M
Fantastic way to see Dachau
Our guide, Sam, was fantastic - he made the whole trip super easy, and was extremely knowledgable and great to be around.
Early Start Small Group: Dachau Memorial Site + Town Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Price from
- $56 / person
- Location
- Munich, Germany
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 30 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 14
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- The Local Experience
- Meeting point
- Your guide will meet the group at A Little Lost Cafe, just two streets over from the north side of the Central Train Station (Hauptbahnhof).Please be punctual. The tour will depart on time.
Description
This early start, small-group half-day tour offers a deeper and more contextual visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site. With an early start from Munich, you arrive ahead of larger crowds for a calmer and more focused experience. Led exclusively by guides certified directly by the memorial, you explore key areas of the former camp through accurate historical explanation, personal stories, and space for reflection. After the memorial visit, the tour continues into Dachau’s historic old town—an important but often overlooked part of understanding the site’s wider context. Here, you learn about the town’s medieval roots, artistic heritage, and how the community has confronted its past since 1945. A relaxed lunch break in a local restaurant offers time to decompress and reflect before returning to Munich. Designed for travelers seeking a respectful and thoughtful experience, this tour provides a more complete understanding of Dachau as both a memorial and a living town.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue and Thu
- Start times
- 8:30 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 14+)
- $56
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
At the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, travelers follow a careful, educational route led by your guide who is officially certified by the memorial. After arriving by public transport, guests enter the former camp grounds and learn about the camp’s establishment in 1933, its role as the model for the Nazi concentration camp system, and the experiences of those imprisoned here. The guided visit includes key areas such as the former roll-call square, the barracks grounds, the perimeter and watchtowers, the religious memorial chapels, and the crematorium exterior. Throughout the tour, the guide provides factual historical explanation, personal stories, and opportunities for reflection, ensuring the visit maintains the dignity and seriousness of the site while giving travelers a clear, contextual understanding of its history and lasting significance.
Dachau
After visiting the memorial site, travelers explore the historic town of Dachau on a guided walking tour that reveals a side of the area many visitors never see. Led by a certified guide, the walk covers Dachau’s medieval origins, its former role as an artists’ colony, and the everyday life of the community before 1933. Guests learn how the town was affected during the Nazi period and how it has confronted and commemorated its past since 1945. The route includes key historic streets, the old town center, and notable landmarks that illustrate Dachau’s long cultural history. A lunch break in a local Bavarian tavern (à la carte, not included) provides a calm moment to decompress, reflect, and gently transition back from the emotional weight of the memorial visit before returning to Munich.
What's included
Included
A tour of Dachau Town with lunch break
Return transportation from Munich via train and bus
Small group guarantee (max 14 guests)
Professional Certified Guide
Not included
Guests pay for their own food and drink
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
30 reviews
How it compares in Munich
- Rated higher than 73% of 208 reviewed tours in Munich
- Starting price $56 is 82% below the typical $309 for tours of similar length in Munich
Excurgo comparison of 808 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Strictly 14 years old + (no exceptions)
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Early Start Small Group: Dachau Memorial Site + Town Tour take?
Early Start Small Group: Dachau Memorial Site + Town Tour lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Early Start Small Group: Dachau Memorial Site + Town Tour cost?
Prices start at $56 per person for this Munich experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Early Start Small Group: Dachau Memorial Site + Town Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting at 8:30 AM.
Can I cancel Early Start Small Group: Dachau Memorial Site + Town Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Your guide will meet the group at A Little Lost Cafe, just two streets over from the north side of the Central Train Station (Hauptbahnhof). Please be punctual. The tour will depart on time. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Early Start Small Group: Dachau Memorial Site + Town Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 14 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Early Start Small Group: Dachau Memorial Site + Town Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 30 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by The Local Experience.
Reviews(30)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
A
Dachau Memorial Site and City tour w/Sam = Great Day
Very impactful, educational tour of Dachau Memorial Site w/Sam. Rest of tour in Dachau was fun, too! Sam, our tour guide, was very patient, as my husband and son have some mobility challenges. His insight, compassion and empathy were very much appreciated.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We’re very glad to hear that you found the Dachau Memorial Site tour both impactful and educational, and that you also enjoyed exploring Dachau beyond the memorial. We’re pleased that Sam was able to accommodate your family and help make the day a meaningful one. Thank you for choosing to tour with us and for taking the time to share your experience. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Sam!
K
Dachau with a very knowledgable guide
We just experienced a vertical formative tour of Dachau memorial site with Sam, who was incredibly knowledgeable. He delivered the information in a sensitive manner and the entire time felt like we were in very capable hands. After the tour of the memorial site, we took a bus into the old village of Dachau and had lunch (not included) at a delicious Greek restaurant. After lunch we walked a bit through the town into the old palace area where there are lovely gardens with a viewpoint of the entire surrounding areas and the Alps in the distance.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that you found the Dachau Memorial Site tour informative and that Sam’s knowledgeable and sensitive approach helped you feel in capable hands throughout the experience. Thank you for joining us and for taking the time to share your experience. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to Sam!
M
Dachau tour
Sam was very knowledgeable about Dachau and provided lots of details for the tour. He also gave us some perspective about the current political climate, which was interesting to hear when compared to the climate during WW2. Lunch was great and the walk through the gardens was nice after the tour at Dachau. 10/10 would recommend him and this tour.
Operator response
Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that you found the tour informative and appreciated the historical context and perspectives Sam provided throughout the day. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing to tour with us. We’ll be happy to share your kind feedback with Sam!
C
A walk through a very dark time.
This tour was outstanding, the best one of my 12 day vacation. Our tour guide Sam was wonderful. He was extremely informative, kind and had the right temperament when describing the subject matter. I would highly highly recommend this your.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation! We’re thrilled to hear that our tour was a highlight of your 12-day vacation and that Sam made such a positive impression. We hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future!
K
Excellent!
Sam was an extraordinary guide. He was knowledgeable and extremely helpful to our group which included two with mobility challenges. I learned so much about German history generally and Dachau specifically. We had lunch at a Greek tavern that was excellent and he even gave us other tourist tips. I highly recommend this tour.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with Sam and that he was able to make the tour comfortable and enjoyable for everyone in your group. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation, and we’ll be sure to share your feedback with Sam. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future!
K
Quite good
Well experience on the history of Munich city and Dachau
Operator response
Thank you for your review!
S
Poignant and insightful.
Better than expected. Sam was exceptionally prepared. Not only provided a lot of statistical information (which as a history buff) I really appreciated, but helped us understand the how and why of what happened at Dachau during and after the war. I had a former co-worker who was a prisoner at Dachau (Max Steinmetz who wrote a book "Determined To Survive ") so this was insightful and poignant. Sam also went the extra mile after the tour to help us get to our next location Thank you Sam.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We are glad the tour provided meaningful historical context, especially given your personal connection through Max Steinmetz and his story. We will share your kind words with Sam. We hope to see you again!
K
Loved beating the crowds
Great info and nice lunch. Sam was amazing and very knowledgeable, would highly recommend him and this tour.
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Operator response
Thank you for the wonderful review and recommendation! We will pass along your kind words to Sam.
4
Your tour guide matters
Sam, our guide, truly made this an enjoyable and educational tour. The site is full of information, and Sam lead us through an easy way to absorb it all. Highly recommended tour!
Operator response
Thank you for your kind review! Sam has a way of making the tour both enjoyable and educational, in an accessible way. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
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