Dachau Memorial Tour from Munich: Guided Camp History with Train
A morning walk through the camp where prisoners died, with a guide explaining the barracks, cells and gas chamber.
A half-day guided tour of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site departing from Munich by public train, with a fully trained English-speaking guide who leads you through the cells, barracks, gas chamber and museum exhibits while recounting prisoners' own accounts from the camp's opening until liberation in 1945. The tour includes a 22-minute documentary film and runs five hours total. Children under 14 are not permitted.
Options for this experience
2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
- Travel from Munich by train
- Guided tour of memorial site
- Visit cells, barracks, gas chamber
- Explore museum exhibits
- Watch 22-minute documentary film
What’s included
- Fully trained English-speaking guide.
- public train transport from Munich to the memorial site.
- access to all areas of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site including cells, barracks and gas chamber.
- museum exhibits with guided explanation.
- 22-minute documentary film in English.
- all taxes, fees and handling charges.
Times
- Every day 08:00 09:00 10:00 10:10 10:30 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00
Before you book
Operated by munich walk tours Ralph Luenstroth
Prices and times updated yesterday
Traveler reviews
The experience
The tour leaves Munich by public transport and arrives at the memorial site with your guide, who has trained specifically for this work. You walk through all areas of the camp (the cells, barracks and gas chamber), while the guide connects what you see to the prisoners' experiences and to the broader history of the Nazi regime. The museum exhibits are explained through thought-provoking accounts drawn from survivors' testimonies, so the objects and photographs carry the weight of individual stories rather than sitting as abstract artifacts.
A 22-minute documentary film in English plays during the tour. The operator notes this film is considered unsuitable for children under 13, which is one reason the tour does not accept anyone under 14. The afternoon departure at 1:15 pm runs quieter than the morning tour, with roughly one-third the number of participants, if that timing suits your preference. Groups stay at a maximum of eight people per booking.
The tour is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options operate near the site. If you are traveling with a stroller or pram, infants and small children can ride in them throughout. The five-hour commitment includes transport time from Munich, so plan accordingly if you have other activities that day.
Is this one for you?Book the shared tour if you want a trained guide and the perspective of other visitors. Choose the private option if you prefer the guide's full attention and flexibility to pause longer at particular exhibits or barracks. The afternoon departure suits travelers who want fewer people around during the visit.
Compare the 12 alternatives
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 25 years). Children under 15 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What exactly do I see inside the Dachau camp buildings?
The tour takes you through the cells where prisoners were held, the barracks where they slept, and the gas chamber. The guide explains each space in relation to prisoners' own documented experiences, connecting the physical layout to how the camp operated from its opening through liberation by US forces in 1945.
How do I get from Munich to Dachau on this tour?
You travel by public train from Munich to the memorial site with your guide, who accompanies you the entire way. The journey is part of the five-hour tour duration.
Is the afternoon tour really less crowded than the morning one?
Yes. The 1:15 pm departure has roughly one-third the number of participants compared to the morning tour, which can make for a quieter, more reflective experience at the memorial site.
What's included in the tour price?
The tour includes a fully trained English-speaking guide, all taxes, fees and handling charges, access to the memorial site, the museum exhibits, and the 22-minute documentary film. Food and drinks are not included.
How many people will be on the tour with me?
Groups are kept to a maximum of eight people per booking, which allows the guide to work closely with each participant and maintain a respectful pace through the memorial site.
Dachau Memorial Tour from Munich: Guided Camp History with Train
5h · EN
from € 47 per person
≈ US$ 54 in your currency
Next, you choose your date and number of travelers and see the final price.