Combo: Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site & Third Reich Tour, Munich
Combo: Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site & Third Reich Tour, Munich
Duration: 8.5 hours (approx.)
8.5 hours (approx.)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Explore Munich's WWII history with the Combo: Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site & Third Reich Tour, an enlightening guided walking experience lasting 2.5 hours. Begin your journey at a central location in Munich, where you'll meet your expert guide for introductions and ticket checks before setting off to visit significant sites. This tour includes a solemn visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, marking the first Nazi concentration camp established during this era.
Explore Munich's WWII history with the Combo: Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site & Third Reich Tour, an enlightening guided walking experience lasting 2.5 hours. Begin your journey at a central location in Munich, where you'll meet your expert guide for introductions and ticket checks before setting off to visit significant sites. This tour includes a solemn visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, marking the first Nazi concentration camp established during this era.
With round-trip transfers from Munich included in this experience, explore Germany’s first Nazi camp, Dachau, under the guidance of expert historians.
Explore original structures at the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site and engage with museum exhibits that narrate stories of victims and survivors.
Discover key sites like Königsplatz and Hofbräuhaus in Munich for an insightful journey through history with vivid context about the Third Reich.
Professional guides lead small-group tours, providing powerful insights, live commentary, and personalized attention to enrich your experience.
Entry for an 8.5-hour full-day combo in Munich
Return transfers from and back to your hotel in Munich
Features an expert guide who speaks English throughout the tour
Includes a small group experience, with no more than 25 guests (limited to 25 guests)
Tour of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site for 5 hours
45-minute break for lunch during the trip (meal not included)
2.5-hour walking exploration focusing on Munich's Third Reich history
Free time allocated to explore Old Town in Munich
Cuisine and beverages
Visitors walking along tree-lined path at Dachau Concentration Camp, Germany.
This 2.5-hour guided walking tour lets you trace Munich's pivotal WWII history and explore the rise of the Third Reich, all while navigating key locations on foot with an expert guide by your side.
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
Located in Dachau near former Nazi headquarters, this sobering visit to the site where Germany's first concentration camp was established in 1933 offers a profound look into history. With guided insights from an expert guide, you'll delve deep into the harrowing realities that prisoners faced and learn how Dachau became the model for subsequent camps.
Features
- The original camp grounds: Experience walking through preserved sections of the first Nazi concentration camp. Explore its roll-call area, barracks, and perimeter fences with your guide’s knowledgeable insights.
- Museum exhibition: Discover extensive documentation at the museum's center which includes photographs, personal accounts, and artifacts depicting life in Dachau under brutal Nazi policies.
- Crematorium and gas chamber: Visit these areas as part of a memorial to understand their multifaceted function within the Nazi system.
- Memorial chapels: Reflect on universal messages of remembrance and reconciliation at various religious memorials, including Jewish, Catholic, Protestant sites, and the Carmelite Convent.
Third Reich Munich walking tour
Munich is where key events shaped 20th-century history as the birthplace of the Nazi movement. This factual, detailed exploration offers a guided look at the city’s role during WWII and under the Third Reich by an expert local guide.
Features
- Königsplatz: Discover this historic square that once served as a backdrop for Nazi rallies and propaganda events. Learn about its architecture's symbolic use in projecting power.
- Former Nazi Headquarters: Visit the locations where party leadership operated, gaining insights into decisions impacting Europe’s history.
- Memorial sites: Pause at memorials dedicated to victims of the regime and understand their impact on Munich's present-day identity.
- Guided insights: At each stop, your guide shares context, stories, and key facts that illustrate the city’s transformation from the 1930s onwards.
Getting started
The tour begins with a meeting at a central Munich location or hotel pickup within the city center. Following an introduction and ticket check, your group sets out on foot to explore significant WWII sites across the city.
Visitors entering the gate of Dachau Concentration Camp, Germany.
Wrought iron gate with "Arbeit Macht Frei" at Dachau Concentration Camp entrance.
Visitors walking along tree-lined path at Dachau Concentration Camp, Germany.
Visitors entering the gate of Dachau Concentration Camp, Germany.
Wrought iron gate with "Arbeit Macht Frei" at Dachau Concentration Camp entrance.
Visitors touring Dachau Concentration Camp grounds, surrounded by trees and historical structures.
- Comfortable walking shoes are essential, as there will be a lot of walking during your visit to both the Dachau Memorial Site and Munich’s Old Town.
- Sunscreen and a light jacket should accompany you on this tour; these months can bring cooler weather (November through February), with much time spent outdoors.
It's advisable to carry a water bottle, as access to drinking fountains might be limited during the journey.
- To preserve the solemnity of Dachau Memorial Site, flash photography is not permitted.
- Limited space means large bags or backpacks are discouraged at Dachau—only bring what you need for essentials.
Consuming food and drinks within memorial areas is prohibited to maintain respectfulness.
- The Dachau site offers partial wheelchair access, but some sections like the original barracks have uneven terrain that may be challenging for those with mobility issues.
Munich's walking tour features cobblestone streets and requires a fair amount of walking, which might pose challenges to individuals with limited mobility. Rest stops are available during these walks to allow everyone time to sit if needed.
- Meet at the Radius Tours Sales Office on Dachauer Straße for departure; aim to arrive 15 minutes early, as guides have tight schedules and may not wait beyond this point.
- You must collect your ticket from the sales office even if you booked online prior to joining the tour.
- Students with a valid ID can avail of discounted rates.
- Tipping at Dachau is strictly disallowed for guides.
- Lunch isn't included, though there's a brief pause in Munich where you can eat—be mindful of the schedule during this time.
- Always maintain respectful behavior throughout your visit, particularly within memorial areas like Dachau.
- The weather may be unpredictable; check forecasts and pack suitable attire or an umbrella accordingly.
Note that some tour content at both Dachau and Nazi-era sites could evoke strong emotions due to their historical significance.
Chapel of the Mortal Agony of Christ at Dachau Concentration Camp, Germany.
Statue and memorial at Dachau Concentration Camp surrounded by greenery.
Visitors touring Dachau Concentration Camp grounds, surrounded by trees and historical structures.
Chapel of the Mortal Agony of Christ at Dachau Concentration Camp, Germany.
Statue and memorial at Dachau Concentration Camp surrounded by greenery.
Wear comfortable walking shoes for this tour as there is significant walking involved at both the Dachau Memorial Site and Munich’s Old Town.
Come prepared with sun protection or a light jacket depending on the month, since much of your time will be spent outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Bring along a water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the 8.5-hour tour, as it includes extensive walking and outdoor exploration.
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