• Cafe Extrablatt Köln Alter Markt - Meet the guide in front of Cafe Extrablatt at the Old Market Square, located at Alter Markt 28-32, 50667 Köln, Germany.
• Old Town Cologne 1922 e.V. - Enjoy a private tour of Cologne’s Old Town and EL-DE House. This historical tour will transport you back to World War II, exploring the events and individuals who influenced the history of Hitler’s Third Reich. The Expert Guide will provide detailed insights into Adolf Hitler’s rise to power, the Nazi oppression of Jewish people, and the Allied bombings that resulted in the destruction of 90% of Cologne.
• Alter Markt - Discover the reconstructed Alter Markt featuring the Old City Hall with carved images of Good Heroes, the stunning Gothic Cathedral of Cologne, the 10th-century Dominican Church of St. Andrew, and numerous Stumbling Stones along the route.
• EL-DE Haus - The tour’s main attraction is a visit to EL-DE House - the NS Documentation Center. Entrance tickets are included. EL-DE House, once the Gestapo’s headquarters, is now a virtual “place of terror.” The basements were used as prison cells and torture rooms for forced laborers and political adversaries. Over 1800 inscriptions made by prisoners on the walls are still visible today. The upper floors, which housed Gestapo offices, symbolize administrative terror and the evil system created by the Nazis. The Expert Guide will thoroughly explain who suffered under the Nazi regime in Germany, and why and how they did. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor the resistance!

• 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

Explore EL-De House, the former Gestapo headquarters in Cologne, with a Private Guide to gain a deeper understanding of World War II and the Holocaust. Discover the daily life, survival challenges, and resilience of German and Jewish citizens during this period.

Highlights:

• Tour EL-DE House, a memorial center for Nazi victims, with a 5-Star History Expert-Guide
• Uncover the hidden secrets of the Gestapo, the Third Reich’s secret police
• Learn about the victims of the Nazi regime, including political adversaries and Jewish individuals
• Stroll through the Old Town and visit landmarks like Almarkt and Cologne Cathedral
• Enjoy a personalized tour tailored to your interests and preferences

Gain insight into the daily life and oppression under Hitler’s Third Reich. Join our Expert Guide for a walking tour of Cologne’s Old Town and visit EL-DE House, the former Gestapo headquarters. Learn about the oppression and resistance faced by political prisoners, forced laborers, and Jewish people during World War II. Experience the somber aspects of German history.

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