From Munich: Dachau Memorial Site Day Tour

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From Munich: Dachau Memorial Site Day Tour
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Top rated
4.718814 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.718814 out of 5 stars
1956 reviews

Travel by train from Munich to visit the Dachau Memorial. See the former gas chambers, barracks, and cells on a guided tour of the site, and learn more about the history of the Holocaust in Germany.

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Duration 5 hours
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Live tour guide
English, German
Wheelchair accessible
Private group available

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Pia – United States

Michael is a very good tour guide. He knows the subject and explained good.

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Anic – South Africa

Fantastic tour.. our guide Mat was great. He has so much knowledge and really did a great job!

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Highlights

  • Visit the memorial site at the former concentration camp Dachau
  • See Dachau's former barracks, cells, and gas chambers
  • Hear reports from former prisoners about everyday life in the camp

Full description

Discover the story of the Dachau concentration camp on this guided tour from Munich. Ride on a public train and enjoy views of the countryside along the way. Step back in time as your guide paints a picture of the past as you explore the memorial site.
The Dachau concentration camp was the first German concentration camp, opened outside Munich in 1933. Since 1965, the site has been used as a memorial and a place of education.

Visit the memorial site on a 5-hour tour from Munich. Your tour guide will explain the significance of the Dachau concentration camp at the time of National Socialism. See the former gas chambers, cells, and barracks. 

Visit the exhibition in the Dachau Memorial Museum and see pictures and reports by prisoners describing everyday life in the camp from its beginnings to its liberation by the Allies in 1945.

Includes

  • Guided tour
  • Public transport ticket
  • Transfers by public transport

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking

Know before you go

  • If you would like to visit the memorial at times when there is little crowding, the afternoon tour (1:10 PM) is recommended, as there are fewer school classes and groups on site at that time
  • This tour departs from the meeting point at the stated departure time. If you have difficulty walking or are in a wheelchair, you will need a carer and must arrive 10 minutes before departure at the meeting point, as you will use a different entrance for the platform and the train

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4.7 /5

based on 1956 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Pia – United StatesMay 12, 2025 – Verified booking
Michael is a very good tour guide. He knows the subject and explained good.
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Anic – South AfricaMay 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Fantastic tour.. our guide Mat was great. He has so much knowledge and really did a great job!
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Chris – CanadaMay 8, 2025 – Verified booking
Conni was great, very in depth about everything and could answer any questions you have.

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Activity provider:Munich Walk Tours

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