Nuremberg is infamous for its role in the course of World War II as the seat of the Reich Party Congress, with annual parades and processions held in celebration of the Further. Join this original WWII tour to discover the secrets from the city’s tortured past and visit the historic site of the Nazi Party Rally Grounds.

The 4-hour option lets you 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 and Gothic masterpieces such as St. Sebaldus Church, Frauenkirche and 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.

After sightseeing in the medieval shopping village Hauptmarkt, 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. 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.

Choose the 5-hour option to also receive tickets to the Documentation Center, a museum dedicated to the Nazi Party Rallies. Take a look at original documents, films and photos that document the history of the area and its legacy of National Socialism. It’s a great place to learn about the community and exclusion of the movement and to understand why such propaganda events were important for Hitler and the Third Reich.