Dachau Concentration Camp Group Tour from €45
Visit Dachau from Munich with expert guides. Discover the camp’s harrowing history and honour the memory of those who suffered.
Children under 14 are not permitted to attend any tour at Dachau by order of the Memorial Site and proof of age may be required.
Full-Day Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour from Munich
Guided by Official Dachau Memorial Qualified Experts
Experience one of Europe’s most powerful historical sites with this full-day Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour from Munich. Guided by fully certified Dachau Memorial guides, this in-depth tour provides a respectful and educational journey through the first permanent Nazi concentration camp, opened in 1933 and liberated in 1945.
Explore the History That Changed the World
Dachau was the prototype for all Nazi concentration camps, operating for the full 12 years of the Third Reich. It is one of the best-preserved former camps in Europe and offers a sobering insight into the atrocities committed during the Holocaust.
Our expert-led 6-hour tour (including travel time) includes 4 hours on site and uncovers every major location within the camp. The tour traces the camp’s origins, evolution, and horrific legacy, with a focus on personal stories, SS training practices, prisoner life, and the importance of remembrance today.
Highlights of the Dachau Memorial Tour:
- Gatehouse Jourhaus with the infamous “Arbeit Macht Frei” sign
- Roll Call Square (Appellplatz)
- The Bunker (camp prison) and Execution Courtyards
- Crematoriums, Gas Chamber, and Barrack X
- Maintenance Building turned Memorial Museum
- Prisoner Barracks and Living Conditions
- Guard Towers and Perimeter Fencing
- Religious Memorials and the International Memorial by Nandor Glid
- SS Training Grounds and Camp Infrastructure
- First Prisoners, Torture Methods, and Psychological Warfare
- Insight into the camp’s post-liberation role in education and reconciliation
Why Choose This Tour:
- Led by Dachau Memorial Site Certified Guides with years of expertise
- Transport included from central Munich
- Historical insights rooted in survivor testimony, academic research, and official archives
- Commemorating the 80th anniversary of Dachau’s liberation in 2025
This tour is not only educational but also deeply moving. It’s an essential experience for anyone visiting Munich who seeks to understand the realities of the Holocaust and the impact of fascism in Europe.
Important Information:
- Duration: 6 hours total (4 hours at the memorial site)
- Age Restriction: No children under 14 allowed. Ages 14+ must be accompanied by an adult.
- Departure Point: Marienplatz 11 in front of the department store Ludwig Beck - https://maps.app.goo.gl/rEkCFwncGZEUX9VV8
- Content Warning: This tour discusses graphic content including physical and psychological torture, executions, and Holocaust imagery.
- No food, pets, smoking, or nationalist symbols allowed on site. Water and non-alcoholic drinks are permitted.
- Photography allowed; recording of the guide is strictly prohibited.
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Join thousands of visitors each year who describe this tour as the most meaningful and unforgettable part of their trip to Germany. Book early to secure your place during the anniversary year.