Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour from Munich
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour from Munich
Dachau Tour from Munich
Take a half-day guided tour from Munich to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site with a certified guide offering historical context and survivor stories. This experience includes round-trip transport by train and shuttle bus, entrance fees, and expert commentary at key memorial sites.
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Step into a somber chapter of history with this half-day Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour from Munich, a journey that unveils the haunting truths of the first Nazi camp, opened in 1933. Led by a certified guide whose insights draw from survivor stories, this experience offers a depth you’d miss on your own. Every step is a reminder of lessons that echo loudly today. With seamless transfers by train and shuttle bus (Wi-Fi included) and all entrance fees covered, it’s a hassle-free way to honor the past while grappling with its enduring weight.
Your guide navigates the stark grounds—the roll-call square, reconstructed barracks, gas chamber, and crematorium. Hear tales of the 200,000 imprisoned and 41,500 lives lost between 1933 and 1945. Visit the museum, watch a 22-minute documentary, and pause at the Nandor Glid sculpture, a barbed-wire monument to resilience. Mostly outdoors, the tour demands comfy shoes and weather-ready layers—food’s not allowed on-site, so eat beforehand. Restricted to ages 14+ due to graphic content. Photography is permitted, but no audio or video recordings. Book now for a moving, guided reflection on humanity’s darkest hours, returning you to Munich by the afternoon.
- Meaningful Historical Insight: Visit Dachau, the first Nazi concentration camp, and learn its powerful lessons with context that resonates today.
- Certified Expert Guide: Gain deeper understanding through stories from survivors and historical insights shared by a knowledgeable guide.
- Comprehensive Tour Experience: Explore key sites including Roll-call Square, the museum, and memorials.
- Hassle-Free Transport: Enjoy round-trip travel from Munich via train and shuttle bus—one of the fastest and most convenient options.
- All-Inclusive Package: Tour includes entrance fees and onboard Wi-Fi for added comfort.
Itinerary
Duration: Approx. 5 hours
Karlsplatz (Meeting Point)
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeMeet your guide at Karlsplatz 8, located between McDonald’s and Starbucks near the Karlstor archway. From here, you’ll take a short train ride followed by a brief bus transfer to reach the Dachau Memorial Site.Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
4 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeExperience a powerful and educational visit to the former Dachau Concentration Camp. Your expert guide will provide a respectful and comprehensive tour through the campgrounds, memorials, and exhibitions. Photography is permitted, and questions are encouraged throughout.Return to Karlsplatz
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeTravel back to Munich with your group using the same public transport. Upon arrival, your guide will offer local recommendations for dining, museums, or onward travel before bidding farewell.
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Meeting Point:
- Karlsplatz 8, 80335 München, Germany
- Meet between Starbucks and McDonald’s, near the Karlstor archway.
- Public Transport Access: U-Bahn / S-Bahn Station – Karlsplatz
- Please arrive 10 minutes before departure
Start Time:
- 8:30 AM
Duration:
- 5 hours (approx.)
End Point:
- Returns to original meeting location
- The tour includes a visit to Roll-call Square, the museum, and multiple memorials at the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site.
- The tour is led by a certified professional guide.
- Round-trip transport via train and shuttle bus is included.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Water and light snacks
- Optional: Notebook for reflections
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Transportation and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels.
- Most travelers can participate.
- Service animals are allowed.
This tour is confirmed instantly upon booking.
A full refund is available if canceled at least 2 days in advance of the scheduled experience.
Mobile or printed tickets are accepted.
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Go Tours Munich
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Our guide Jaime is very knowledgeable and shared many interesting tidbits and nuggets of information that kept the tour engaged throughout
The Dachau tour was really an amazing experience and and eye-opening lesson from history. Our guide Jamie was very knowledgeable and shared some amazing information on the life at Dachau. I would highly recommend this tour for all those who visit Munich.