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Dachau Memorial Tour with Radius Tours in Munich - Munich

Dachau Memorial Tour with Radius Tours in Munich

Müncheneasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

5 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for anyone who can walk moderate distances comfortably; minimal physical exertion required.

Overview

Delve into a moving 5-hour tour of the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site from Munich with Radius Tours. Led by specially trained guides, this experience offers deep historical insights and respectful reflection on one of Europe’s darkest chapters.

München, Bayern

Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour

Starting from 51€ • 5 Hours • Most Popular • Ages 13+

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About This Adventure

Experience a profound journey through history on the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour. Led by specially trained guides, this insightful 5-hour tour from Munich explores the haunting remnants of one of history's darkest chapters. Engage with powerful narratives and reflect on the resilience of the human spirit in a respectful setting.

With specially trained guides approved by Memorial Site


Rates

Adults (Ages 13+) 53€ Students - Must bring valid ID 51€


Duration

5 hours


About

In the spring of 1933 the first Nazi concentration camp in Germany was opened northeast of Dachau. Initially planned to hold political prisoners, it soon became a model for all other concentration camps. It also served as a training center for the SS: the “school of violence”.

Over the years the Dachau concentration camp grew to a system of nearly 100 sub-camps. In its twelve years of existence more than 200.000 people from all over Europe were imprisoned and approximately 41.500 are estimated to have been killed. On April 29 in 1945 U.S. forces liberated the main concentration camp in Dachau and ended more than a decade of atrocities and brutality. Throughout Nazi-occupied Europe Allied armies ended the reign of terror and put an end to the barbarism of the Third Reich. The liberation of the concentration camps revealed to the world how unbelievably cruel the concentration camp system of Nazi Germany really was.

In 1965 on the initiative of concentration camp survivors the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial was constructed on the site of the former Dachau concentration camp. Nearly 800.000 people visit the Memorial each year. Close to the old town of Dachau it is located only about 12 miles (20 kilometers) northwest of Munich. Our Dachau Concentration Camp Tour takes you from the center of Munich to the historical Memorial of the Dachau Concentration Camp. With specially trained guides you will explore a monument of one of history’s cruelest crimes.


What's Included?

  • Fully guided tour by officially trained guides
  • Transportation from Munich to the memorial and back
  • Historical facts and deep insights from our English-speaking guides

Insightful and knowledgeable Tour of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial

Our trained tour guides will lead you through the historical site of the former concentration camp. The remaining original buildings and reconstructions give testimony to the cruel history of the place. The guides of our Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour provide you with interesting facts and historical backgrounds. You can ask our guides any questions during the tour. Our guides have been specially trained by the Memorial Site. They’ll convey this disturbing subject to you with dignity, sensitivity and with respect for the victims.

Throughout the Dachau Concentration Camp Tour you will learn about the inhumanity of the Nazi regime. You will learn about the human medical experiments, the torture and mass executions. You’ll visit the roll-call, the bunkers, the barracks, the camp streetand the crematorium. At the international memorial for example you can take your time to process the information and impressions. The Dachau Concentration Camp Tour is insightful, knowledgeable and thought-provoking. It’s a deeply moving experience that you will never forget.


Completely organized Dachau tour from Munich

With our Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour, you will get a fully organized day trip to Dachau from Munich. Our guides will take care of all travel arrangements, bring you to the Memorial Site and back by train and bus. You’ll get a complete and comprehensive tour of the former concentration camp and the Memorial Site. The entire Dachau Concentration Tour will be in English.

The concept of a guided tour of the Dachau Concentration Camp from Munich in English was developed by Radius Tours. The professionalism and integrity we show on our tours have earned us recognition over the years from many interested parties from around the world: including concentration camp survivors and their families, liberators of the U.S. Army, journalists and academic experts. All of them were very satisfied with our Dachau tour.

The majority of the Dachau Concentration Camp Tour takes place outside and is a walking tour. Therefore, please be sure to wear appropriate footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. We recommend that you bring water. Food may not be purchased or consumed on the grounds of the Memorial Site.

Minors under 13 years are not allowed to join this tour.##

Our guides will happily accept tips if you are satisfied with our Dachau Concentration Camp Tour, but we ask you not to do so within the grounds of the Memorial Site.

Adventure Tips

Wear sturdy, comfortable shoes

The tour involves considerable walking outdoors on uneven paths, so good footwear is essential.

No food or drink on site

The memorial grounds prohibit consumption of food and beverages to maintain respect for the location.

Bring water, especially in warm weather

Carry a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated, as the tour is long and mostly outside.

Minimum age requirement

Participants must be at least 13 years old due to the sensitive nature of the content.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • European magpie
  • Eurasian jay

History

Dachau was established in 1933 as the first Nazi concentration camp in Germany and became a blueprint for others throughout Europe.

Conservation

The Memorial Site emphasizes preservation of original buildings and educates visitors on human rights to prevent future atrocities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Essential for navigating outdoor paths and uneven ground during the tour.

Weather-appropriate layers

Essential

Keeps you warm or dry depending on weather conditions throughout the year.

spring|fall|winter specific

Water bottle

Essential

Necessary for hydration since the tour is mostly outdoors and lasts several hours.

summer|null specific

Rain jacket or umbrella

Useful in seasons prone to showers to stay dry and comfortable.

spring|fall specific