Private Tour
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Visit EL-De House, the former Gestapo headquarters in Cologne, and learn about World War II and the Holocaust from a Private Guide. Gain insight into everyday life, survival struggle and fight of the German and Jewish citizens during WWII.
Highlights:
• Visit EL-DE House, the Nazi victim memorial center, with a 5-Star History Expert-Guide
• Discover the best-kept secrets of Gestapo, the secret police of the Third Reich
• Learn about the victims of the Nazi regime, political enemies, and Jewish people
• Explore the Old Town and see Almarkt, Cologne Cathedral, and more
• Enjoy a private tour tailored to your needs and interests
Get a glimpse into everyday life and oppression in Hitler’s Third Reich. Join our Expert Guide on a walking tour of Cologne's Old Town and visit EL-DL House, the former headquarters of Gestapo. Learn about the oppression and resistance of political prisoners, forced laborers and Jewish people during World War II. Witness the dark side of German history.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Entrance tickets to EL-DE Haus
Expert commentary on the history of Third Reich, WWII and Holocaust
Licensed Private Guide speaking fluently in your chosen language
Pace adapted to your group
World War II and Jewish Holocaust History Tour of Cologne’s Old Town and EL-DE House
Meet your guide In front of Cafe Extrablatt at the Old Market Square, Alter Markt 28-32, 50667 Köln, Germany
Private tour of Cologne’s Old Town and EL-DL House. This history tour will take you back in time to World War II, following the events and people who shaped the history of Hitler’s Third Reich. Our Expert Guide will tell you in detail about Adolf Hitler’s rise to power, the Nazi oppression of Jewish people, and the Allied bombings during which 90% of Cologne was destroyed.
Duration: 3 hours: On this 3-hour tour you will visit EL-DE House and see the Stumbling Stones, Cologne Cathedral, Old Town Hall, and more.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. DECO021
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
diannehiggins201,
Apr 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
Ralph was wonderful! Very entertaining and informative, at the same time. We so enjoyed our day with him. We would definitely recommend doing this tour.,
Trail18553560350,
Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great, a museum in its juice devoid of big coins to watch what forces you to read and therefore learn a lot! We loved it
Edmattri1,
Dec 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
I think this is a museum at least every German should visit, it shows in no uncertain terms how they treated thousands of people. The delema they got their selves into by letting a tyrant take over the country, and how their lives might be now if they weren't rescued by Britain and they allied forces. Then they might not treat us like third class citizens when we visit the country.
Paul K,
May 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
If you want a in depth look at this dark bit of the world’s history I highly recommend this tour with Michael.He is very knowledgeable and will tailor the tour to what you want to concentrate on. I know for a lot of people learning about this is not how they want to spend their holiday, but for those inclined I highly recommend it. It is only through education and spreading of this information that the world can ever hope to prevent these tragedies repeating themselves.
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