Cologne EL-DE House and Jewish Holocaust History during World War II
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Alter Markt
50667 Köln
Description
Visit the EL-DE House, the former Gestapo headquarters in Cologne, and learn more about World War II and the Holocaust from a private expert guide. Gain insight into the daily lives, struggle for survival, and resistance of German and Jewish citizens during World War II.
Highlights:
• Visit the EL-DE House, the memorial to the victims of the Nazi regime, with a 5-star history expert guide
• Discover the Gestapo’s best-kept secrets, the secret police of the Third Reich
• Learn more about the victims of the Nazi regime, political opponents, and Jewish people
• Explore the Old Town and see Almarkt, Cologne Cathedral, and more
• Enjoy a private tour tailored to your needs and interests
Gain insight into daily life and oppression in Hitler’s Third Reich. Join our knowledgeable tour guide on a walking tour through Cologne’s Old Town and visit the EL-DE House, the former headquarters of the Gestapo. Learn more about the oppression and resistance of political prisoners, forced laborers, and Jewish people during World War II. Experience the dark side of German history.
Experience details
Mobile ticket
Group size
Up to 15 travelers
Instant confirmation
Private experience
Offered by
Rosotravel - Munich
What's included?
Included
- Licensed private tour guide who speaks your chosen language fluently
- Expert commentary on the history of the Third Reich, World War II, and the Holocaust
- Tickets for the EL-DE House
- Pace adapted to your group
- Guided tour of Cologne’s Old Town and the EL-DE-Haus
What to expect
Meet your tour guide in front of Café Extrablatt at Alter Markt, Alter Markt 28–32, 50667 Cologne, Germany
10 m
Private tour through Cologne’s Old Town and the EL-DE House. This history tour takes you back to the time of the Second World War and follows 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 Nazis’ persecution of the Jews, and the Allied bombing raids that destroyed 90% of Cologne.
30 m
Old Market
You will see the reconstructed Alter Markt with the Old Town Hall and the carved depictions of good heroes, the magnificent Gothic Cologne Cathedral, the 10th-century Dominican Church of St. Andreas, and many Stolpersteine along the way.
20 m
The highlight of this tour is a visit to the EL-DL-Haus, the Documentation Center on Nazi Germany. Admission is included in the price. The EL-DL-Haus is the former headquarters of the Gestapo (secret police), which has become a virtual “place of terror.” The building’s basements were used as prison cells and torture chambers for forced laborers and political opponents. More than 1,800 inscriptions made by prisoners on the walls can still be seen today. The upper floors, with the Gestapo offices, represent administrative terror and an evil system created by the Nazis. Our expert guide will explain in detail who suffered under the Nazi regime in Germany, why they suffered, and how. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor the resistance!
120 m
Admission included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your tour guide in front of Café Extrablatt at Alter Markt, Alter Markt 28–32, 50667 Cologne, Germany
Customer information on the voucher: 1. Please check your email the day before your tour for important information from Rosotravel, your tour operator. 2. Present this voucher to your guide or driver upon arrival. Please note that this voucher is not an admission ticket.
Important information
- Mobile ticket or paper ticket accepted
- 1 per booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Toddlers can be pushed in a stroller.
- Public transportation is available nearby.
- Toddlers must sit on an adult's lap.
- The transfer options are wheelchair accessible.
- All areas and floors are wheelchair accessible.
- Suitable for all fitness levels
- Please check your emails the day before the tour to receive important information
Cancellation policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time to receive a full refund.
Booking options
3h: Jewish Town + EL-DE Haus
Duration: 3 hours: On this 3-hour tour, you will visit the EL-DE House and see the Stolpersteine, Cologne Cathedral, the Old Town Hall, and much more. Expert guide: Official 5-star guide who is an expert in this type of tour. The guide speaks the selected language fluently. DECO021