Dachau Tour from Munich 2025
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About Dachau Concentration Camp Tour from Munich
Witness the gravity of the first concentration camp with the Dachau Tour from Munich. First, meet your guide in Munich and take the train together. Travel through the countryside to Dachau. Explore the Dachau camp's memorial site, and see the former cells, barracks, and more. As you walk, your guide will teach you the sobering history of Dachau. End the tour at the Dachau Memorial Museum, and view prisoners’ reports and pictures.
Your guide will show you the camp’s gas chambers, cells, and barracks. Witness solemn standing cells, barracks used for medical experimentation, and more.
View an exhibition of pictures and prisoners’ reports describing everyday life in Dachau. Read biographies to learn what liberation day looked like.
During the walking tour, your guide will teach you Dachau’s history. Learn who opened the camp in 1933, how it was run, and who liberated it in 1945.
Meet your guide in Munich, and they’ll arrange all train travel. Just relax and watch the German countryside pass by. Train ticket included in tour price.
Reserve the tour without paying anything, and only pay once you’re sure you’re going. Otherwise, you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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Well-organised and important to visit
Very impressed with this Dachau concentration camp tour from Munich. We got the guided tour because we didn’t want to get there ourselves, and we wanted to visit the site properly. I think we owe it to the victims to learn about the tragedy that happened here. The visit is very sobering, but educational and deeply moving. Jesse really knew his stuff, and brought the camp’s history to life. Much more engaging than just reading signs. He was also great on the train; travel was easy, no problems.
Much better than a solo visit
We almost visited Dachau by ourselves. In the end though, I’m glad my son convinced us to do the organized Dachau memorial site tour from Munich. We could have figured out the trains, but it would have been so much more hassle. And Stephanie was an amazing guide. Full of knowledge, energy, while still being considerate of Dachau’s victims. Also very empathetic - she gave me a tissue when I needed it. Her stories really put everything that happened at Dachau into context. Without her, I think I wouldn’t have fully grasped the history.
DESCRIPTION
Dachau Tour from Munich
- Guided tour of the Dachau concentration camp memorial
- Tickets for public transportation
- Transfer to Dachau via train
- Officially-licensed tour guide
- Admission to the Dachau main camp
- Admission to the Dachau Memorial museum
- English, German
EXPLORE THE LONGEST-RUNNING NAZI CONCENTRATION CAMP
Board the train in Munich with your guide, and travel through the countryside to Dachau. Once you arrive, your first stop is the Dachau concentration camp memorial. Your guide will show you the camp’s somber sights, including the gas chambers, barracks, and cells. See the barracks where Sigmund Rascher conducted medical experiments. Almost 100 victims perished as a result of these atrocities. They included hypothermia experiments, “high altitude” experiments, and attempts to revive prisoners who were presumed dead. You’ll also view the infamous standing cells, where prisoners could do nothing but stand.
VIEW THE DACHAU MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Included in the concentration camp memorial site is the official Dachau Memorial Museum. This is your second stop, and where you’ll visit an exhibition of prisoners’ pictures and reports. Split into 6 sections, the space illustrates the full ‘path of the prisoner’. In other words, their arrival at the camp, life there, and their fate - either death or liberation. The first two sections explain the history that led to Nazi dictatorship and the camp set-up. Then comes the founding of the camp, and its operations during World War II. Finally, the fifth and sixth sections detail the camp’s liberation and its fate after the war.
LISTEN TO YOUR GUIDE TO LEARN THE CAMP’S HISTORY
This isn’t just a transfer service; the Dachau Tour from Munich includes a full camp memorial site tour. As you walk, listen to your guide to truly understand the tragic history here. Dachau was opened in 1933, and only closed in 1945. This makes it the longest-running Nazi concentration camp. It was also the first camp, opened under the guise of housing ‘political prisoners’. However, Jehovah's Witnesses, homosexuals, and emigrants were already sent to Dachau in 1935. When the US Army finally liberated it on April 29th, 1945, over 32,000 prisoners had perished (though the true number is believed to exceed 40,000).
RETURN TO MUNICH AND CONTEMPLATE YOUR VISIT
Board the train back to Munich. As you travel, reflect on everything you learned and saw, and honor the fallen victims.
FREE CANCELLATION UP TO 24H IN ADVANCE!
Receive a complete refund if you cancel your booking 24 hours before the selected date!
Do you know who opened the Dachau concentration camp?
Heinrich Himmler himself. Often called Hitler’s right-hand man, Himmler was the 4th-ever leader of the SS. The Schutzstaffel was Hitler’s paramilitary force, and Nazi Germany's most powerful organisation. However, in 1933, Himmler was only Munich’s Chief of Police. He first toured the site, then an unused gunpowder and munitions factory. Later, he approved it to be a concentration camp. It was formally opened on March 22nd, 1933, with the arrival of 200 political prisoners. Himmler described it as "the first concentration camp for political prisoners" that would restore calm to Germany.
Good to know before you go
- This tour departs from the meeting point at the stated departure time. If you have difficulty walking or require a wheelchair, please arrive early. We suggest 10 minutes before departure from the meeting point.
- Please try to wear closed-toed shoes. Some of the memorial is pure earth, so it’s better to have comfortable shoes.
- It’s a good idea to bring a bottle of water with you, to keep your energy levels up during the tour.
- The tour is fully wheelchair accessible.
- It is necessary for all visitors to carry photo ID. This can be a passport or an identity card.
Meeting Point
Meet your guide at the Gothic Town Hall on Munich’s Marienplatz. You should find them in front of the Tourist Information for the City of Munich. They’ll be holding a yellow sign with ‘Dachau Memorial Tour’ written on it.
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FAQ - Dachau Tour from Munich
Is Dachau accessible for people with mobility issues?
Yes, the tour is fully wheelchair accessible. The only area where wheelchair users might have difficulty is the outdoor grounds. However, if necessary, there are e-mobile scooters available.What is the best day of the week to visit Dachau?
Your best bet is Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. The middle of the week is usually less crowded. This is because most visitors travel either on the weekend or Monday and Friday.Is the Dachau Memorial Site appropriate for children?
Due to the harrowing subject, some of the content might not be appropriate for children below 13. We suggest only bringing children aged 13 or older, and always accompanied by a trusted adult.Can I take photos at Dachau?
Yes. However, please respect the memorial as a place of remembrance when taking photos. Also try not to disturb other visitors’ contemplation.How to best prepare for visiting Dachau?
We recommend reading about the history of Dachau beforehand to better understand what you’ll see. Also, our Dachau Visiting Guide might help you get ready for your visit. For a deeper and more personal experience, you might consider booking a Dachau Private Tour.Don’t wait! Book now!
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