Dachau Concentration Camp: A Detailed Private Tour through History
5.0
33 Ratings
München
Experience a unique and detailed private tour of Dachau Concentration Camp with Curt. Explore every building, hear survivor stories, and gain insight into the social and economic conditions of the time. Book now!
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Big Hat Tours - Curt Milburn’s tours are like having a trusted friend show you the Munich area he loves. You’ll visit the famous sites, sample local foods, visit stunning architecture and experience little known places off the beaten track. He’ll put an iPad in your hands with hundreds of films and images from over 1000 years European history.

With over 10 year’s experience, Curt is rated the #1 tour guide in Munich and guests have written him over 700 glowing reviews.

  • Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site - A visit to any former concentration camp is chilling, yet at Dachau there are stories to be passed on that enable you to have a deep comprehension of how and why the Dachau Concentration Camp came to be, operated and the remarkable story of its liberation. Here you can walk through the original structures including the bunker, crematorium and gas chamber.
What's Included
  • Experienced tour guide included
What's Not Included
  • An XXL Partner Ticket (appox. €17,00). This includes a short train ride and bus ride.
Additional Information

Curt provides exceptional guided tours of Dachau. He offers detailed walkthroughs of each building, educating you on the camp’s history and taking you on a journey into the past. His decade-long connections with Dachau survivors, many of whom have participated in his tours, offer invaluable perspectives. Experience Dachau through their eyes and their unbelievable narratives and gain a more profound understanding of the atrocities that occurred there. In addition, Curt helps visitors grasp the sociopolitical climate in Germany that led to the widespread acceptance of such a repressive regime. Curt Milburn has accomplished the coursework provided by the Dachau Memorial Site, attaining full certification as a Dachau Guide. An American native, Curt has been offering tours in Munich for over a decade and is fully vaccinated.

  • Parents, please keep in mind the memorial site includes graphic and disturbing images and recommends children must be 12 years and older. I recommend all young people be exposed to some history and images of the holocaust before they visit.
Location
Marienplatz 18
Marienplatz
Cafe Rischart at Marienplatz
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ckfox
May 11, 2024
Dachau experience like no other! - We spent our second day in Munich on a tour with Curt in Dachau. We took a train and bus with Curt to the camp. His knowledge of the history was extraordinary! We had a close family connection to the camp and while it was difficult to see and hear about the atrocities that took place here, it was important to share in this experience. Curt answered all questions with details and information we would have never known…we are so appreciative of his time. An amazing tour!
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X6279qigeorgeg
Apr 13, 2024
Curt is the best! - I used Curt for two different tours seven years ago and he did an exemplary job. I called on him once again in April 2024 for the Munich City and Dachau tours. Once again, I was blown away by the level of his knowledge, compassion and enthusiasm that he showed to us on both tours. He is truly an expert in his field! I would highly recommend anyone who is looking for the best tour guide of Munich and Dachau to reach out to Curt. He is simply the best!
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Jasonhu7055ve
Jan 9, 2024
Private Tour of Dachau Concentration Camp-Excellent - Our family of five spent the day with Curt on a tour of the Dachau Concentration Camp. He provided a perfect balance of energy, detail, and respect for a sensitive yet important topic. I highly recommend this tour if you plan to visit Dachau.
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605darrylh
Nov 13, 2023
Knowledgeable and interesting experience - Just completed 2 tours with Curt Milburn from Big Hat Tours. Dachau in depth and 3rd Reich. Contacted Curt through the reviews on Tripadvisor and was not disappointed. Curt was flexible in fitting the tours in our tight schedule. He responded immediately to my emails and continued contact upto our tours. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate on the parts Hitler, Munich, Dachau and Germany played in the Second World War . We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Curt and left with a greater understanding of these times in history. I have no hesitation in recommending Curt Milburn and Big Hat Tours for anyone visiting Munich.
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Scottd223
Oct 29, 2023
Excellent and informative Dachau tour - The Big Hat Dachau tour was a highlight of our time in Munich. Curt was easy to connect with pre-tour, even when I had a last minute change. His knowledge of this era of history was evident, and we really appreciated how he was able to adjust the tour to our questions and interests. We never felt rushed. Others had mentioned his iPad with old photos and we also found this to be very interesting. Everyone in our small group learned something new - even the person that had visited Dachau 3 times before. Thanks Curt!
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Adamdg2023
Jul 21, 2023
Great guide, very knowledgeable - Curt gives a great tour- he spent ample time showing us around and explaining in depth the key aspects of the camp. He had many personal stories which added to the experience, it’s evident that he is very passionate about his tours. I would certainly tour with him again and highly recommend this tour!
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Ziggywally
Jul 15, 2023
Curt’s the best - Curt went beyond and we really learned a ton about Dachau. Not just the camp, but all the history behind it - so we left with a deeper understanding of the why, not just the what. Would highly recommend.
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John
Jun 28, 2023
5 Star Dachau Information Tour - We booked Curt for a walking tour / Third Reich of Munich and the very next day we scheduled a second tour to Dachau. Once again Curt exceeded our expectations. We had many questions pertaining to Dachau and we were blown away as to how much knowledge Curt has in his head. It’s pretty dang amazing and it made the tour another 5 star plus. In fact if I could Id give him an even higher rating,
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Ahensley66
May 31, 2023
Curt is Awesome - We actually did both the Dachau tour and Munich City with Curt. Both were very informative, interesting and so much better than going on our own and trying to figure things out. It was also very beneficial to have someone that spoke very clear English - we did some group tours over our vacation and some were very difficult to understand. Highly recommend Curt - he is a wealth of knowledge and makes history interesting even for non-history buffs.
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Terrilynn67
Dec 16, 2022
Best history tour we’ve ever taken- presented with incredible knowledge and empathy - We (2 couples in our mid 50s) booked a Highlights of Munich & Third Reich and Dachau Tour - it exceeded our expectations. Curt met us in our hotel lobby and we walked to the highlights of Munich, saw Hitler sights & heard stories - all complemented with incredible photos from his iPad. We took a train to another area of Munich where we saw Hitler Marching and Rally Areas and his office building and Nazi Eagles. We then went to Dachau- my husband and I had been before, but our friends had not and this tour was MUCH better than our previous tour. It can be an overwhelming place- but he walked us thru and he hit the highlights- with wonderful explanations. Curt has a passion for history and showed true empathy with what he taught us. We are returning December 2023 with my friend and her two college-aged children and we are booking Curt again. We’ve taken many hours in Europe and Curt is, by far, the best we’ve had
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