We had a great tour with Mat. He was extremely knowledgeable with a ton of interesting facts and anecdotes about WW2 history, and Hitler's rise, and was great company for the day. Highly recommended!!
Private tour in Munich Mat B
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Greetings fellow travellers! My name is Mat, a down to earth Northern Englishman who has had the pleasure to have called the beautiful city of Munich "home" for the past twelve years. Mind you, it took me a while to get here! After having studied Environmental Management at university in Manchester I was employed at a local authority level until the invariability of my everyday life led me to Flagstaff, Arizona where I worked for a non-profit conservation organisation. It was also in Flagstaff that I met my (now) Bavarian wife. Our shared passion for travel and culture led us to, over the best part of two years, travel to all corners of the globe before finally deciding to settle in the traditional yet dynamic city of Munich to raise a family. Here I am, sixteen years later, not only am I still with the same beautiful wife but have two beautiful children to boot! Over these years I have been working as a freelance tour guide, showing visitors from all over the globe this beautiful city and its breathtaking surroundings. I have come to find my extensive travel experience and understanding of different cultures invaluable and most beneficial in my work as a guide. I feel I have the understanding to be accommodating, open and adaptable to the individual needs of my guests. I am always eager to show visitors around the city and surrounding areas and to share all I know of its culture, quirks and rich, varied and often turbulent history. It was a more recent turbulent time in this city's history that led to my interest and primary subject of study, that of the 3rd Reich. This interest also led to training and becoming an accredited and licensed guide with the memorial to the former concentration camp of Dachau. I would be happy to customise tours upon request and having two small children makes me very family orientated and understanding to the needs of families travelling with kids. Not only is tour guiding my subsistence but also my passion. My wish, ultimately, is to make your visit unforgettable. Officially accredited and licensed guide for the Dachau Memorial. Member of the European Tourism Association (ETOA) Environmental Management Degree from Manchester University. Extensive travel experience throughout the world. Wilderness chainsaw certification from the U.S Forest Service. CELTA English teaching certificate from Cambridge University. I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
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This tour will examine a darker time in Munich's history, a time when Munich was known as the 'Hauptstadt der Bewegung' (Capital of the movement). The city that spawned the NAZI party. We will discuss the rise of the party from its humble beginnings in the aftermath of WW1 at a time when Germany was attempting to forge its self into a young Republic, anti-semitism, the emergence of the party's paramilitaries, the establishment of the GESTAPO, the destruction of Munich, resistance to the regime and much more. We will visit the very sites connected with this cataclysmic time in history. Having studied the subject intensely I can guarantee you will leave this tour with a much deeper and much broader knowledge of this turbulent but fascinating time in recent history.
We had a great tour with Mat. He was extremely knowledgeable with a ton of interesting facts and anecdotes about WW2 history, and Hitler's rise, and was great company for the day. Highly recommended!!
We cannot recommend this tour with Mat highly enough. Mat isn’t just a guide; he’s a true historian, storyteller, and educator. His ability to take this complex topic and present it with clarity, nuance, and compassion is remarkable. Mat weaves together historical facts, personal stories, and lesser-known insights He created a thoughtful, respectful atmosphere while still keeping the experience engaging and accessible. We learned so much from him. Mat shows sensitivity to the subject matter, answering questions with patience, depth, and honesty. He seamlessly connected the historic locations in Munich with the broader context of how everyday people were affected and how these lessons still resonate today. This tour was powerful and illuminating. Mat is exceptional. Don’t hesitate to come in the winter. Our tour was in mid January which ended up being an ideal time.
Outstanding. There were four in our group and we could not have asked for a better tour guide. Mat was exceptional, especially for English speaking patrons. He put this tragic time in world history in a context that made it so much more valuable in understanding the dark days in German history. He uses graphic images to help contrast the "then and now". He answered all our questions and was adept at keeping things in context. It was complete and thorough. We would not hesitate to use Mat again in the future. Five stars with certainty.
Mat is a wonderful guide and made the history come alive, even for my teenage son. I highly recommend Mat and would definitely use again.
This tour was so interesting and we were all really pleased that we organised it. We learned so much and understand so much more having done it. Mat was extremely knowledgeable about Munich, the history of europe, the wars and obviously Hitlers activities in Munich. He had folders of visuals to help us picture what places were like at the time and to help us understand the stories and information he was giving us. I would highly recommend a tour with Mat! Thanks so much.
We had a great day with Mat learning about Nazi Germany, Dachau. He is an excellent guide, very engaging and full of information. Highly recommend the tour!
- We will begin the tour in the very heart of the old city of Munich, Marienplatz. - We will then wind our way through the streets, connecting various sites, buildings and memorials with our discussions such as Hofbräuhaus, Altes Rathaus, Odeonsplatz, Square for the victims of National Socialism, Universität, Gestapo Hq, and former Party Quarter and Rally ground. - I can then take you back to Marienplatz or to your hotel. I am more than willing to customize this tour according to your preferences, please contact me for a customized tour
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Most of this tour is conducted on foot with the possibility of a short underground train journey
Marienplatz, München, Bayern, 80331, Germany
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Marienplatz, Central square in Munich.
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