which we walked. Bridget refrained from giving a political opinion but the parallels between the rise of the Nazi regime and current world events were striking. A thought provoking and fascinating tour. Highly recommended.
Munich
Pfaedra2.12.2025
Third Reich with BRIDGET
Had the tour today 2/12 with Bridget. She is excellent!! Phaedra and Manolis from Athens Greece
