Visit EL-De House, the former Gestapo headquarters in Cologne, and learn about World War II and the Holocaust from a Private Guide. Gain insight into everyday life, survival struggle and fight of the German and Jewish citizens during WWII.
Highlights:
• Visit EL-DE House, the Nazi victim memorial center, with a 5-Star History Expert-Guide
• Discover the best-kept secrets of Gestapo, the secret police of the Third Reich
• Learn about the victims of the Nazi regime, political enemies, and Jewish people
• Explore the Old Town and see Almarkt, Cologne Cathedral, and more
• Enjoy a private tour tailored to your needs and interests
Get a glimpse into everyday life and oppression in Hitler’s Third Reich. Join our Expert Guide on a walking tour of Cologne's Old Town and visit EL-DL House, the former headquarters of Gestapo. Learn about the oppression and resistance of political prisoners, forced laborers and Jewish people during World War II. Witness the dark side of German history.
What's included
Entrance tickets to EL-DE Haus
Expert commentary on the history of Third Reich, WWII and Holocaust
Pace adapted to your group
World War II and Jewish Holocaust History Tour of Cologne’s Old Town and EL-DE House
Licensed Private Guide speaking fluently in your chosen language
What to expect
10m
Meet your guide In front of Cafe Extrablatt at the Old Market Square, Alter Markt 28-32, 50667 Köln, Germany
30m
Private tour of Cologne’s Old Town and EL-DL House. This history tour will take you back in time to World War II, following the events and people who shaped the history of Hitler’s Third Reich. Our Expert Guide will tell you in detail about Adolf Hitler’s rise to power, the Nazi oppression of Jewish people, and the Allied bombings during which 90% of Cologne was destroyed.
Alter Markt
20m
You will see the reconstructed Alter Markt with the Old City Hall and carved images of Good Heroes, the beautiful Gothic Cathedral of Cologne, the 10th-century Dominican Church of St. Andrew, and many Stumbling Stones along the way.
2h · Admission ticket included
The main highlight of this tour will be a visit to EL-DL House - the NS Documentation Center. Entrance tickets are included. The EL-DL House is the former headquarters of the Gestapo (secret police) turned into a virtual "place of terror". The basements of the house had been used as prison cells and torture rooms for forced laborers and political enemies. Over 1800 inscriptions made on the walls by the prisoners can still be viewed today. The upper floors with Gestapo offices represent administrative terror and an evil system created by Nazis. Our Expert Guide will give you thorough explanations of who, why and how suffered under the Nazi regime in Germany. Don’t miss out on this chance to honor the resistance!
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet your guide In front of Cafe Extrablatt at the Old Market Square, Alter Markt 28-32, 50667 Köln, Germany
End point
Meet your guide In front of Cafe Extrablatt at the Old Market Square, Alter Markt 28-32, 50667 Köln, Germany
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
