From Munich: Dachau Concentration Camp Private Tour by Car
Bavaria, Munich
Feel the specter of World War II and the Holocaust at Dachau - the first and longest running Concentration Camp in Nazi Germany. Learn about the prototype labor camp system, its prisoners and more.
Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site with a private guided tour from Munich
This tour suits history enthusiasts interested in World War II and the Holocaust, offering a private guide and vehicle transfer from Munich.
Highlights
- Explore the Dachau Memorial Site with a 5-star private guide
- Learn about World War II and the Holocaust at the first Nazi concentration camp
- See the former camp prison, prisoner’s barracks, crematorium, and other historic buildings
- Watch the documentary “The Dachau Concentration Camp” (included in the 6-hour option only)
- Private car transfers from your accommodation in Munich
Description
Experience the history of the Holocaust at the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, the first Nazi concentration camp. Follow the timeline from prisoners' arrival through daily life, forced labor, and eventual liberation.
The 4-hour tour includes pickup from your Munich accommodation and travel in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, your licensed history guide will lead a 2-hour tour of the site, showing the former prisoner camp, barracks, crematorium, and other facilities that influenced later camps.
Discover the harsh realities of hunger, labor, torture, disease, and death. Learn about war crimes committed by the Third Reich between 1933 and 1945, the design and purpose of labor camps, and key figures such as Heinrich Himmler. This tour offers a reflective and educational experience.
The 6-hour tour includes everything in the 4-hour option plus a screening of the documentary “The Dachau Concentration Camp” (2021) in the cinema of a former farm building on-site. The film uses historical footage, photos, artwork, documents, and witness reports to illustrate the camp's history from its establishment to today.
Includes
- Private half-day trip
- Private return hotel transfer
- 5-star licensed guide fluent in your chosen language
- Free entry and a 2-hour guided tour of the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
- Documentary screening (6-hour option only)
Excludes
- Documentary screening on the 4-hour tour option
Important Information
- Check your email the day before the tour for important details.
- The documentary screening is included only in the 6-hour option and is available in English, German, Italian, French, or Spanish.
- The guided tour at Dachau lasts approximately 2 hours.
- Transfer time between Munich and Dachau is about 1.5 hours round-trip but may vary depending on traffic and distance.
- Transportation options include a sedan for 1-4 people and a larger van for groups of 5 or more. For more space, smaller groups may book the 5-person option.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes and prepare for a sensitive visit. Booking in advance is recommended, especially for the 6-hour tour with documentary screening. Morning departures help avoid afternoon traffic.
