The Third Reich, one of the darkest chapters in modern European history, is remembered on this often difficult to confront but always thought-provoking guided tour.
The official home of Nazism and the location of the national party HQ, the Bavarian city’s tragic history can be discovered on this walking tour that takes in many of the key landmarks and places of interest that played a role in the rise and legacy of the Third Reich. A specialist guide leads that way as you and your tour group traverse the city by foot, stopping at notable points for fascinating commentary and reflection.
About the company
Radius Tours is a Munich-based tour company specialising in in-depth city walking tours in Germany and Austria led by expert local guides. Each guide is selected for their academic grounding, storytelling skill and deep understanding of each place’s social, political and historical heritage.
Travellers can choose from a range of tours or explore key themes through small-group experiences that encourage discussion and engagement. Tours are available in multiple languages, including English, German, Spanish and French.
Highlights of the tour
Below are some of the most significant spots you’ll encounter during the Third Reich tour:
The Hofbräuhaus beer hall: Today a 3-floor beer hall packed nightly with locals and tourists, back in 1920 the Hofbräuhaus was the scene of Hitler and the National Socialists’ very first meeting
Brienner Strasse Gestapo HQ: The location of the Gestapo headquarters during the Third Reich – and from 1934/35 a Gestapo prison – the now entirely new building has a plaque on the outside marking its significance.
The Feldherrnhalle: The place where in 1923 Hitler’s attempted putsch was defeated, leading to the hall becoming an iconic destination for the National Socialists and a propaganda tool for the party.
The Führerbau: The building where the fateful Munich Agreement was signed in 1938, approving the German annexation of part of Czechoslovakia. Also used a representative building for Adolf Hitler.
Nazi Party district and marching grounds: The former administrative heart of the Nazi Party, this area in n Maxvorstadt, just north of Munich’s historic centre, was used for rallies and ceremonial marches, with its layout and architecture playing a prime role in the regime’s propaganda efforts.
The Hofgarten: A renaissance-style garden in central Munich, through which official Nazi processions and events often ran.
Practical info
The Third Reich Munich walking tour takes place in the historic centre of Munich, an area that is largely pedestrianised and easy to explore on foot. The route covers around 2.5 kilometres, with frequent stops for discussion. Tours depart at 3pm from April to October, with an additional daily departure at 8.45am from May to October, while a late-morning start time of 11.30am operates from November to March.
All tours meet at the Radius Tours office at Dachauer Straße 4. Guests should arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time, as tours depart promptly. As the experience takes place mainly outdoors, comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Tours run in all weather conditions, and bringing water is advised on warmer days.