Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site And Third Reich Day Tour From Munich

Great Experience with Alun. Easy pick up / drop off location & transportation was all set up for us! Very knowledgeable tour guide. Well organized and enough time to wonder on our own in the Memorial Museum and around the site.

This was an excellent tour. Alon was such a knowledgeable and engaging guide. The tour was well organized with a balance of a guide facilitated tour and an independent time. The size of the tour of group was also perfect. I would definitely recommend Alon to other travelers in Munich.

The tour began on time and Alun was very efficient in getting us to Dachau and providing context for what we were about to see. He’s very knowledgeable and efficient and I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to visit special places in Munich.

Alum was great for the tour! He was very knowledgeable on German History and answered all questions amazingly. I would 100% book another tour with him!

It was very sobering and heartbreaking that humans can treat other humans that way!!! Our guide was very informative and great!!!

Excellent day in Munich. I had many misconceptions about Dachau and the effect the 3rd Reich on Munich's history. Alun's insights and deep knowledge will leave you with a different perspective. Alun handles all the logistics smoothly. Go with the expert.

Alun is well informed, articulate and well organized. Equally important is his message that is spot on…the objective is to not to only see buildings where terror and horror took place…the objective is to recognize that a totalitarian government emerged from a democracy, and that ordinary people became evil…the message is to understand and accept how vulnerable our governments can be, and how malleable human beings can be, and to never be silent again.

Our guide Sam was an awesome guide for the Dachau Memorial Tour. Very respectful of the site, good tempo of the tour. Thanks Sam.

Alun’s knowledge and insight added greatly to the tour. Very impactful day that will not be forgotten. Travel with him from the Marienplatz was easy and stress-free which also enhanced the experience.

This is absolute gem, must be the best possible half-a-day tour from Munich to Dachau. The guide has everything well planned and knew the places and issues so that no question was left open.

A well organised and informative tour. Alun was flexible with time and made the tour relevant to our teen aged children.

Alun was exceptionally knowledgeable about Dachau, gave a wonderful tour and was very personable and friendly. Would highly recommend him to anyone on any of his tours.

Alum was an awesome guide that was very attentive to our group. You could tell he was passionate about the tour and making us feel the need to study and want to gain more knowledge. Thank you very much.

Alun did an outstanding job of not only describng the Dachau camp environment, but explaining how these concentration camps were allowed to happen. I hadn't fully understood the political environment in Germany at the time. He painted a full picture of the many concentration camps and how they were able to exist and even flourish without pushback from the populace.

Alun was great with a very sensitive subject. His presentation was professional and thorough. All members of our small group captivated in the topic.

This is an informative and thought provoking tour, exploring the Dachau memorial in the concentration camp in the morning and important sites in the formation of the Nazi party in the mid to late afternoon. Alun combined vast knowledge, guided transit, and free time to explore, contemplate and take a break. The walking pace can be brisk to make the way through transit stops but Alun keeps the groups small enough and directions are clear so it works.

I highly recommend the day tour by Alun Evans. Alun is very organized and handles all the logistics - tickets and travel - for the group. He is extremely knowledgeable and personable, & kept the group interested and engaged. He presents sensitive information in a respectful manner. Alun was happy to answer any questions asked and to suggest helpful resources, which we greatly appreciated.

This tour was excellent. My Mum and I spent the day with Alun in Munich doing a walking tour and trip to Dachau. Alun was very informative, engaging and we found the entire experience really interesting and enjoyable, despite of course the content being quite heavy. Would definitely highly recommend - thanks Alun.

Alun was a fantastic orator of history. It was obvious he enjoyed his role in teaching us German history.

Highly recommend this tour. Sam was our tour guide and he made the tour very educational for our group of 9. The whole tour was easy to navigate with him.

Our tour guide Alun was fantastic! He gave my husband and I a very educational experience by walking us through the Dachau concentration camp and the area of Munich pertaining to that era with understanding of what transpired with empathy and honesty. Would highly recommend this tour if you are in Munich.

Alun was an amazing guide. He was very friendly and answered everyone's questions. Very knowledgable and made the tour very entertaining and memorable. Thank you and sorry for the late review!!!

Alun Evans is very clear, knowledgeable and likeable gentleman guide, i was very happy with the tours. The timing was well controlled and the logistics well thought out.

This tour was amazing!! Highly recommend. Alun took such great care of us & although the subject matter was heavy we enjoyed the experience & the people we were with.

Alun was amazing! So knowledgeable and friendly. Respectful and so educational. Highly recommend this experience if you are looking for money well spent.

Let me get the tip done: you meet your tour group in Marienplatz, a touristy market square. Slightly hidden is the tourist information office – you meet up outside. I am serious about this tour being the trip of a lifetime. I was born 11 years after VE Day. WWII history was still recent, and everyone’s dads had served in the war. As kids we played pretend Allies against Nazis, and major magazine LIFE often ran photo essays pertaining to WWII. I am a history buff who has read most books and seen most documentaries about the rise and fall of the Third Reich. Problem was, I never had the time or money to visit Europe till recently. Our tour guide Alun made sure everyone was ready and comfortable with bussing to Dachau on a grey cool day. I thought I knew a lot about concentration camps, but I learned so much by actually visiting the death camp. Dachau was was the first concentration camp established by the Nazi regime, and it served as a ‘model’ for death camps. It’s difficult to understand the sheer weight of human suffering till you experience a site like this. The sun came out in time for an afternoon tour of Third Reich landmarks -- Beer Hall Putsch, brown shirt marches, etc. I was surprised that so many of the original sites are still in place, and in such a small area. I was morbidly thrilled to see Hitler's Munich office building, where he would sometimes stand on the balcony to address the adoring. It is such an ugly and cold place; Albert Speer's architecture was bizarre, and I’m glad some of it is still standing so we can get the full picture of that regime. The tour guide stressed how delicate the balance is for Germans, who live with guilt and ambivalence. Everything was done with taste and concern for the past and the present. Next time I visit Germany I hope to bring my husband on Alun’s tour. I really can’t imagine how the tour could have been better, unless we did an expanded tour with Alun.

I believe I could not have had a better tour to Dachau because our guide Alun was beyond the best! He was so knowledgeable and thoughtful. I’ve been an interested reader about WW2 for a while and I could learn a lot on the tour. I recommend it!

Alun was amazing, better than expected based on reviews. He was an incredible wealth of knowledge, kept our group a reasonable size, and did a fantastic job helping us know what to expect. I loved having time as a group and time on our own to see the museum at Dachau. The Third Reich tour that afternoon was a perfect compliment to the morning tour (and it was great to have an hour in between for lunch). A must-do tour even if you only have a day in Munich!!!

Alun was extremely knowledgeable and put a difficult time in our history in a way that was easy to understand. An unforeseen circumstance in our day didn’t rattle him and he made everything work out. I highly recommend Alun!

Alan was our tour guide and right off the bat I could tell he’s a very seasoned guide. I have been all over the world and have done all different types of tours. He’s by far one of my favorite. He said he’s been giving tours for 19 years and it shows. The questions were insightful, all while being very respectful about the subject. I would not do this tour without a guide. There was just so much information and it helped give it much more meaning and left a lasting impact. Alan was just an all-around great person.

Alun was an amazing tour guide. There were only 5 of us on the tour and he was so knowledgeable and made the whole tour seamless from meeting, to the train rides, and the tour itself. He was so friendly and made it easy to ask questions. If/when I go back to Munich, I will absolutely do another tour with Alun!

Alun was the best .He was very knowledgeable and respectful. He explained and presented a sensitive emotional place perfectly. He answered all our questions and showed the utmost respect to the memorial and material. He was a wonderful guide.

The guide Alun was very informative and knowledgeable about the background history of the tour and answered all the additional questions asked. He new all short cuts and ways to minimise the amount of people congregating in one location.

Our group of 4 adults from the US thoroughly enjoyed our full day tour with Alun. His perspective (being British, but having lived in Germany for nearly 20 years) and personal interest with WWII adds tremendously to the experience. Although he’s presented this material countless times, you feel as if he’s only just discovered the details with his heartfelt passion. We learned more than we expected and left with a deeper understanding of this period in time. Alun’s schedule for the day is very well coordinated- he knows exactly when/where to be for transportation to maximize your time at the memorial site. Don’t loose track of time in the museum- or you will simply not make it to the end before it’s time to rally together again. If you want to focus more on info of the memorial site specifically …. Skip the first 1/2 of the museum which focuses on the greater view of WWII. There is a lot of walking for the full day tour, wear comfortable shoes! We very much appreciated the binder of pictures he presents to add a visual element of the past while walking around Munich. So much history in Munich! We would have had no idea of all the historically significant spots without Alun’s keen eye and information. Lastly, the small group size is fantastic. I highly, highly recommend this tour. We feel fortunate to have experienced this with Alun as our guide. He is a wealth of knowledge!!!

Alan was very personable & informative. Excellent tour! His positive reviews are well warranted! We highly recommend this tour!

Alun was insightful and incredibly sensitive to the subject matter. He answered all of our questions on the tour in a very thoughtful manner. Alun was organized and clear about how we would take the tour including traveling arrangements and time in the camp.

Alun is such a great tour guide! Extremely knowledgable and respectful, he also did a great job explaining the transportation system since we were unfamiliar. Thank you Alun!

Very nice visit from the Dachau concentration camp with a lot of place that we visit! And of course a very good guide with us ! Thanks Alun Evans

Alun was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable on the subject matter. The day was very well planned and organised. Communication skills are fantastic

Alun was so great. He’s so kind and knowledgeable and took the time to answer all questions. He did a wonderful job keeping us all together and leading us while giving us time to explore on our own as well.

Great experience and very educational. Alun was very informative and the small group allowed questions and interactions which made the trip seem more personable. Alun is a great host and a great value.

I highly recommend Alun Evans for your tour. You'll get more than just an escort, he really adds value and insight as a master guide, getting us the maximum info in the time allotted. He helped us on transport options, and made helpful suggestions for post tour activities. Thank you Alun!

Great trip that was explained well by our guide. We learned a lot about the content and would suggest it to anyone we know that is travelling to the area.

Alun was a very professional and knowledgeable guide for such a delicate and solemn subject. We could tell he puts thought in presenting the information in a respectful way. He helped the group understand the history that led up to Dachau and in the second part of our tour in Munich, took us to notable locations that had an impact in the history surrounding the rise of the Third Reich. We appreciated having a guide who knew the ins and outs of transportation to and from Munich to Dachau and he kept the group informed of how we were getting there and what to do when we arrived. Having Alun put the Dachau Memorial in perspective versus just reading the placards was more impactful than doing it on our own. We also appreciated that Alun keeps the groups small so there's time for one on one interaction and questions. Between the morning trip to Dachau and the walking tour in the afternoon, there was time for our family to have a lunch break, which we greatly appreciated. We took our teenagers age 16 & 13, and they also felt the tour was well done. Seeing this part of world history was important to share with them.

Alun is not just knowledgeable of World War II and the atrocities at Dachau concentration camp. He is very respectful and considerate in sharing what life was like for the people imprisoned and murdered there. We had time to go through the Dachau museum on our own. We returned to Munich center for the Third Reich tour in the afternoon. Alun took us to all the buildings that played a key part in the rising of the Nazi party. He had a photo book with images of events and people. Alun met us on time at Marienplatz in the morning, he had pre purchased tickets for the train/bus ride for our small group of approx. 14 people. We returned to Marienplatz for our lunch break before continuing with the afternoon tour. Alun is very professional, hence 5 stars. Highly recommend doing both tours.

Professional from start to finish. Absolutely would not have understood the venue to the same degree without Alun as a guide.

Alun is a very professional, knowledgeable and thoughtful guide, one of the very best. We used public transportation and he made it easy and clear. His sensitive and informative explanation of a horrific place and event gave the subject mater the gravity and respect deserved. Deeply meaningful experience, must do with this excellent guide.

Excellent tour - terrifying how one person’s evil led to so much destruction and death. Our tour guide, Alun Evans, was outstanding.

great tour it was very good and I learned alot of things I did not know before. He was very nice and knew the answer to every question. He also got us there very fast and knew exactly where to go.