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Dachau Private Tour with Licensed Guide by Train from Munich

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The "Arbeit Mach Frei" ("work will set you free") gate.
Private Dachau Concentration Camp Tour from Munich
Gatehouse to the prisoners' area of Dachau
Victims' Memorial
View of the "Camp Road" and barracks.

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4 to 5 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Take a private tour of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, the first Nazi concentration camp, on a half-day trip from Munich. Led by an officially certified English-speaking private guide, the tour covers sites like the camp’s original administration headquarters, the ‘Arbeit macht frei’ gateway, and the crematoriums.

You will not only learn about the history of the camp, but also how the victims are remembered today. You'll hear stories about Dachau’s former prisoners and, as the commentary can be tailored to suit you, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about the aspects of Dachau that interest you most. The guide will meet you at your centrally located Munich hotel or at the Munich train station (Hauptbahnhof) and you will poceed together by train to Dachau. All transport costs are covered in the tour price. Please note: children age 13 and under are not allowed by the memorial site to participate in tours of Dachau.

What's Included

  • Train tickets from Munich to Dachau
  • Private guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
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You can begin your tour at your centrally located Munich hotel, at the Munich train station (Hauptbahnhof) or at the Dachau memorial.

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80335 Munich
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Munich Central Station (pass by)

Your guide can meet you at your centrally located Munich hotel or at Munich Central Station (Hauptbahnhof).
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Dachau (pass by)

Travel by train with your guide to the town of Dachau. Train tickets are included in the tour price.
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Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site

This is a fully guided tour with an officially accredited guide. Today the camp stands as a memorial site with many of its original features serving as reminders of a time in history that should never be forgotten. Explore the site with your guide, and see the gatehouse with its Arbeit macht frei (Work makes you free) gateway, bunker and the crematorium. You can also visit the administration headquarters and see the rail platform where prisoners once arrived.If you have a particular interest, simply let your guide know.
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Munich Central Station (pass by)

Your guide will take you back by train to your Munich hotel or Munich Central Station. Train tickets are included in the tour price.
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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children under age 13 are not allowed to participate in tours of Dachau
  • Please advise at time of booking if you prefer to meet your guide at your centrally located Munich hotel or at Munich train station
  • The total time of the tour is 4 to 5 hour. This includes meeting the customers at their hotel in Munich, taking the train to Dachau, touring the memorial site (approximately 3 hours) and bringing them back to their hotel in Munich.
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dachau Private Tour with Licensed Guide by Train from Munich?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dachau Private Tour with Licensed Guide by Train from Munich?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
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The following is included:
  • Train tickets from Munich to Dachau.
  • Private guide.
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  • Food and drinks.
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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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  • Train tickets from Munich to Dachau
  • Private guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children under age 13 are not allowed to participate in tours of Dachau
  • Please advise at time of booking if you prefer to meet your guide at your centrally located Munich hotel or at Munich train station
  • The total time of the tour is 4 to 5 hour. This includes meeting the customers at their hotel in Munich, taking the train to Dachau, touring the memorial site (approximately 3 hours) and bringing them back to their hotel in Munich.
  • Operated by a business

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