World War 2 Hamburg Private Guided Tour

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About the Activity

Hamburg's period under Nazi rule remains to this day one of the darkest periods of the city's history. Come discover the many events that would lead to the devastating bombing of 1943 and learn about how this topic is dealt with today. This tour is ideal for those who want to know the ins and outs of Hamburg under the third reich. This dark but facinating period has shaped the city we see today and is a must see tour for those who wanting to know more about this topic. This tour will cover the following topics: From monarcy to dictatorship The Arts under Hitler 1933 discriminatory laws The Feldstraße tower bunker Execution capital Hamburg Architecture in Nazi Hamburg Human Zoos Concentration Camp Neuengamme The Bombing of Hamburg Deserters memorial Nazi memorials to WW1 Hamburgs surrender A culture of memory Please note Neuengamme will be covered as a topic without visiting the camp itself due to time constraints. For customizations please contact us in advance.

5 hours

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Public transit tickets if required

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Laeiszhalle

Johannes-Brahms-Platz, , Hamburg, Germany, 20355At this location we will begin by looking at the interwar period by discovering the lesser known history of WW1, the hyperinflation of the 1920's, the rise of anisemitism and the treaty of Versaille. 20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Here we will dive into the downfall of Hamburgs judicial and political system in the 1930s while looking at the detrimental consequences this would have.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

This location is marked to this day by one of the largest bunkers build during the second world war currently being repurposed as a skyline garden.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Planten un Blomen

Sankt Petersburger Strasse 28, Marseiller Promenade, Hamburg, Germany, 20355Now one of the most scenic locations in the city of Hamburg this idyllic location has a much forgotten and much darker past as a central location for executions during WW2, a propaganda project, a human zoo and a displaced persons camp.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Kriegerdenkmal am Dammtordamm

Dammtordamm 2, 20354, Hamburg, Germany, 203545 different war memorial from different periods shape not only the physical landscape of this location but also the contempary culture of remembrance in Modern Hamburg.25 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Turmbar

Rothenbaumchaussee 2, Hamburg, Germany, 20148What appears to be a water tower is one of the over 2,000 bunkers built in Hamburg during the second world war.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

The Grindel district was once a district which hosted a vibrant jewish community. Here we look at how this area came to be, who lived there, what happened here during the war and what life looks like here today. Some topics of intrest include: - The place of the deported jewish persons of Hamburg - Kristallnacht (the night of broken glass) 1938 - Book burning 1933 - The Born Synagogue - The Talmud Torah School 1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Jungfernstieg

Hamburg, Germany, 20354Here Hamburg tried to build a decoy city centre to avoid bombings in the second world war.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

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Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

We meet guests in front of the WW1 memorial on the main Townhall square.View Location

End point

We finish at the WW2 Bunker on the Feldstraße but upon request guests can be dropped back to a location of their choosing.View Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

German
English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Berlin time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Experience Hamburg ToursCreated on 25 Aug 2022Created on 13 May 2025

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