Combo: Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site & Third Reich Tour

Trace Munich’s pivotal WWII history and the rise of the Third Reich on this 2.5-hour guided walking tour.

Getting started

Meet your expert guide at a central Munich location or opt for hotel pickup within the city center. After a brief introduction and ticket check, your group sets out on foot, ready to explore the city’s most significant WWII sites.

Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site

Your guided visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site offers a sobering and thought-provoking experience at the site of the first Nazi concentration camp, established in 1933. Accompanied by an expert guide, delve into the harrowing realities faced by the prisoners and learn how Dachau became a model for all subsequent camps.

Features

• Original camp grounds: Walk through the preserved and reconstructed sections of the original camp, including the roll-call area, barracks, and perimeter fences.

• Museum exhibition: Explore the museum’s extensive documentation center, which includes photographs, personal accounts, and artifacts depicting daily life in the camp and the Nazi regime's brutal policies.

• Crematorium and gas chamber: Visit the crematorium area and the gas chamber, presented as part of a memorial, to understand the camp's multifaceted function in the Nazi system.

• Memorial chapels: View the various religious memorials built on the site, including Jewish, Catholic, and Protestant memorials along with the Carmelite Convent, reflecting the universal message of remembrance and reconciliation.

Third Reich Munich walking tour

Munich stands as the birthplace of the Nazi movement, where key events shaped the course of 20th-century history. This tour offers a factual, in-depth look at the city’s role during the Third Reich and WWII, guided by a knowledgeable local.

Features

• Königsplatz: Visit this historic square, once the backdrop for Nazi rallies and propaganda events, and learn how its architecture was used to project power.

• Former Nazi Headquarters: See the locations where the party’s leadership operated, and hear about the decisions that reverberated across Europe.

• Memorial sites: Pause at sites dedicated to victims of the regime, gaining insight into the impact of these events on Munich’s present-day identity.

• Guided insights: Your guide shares context, stories, and key facts at each stop, helping you understand the city’s transformation from the 1930s to today.

Combo: Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site & Third Reich Tour

Delve into the somber yet profound history of Germany's first Nazi concentration camp, Dachau, while exploring the remnants of the Third Reich in Munich. This meticulously crafted tour invites you to walk through time, visiting key locations that have shaped modern understanding and reflection on one of humanity’s darkest chapters. With expert guides providing live commentary, personalized attention, and vivid historical context, this experience weaves a tapestry of sorrow and remembrance, offering memorable encounters to forge a deeper connection while understanding the complexities and limitations inherent in preserving such sites.

Visit Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site's Hallowed Grounds

Access Dachau during the tour's highlight segment where you will explore original buildings, witness museum exhibits, and hear stories of victims and survivors. The memorial site stands as a poignant testament to resilience and remembrance, featuring barracks, the crematorium, and the prisoner compound, each bearing silent testimony to the atrocities committed here. Wander through these grounds, feeling the weight of history as you stand where thousands suffered unimaginable hardships. This place is not just a relic of the past but a vital space for reflection and education.

Experience Königsplatz's Architectural Echoes

Stop at Königsplatz showcasing the tour’s architectural appeal where you will encounter remnants of National Socialist architecture, including the Feldherrnhalle and the Gasteig Cultural Centre. This square holds deep historical significance as a site for Nazi rallies and ceremonies, its grandeur starkly contrasting with the oppression it symbolizes. Marvel at the imposing columns and neoclassical façades that stand as silent witnesses to an era of tyranny and resistance.

Discover Hofbräuhaus München's Historical Significance

Explore Hofbräuhaus München representing the tour’s centerpiece where you will delve into its rich history intertwined with Munich’s brewing culture. This iconic beer hall, steeped in tradition since 1589, has been a hub of social and political activity throughout Germany’s tumultuous past. Discover its significance beyond beer, as it reflects the city's resilience and cultural identity against the backdrop of historical upheavals.

Tour Highlights

• Explore Dachau, Germany’s first Nazi camp, with expert guides
• Visit original buildings and museum exhibits at Dachau Memorial Site
• Hear stories of victims and survivors adding depth to understanding
• Walk through Königsplatz and its symbolic architecture for context
• Discover Munich’s brewing history at Hofbräuhaus including political significance
• Enjoy small-group tours led by professional guides offering powerful insights
• Comprehensive round-trip transfers from Munich included in this experience

Immerse yourself for explorers of historical depth, devotees of architectural symbolism, and seekers of cultural understanding. This immersive journey delves into the shadows and light of Germany's past, crafting memories that resonate like a whispered echo through time’s corridors.