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Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour with Train from Munich
4.7
683 Ratings
München
Explore the haunting history of Dachau Concentration Camp on a guided walking tour from Munich. Learn about the Nazi Party’s development in Munich and pay your respects at the memorial site.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site - On this tour we escort you to the site by public transport.
Our fully trained guide will take you round all areas of the
memorial site, giving you an insight into the suffering of the
prisoners and relating the story of the concentration camp
system to historical developments during the time of the
National Socialist regime.
We guide you round the cells, barracks and gas chamber
and explain the meaning behind the pictures and exhibits in
the museum with thought-provoking accounts of prisoners’
own experiences, from the setting up of the camp until their
liberation by US-forces in 1945.
There is a 22 minute documentary film in English, although
we stress that this is deemed unsuitable for children underv 13 years old
What's Included
- Local guide
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Gain an in-depth knowledge of one of the darkest periods in Germany’s past with this half-day visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial. Accompanied by a guide, make your way from Munich to the site by train. Explore the cells, dormitories and gas chamber, gaining insight into Munich’s involvement in the evolution of the Nazi Party. Take a moment to honor the victims at the memorial site, and view a poignant documentary about the camp. Please note, this tour is not suitable for children below the age of 14.
- Children under 14 years are not allowed on this tour
- Please note that the tour at 1:15 pm is quieter and the number of participants is only a third of the number in the morning tour
- A maximum of 8 people per each booking
Location
Marienplatz
In front of the Tourist Information of the City of Munich in the Gothic town hall on Marienplatz.
Our guide has a yellow A3 sign with the name of your tour in red letters.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Rebecca_s
Jul 24, 2024
A VERY worthwhile experience - This is a very difficult place to visit but its very important and very worthwhile. Sam was my tour guide and he was fabulous -- very knowledgeable and very respectful.
I would encourage people to tour and understand the crimes against humanity that were committed by the Nazis and appreciate how quickly this can happen in our current government structures.
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Joanne_n
Jul 22, 2024
Informative, historically accurate and well run - Our tour guide Alex was fantastic. He explained the history leading up to the creation of the Dachau camp and was very knowledgeable on the topic. He was also thoughtful, making sure we stopped in shady places (it was a very hot, sunny day) when he had to explain anything and giving us time to explore the site ourselves too.
The site is very well maintained and gives a real sense of the atrocities committed there before and during WW2. There is so much to see and read in the museum that it's a shame there's not more time.
Thanks very much for a great tour! I'm really glad I booked this!
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Corinna_m
Jul 22, 2024
Girls trip - Our guide Alex was very knowledgeable. Treated a delicate subject with complete respect. Definitely recommend.
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Robert_e
Jul 21, 2024
Engaging and Educational - Great job by our guide. Engaging and educational. Sorry…can’t remember the name, but she was very attentive, funny, and helpful.
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P4330zajessicas
Jul 20, 2024
Great guide and experience. - Our tour guide Aleks was amazing! He was very informative and open to all questions and conversations. He had a very cheerful and welcoming personality yet was able to deliver the information appropriately. The length of the tour was perfect to see all the elements of the camp. I would definitely recommend this tour as although the camp itself has lots of information boards/signs having the guide made it so much more immersive as he had his own binder of extra information. The transport there and back was also easy to navigate especially with our guide.
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Paul_k
Jul 18, 2024
Everyone should go to see Dachau to understand what went on there. - Alex was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable about Dachau and Germany history. He was kind and patient and had a very good command of the english language. We learned a lot about the train system and getting out of downtown without traveling on a tour bus. I would definitely recommend this tour especially with Alex.
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Carolyn_h
Jul 16, 2024
MUST DO! And never forget... - The guide was very informative and really tried to get to know us and speak with guests individually. The tour started and ended at Marienplatz, which was most convenient for us.
A Dachau tour is a MUST for both history-lovers and everyone else; we simply cannot fathom nor forget the era and events, and seeing everything in person was moving, sobering, and necessary.
Everyone, regardless of nationality or political bend, must see this.
Warnings: very sensitive topic, so may not be appropriate for younger children/students. Also, watch out for ants and mosquitos in barracks area during summer.
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Williamg_t
Jul 10, 2024
Never again. - Emotional day. Had to see it to understand how this terrible place existed at one time in our history. GOD bless the souls that perished here.
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Brianwhite10
Jul 14, 2024
The size and history... - The size and history behind Dachau were informative. It’s a short train and bus ride from Munich. The entry is free into the Dachau. They have an audio tour option available at the Dachau visitor center. I’d probably choose that option and save time.
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Sue_w
Jul 12, 2024
Sterile and Undersold - I so wanted to visit after reading and visiting other museums. This , however was a disappointment. It was sterile, newly renovated and made to feel like a museum rather than a place where atrocities occurred. Somewhat disappointing.
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