World War II History and Nazi Rally Grounds Tour in Nuremberg

Overview

Explore the dark past of Nuremberg during a 4-hour private tour dedicated to World War II. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will walk through the old town and the Nazi Party Rally Grounds to understand the city's role as the ideological capital of the Third Reich. The itinerary takes you through symbolic sites such as St. Lorenz Church and the Avenue of Human Rights. You will discover the mechanisms of Nazi propaganda, the organisation of the Reich Party Congress parades, and the key facts surrounding the Nuremberg Trials. The experience includes access to the Nazi Party Rally Grounds as well as the public transport tickets required to reach the outlying sites from the historic centre.

Itinerary

1. Meet your guide Under the Albrecht Dürer Monument, Albrecht-Dürer-Platz 12, 90403 Nürnberg, Germany

   · 10 min

2. Nuremberg

   Explore the best selected highlights of Nuremberg’s Old Town while learning about the causes and consequences of WWII. Take a stroll along the Historic Mile of Nuremberg to admire the restored medieval architecture.

   · 1 h

3. St. Sebaldus Church

   See the Gothic masterpieces such as St. Sebaldus Church.

   · 20 min

4. Frauenkirche

   Explore Frauenkirche.

   · 10 min

5. St. Lorenz

   St. Lorenz Church, that were rebuilt after the war See also the Old Town Hall and the New City Hall and learn about the city’s transformation from the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire to a centre of Nazi ideals.

   · 10 min

6. Hauptmarkt

   After sightseeing in the medieval shopping village Hauptmarkt.

   · 10 min

7. Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds

   Your Local Guide will take you to the Nazi Party Rally Grounds using convenient public transportation. This is where you can fully appreciate the scale of the propaganda events held by the leaders and supporters of the Nazi movement.

   · 1 h· Admission not included

8. Zeppelinfeld

   Take a walk from Zeppelinfeld to the New Congress Hall, the largest preserved National Socialist monumental building that could fit up to 50000 people. This experience will give you a new perspective of WWII history. Examine important events such as the passing of Nuremberg Laws, the Nazi propaganda events, and the Nuremberg Trials, during which prominent Nazi leaders like Julius Streicher were tried and later executed.

   · 1 h

How to use your ticket

Know before you go: - Please check your email the day before the tour for important information. - This tour requires the use of public transport (trains, trams, buses) as some of the sites are further away. For your convenience, we will provide two-way tickets from the Old Town to Nazi Party Rally Grounds.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible.
• Pushchairs or strollers are permitted for babies and young children.
• Public transport is available nearby.
• Infants must sit on an adult's lap.
• Accessible transport options for people with reduced mobility are available.
• Fully wheelchair accessible.
• Suitable for all fitness levels.
• Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
• The use of public transport (trains, trams, buses) is required; return tickets between the old town and the rally grounds are provided.
• Confirmation is received immediately upon booking.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation for a full refund at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure date.

Who is it for?

• Travellers interested in the history of the Third Reich and World War II.
• People with reduced mobility or families with strollers.
• Visitors seeking a private tour in their own language.

What makes it different

• Private tour with a history expert guide.
• Public transport tickets included for travel to the sites.
• Free entry to the Nazi Party Rally Grounds.

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