Nuremberg WWII Tour: Uncover History at Courtroom 600 and Nazi Party Rally Grounds

Uncover the history of Nuremberg during WWII on a group tour. Visit Courtroom 600, where the Major War Criminals Trial took place, and explore the remains of the Nazi Party Rally Grounds.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Reichsparteigelande (Nazi Party Rally Grounds) - The Nazi Party Rally Grounds were called the area in the southeast of Nuremberg, where the Nazi Party rallies of the NSDAP took place from 1933 to 1938. The overall design for the design of the site came from Albert Speer in the basic concept and from Walter Brugmann in detail, who also managed the implementation. It covers a total area of over 16.5 km².
  • Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds - Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds. From 1933 to 1938, the National Socialists held their Party Rallies in Nuremberg. Today remains of huge structures still bear witness to how this propaganda display was organized and produced.
  • Zeppelinfeld - is located east of the Great Road. It consists of a large grandstand (Zeppelinhaupttribüne) with a width of 360 metres (390 yards) and a smaller stand. It was one of Albert Speer’s first works for the Nazi party and was based upon the Pergamon Altar. Its square piers are inspired by the work of Franco-American architect Paul Philippe Cret. The grandstand is famous as the building that had the swastika blown from atop it in 1945, after Germany’s fall in World War II. The name “Zeppelinfeld” or “Zeppelinwiese” refers to the fact that in August 1909 Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin landed with one of his airships (LZ6) in this location.
  • Nuremberg Palace of Justice - The Major War Criminals Trial was held before the International Military Tribunal in Nuremberg from November 20, 1945 to October 1, 1946. As a result of this trial, Courtroom 600 of the Nuremberg Palace of Justice gained worldwide notoriety. From 1946 to 1949, 12 “Subsequent Trials” were held in the same courtroom before exclusively U.S. American military tribunals..
What's Included
  • Private transport throughout the tour
  • Expert tour guide for personalized experiences
What's Not Included
  • Entry/Admission
  • Palace of Justice is CLOSED ON TUESDAYS
  • Palace of Justice Ticket 7,50€
Additional Information

The International Military Tribunal conducted the Major War Criminals Trial in Nuremberg from November 20, 1945, to October 1, 1946. This trial made Courtroom 600 of the Nuremberg Palace of Justice infamous all over the world. Additionally, from 1946 to 1949, this same courtroom was the stage for 12 ‘Subsequent Trials’ led solely by U. S. American military tribunals. .

In the present day, the mammoth structures standing on the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds in the southeastern section of Nuremberg provide a stark reminder of the grand illusions of the National Socialist regime. Spanning 4 square miles, this area was designed to serve as a grand stage for the Nazi party rallies, aimed at portraying their might not just to Germany, but the entire world.

The Palace of Justice remains CLOSED ON TUESDAYS

The maximum capacity for group tours is 8 individuals.

Location
Reichsparteigelande (Nazi Party Rally Grounds)
Bayernstr. 110,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Britt_h
Jun 24, 2024
Lively lovers of WWII history! - Seba was a lively, helpful, and interesting guide. The places that we went were critical to understanding the history associated with the rise and the fall of the Third Reich. The guide made all the difference between what could have been a stale tour and was instead very much making the history come alive in a relevant way. I liked the way the tour took a nuanced approach to a complex topic.
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Erik_h
Jun 2, 2024
Excellent small group tour - Tour guide Rob was amazing! Nice small group tour of 7 guests. It was raining on the day of our tour and there was a large event in the grounds but Rob still got us to the historical spots and expertly timed his energetic narratives with breaks in the rain so we could get out and take photos. He also paid attention to our group’s interests and timed our stops so that we could try to spend more time at the places of higher interest. Highly recommend the tour and Rob!
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Eric_f
May 24, 2024
A great tour - A very good tour, a must to have a knowledgeable driver take you around as many of these sites are either very large or separated by some distance
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Kelley_m
May 18, 2024
In depth tour of Nazi history - small group tour (there were only 3 of us but I think they could have had up to 5-8) got to see various points of interest in Nuremberg relating to the rise of the Nazi party and power. We got to explore in more depth than a city tour would and the tour guide - Rob knew his history - I learned a lot.
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Hankypanky505
Apr 18, 2024
Absolutely fantastic tour - This was a tour offered to us through Viking cruises. So glad we took the time to do it, very informative and heart wrenching all at the same time. Our country and so many others made great sacrifices to keep the world a better place. Please let’s not forget our history and or ever make the same mistakes again. This tour is fantastic and should be seen by everyone who visits Nuremberg.
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753claym
Jul 25, 2024
Good Explanation - Rob gave a very good explanation of the rise and fall of the Nazi Party in Germany to give context to all of the sites. We thought that the length was good. It takes some mental strength to stay locked in 100% of the time because it is so much information.
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Elainemg8430bk
Jul 15, 2024
Small Group Van Tour - This was a small group tour. It was my son and I, as well as 2 couples who happened to sign up for the tour the same day. The tour guide was a real character but also very informative on the subject matter. The tour drove you right up to the sites that you were seeing. Although one site was blocked by construction for an event. At the end of the tour the guide was very helpful suggesting places that we could buy souvenirs and he was also flexible about dropping us off where we could shop and making sure we knew how to get back to the train station.
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John_h
Jul 13, 2024
Less than expected - Our tour guide spoke very loudly and rapidly. He was quite difficult to understand. The historic sites however were very interesting.
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Janey_b
Apr 25, 2024
Mixed Review - We learned a lot on our trial tour. Rob was energetic and informative although not too professional in dress or manner. Unfortunately, we were not informed ahead of tour that part of the courtroom 600 exhibit was closed (no discount given). Also, the tour was advertised as giving participants 1 hour at the Courtroom 600 exhibit, but we were only given 35 min, not enough time to taking in this exhibit.
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243andred
May 28, 2024
Great locations that any with interest should visit but disappointing and far overpriced tour - I will start by saying I would recommend this tour for people without much prior knowledge and who have money to spend. Prior to visiting Germany I did some reading on the WW2 history of the region (‘Rise and fall of the third reich’ by William Shirer - highly recommended to any who have interest in the area amongst other books) and found that I had a greater breadth of knowledge than the guide. While Rob was enthusiastic and extremely personable, the information he provided was catered more for people being introduced to the historical background (I understood going in that the tour of course must be catered for all knowledge levels), however some of the facts noted were incorrect or dubious at best. Considering the extremely high price for this tour, if you have any real knowledge of this period in history I would strongly recommend skipping the tour and touring yourself via public transport, driving or even walking as entry fees are not included in the price and negligible next to the tour cost which ultimately provided only convenient transport - which at that price was outrageous. Lastly, I would recommend the tour guide team brush up further on their historical knowledge through Shirer’s book mentioned above, ‘Hitler’ by Ian Kershaw or any other recognised and detailed references on the topic to enhance their participants experiences…also they’re incredibly interesting reads!
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