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From Munich: Dachau Memorial Site Day Tour

4.7  / 51747 reviews
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Guided tour
From Munich: Dachau Memorial Site Day Tour
4.7  / 51747 reviews
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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
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Eeri – Estonia

I have traveled 120 countries and guide Connie was the best. She knows everything and every details. I loved him:) . She take care everything!

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Eeri – Estonia
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Nadia – Canada

Mat was our tour guide. He is well-experienced and can answer all questions. He carries a binder with relevant supplementary photos in his bag and uses them when needed. Thank you Mat for teaching us about such a dark yet important time!

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Nadia – Canada

Experience

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

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Meeting point

The tour starts in front of the Tourist Information for the City of Munich at the Gothic Town Hall in Marienplatz. The guide will hold a yellow sign with "Dachau Memorial Tour" written on it in red letters.

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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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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 1747 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Eeri – EstoniaJanuary 15, 2025  – Verified booking
I have traveled 120 countries and guide Connie was the best. She knows everything and every details. I loved him:) . She take care everything!
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Nadia – CanadaJanuary 11, 2025  – Verified booking
Mat was our tour guide. He is well-experienced and can answer all questions. He carries a binder with relevant supplementary photos in his bag and uses them when needed. Thank you Mat for teaching us about such a dark yet important time!
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Amy – United StatesJanuary 6, 2025  – Verified booking
Tour was well-presented and respectful. Michael was our tour guide and he's definitely recommended.
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Product ID: 521

Activity provider:Munich Walk Tours

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