Guided Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour with Train from Munich

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Munich, Germany

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5 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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5.0

· Angela_D ·

Jun 2026

Our guide was amazing!!! He explained everything to us, was clear in his instructions, gave us the option to spend time in each place on our own, and allowed us an hour to spend in the museum at the end. He explained the history to us and gave us a real insight into what happened. I left interested in exploring further. Thank you

· Janet_H ·

Jul 2026

Tour guide was excellent. Gave us enough time to get where we needed to go, explained everything and allowed us to ask questions.

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Overview

Explore Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site on this half-day tour from Munich. Travel by train from Munich to Dachau with a guide, and visit the former concentration camp. During your guided tour, gain insight into the brutality of the Nazi regime and learn of the 42,000 innocent prisoners who lost their lives there. Explore the history of the Third Reich in the visitors' center, and read of the camp’s historical context from the prisoners’ perspective.

Half-day tour of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site from Munich
Visit the first WWII concentration camp in Germany
Learn about the Nazi regime and the rise and fall of the Third Reich
Gain insight into life in the camp from the prisoners’ perspective
Tour includes round-trip travel from central Munich

What's Included

Memorial Licensed Guide
Transportation costs for duration of tour

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Tourist Information am Marienplatz München
Marienplatz 8, 80331 München-Altstadt-Lehel, Germany
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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Munich Marienplatz (Pass By)

Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Munich Marienplatz (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
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

Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

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Excellent tour and guide....

Dale_C, Jul 2026

Excellent tour and guide. Very intense but I learned so much more about how horrific this was. This is an emotional but thoughtful tour.

Tour guide was excellent....

Janet_H, Jul 2026

Tour guide was excellent. Gave us enough time to get where we needed to go, explained everything and allowed us to ask questions.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Great to meet you on the tour. All the best.

Andy is essential

Michell_C, Jul 2026

This was one of the best of our 7 activities we did over 2 weeks. Andy was absolutely the BEST! He completely listened to our group and catered to our comfort and speed. That is a heavy place by itself so his guidance was exceptional.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Many thanks for your positive feedback. It was great to meet you on the tour. All the best.

Terrific guide for a somber subject

Sarah_N, Jul 2026

Allun is an excellent and knowledgeable guide. He gave a great overview of the site and then gave us time to explore on our own.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks Sarah, for your positive feedback on your experience. All the best.

It was very hot! If you...

Betsy_D, Jun 2026

It was very hot! If you are going in the summer I recommend at least 2 bottles of water. Alun was very knowledgeable and interesting!!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thanks Betsy, yes we are in the middle of a "heat dome" in Europe at the moment. I recommend either bringing water with or I give guests the opportunity to buy water at the visitors centre. Really happy that you got value from your experience. All the best.

Highly Recommend This Tour!!

Michelle_F, Jun 2026

Our guide, Alun was incredibly knowledgeable! I learned so much from him. He presented the difficult information in a factual yet sensitive manner.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thanks Michelle, for taking the time out in your day to submit a review. I am really happy that you got value from your experience. All the best.

Great Daccau tour

Angela_D, Jun 2026

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thanks Angela for your positive feedback. Delighted you got value from your experience. It was great to meet you on the tour. All the best.

Alum was awesome! So...

Scott_S, Jun 2026

Alum was awesome! So good! Not only is he passionate about what he does, he delivers the knowledge in such a meaningful way that your experience is unforgettable. We really enjoyed our time with him and highly recommend!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Many thanks Scott, for your humbling review. It was a pleasure to meet you. All the best.

Alum was a great guide....

Risa_C, Jun 2026

Alun was a great guide. Very respectful. Very informative. He kept the tour together and punctual. Would have liked a little more time in the museum.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Many thanks for your positive feedback on your experience. Yes, the museum is very extensive and you could in theory spend a few hours in there. We have experimented extensively and found that an hour satisfies the majority of people, especially considering that a lot of material is covered in the actual tour with me. It was great to meet you on the tour. All the best.

Exceptional

prompo, Jun 2026

Our tour of Dachau was made truly exceptional by our guide, Alan. His depth of knowledge, professionalism, and ability to present such an important and difficult chapter of history with sensitivity and respect were remarkable. Alan provided historical context that brought the site to life while honoring the memory of those who suffered there. He struck the perfect balance between facts, personal stories, and thoughtful reflection, making the experience both educational and deeply moving. What stood out most was Alan's passion for teaching and his willingness to answer questions with patience and insight. His engaging presentation style kept our group attentive throughout the tour, and his compassion and respect for the subject matter were evident at every step. Visiting Dachau is an experience that stays with you, and Alan's guidance made it even more meaningful. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, thoughtful, and outstanding tour guide.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Many thanks, for your humbling and thorough review of your experience. You are right, i am passionate about educating at the Memorial. I am really happy that came across for you. All the best

Alan was an excellent...

Marcia_H, Jun 2026

Alan was an excellent guide! He went very in depth about the history of Dachau stopping at various points to explain different things. Plus he gave us time at the end to wander the museum at our own pace. The grounds aren’t very big but still lots of standing and walking on mostly gravel pathways. There are restrooms at the beginning and also in the museum

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thanks Marcia, for the positive feedback regarding your experience. It was great to meet you on the tour. All the best.

Great Experience

Craig_E, May 2026

Alan was a fantastic guide. Both educational and informative. I would highly recommend the tour. Sobering place that was brought to life by our guide.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thanks Craig, for your positive feedback. It was great to meet you on the tour. All the best.

Alun was great and very...

Jeffrey_W, May 2026

Alun was great and very knowledgeable kept us on time but gave us time to ask questions. Very respectful to topic but not bias.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thanks Jeffrey, for your positive feedback. Delighted you got value from your experience. All the best.

Great tour from Alun! Highly recommend!

Patricia_M, May 2026

Alun was a wonderful tour guide. He was well spoken and truly studied the subject matter. He was able to present it in a way that respected the history and illustrated the importance of remembering what could happen. He made the transportation via train and short bus ride real easy.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thanks Patricia, for taking the time out in your day to submit a review. Delighted you got value from it. All the best.

Alum gave us an...

Derek_D, Apr 2026

Alum gave us an insightful, information-packed experience at the Dachau Memorial Site. He is passionate about the subject matter and tailored the tour to the interests of the group. Highly recommended!!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thanks for your positive feedback Derek. It was great to meet you on the tour. Thanks for taking the time to review your experience. All the best.

Profound experience - highly recommend

Keith_F, Apr 2026

This tour was a profound experience. We thought we generally knew about German WWII concentration camps, but we had no idea about much of the information presented. Our guide Alan was excellent! He spoke perfect English and was so very knowledgeable. We walked around every aspect of Dachau; it was moving, terrifying, and critically important. We were never rushed, but Alan kept us at a pace that we could see and absorb it all. As difficult as it was to see the horrors of Dachau, everyone should take a tour like this to learn from the past and help ensure we never again come close to Hitler's Nazi terrors. We were surprised to see some people with young kids. No child should be brought to Dachua - they are just a distraction to other folks and they shouldn't see the photos, etc. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thanks Keith, for your positive review of your experience. I am delighted that you got value from it. All the best.

Great Experience.

Randy_C, Apr 2026

Very well organized. Our guide Alun was excellent, extremely knowledgeable and thoughtful. Our tour was a small group of 6 which was perfect for this tour.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thanks Randy, for your positive feedback. It was great to meet you on the tour. All the best.

Understanding How it all Started

Robert_C, Apr 2026

We met under the glockenspiel our guide Alun led us to train for our twenty minute ride to Dachou while explaining what we were about to see.then a short bus ride to the memorial. He walked us up to each exhibit explaining what was inside . He gave us time to walk through each building and answered questions. At the end he gave us approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to view the museum or to go back to something we wanted to spend more time at. Then the bus and train back to our starting point reflecting on what we had seen and how it all started.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thanks a million Robert, for taking the time out in your day to submit a review of your experience. Delighted that you got value from it. All the best.

Tour worth your time

Ted_L, Apr 2026

We had a great tour guide very knowledgeable about the events leading to and during the time the Dachau Concentration Camp. It was a sobering experience to witness but a remembrance of the victims and survivors. Would recommend Alum as the guide. You take a train and quick bus ride to the town and all your questions are answered during the tour. Very well done with a great deal of reapect.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thanks Ted, your positive feedback is greatly appreciated. It was great to meet you on the tour. All the best.

A Very Moving Experience

Tina_B, Apr 2026

This was an incredible tour and very thought provoking. Alun was an excellent storyteller and historian. He made you think about what we were seeing and its relevance to current history.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thanks Tina, for the positive feedback about the tour. I am delighted that you got value from your experience. All the best.

A day at Dachau I will never forget

Bridget_M, Mar 2026

Our tour guide was Alun, and he was an absolute gem. This guided tour is the only way to go. Anyone who would even consider going without a tour guide is absolutely doing themselves a disservice. Phenomenal experience and extremely thought provoking. Highly recommended!!!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thanks Bridget, it was a joy to meet you on the tour and a privilege to guide you through the Memorial. All the best.

Highly recommend!

LaurinW, Mar 2026

This was the highlight of our trip to Munich. Alun was the best tour guide I’ve experienced – incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, and also very thoughtful about the itinerary. We had just the right amount of guided tour combined with some independent time to take in the experience.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thanks Laurin, for your humbling review of your experience. I am really happy that you got value from it. All the best.

Such an interesting tour....

George_N, Mar 2026

Such an interesting tour. Allen is a thoughtful and intelligent guide and we thoroughly enjoyed our tour and the manner he handled such heavy and dark subject matter.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

I am delighted that you got value from your experience. It was great to meet you on the tour. All the best.

Guide Fantastik

Robin_S, Jan 2026

We were lucky enough to go in January or slower season. It was just us 2 and the guide. Less tourists and more time to take in what happened there. Our guide was excellent.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thanks for taking the time to review your experience. I am delighted that you got value from your experience. All the best.

Very Informative Trip to Dachau

Vlada_G, Dec 2025

This trip provides a vast amount of information on the 12 years that Dachau operated. Alun did a fantastic job balancing history and narrative during the trip while providing freedom to explore on your own. He also was very experienced navigating the bus and train system to make it as comfortable as possible. Well done Alun. I highly recommend.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thanks a million for taking the time to review your experience. I am delighted that you got value from it. All the best.

Informative experience

CLYDEH_C, Dec 2025

Moderate walking required. Guide (Alum) was very knowledgeable and provided a great insight into Dachau.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thanks for taking the time to submit a review. It was great to meet you on the tour. All the best.

Best Tour Guide Ever

Brandon_H, Dec 2025

Anyone can walk around a site and repeat historical information but Alun makes it personable, fun, interesting, amazing. We loved everything about the tour from the tour itself to the guide to how well he took us all around. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Thank you so much Alun

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Many thanks Brandon, for your humbling review of your experience. I am really happy that you got value from your experience. All the best.

Exceeded our expectations! Fantastic small group experience

Jessica_W, Dec 2025

Our guide was brilliant. Very knowledgeable about the history of the war and the site. He gave us in depth insights but also allocated time for us to explore on our own through the museum as well.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thanks Jessica, for your positive feedback. I am delighted that you got value from your experience. All the best.

Dachu

Bryan_B, Dec 2025

Alun was a great guide. Very knowledgeable. Very well informative. I would use him again. He made sure where we should be going.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thanks Bryan, for taking the time to submit a review. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated. All the best.

Highly Recommend

Rowan_D, Dec 2025

Alun was one of the best guides that I have ever had at a historical site. He limits he size of his groups so he can properly guide everyone through this important, complex place.