Private Tour of Nazi Colony and World War II

5.0 (1 reviews) Cologne, Germany
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesSpanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover the hidden history of Cologne on a private tour that immerses you in one of the darkest periods of the 20th century. Through its streets and historical sites, you will learn how the city experienced the rise of Nazism, World War II and its profound consequences on the lives of its inhabitants.
Hand in hand with a local guide, you’ll hear human stories of fear, resistance and survival as you travel through spaces that still preserve the memory of that time. Beyond the facts, this tour seeks to bring you closer to the experiences of people who lived under Nazi rule in Cologne.
It is an ideal experience for those looking for a historical tour in Cologne, memory tourism and a more human understanding of World War II in Germany.
An intimate, thoughtful and paced experience, ideal for those who want to understand history from a deeper perspective.

What's included

  • Visit to historical sites related to the Third Reich
  • Private tour of Cologne exclusively for your group, with expert local guide
  • We will talk about daily life during the war and post-war
  • Historical, humane and thoughtful approach
  • Context on the destruction and reconstruction of the city
  • History of Nazism and World War II in Cologne
  • We will not enter the Cathedral, museums or buildings
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. NS Documentation Centre of the City of Cologne
    15m
    This is the meeting point, as it is one of the museums with more information and documents regarding the theme of the Second World War. Please note that we will not go to the museum, but we will talk about its contents.
  2. 5m
    We will explain the suffering experienced by those who did not want to abide by the orders of the regime.
  3. Historisches Zeughaus- Cologne
    10m
    It originally served as the arsenal of the imperial free city, where weapons, armor and artillery were kept for the defense of Cologne.
  4. Edith Stein-Denkmal
    10m
    We will learn the history of one of the most influential figures of the 20th century for his transition from atheism and phenomenology to the Catholic faith.
  5. Cologne Cathedral
    10m
    We'll talk about his role in World War II. However, we will not pass to the Cathedral.
  6. Museum Ludwig
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    You’ll discover how art went from spoils of war to symbols of reconstruction.
  7. Hohenzollern Bridge
    10m
    Destroyed during the war and today a symbol of love
  8. 10m
    Imposing and contemporary. However, we will not enter the building.
  9. Bahnhof Koeln-Deutz
    15m
    We finish the tour in a place with a dark history, through which thousands of people transit daily.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The museum is also known as the El-De Haus. Your guide will be waiting for you with a green and white umbrella, to distinguish you more easily.

End point

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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