1. From Munich: Nazi Rally Grounds & Nuremberg Old Town Tour
Join a Private Guide on the streets of Nuremberg to discover the historic sites that bore witness to the rise and fall of the Nazi Party. Learn about the events and personalities that shaped the history of Third Reich and examine the causes, context and consequences of Nazi ideology. Discover the secrets of the Nazi Party Rally Grounds! The 7–hour option includes return train tickets from Munich to Nuremberg. Upon arrival at Nuremberg, you will meet your 5-Star Local Guide and set off on a guided city tour. The itinerary will focus on sites related to Adolf Hitler, the Nazi Party and World War II. One of the main highlights will be a visit to the Nazi Party Rally Grounds. This is where Nazi party members and supporters organized annual mass parades from 1933 to 1939. Public transport tickets are included for your convenience. See the infamous Zeppelinfeld and the Congress Hall, which is the largest preserved National Socialist monumental building. The expert commentary from your Private Guide will help you understand Nuremberg’s role as the host of Nazi propaganda events. As you explore Nuremberg Old Town, you will also learn about the Nuremberg Trials, during which many prominent German Nazi politicians and military leaders were tried for war crimes and the Holocaust. You will see mediaeval and Gothic highlights such as the Imperial Castle of the Holy Roman Empire, St Sebald Church, Town Hall, Frauenkirche, St Lorenz Church and the mediaeval village Handwerkerhof. At the end of your guided tour, you will be escorted to the train returning to Munich.