7 Tours by Train in Munich to Build a Day Around

1.Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour from Munich by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,637 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $64Our pick

Travel from Munich to Dachau by local train and bus, then spend three hours at the memorial with a guide such as Nick, Jake, Nicola, or Aileen. Expect a serious, carefully explained visit covering the camp gate, barracks, cells, memorials, and the site’s role in Nazi Germany.

“Informative. Sobering. Our tour guide (Jake) was fantastic, he did a great job of informing our group and keeping everyone comfortable as we absorbed very intense history. This is not to be missed on any visit to Munich.”

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2.Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour with Train from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 955 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $56Best value

Travel from Marienplatz to Dachau by train and bus with a guide such as Jessie, Michael, Aileen, or Mat. Spend about three and a half hours at the memorial, learning about the camp, Nazi rule, prisoner experiences, liberation, and the site’s exhibitions.

“There is a train ride with a history lesson, than a bus ride with another history lesson, then a short walk to the concentration camp. Every part of the journey is as wonderful as the concentration camp tour! Stephanie, our guide is fantastic!!!”

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3.Guided Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour with Train from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 920 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $90Top rated

Travel from Munich’s Marienplatz to Dachau with memorial guide Alun Evans, using public transport and spending about three hours at the site. Expect a careful, factual visit covering the barracks, crematorium, gas chamber, bunker, museum, and the history of the Nazi regime.

“Comprehensive tour. Navigates a sensitive subject brilliantly and manages to avoid the crowds. Very knowledgable guide who provides a lot of information while keeping it interesting.”

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4.Dachau Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Munich By Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 811 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $60

Travel from Marienplatz to Dachau by train and bus with a licensed guide, then spend several hours at the memorial site. Guides such as James and Samuel explain the camp’s history, Nazi policy, prisoner life, liberation, and the memorial’s later development.

“Excellent and comprehensive tour - for a place that is very difficult to visit. James our guide was very comprehensive and informative. He was a font of knowledge and history from the moment we first met him in Marienplatz Square. The tour group size was 20 people. We walked away with a very comprehensive understanding of the rise of the National Socialists, the concentration camp systems and about Dachau specifically.”

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5.Nuremberg Guided Day Trip from Munich by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 546 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Travel from Munich to Nuremberg by regional train with an English-speaking guide. Walk through the medieval Old Town, visit the Imperial Castle, and see the former Nazi Rally Grounds. The tour suits history-minded visitors who prefer an organized day, but free time can be limited.

“Jason was our tour guide. We had a great time. Took the train (it was quite long - bring a book or something to do) otherwise good history and fun to walk around the market. Jason gave some awesome recs for where to eat. Saw the castle at the end - nice views of the city as well!”

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6.Nuremberg Day Trip by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 357 reviews · 9 hours · from $93

Travel from Munich to Nuremberg with an English-speaking guide such as Paul, Elisabeth, or Achim. Spend about four hours walking through the medieval center and Nazi Party rally grounds, with time for local food. Expect a full, active day.

“great time with great guide enjoyed the history lesson and historic Nuremberg”

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7.Dachau Concentration Camp Private Tour by Train from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $266

Meet your private guide at your Munich hotel or Hauptbahnhof, then take the train and bus to Dachau. Guides such as Lucia, Nick, Jason, Lucy, and Achim explain the camp’s history with care before giving you time to visit the museum and documentary. The tour lasts about 4 to 5 hours.

“Our tour guide Nick was exceptionally informative and knowledgeable about Dachau and German history in general. He was able to point out things we would have never seen or known on our own. Highly recommend this tour and Nick as our guide.”

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