Dachau Concentration Camp History Tour

Explore Dachau, the first and longest-running Nazi concentration camp of WWII. Learn about its dark history, prisoners, and commanders with an Expert Guide. Optional: watch a powerful documentary for deeper insight. A moving, unforgettable experience.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

4-hour: Dachau Concentration Camp Tour
Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site from Munich. This option includes round-trip transfers and a 2-hour tour of the former Nazi death and labor camp

6-hour: Dachau Concentration Camp Tour & Documentary
Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site from Munich. This option includes round-trip transfers, a screening of a documentary film, and a 2-hour tour of the memorial site

What's included:

• (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
• Screening of the documentary “The Dachau Concentration Camp” (in the 6-hour option only)
• Free entry and 2–hour tour of the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
• 5-Star Licensed Guide in Dachau who speaks fluently in chosen language
• Private Half-Day Trip from Munich to Dachau Concentration Camp
• Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation

Not included:

• Screening of the documentary “The Dachau Concentration Camp” (in the 4-hour option)

What to expect:

Duration: between 4 hours and 6 hours

Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site

Pater-Roth-Str. 2A, Dachau, 85221, Bavaria

Tour to uncover the chilling history of Dachau, the first Nazi concentration camp and a prototype for all camps that followed. Enjoy hotel pickup and travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle straight to the memorial site. With your Private Guide, an expert in WWII history, walk through the camp’s grounds, including the prisoner barracks, crematorium, guard towers, and the roll-call square, as well as exhibitions filled with powerful photographs, documents, and artifacts.
As you follow in the footsteps of prisoners, you’ll hear authentic stories of daily suffering, forced labor, and survival, and reflect on the atrocities committed here from 1933 to 1945. Learn how Heinrich Himmler designed Dachau as a model for future camps, and uncover the mechanisms of terror used by the Third Reich. Your guide will help you understand the historical context and human impact, offering exclusive insights that many tourists miss. This is not just a tour — it’s an intimate & eye-opening experience,

4 hours

Dachau

Dachau, Bavaria

if you wish to gain an even deeper understanding by adding a powerful screening of “The Dachau Concentration Camp” (2021) — an emotional documentary shown at the memorial’s on-site cinema. This professionally produced film combines original footage, photos, artwork, plans, documents, and survivor testimonies, giving you a fuller picture of Dachau’s history, from its creation to its liberation and legacy. This extended visit allows time for deeper reflection and learning, making it an essential addition for those wanting to fully grasp the site's significance.
You’ll experience Dachau with care, respect, and depth — a private, personalized tour that goes beyond the surface. Book now to ensure a meaningful visit that will stay with you long after you leave.

2 hours