Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site
The best tours of Dachau Concentration Camp
Half-day guided trips by train and bus, a longer visit with about four hours on site, and a small-group visit with an accredited memorial guide. Here is how they differ, with honest advice on whether a tour is worth it when entry is free, how much time to plan, and what happens if your plans change.
See our 4 picks
Entry to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site is free and you can visit on your own, but a guided tour from Munich, from €41, adds a guide and the train and bus.
On your own, take the S2 to Dachau (about 25 minutes from the Hauptbahnhof) and bus 726 to the memorial. The memorial recommends a minimum age of 13.
Our 4 picks for tours of the Dachau memorial
All four leave from central Munich, include the train and bus, and run in English. Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 28 October 2026.
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from €47 per person Our top pick 5 hours 4.8 (3,242) reviews on GetYourGuide
Dachau Memorial Site tour from Marienplatz
A 5-hour guided visit by public transport, with the ticket included. It meets at Marienplatz. The listing suggests the 1:10 p.m. tour, when fewer school groups are on site.
Best for First-time visitors who want the transport handled
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from €45 per person 5 hours 4.8 (2,941) reviews on GetYourGuide
Dachau Memorial Site half-day trip
A 5-hour visit with a live guide, by train and bus from Munich. Most of the visit is outdoors, so dress for the weather. No food is sold on the grounds, so bring something.
Best for Visitors who want a set half day
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from €41 per person 5–6 hours 4.9 (1,856) reviews on GetYourGuide
Dachau Memorial Site longer visit
A 5 to 6-hour tour with about 4 hours inside the memorial and a guide certified by the memorial site. Train and bus are included. Children 13 or under are not allowed.
Best for Visitors who want the most time inside
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from €60 per person 5 hours 4.8 (181) reviews on GetYourGuide
Small-group visit with an accredited guide
A small-group visit of about 5 hours with a guide licensed by the memorial, back in Munich by about 2:00 p.m. Return transport is included. Expect 2 to 2.5 km (1.2 to 1.6 miles) of walking.
Best for Visitors who want a small group
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Dachau memorial tours compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Group size | Pickup | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dachau Memorial Site tour from Marienplatz | €47 per person | 5 hours | Private, up to 30 | Meeting point | First-time visitors who want the transport handled | Guide and transport ticket included. |
| Dachau Memorial Site half-day trip | €45 per person | 5 hours | Private, up to 10 | Pickup optional | Visitors who want a set half day | Train and bus included. |
| Dachau Memorial Site longer visit | €41 per person | 5–6 hours | Up to 25 | Meeting point | Visitors who want the most time inside | The most time on site, from €41. |
| Small-group visit with an accredited guide | €60 per person | 5 hours | Not stated | Meeting point | Visitors who want a small group | A small group with an accredited guide. |
Dachau Memorial Site tour from Marienplatz
€47 per person5 hours 4.8 (3,242)
Details
- Group size
- Private, up to 30
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Who it suits
- First-time visitors who want the transport handled
- Why we picked it
- Guide and transport ticket included.
Dachau Memorial Site half-day trip
€45 per person5 hours 4.8 (2,941)
Details
- Group size
- Private, up to 10
- Pickup
- Pickup optional
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want a set half day
- Why we picked it
- Train and bus included.
Dachau Memorial Site longer visit
€41 per person5–6 hours 4.9 (1,856)
Details
- Group size
- Up to 25
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want the most time inside
- Why we picked it
- The most time on site, from €41.
Small-group visit with an accredited guide
€60 per person5 hours 4.8 (181)
Details
- Group size
- Not stated
- Pickup
- Meeting point
- Who it suits
- Visitors who want a small group
- Why we picked it
- A small group with an accredited guide.
- All 4 offer free cancellation.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 28 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Choose a Dachau tour from Munich
Choose the Marienplatz tour for a first visit. Choose the longer visit for more time inside, or the small group for a quieter visit with an accredited guide.
All four take about 5 hours from Munich and back, including the train and bus.
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site tours from Munich
Each tour meets in central Munich and travels with you by S-Bahn and bus. The guide then leads you through the memorial.
Dachau tours from Munich side by side: half-day, longer visit and small group
The tours differ in time on site, group size and age rules.
| Tour | Length | Included | Children | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marienplatz tour | 5 h | Guide, transport ticket | Not stated | First visit |
| Half-day trip | 5 h | Live guide, train and bus | Not under 13 | A set half day |
| Longer visit | 5–6 h, about 4 h on site | Certified guide, train and bus | 14 and over | Most time inside |
| Small group | About 5 h, back by 2 p.m. | Accredited guide, return transport | 14 and over | A small group |
Guides on Munich's Nazi-era history
Where is Dachau Concentration Camp?
The memorial is in the town of Dachau, about 25 minutes from Munich's Hauptbahnhof by S-Bahn. The Visitors' Center is at Pater-Roth-Straße 2a.
The Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial today
The memorial is open daily from 9:00 to 17:00. It is closed only on 24 December.
The former crematorium area closes at 16:30.
How do I visit Dachau from Munich?
- 25 min
- S2 from the Hauptbahnhof
- €11.70
- M-1 day ticket
Take the S2 toward Dachau or Petershausen to Dachau station, about 25 minutes from the Hauptbahnhof. Then take bus 726 toward Saubachsiedlung to the stop "KZ-Gedenkstätte". KZ is the German short form for concentration camp.
The memorial advises the M-1 day ticket, which covers the S-Bahn and the bus: €11.70 for one, or €21.20 for a group. A single trip costs €6.40.
By car, parking costs €3, paid in cash. The car park is often full.
Our guide to visiting Dachau Concentration Camp on your own covers the S-Bahn and bus. For tickets in the city, see our guide to Munich public transport.
Is Dachau free? Entrance, tickets and what a tour adds
Yes, entry is free and needs no appointment. There are no memorial tickets for entry; you pay only for a guided tour or an audio guide.
The memorial runs its own guided tour: €4, about 2.5 hours, in English at 11:00 and 13:00. Buy the ticket at the Visitors' Center at least 45 minutes before. It cannot be reserved.
An audio guide costs €5, in 18 languages. A 38-minute film runs in English at 10:15, 11:45 and 14:00.
A tour from Munich adds a guide for the whole visit, the transport and a fixed plan. It costs from €41.
| Option | Cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| On your own | Free entry + €11.70 day ticket | Your own pace |
| Audio guide | €5 | 18 languages |
| Memorial's own tour | €4 | About 2.5 hours, English at 11:00 and 13:00 |
| Tour from Munich | From €41 | Guide, train and bus, fixed plan |
What was Dachau used for?
The memorial tells the camp's history on site, in its exhibitions and its 38-minute documentary film. A guided visit or the audio guide walks you through it.
What you will see and how it feels
You see the exhibitions, the grounds and the former crematorium area. The memorial suggests planning about half a day.
Allow some quiet time after the visit before you plan anything else.
Tips for a respectful visit: time, children, photos, dress
Plan half a day, dress for the outdoors and think about age first.
- Children: the memorial recommends a minimum age of 13. It advises that children under 12 do not visit the exhibitions, grounds or crematorium.
- Tours: two of our picks take no children under 14.
- Dress: most of a visit is outdoors, so wear clothes for the weather and comfortable shoes.
- Photos and video: the longer-visit tour does not allow video recording.
- Dogs: none on the grounds, except assistance dogs.
Tips for a Dachau memorial tour
If your plans change
All four picks show free cancellation on GetYourGuide. Read each tour's own terms before you book.
Going alone? No booking needed
The memorial's own tour needs no reservation. Buy the ticket at the Visitors' Center at least 45 minutes before.
Bring food and water
No food is sold on the grounds, and one tour does not allow eating during the visit.
Afternoon is quieter
One operator suggests its 1:10 p.m. tour, when fewer school groups are on site.
Dachau memorial tours: questions and answers
Where is Dachau Concentration Camp?
How do I visit Dachau from Munich?
Can you visit Dachau Concentration Camp?
Is Dachau Concentration Camp free?
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