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The History of Munich: Private Third Reich Tour with a Local Expert

  • 2.5 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Munich
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Choose one of 5 locals available

Experience hosted by Marion, Norma & other locals

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Curious to know more about Munich’s history? Join a local history expert on an insightful tour that will show you a side of the city that can’t be found in any book. This experience will open your eyes to the past and origins of Munich from a local perspective as you learn about the Third Reich.

Destination
Munich, Germany
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
2.5 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
Deutsch, English, Italiano, Português, Français
Included
  • Private guide
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to Attractions

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Dive into the intriguing history of Munich
  • Get to know more about Third Reich
  • See main landmarks & their historical relevance
  • Enjoy a tour by the side of a history expert
  • Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
  • All your questions answered by your local host

What you can expect

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Feel the weight of history as you explore Munich’s iconic landmarks, statues, squares, streets, and symbols that hold secrets of a bygone era. Stand in Odeonsplatz, where powerful historical events unfolded, and wander through the corridors of the Old Town Hall. Marvel at the Hofbräuhaus, a place with its own tales from the Third Reich, and discover many more historical highlights that weave together the story of Munich’s past and its transformation to the present.

Our hosts are not just guides; they are passionate history enthusiasts with a deep love for their city. Browse their profiles and choose the one whose interests align with yours. They are eager to take you on a personalized journey through their favorite historical spots, sharing stories and personal anecdotes that bring the history of Munich to life.

Imagine hearing the unique perspectives of our local hosts, each a natural storyteller with backgrounds ranging from the arts to historical research. They are ready to customize the tour to your preferences, ensuring an experience tailored to your interests. Whether you wish to linger at a particular site or explore a specific aspect of Munich’s history, your host will make it happen.

Join us on this unforgettable exploration of Munich’s past, and let your local guide transform your understanding of the city’s rich and complex history.

Choose your local

Get to know these 5 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at At the steps of the Propylaea - Munich to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. Third Reich

    Your history tour in Munich will focus on Third Reich. Learn the impacts, insights and hear stories related to this historic event from your knowledgeable host. Discover the city as you retrace history and go in-depth on the effects this part of history has on Munich
  4. Historical Highlights

    Check out main landmarks related to the theme of your history tour and connect their relevance through fantastic stories and facts from your expert local host
  5. Hidden Treasures

    During your tour, you’ll also uncover hidden gems that will show you a different perspective of history as you know it, something you can’t easily find in a history book!
  6. Storytelling Journey

    As you discover the historical side of Munich, you’ll be able to go back in time thanks to the amazing stories and storytelling skills of your local host. Feel free to ask any questions and feel as if you are relieving history in the present time
  7. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Linda🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
11 December 2024
Norma provided an overview of Munich including the impact of Hitler on the city. She pointed out meaningful buildings and locations she also provided recommendations for things we should do during our three day visit to the city.Introduction toMinich
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Sandra🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 December 2024
Norma was really good. We learned a lot of info about the Nazi movement and saw the relevant buildings. Enjoyed her tour very much.Great education
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Alexandra 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 December 2024
First of all, Norma is an excellent guide. She was knowledgeable and shared a lot of lesser known details with us . The tour time flew by. We learned so much in this tour. We are all history buffs and this tour had so much to offer. Well worth the cost and to have a private tour. I’d book another tour with Norma if we had time. Book the tour!
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Robin🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
16 November 2024
Norma was very informative and it was an enjoyable tour. Learned many things we were able to pass on to friends as we have continued our stay in Munich. If you have an interest in history as well as relating to the present, this is a wonderful experience
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Sebastian🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
6 October 2024
Hallo Norma, danke für den sehr kurzweiligen Spaziergang durch sie Stadt. Du hast uns die Geschichte wirklich gut erklärt und uns an Orte gebracht wo wir alleine wahrscheinlich nie hingegangen/gekommen wären. Für uns war es eine sehr gelungene Führung durch dich. An alle anderen die das lesen, absolute Empfehlung.Norma hat das sehr gut gemacht.
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Rosa🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
10 September 2024
First of all, what a nice person she is. After that I will like to say she is very knowledgeable about the history of the WW2 and the third Reich. Many things that regular tours don’t tell you. It is worth every minute of the tour!Outstanding
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Ian🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
30 August 2024
Paola was a wonderful guide. We talked about a wide range of subjects both on and off the tour agenda. I would highly recommend this tour! Knowledgeable and friendly
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Beverley
(About local )
11 August 2024
Norms is a very friendly tour guide who made our tour interesting and obviously knew her facts.Third Reich Tour
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Helma
(About local )
9 April 2025
We had a great time with Marion. She showed some beautiful spots and had great stories. When we had a question she had an answer!!Great day in Münich
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yankovavictoria87🇧🇬 Bulgaria
(About local )
31 March 2025
Thanks Marion for everything! Highly recommend!
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Andrea🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
25 March 2025
Wir hatten mit Marion eine sehr Kenntnisreiche und nette Stadtführerin die wir unseren Freunden gerne weiterempfehlen. Die 3 Std sind wie im Flug vergangen wir haben viele schöne Eindrücke und Hintergründe erfahren. Herzlichen Dank dafür.Stadtführung München
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Ken🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 March 2025
We had arrived from the US on the morning of our tour and were terribly jet lagged. Marion was so flexible and accommodating. She tried so hard to keep our three teenagers engaged and interested. The tour was a great way to get us acquainted with Munich. We highly recommend Marion!Great tour, friendly and flexible
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Dianna🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
22 March 2025
We recently did the Kick-start Tour Munich's Essential Highlights Tour With Marion. I would give Marion more than ten stars if I could. Extremely knowledgeable and passionate about her City of Munich and her manner of delivering this information is infectious never boring and always entertaining, and leaves you wanting to know more. We highly recommend Marion and would most definitely request her again. Thank you Marion for a wonderful experience. Superb Guide and Fantastic Tour
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Kerri🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
16 March 2025
We loved our time with Marion. I wish we could have booked a longer tour - next time! She has such a funny sense of humor. Great time!
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Nicole🇵🇹 Portugal
(About local )
5 March 2025
We had the best visit! We saw so many amazing highlights that we simply would have missed without Vanessa. We liked our tour so much that we actually back tracked and did the entire thing again…ending at our guide’s recommendation for dinner. Such a delight! Thank you Vanessa!Great guide, great time
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Adrian🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 February 2025
Marion was amazing. Such insightful detail about the Munich’s history. Visiting the Old City highlights we definitely felt like we experienced so much more than we could on our own. Fantastic tour
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Frank
(About local )
24 February 2025
Liebe Marion, uns hat die Tour mit dir sehr gut gefallen durch deine interessante Geschichten und die sehr angenehme Atmosphäre. Vielen herzlichen Dank Die 8 SaarländerKurzweilige und angenehme Tour
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Cath🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
25 January 2025
Had a lovely tour with Marian this morning. She managed to impart a lot of interesting and varied information in that short amount of time. Really gave us a good feel for Munich in our short stay! Highly recommend Really interesting tour
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tom🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
2 January 2025
Marion was a great hostess. Listened to what we wanted to see/ do, made suggestions on what she thought were key places to visit. She had no problem adjusting to our schedule and was helpful in giving us ideas on other things to do and see in Munich. Many thanks.Marion was a great hostess.
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Victoria🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
29 December 2024
If you're in Munich, Marion is the guide you need! Her excellent sense of humor and deep love for Munich make every moment unforgettable. She shares her passion with infectious joy, from festive markets to hidden gems. Marion’s storytelling and local insights truly bring the city to life.Munich visit
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Beth🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
24 December 2024
We had a wonderful tour with Marion! She is very knowledgeable and presents in such a way that you are never bored! We learned so much! We covered so much in our 3 hours we thoroughly enjoyed our time! We wish we were staying longer to book another tour! Great Tour!
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Lisa🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
13 December 2024
Norma was delightful and informative, providing a true local experience. We would book with Norma again!Delightful
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edith🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
12 December 2024
Very knowledgeable guide, wonderful explanations - very welcoming too.
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Frank🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
9 December 2024
Paola was a great guide. Very informative. We would definitely recommend spending time with her.An Italian in Munich!
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Roxanne🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
3 December 2024
Vanessa gave us a passionate overview of the sights and history of Munich in a very engaging manner. She was a delight to spend time with. We would definitely recommend her to others! Like spending a few hours with a friend!
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Emily🇯🇵 Japan
(About local )
2 December 2024
Thank you for conducting the tour. We are very satisfied her prompt communication and flexibility. prompt communication, very attentive
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Marian🇸🇰 Slovakia
(About local )
5 November 2024
We had a very pleasant time, learned a lot, walked a lot, we had a lot of fun. Marion is a wonderful and passionate guide.Munich - city center
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Ekaterina🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
25 October 2024
Me and my colleagues loved the tour with Marion. Thank you!! Wonderful Tour ❤️
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Ryan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
17 October 2024
We loved our tour with Vanessa. Her passion for Munich stood out from the very beginning as did her joy in sharing her city with us. We learned a ton about the city and had so much fun along the way. We would definitely book with her again.Vanessa was amazing!
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Francine🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
8 October 2024
Marianne was a fantastic tour guide! She took us on a tour of many beautiful cathedrals pointing out the transitions from Gothic to Baroque cathedrals. She told us all the stories behind the little hidden gems in each Cathedral. At the end, she treated us to a beer at the outdoor beer garden near marrian. It was Van a fabulous day!Warm, funny knowledgeable guide
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Lisa
(About local )
1 October 2024
Vanessa was amazing! Our group of 5 all enjoyed the tour immensely and Vanessa was so knowledgeable. She made the tour interesting and fun! Perfect intro to Munich and the history. Highly recommend. Wonderful Tour
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Dana 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
25 September 2024
Norma was amazing guide, very knowledgeable and just a lovely person. Highly reccommend! Amazing!!
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Mary
(About local )
13 September 2024
Vanessa was just amazing. Her enthusiasm was infectious and her knowledge was much appreciated. Vanessa took us to all the best sites and was very patient with our questions and requests. I highly recommend Vanessa and her tours.The Wonder of Munich
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Jacque🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
12 September 2024
We had a wonderful afternoon with Marion. She was kind and engaging and knew so much Munich and German history. We highly recommend her! You won't be disappointed. Our time in Munich
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Jacqueline H.
(About local )
9 September 2024
Marion was such an incredible tour guide and took us on such an adventure and it was everything we could have wanted and more!!It was amazong!
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Alan🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
3 September 2024
Paolo has a wealth of knowledge about Munich and is able to share it enthusiastically and comprehensively. We covered many interesting historical facts and interesting locations in an intensive two hour experience. Paolo comes highly recommended.Wonderful introductory tour of Munich
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Jan
(About local )
3 September 2024
We paid € 360 plus € 36 service charge for 4 persons ; we expected to get more then 2 pints and some cheese, sauer meat and sausages. Scandalous! I will see where to put it on internet to warn other people. Marion did her job as guide well.far much to expensive
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Kevin🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
3 September 2024
Marion was a great guide. She showed us both the famous publicized sites in the Munich City Center, but also showed us smaller details that only a local would know. Advice on where to go / not to go eat after the tour, and hints on what we would enjoy afterwards when viewing on our own.Munich Highlights
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Michael🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
31 August 2024
Wir hatten Marion für eine Tour mit drei Erwachsenen und drei Kindern gebucht. Sie hat sich hervorragend auf die Kinder eingestellt und die Stadtführung auch für sie zu einem wirklich tollen, interaktiven Erlebnis gemacht. Es hat riesigen Spaß gemacht. Ihr Wissen über München und die Geschichte war ausgezeichnet und spannend. Sie hat auch die Bedürfnisse der Kinder berücksichtigt. Wenn sie müde waren oder ähnliches, fand sie immer ein schattiges Plätzchen oder eine Toilette. Ein großes Lob an sie. Dankeschön von der drutsch, kanadisch, chinesischen Gruppe. Not to forget, her englisch is perfect 👌 Ein großartiger Tag mit Marion.
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Michael🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
26 August 2024
Thank you Marion for a really enjoyable walking tour through central Munich. You brought great historical knowledge and presented it with good humour, besides making it very interesting. Such good communication in English was most appreciated. We had a great time with you!Excellent
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Ed🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 August 2024
Marion was completely flexible, as part of our family never made it, and others arrived later than we had hoped. She was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining, and threw in hotel and restaurant recommendations before we even got there. I would highly recommend this Local!One of the best Withlocals tours ever
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Becca
(About local )
13 August 2024
We loved, Vanessa! She was a fun storyteller and made the history so interesting and memorable. Great for our kids and us!Fun storyteller
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janette🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
12 August 2024
Norma was our guide through Munich she was so knowledgeable loved itGreat Guide
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Clarisse
(About local )
11 August 2024
Our custom walking tour with Marion was a highlight of our Munich stay (which, for the record, included the Taylor Swift concert.) Marion gave us the exact tour we wanted. We were only in Munich for a couple of days and given our 11 year-old daughter's limited attention span, she shared a perfect amount of history while showing us the great highlights. Our daughter was so taken by what Marion showed us that she was insistent on showing one of the churches to her cousin. Munich Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local
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Michelle🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
30 July 2024
My daughter and I had an amazing afternoon with Marion seeing the city highlights of Munich! She was able to provide excellent insights and wonderful stories behind the rich history of the city. One of the best tours we’ve had in our travels! Highly recommend Marion! What an amazing experience!
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Wendy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
25 July 2024
Paola was amazing. She answered all questions prior to our meeting and of course during our tour. She customized it to fit our interests and she gave detailed information about various locations and points of interest. We were a family of five ( 3 adult children). I would highly recommend Paola for a tour. Perfect intro to Munich
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Lonnie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 July 2024
She was great!! We enjoyed everything about the day!!Great day!
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Sarah🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
16 July 2024
Great tour with a knowledgeable Marion. She made the tour interesting and fun. Her extra photos and little stories were a great addition to the tour. We loved the beer and pretzel amongst locals at the end of the tour too! Magical Munich!
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(About local )
9 July 2024
We were at Munich for summer vacation with my 3 kids and Paola made for us an outstanding day. From attention to detail, to make the tour fun and entertaining for everybody Paola takes care of all. We had a lots of fun and learning. Paola is a great guide!!!Great guided city tour
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Dorie S.
(About local )
17 June 2024
Marion did an excellent job, and we loved our 3-hour tour. City Unscripted promised to match us with an appropriate guide, and they did. We had asked to learn about the evolution of Munich as a city and how it is presently dealing with climate change. Marion addressed all this in an engaging manner. She carefully picked out spots to show us and stories to tell that revealed the big picture. We would have missed many interesting things without her. Marion also used many fun and engaging props - I won't reveal all of her secrets, but will admit that at one point, a puppet was involved, which delighted me. She also obviously did some homework before our visit and printed out and gave us images of the city that showed its boundaries and development over time. This was a perfect tour for us. Kudos to Marion! We will use City Unscripted again.Kickstart to Munich

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