Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour

Explore Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial with a guided tour that examines the history of Nazi Germany and remembers the victims of its atrocities.

Getting started

Begin your tour at the Radius Tours Office or Marienplatz in Munich, depending on your selected ticket option. Travel to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial by bus or train, with the journey taking approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.

What to expect

Join a specially trained guide for a 5-hour tour exploring the history of Dachau, one of the first concentration camps established under Nazi rule in 1933. Through historical explanations and visits to key memorial sites, learn about the camp's role during Hitler's dictatorship and the experiences of those imprisoned there.

Features

• The camp entrance: See the Jourhaus, the camp's main entrance, with the words “Arbeit Macht Frei” displayed above it. Learn about the significance of this entrance and the history it represents.

• Key sites within the memorial: Walk through the roll call square, former barracks, and bunkers to understand the conditions in which prisoners were forced to live and work. Visit other areas of the memorial as your guide explains their historical significance.

• The history of Nazi persecution: Gain insight into the history of the camp, the atrocities committed under the Nazi regime, and the experiences of its victims. Your guide will approach these difficult subjects with historical knowledge, sensitivity, and respect.

Wrapping up

Conclude your guided visit with a deeper understanding of Dachau's history and the importance of remembering the people who suffered and died there. Return to Munich after approximately 5 hours.