Cologne EL-DE Haus and WWII Jewish Holocaust History Tour
Description
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.
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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.
You will see the reconstructed Alter Markt with the Old City Hall and carved images of Good Heroes, the beautiful Gothic Cathedral of Cologne, the 10th-century Dominican Church of St. Andrew, and many Stumbling Stones along the way.
The main highlight of this tour will be a visit to EL-DL House - the NS Documentation Center. Entrance tickets are included. The EL-DL House is the former headquarters of the Gestapo (secret police) turned into a virtual "place of terror". The basements of the house had been used as prison cells and torture rooms for forced laborers and political enemies. Over 1800 inscriptions made on the walls by the prisoners can still be viewed today. The upper floors with Gestapo offices represent administrative terror and an evil system created by Nazis. Our Expert Guide will give you thorough explanations of who, why and how suffered under the Nazi regime in Germany. Don’t miss out on this chance to honor the resistance!
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(4)
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.,
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 We're thrilled to hear that Ralph made your day both fun and informative. So glad you enjoyed the tour—hope to welcome you again soon! 🌟
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
Chers clients, Merci pour vos commentaires positifs. Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que vous avez apprécié notre circuit et que vous avez vécu une expérience formidable avec nous. Nous espérons que vous utiliserez à nouveau nos services à l'avenir. Nous avons hâte de vous accueillir à nouveau lors d'un autre circuit! Cordialement. L'équipe Rosotravel
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.
Dear Client, Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear that our tour met your expectations. We hope that you will use our services again in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back on another tour! Best regards. Rosotravel Team
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.
