Dachau Private Tour 2026
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About Dachau Private Tour
Experience the gravity of Germany’s first Nazi concentration camp. On this Dachau Private Tour, a guide will lead you through the barracks, the cells, and more. As you walk, your private guide will teach you about the site’s tragic history. Learn about prisoners’ daily life, medical experimentation, and the camp’s final liberation. With a tour guide devoted to your group, ask as many questions as you like and visit what interests you most.
See the guard towers, the kitchen, and two reconstructed barracks, with concrete foundations marking the former 32. You’ll also learn about the SS training complex, including its leadership and medical schools.
The site includes two crematoria: an older one built in 1940 and the larger Barrack X complex constructed in 1942. These buildings were used for the cremation of prisoners who died in the camp. Walk through the area and reflect on their history and what took place there.
This tour provides a calm atmosphere and your guide's full attention. Avoid any crowding.
If staying in a central hotel, we will pick you up and drive you to the concentration camp memorial site. Otherwise, public transportation tickets are included.
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund. Alternatively, reserve the tour without paying. Only pay once you’re 100% sure you’re committed.
FREE CANCELLATION UP TO 24H IN ADVANCE!
Receive a complete refund if you cancel your booking 24 hours before the selected date!
Great tour guide
We were very impressed with Matt. He picked us up right on time, and made the Dachau memorial site tour from Munich so easy. The tour of the camp itself was very sobering. However, Matt was extremely respectful of its history while still being informative. He answered all of our questions and really knew his homework. I’m extremely glad we sprung for this guided tour. I doubt I would have fully understood the site’s history if we had visited by ourselves. I definitely recommend it.
Nice to have a private tour in a place like this
We wanted to pay our respects when visiting the Dachau concentration camp memorial. We wanted to really learn about its history. The private tour was the right way to go. Matt fully adapted the tour to us, based on what we wanted to see. We weren’t interested in the crematorium. He did, however, show us all of the barracks and spoke a lot about the clergy imprisoned there. He also spoke a lot about the medical experiments. It was very nice to have the tour so customized - I appreciate it.
DESCRIPTION
Dachau Private Tour
- Officially-licensed tour guide
- Private tour of the Dachau concentration camp memorial
- Tickets for public transportation
- Hotel pick-up upon request
- Entry to the Dachau main camp
- Learning about Dachau concentration camp’s history
- English
WALK AROUND THE FIRST NAZI CONCENTRATION CAMP
Opened on March 22nd, 1933, Dachau was the first concentration camp. As such, its layout was the model for all other camps. As you explore, your guide will point out its main characteristics. Dachau had 3 parts: the administrative camp, the prisoners’ camp, and the crematorium. The administrative section hosted the command center and soldiers’ living quarters. The prisoners’ part was mostly barracks. You’ll see a barrack for medical experimentation, and one only for imprisoned clergy. Make sure to tell your guide which interests you most. Since it’s a private tour, the route is customizable.
EXPLORE THE SS TRAINING FACILITY
As your guide will tell you, the Reich’s largest SS (Schutzstaffel) training center was at Dachau. The Schutzstaffel were Hitler’s paramilitary organization. They were also chiefly responsible for the horrors of World War II. Their training center was for military and ideological training. However, there was also a medical school. You’ll also see soldiers’ barracks, administrative buildings, and industrial factories. Your guide will show you most of the site, but not the whole area - it’s 136 acres large. If you have a specific request, ask away, and your private guide will adjust the tour.
LISTEN TO YOUR GUIDE’S HISTORY LESSON
As part of the Dachau Private Tour, your guide will teach you the history of Dachau. From its opening in 1933 to its liberation in 1945, it was the only camp to operate for all 12 years of Hitler’s tyranny. All in all, over 200,000 people were imprisoned at the camp, of 34 different nationalities. Of these, over 43,000 prisoners were murdered. As your guide will teach you, it was also the main camp for imprisoned clergy who defied the Nazi regime. While exploring, ask your guide all the questions you have. Since it’s a private tour, you have lots of time to dive into the topics that intrigue you most.
EXIT AND REFLECT ON YOUR VISIT
As you leave the site, think about what you saw and learned. Remember Dachau’s solemn past and honor the victims of Nazi persecution and the Holocaust.
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Why is a private tour of Dachau better than a regular tour?
PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE
Your private guide can provide careful historical context about the medical experiments carried out on prisoners. The visit can also be adjusted to allow more time in the reconstructed barracks, should you wish to explore them in greater depth.
CALM AND INTIMATE ATMOSPHERE
You won’t be jostling with other visitors in a large crowd. Instead, walk at your own leisurely pace, in peace and quiet. Spend however long you want at specific sites, and take breaks whenever you need them.
Good to know before you go
- It’s a good idea to wear closed-toed shoes, as part of the site has unpaved ground. You’ll need comfortable walking shoes.
- The majority of the site visited on this tour is wheelchair accessible, though some areas have uneven ground.
- All visitors must carry a photo ID with them. This can be a driver’s license, identity card, or passport.
- Pick-up is available from any centrally located hotel.
- Tickets for public transportation are included in the price of the tour.
- The Dachau Private Tour is not suitable for any children under the age of 13.
Meeting Point
If you are staying in a centrally located hotel, we can come and pick you up anywhere in Munich. Alternatively, public transportation tickets are included as part of the tour. There are several trains that travel to Dachau.
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FAQ - Dachau Private Tour
What should I wear when visiting Dachau?
There is no specific dress code. Whatever you wear in your day-to-day life is very likely to be appropriate. However, absolutely no imagery of a far-right nature (e.g. badges, flags, etc.) can be displayed at Dachau.Is there a place to eat at Dachau?
Yes, there is a canteen at the entrance where you can get some food. However, eating on the grounds of the concentration camp memorial site is not allowed.How will I reach Dachau?
If you are staying at a centrally located hotel in Munich, we can come and pick you up. Alternatively, the Dachau Private Tour includes tickets for public transportation. Just get the S2 train from Munich. Then, after reaching Dachau, take bus 726 towards “Saubachsiedlung” to the site's entrance. To ensure you have all the necessary information for your Dachau concentration camp visit, you can also book our Dachau Tour from Munich as well.Can I take photos at Dachau?
Yes. However, please be aware of the sensitivity of the site. Take care to show your full respect when taking photos.Can children visit Dachau?
Due to the site’s sensitivity and solemnity, no children under 13 years are allowed. However, older children are more than welcome to visit and pay their respects.Don’t wait! Book now!
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