Tour the Dachau Concentration Camp, the only Concentration Camp to have existed for the full 12 years of Hitler’s dictatorship. In the minds of the Nazis, especially Heinrich Himmler, it was by far the most important camp within their system and became the model for all others that followed.
highlights
highlights
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Discover the longest existing concentration camp of Hitler’s times at Dachau in Munich.
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Explore the massive Dachau concentration camps over a period of 4 hours, one of the most historically significant areas of the 20th century.
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Take a comprehensive tour of the camp, including the Schutzstaffel (SS) training quarters with your Dachau Memorial Qualified guide.
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Delve into the depths of the history of the area, and the influence of Nazi rule in Germany.
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With public transportation to and from the site arranged, enjoy a hassle-free and relaxed experience.
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inclusions
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Dachau Memorial Qualified Guide
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Transport between Munich and Dachau in public transport
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Entry into Dachau concentration camp
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exclusions
- Food and drinks
cancellation policy
cancellation policy
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
your experience
your experience
Located approximately 16 kilometers to the northwest of Munich, the Dachau concentration camp was opened by the chief architect of the Holocaust, Heinrich Himmler. Liberated more than 74 years back, the concentration camp continues to be maintained well for tourists from across the world.
During this 4-hour sightseeing tour (4 hours on-site, 6 hours including transportation) with our fully Dachau Memorial Qualified guide you will explore:
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The S.S. Training Facility
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Jourhaus - the entrance building and gateway into the camp, with its now infamous words “Arbeit Macht Frei” (Work will set you free)
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Appellplatz - the Roll Call Square
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Memorial Site Museum in the former Maintenance Building
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Registration of new prisoners and their categorization
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Torture and Punishment, both Physical and Psychological
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The Bunker - the prison within the camp
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Bunker Courtyard for both torture and execution
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Barracks - prisoner life and daily routine
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Camp perimeter fence and Guard Towers
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Barrack X - the two Crematoriums, mass graves, and the Gas Chamber
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The International Memorial, (Nandor Glid Sculpture) and Religious Memorials
know before you go
know before you go
** Important Information **
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Children under the age of 14 are not allowed on this tour.
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We recommend you put on comfortable walking shoes as this tour covers a fair amount of ground.
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Please note that although the Memorial Site itself does not permit the eating of any food within the Memorial grounds, it does allow drinking of water or soft drinks.
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The site also does not permit any smoking (including electronic cigarettes) any animals, flags, banners, or nationalist symbols within the Memorial grounds.
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Photography is permitted but no audio, video or written recordings of any guide are permitted.
Timings
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Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon: 10:25am onwards
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Duration: 6 hrs, includes a 4-hour visit inside the camp and 2 hours’ travel time.
my tickets
my tickets
How To Redeem Your Ticket
You will receive your Dachau Concentration Camp guided Tour from Munich mobile voucher in your email shortly. Please display this on your mobile device along with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meeting Point
The meeting point is the Marienplatz, the main central plaza in Munich, at 10:25 AM, outside Wormland (Marienplatz 28) and the Süddeutsche Zeitung Kiosk. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time so that the tour can begin promptly at 10:25 AM. The guides will be holding signs advertising the Dachau tour and holding a white and blue umbrella.
Getting There
By Tram
Get off at Marienplatz (Theatinerstrasse) using tram nos. 19, 21 or N19.
By Subway
Get off at Munich Marienplatz station using subway lines U3 or U6.
By Commuter Train
Get off at Munich Marienplatz station using trains S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, or S8.
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