Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour: Reflective Journey from Munich
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München

Embark on a 5-hour journey to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, a space meant for contemplation and learning, in honor of the roughly 42,000 prisoners who met their end there. Depart from Munich by train towards Dachau, positioned 10 miles away from the city, just a brief trip away. IMPORTANT: THE TOURS DO NOT ADMIT CHILDREN UNDER 14.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Marienplatz - Meet outside the Tourist information centre on the Marienplatz in central Munich 10 minutes before the departure time. Your guide will have a black and white placard with Dachau Memorial Tour on it
  • Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site - With your Memorial licensed guide travel for 20 mins with the modern and efficient Munich train system to the Town of Dachau, cost included in the tour. You will spend 3 hrs at the Memorial and be given historical context about the site by your guide. All areas of the site will be covered including barracks, Crematorium and gas chamber, bunker punishment block and maintenance building, with historical context given. Time will also be allocated for the excellent museum exhibition.
  • Marienplatz - Relax, your guide will escort you all the way back to the original start point at Marienplatz at approximately 2pm. You can of course depart anywhere on the train journey back including Munich main station.
What's Included
  • Transportation costs covered for the entire tour
  • Licensed guide specialized in memorials
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
  • Children under 14 are not permitted on the tours
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved; refreshments and comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Tourist Information am Marienplatz München
Marienplatz
Underneath the Glockenspiel and in front of the Tourist Information centre on Marienplatz square central Munich. Your guide will be in front with a black and white placard with Dachau Memorial Tour on it.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Chris
May 1, 2024
Small group experience with Alun - Alun was an exceptional tour guide, very knowledgeable about Munich and the history of Dachau and the Third Reich. A place to be revered and remembered, and Alun brought that perspective to our tour.
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Suzanne_p
Apr 28, 2024
Worth doing this tour - Excellent tour. Our guide Alan did a great job explaining a very challenging subject. He was informative and compassionate. I would not have wanted to do this without a guide
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Gh2wa
Apr 25, 2024
Highly recommended tour - Alun is professional, well informed, well organized tour. He presented the information in sensitive manner. He took time to answer questions.
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Patrick_g
Apr 23, 2024
Insightful - Knowledgeable and friendly guide, described the history of the camp vividly. Watch out for the cold weather, even in late April.
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S4242giraymondh
Apr 22, 2024
Alun was fantastic. A must if you’re in Munich - Definitely should book this tour with Alun if you’re in Munich. Seeing the camp first hand was obviously a little overwhelming but Alun was extremely respectful and informative. He did a great job of explaining all the sections of the camp, the history, and gave us some time to walk around on our own. Group was small which was a bonus. He got us to and from Dachau with no issues. I wouldn’t book this with anyone else. If you’re in Munich you should make it a point to experience Dachau.
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Joshua
Apr 22, 2024
History must not repeat - Take this tour. Alun could not make this experience any easier. From transportation to tidbits along the way and, of course, all things Dachau, he is absolutely the one to help you attempt to understand the gravity of the camp. His context is most helpful and allows space for you to “feel” the tour. We are very happy we took this tour as a family. We risk repeating that which we do not learn from.
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Lynnmimom
Apr 20, 2024
Excellent tour! - Alun was a fantastic guide! He was knowledgeable and open to questions. His tour was small and provided an opportunity for learning and self-guiding through the museum. I would absolutely recommend booking this tour before it fills up. It was very well worth my time and money!
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Ladybratton
Apr 18, 2024
Amazing, educational small group tour - Best Tour Operator - no need to look elsewhere ! Alun has been taking visitors here for about 18 years. As an experienced guide he is tenacious in providing his guests with a customized experience. Knowledgeable and conscientious he shares the story and history with his participants. We saw many other guides during our tour and have to say Alun thinks on his feet to be sure we avoided the big slow groups. The photos were taken when it was very busy. However we were provided with a personalized visit. The largest group he takes is 15 so book soon. Meeting in an easy to find space in Marienplatz Alun whisked us through the train and bus to get us where we needed to be. He made this once in a lifetime visit seamless so we could focus on the subject matter. With our highest recommendation!
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Rosmcder
Apr 17, 2024
A Day of History and Reflection at Dachau - Our tour was very good! I read the reviews about Alan’s tours and thought his tour best met our needs so I reached out to him directly about making room for us since he was sold out on the dates that we were available. He was so kind and opened up a booking date for my husband and I. We ended up being the only ones that day, so we basically had a private tour and he was very knowledgeable about the history, the site and just everything about such a difficult but important part of our history. I would highly recommend Alun for your historical touring in and around Munich!
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Tiffany_h
Apr 15, 2024
Balanced on an unbalanced event. - This is a historical site that provides a real and very present setting of one of the most horrendous events in history so a tough one but necessary to experience. Alun was the perfect balance when presenting facts, stories of reality, and historical references. Alun is also well versed in “how” to get there and back and experience the site. Logistics can be challenge and when your overwhelmed with emotions not always a good combination. We took our 16 year old with us and our group walked away as friends. The size of our group (8 guests, 1 guide). More would not have provided the same experience. I can’t imagine visiting for the first time without a guide to inform and provide guidance to navigate.
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