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Cologne EL-DE Haus and WWII Jewish Holocaust History Tour

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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.

What's Included

  • Entrance tickets to EL-DE Haus
  • Expert commentary on the history of Third Reich, WWII and Holocaust
  • Pace adapted to your group

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Alter Markt
    50667 Köln, Germany

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    What To Expect

    Cafe Extrablatt Köln Alter Markt

    Meet your guide In front of Cafe Extrablatt at the Old Market Square, Alter Markt 28-32, 50667 Köln, Germany
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Old Town Cologne 1922 e.V.

    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.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Alter Markt

    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.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    EL-DE Haus

    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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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cologne EL-DE Haus and WWII Jewish Holocaust History Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-265432P333

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    What's Included

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    • 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

    Additional Info

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    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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