Dachau Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Munich by Train
Dachau Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Munich by Train
Dachau Small-Group Tour from Munich by Train
Embark on a small-group tour from Munich to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site by train, where you'll gain profound insights into the history of the Nazi regime and the atrocities of WWII. Led by an expert guide, explore the camp’s original structures, memorials, and learn about the lives of its prisoners.
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Take a powerful and educational journey to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site on this small-group half-day tour from Munich, designed for those seeking to understand the history of Nazi Germany.
Travel conveniently with round-trip train and bus transport included, and explore the first Nazi concentration camp, established by Adolf Hitler in 1933. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, walk through the former barracks, gas chamber, crematorium, and memorial sites, gaining insight into the camp’s dark history and the suffering endured by its prisoners during World War II.
This emotionally impactful tour provides historical context and personal stories, helping visitors reflect on the atrocities committed under the Third Reich. It's a meaningful experience for anyone looking to connect deeply with the legacy of the Holocaust and the importance of remembrance.
- Educational Guided Experience: Gain deep insight into the history and significance of Dachau with a knowledgeable guide who provides historical context and answers questions.
- Visit a Historic Memorial Site: Explore the former concentration camp, now a preserved memorial, to understand its role during WWII and its legacy today.
- Round-Trip Train from Munich Included: Travel conveniently from Munich’s Marienplatz with included return train tickets, simplifying logistics.
- Thoughtful, Reflective Tour: Designed to be respectful and informative, the tour enhances your understanding of this solemn chapter in history.
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Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
5 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeLeaving Marienplatz in downtown Munich at 9:00 AM, you'll travel by train with your authorized guide to the Dachau Memorial Site for a comprehensive 5-hour tour. You will explore key historical topics including the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party in the 1920s, the burning of the Reichstag, and the formation of concentration camps, with Dachau serving as the model for others. The tour covers the 3 major phases of the camp system, the SS training facility, the Jourhaus (main gate house) with the infamous "Arbeit Macht Frei" slogan, the liberation of the camp, and its history post-1945. Learn about the registration of prisoners, Kristallnacht, and the influx of Jewish prisoners, along with insights into the concentration camp system, ghettos, and extermination camps, offering a deep understanding of this dark chapter in history.
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Location:
- Marienplatz 15, 80331 München, Germany
- Underneath the tower of the Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus), near the Spielzeug Museum and Juliet Statue
Start Time: 9:00 AM
Check-in: Please arrive by 8:45 AM for check-in; tour departs promptly at 9:00 AM and cannot wait for late arrivals
End Point: Returns to the meeting point
- The tour is a combination of indoor and outdoor activities; please dress appropriately for the weather.
- Snacks and refreshments are not included but may be purchased at select locations before or after the tour.
- Valid student ID must be presented if booking under the youth category.
- Children under 14 are not permitted to join guided tours at the Dachau Memorial Site.
- Maximum group size: 20 travelers
- Children under 14 cannot participate in guided tours of the memorial
- Youth rate available for students with valid ID
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
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A full refund will be processed if cancelled at least 2 days before your selected activity date. No refunds can be issued if cancelled less than 2 days before your selected activity date.
Please present your mobile or paper ticket at the meeting point.
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James (our tour guide) is engaging and knowledgeable. He also good at time management (checking time and planning for train-bus transition) to keep our journey as smooth as possible.