InMunich Tours offers top rated local guides who know Munich inside and out, from royal palaces to hidden beer halls. Since 2014, we’ve shared the city’s stories and earned multiple tourism awards. As long time residents, we help you make the most of your visit with the best sights, food, and drinks. We’re not just guides and historians we’re your friends in Munich.
Comprehensive Dachau Memorial Site Tour from MunichJoin InMunich Tours for a profound and respectful exploration of the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site. As the first permanent Nazi Concentration Camp opening in 1933, Dachau served as the "School of Terror" and the model for all subsequent camps. This 5.5 to 6-hour guided tour provides a sobering look at the evolution of the Nazi camp systems, the Holocaust and the resilience of the human spirit.Expert Historical Context: Our Memorial-authorised guides provide a detailed narrative on the rise of National Socialism and the specific role Dachau played in the Third Reich’s machinery of oppression.Complete Site Access: The itinerary covers all major landmarks, all of the original buildings, including the Gate House, the roll-call area, the site of "Barrack X" (the crematorium and gas chambers), as well as the many memorials and the reconstructed barracks. Stress-Free Logistics: We handle all transportation details from the city center to the memorial via the Munich S-Bahn and local bus, allowing you to focus entirely on the educational experience.Detailed Tour ItineraryPhase 1: Meeting & Introduction at MarienplatzThe journey begins at Marienplatz, the central square of Munich.Meeting Point: Directly in front of the Ludwig Beck department store. Look for our guides with White and Blue umbrellas and the "DACHAU TOUR" sign.The Journey: During the 50-minute transit, your guide introduces the early history of the camp and its transition from a violent prison for political opponents to a site of mass murder.Phase 2: The Memorial Site Visit: Upon arrival, your guide leads you through the authentic grounds of the former camp.The Exhibition: View the main museum housed in the former maintenance building, featuring original artifacts and prisoners' personal stories.Roll Call Square (Appellplatz)The Bunker: Explore the camp prison, where high-profile prisoners were held in isolation and subjected to brutal interrogations.Reflective Monuments: View the Jewish, Catholic, Protestant, and Russian Orthodox memorials, each offering a unique perspective on remembrance and mourning.Gatehouse: Jourhaus with the infamous “Arbeit Macht Frei” sign.Crematoriums, Gas Chamber: (Barrack X).Reconstructed Prisoner Barrack: Living Conditions of the prisoner camp.Guard Towers and Perimeter Fencing.Discussion of the SS Training and Camp Infrastructure.Insight into the camp’s post-liberation role in education and reconciliation.Phase 3: Conclusion & ReturnThe Return: The tour concludes with a guided return to Marienplatz.Final Reflection: Your guide will be available on the train ride back to answer any remaining questions or to provide recommendations for further historical sites in Munich.
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