Top Bavaria Historical & Heritage Tours

Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour from Munich by Train

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• Gain insight into the Holocaust of World War II on this half-day tour of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site from Munich. Travel by train and bus to the memorial site, and take a guided tour of the compound, a place of memorial and education dedicated to the thousands who were imprisoned and lost their lives there between 1933 and 1945. Learn how Dachau provided a model for all Nazi camps, and see the exhibitions and memorials, together with the reconstructed barracks and cells, as your guide provides illuminating, informative and sensitive commentary.
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Hitler and the Third Reich Munich Walking Tour

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• Delve into Munich’s dark past and the birth of the Nazi ideology on a revealing 2.5-hour city walking tour. Led by a knowledgeable guide, discover the sites that provided backdrops to Adolf Hitler and his followers as they set about founding the Third Reich, giving Munich its title as the ‘Capital of the Nazi Movement.’ See beer-halls where Nazi brown shirts first gathered, buildings from where Hitler delivered speeches, and memorials to opposers of the movement, all as your guide charts the events that saw Hitler take power in 1933.
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Nuremberg Day Trip from Munich

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• Discover beautiful Nuremberg — site of Hitler’s infamous propaganda rallies — on a 10-hour rail tour from Munich. Relax on the comfortable train ride to Nuremberg, take a guided tour of city attractions like Congress Hall and medieval old town, then enjoy some free time to make an optional visit to the Documentation Center. Soak up German history, sample local delicacies, and snap photos of the medieval and gothic accents that decorate this modern city.
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Munich Old Town Walking Tour

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• First time in Munich? Take in the best bits of the Bavarian capital on this 2-hour walking tour of Munich’s Old Town. Admire architectural wonders like the Old Town Hall, St Peter’s Church and the Munich Residenz; stroll through the lively Viktualienmarkt; and see the world-famous Hofbräuhaus beer hall. Accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll have ample opportunities to learn more about Munich’s history, cultural heritage and beer-brewing legacy, while walking between the central squares of Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz.
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Fully Guided Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour from Munich

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• Explore Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site on this 5-hour tour from Munich. Travel by train from Munich to Dachau with a guide, and visit the former concentration camp. During your guided tour, you'll gain insight into the brutality of the Nazi regime and learn of the 42,000 innocent prisoners who lost their lives there. Explore the history of the Third Reich in the visitors' center, and read of the camp’s historical context from the prisoners’ perspective.
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Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour from Munich

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• Take a sobering look at the Dachau Concentration Camp and Memorial Site during this 5-hour guided visit from Munich. Learn about the history of one of Germany’s first concentration camps dating back to 1933 as you visit camp locations like the SS Training Camp, Nandor Gild Monument, Appellplatz (Roll Call Square), and more. Round-trip transport is also included.
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Munich 3-Hour Third Reich History Walking Tour

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• Trace the origins and history of Adolf Hitler and Germany’s infamous Third Reich in Munich during this 3-hour guided walking tour. Learn about the central role this Southern German city played in Hitler’s movement as you explore World War II-era landmarks like the Führerbau, the former Gestapo headquarters, Haus der Kunst, and much more.
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Small-Group Munich City and Oktoberfest Tour Including Reserved Oktoberfest Tent Table

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• Enjoy Oktoberfest in Munich with this 7-hour experience that includes a Munich city tour and a guaranteed spot inside a tent. Beginning with a 1.5-hour walking tour, learn about the city’s history and brewing customs, and hear about the 200-year-old festival at Theresienwiese. Then take a seat at your reserved place in one of the major Oktoberfest beer tents, where you’ll receive two liters of beer and chicken.
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Third Reich Walking Tour: Historic Facts and Sites in Munich

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• Uncover the dark side of Munich’s history on this 2.5-hour Third Reich walking tour. Learn how the Bavarian capital served as an important center for the Nazi Party during WWII and hear stories of Hitler’s rallies and The White Rose resistance movement. Along the way, visit key sites like Königsplatz, Feldherrnhalle, the Hofgarten and the famous Hofbräuhaus beer hall.
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Private Tour: Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour from Munich

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• Take a trip to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site on this private, half-day tour from Munich. Dachau was the first Nazi concentration camp in Germany during the World War II Holocaust, and it served as a model for all the other camps that followed it. See various parts of the facility — including the 'Arbeit macht frei' gateway and the administration headquarters —  and explore the museum with a guide. You'll benefit from personalized attention while gaining insight into the site's past.
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Munich WWII Combo: Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site and Third Reich Walking Tour

• 232 Reviews
• Gain insight into the Third Reich's rise to power and visit Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site on this full-day Munich combo tour. Travel to Dachau, the first Nazi concentration camp in Germany, and explore the memorial site with a guide. Then, learn about the history of Nazi Germany during World War II, and see some of the buildings associated with Adolf Hitler on a walking tour. Round-trip transportation from Munich to Dachau is included.
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Dachau Concentration Camp and SS Shooting Range Hebertshausen from Munich

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• Avoid the chaos of public transportation, and visit Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site and SS (Schutzstaffel) shooting range in Hebertshausen by the comfort of an air-conditioned coach on this 6.5-hour tour from Munich. First take a guided tour of the memorial site, and spend about an hour and a half exploring the memorial and museum on your own. Then take a short 5-minute ride over to the shooting-range grounds where more than 4,000 casualties happened during WWII.
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Full-Day Bavarian Castles Tour from Fussen

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• Step into the fairy-tale world of Bavaria and visit majestic castles, alpine lakes and medieval towns on this full-day tour from Fussen. Enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the dreamy Neuschwanstein Castle, famously the inspiration for Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle. Then, visit Linderhof Castle, another of King Ludwig II’s magnificent castles, and Hohenschwangau Castle, the ‘Mad King’s’ childhood home. That’s not all: stop off to admire the colorful painted houses of Oberammergau and take in views of the Austrian Alps and Lake Plansee.
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Small-Group Munich and The Third Reich Walking Tour

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• Step into a dark time in Munich’s past with a 2-hour walking tour of the city’s most significant Third Reich sites. Learn about German history and culture as you stroll the broad Marienplatz, and get a local perspective on how and why the Nazi party was founded here. See the Hofbrauhaus where Hitler gave early speeches and the site of a failed revolt against the ruling party. Follow a route past other Nazi landmarks then finish your tour near a new museum that explores the history of National Socialism.
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Private Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour from Munich

• Gain a deeper understanding of the Holocaust on a private tour to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial.  Meet your guide at your Munich hotel, then travel by included train transportation to the former camp. Listen to stories about individual survivors, learn this history of the camp, and more. You set the pace of the tour and can ask as many questions as you like for a more immersive experience.
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Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site And Third Reich Day Tour From Munich

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• Explore Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site and take a Third Reich walking tour of Munich on this full-day, small-group tour. Visit Dachau, the first Nazi concentration camp in Germany during the Holocaust. Learn how it served as a model for all the other camps that followed it and listen to the heart-wrenching stories of Dachau’s many prisoners. Then, return to Munich to see sites associated with Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, and gain insight into this dark period of Munich's past. This tour includes transport and the services of a guide.
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Nuremberg Third Reich and Roman Empire Historical Day Trip

• 77 Reviews
• Discover Nuremberg’s rich and storied past on a full-day bus and walking tour from Munich. Relax on the comfortable ride to Nuremberg, then take a guided tour of the city, famous as the epicenter of the Nazi propaganda campaign. See attractions like Congress Hall and historic old town, and learn about the birth of the Third Reich empire. Afterward, enjoy some free time to explore, sample local foods and snap souvenir photos.
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Half-Day Third Reich Historical Walking Tour in Munich

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• Gain insight into the rise of Nazism during this 5-hour educational walking tour in Munich. Learn about the ascension of the Third Reich, starting with its first meeting at Munich's famous Hofbräuhaus to the failed power grab at the Feldherrnhalle. Have lunch at the Hofbräuhaus, one of Hitler's favorite restaurants (own expense). Listen to your guide's informative commentary about the dark chapter in the city's history while visiting landmarks like the Hofgarten and Königsplatz. This tour includes a moderate amount of walking.
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Herrenchiemsee Palace Rail Trip from Munich

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• Escape to the islands of Herreninsel and Fraueninsel in the Chiemsee, Bavaria’s largest lake, on this full-day rail trip from Munich. Enjoy a guided tour of the stunning Herrenchiemsee Palace, modeled after the Palace of Versailles and one of King Ludwig II’s homes on Herreninsel Island. Then explore the historic Fraueninsel Island, whose origins date back 1,300 years, at leisure. Round-trip train ticket included. Castle admission and boat rides additional.
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Neuschwanstein Castle Half Day Small Group Tour with Horse Carriage Ride

• Neuschwanstein Castle, the fairy tale castle on which Disney’s Cinderella castle is based, is a must-see when in Bavaria. Because it is so popular, this skip-the-line tour is essential for making the most of your time; no need to worry about tickets, lines or parking. Enjoy a comprehensive tour of the castle with a professional guide. Make your day unique with a horse-drawn carriage ride and a scenic walk around Lake Alpsee. Excellent opportunities for fantastic pictures at the castle, Mary’s Bridge and the lake.
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Private Dachau Concentration Camp Tour with Private Transfer from Munich

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• Uncover Munich’s dark past on a private tour of Dachau and take a moving tour of Germany’s first concentration camp. Walk around the prisoner barracks, crematoria, and gas chamber; read prisoners' stories of the atrocities carried out under the Nazi regime; and visit the poignant memorial sites.
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Munich Oktoberfest Overnight Camping Package Including Breakfast and Dinner

• Experience the world's largest beer festival with this overnight camping trip at Munich's Oktoberfest. Begin with hearty breakfast at your campsite in the morning before heading over to the festival with a guide. Sing centuries-old drinking songs, wander the beer tents, try Bavarian dishes and then head back to your campsite in the evening for Stoketoberfest, the after-party. Enjoy barbecue, live bands, more beer and carnivalesque celebrations with 2,500 or more international guests every night.
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Munich's Old Town and Third Reich Private Walking Tour

• Walk around Munich to get a closer look at the city’s Old Town and Third Reich area on this private, 2-hour tour. Stroll through Viktualienmarkt and Marienplatz, Munich’s main square since 1158, and see Rathaus-Glockenspiel. Plus gain a better understanding for the seriousness WWII played on the city by learning about its part in the Third Reich. See the building where Hitler first joined the Nazis and the former headquarters of the Gestapo.
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An Evening at Oktoberfest at the Hofbrau Tent Including Dinner and a Historical Walking Tour

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• If you’re visiting Munich in October and Oktoberfest is on your to-do list, celebrate the last day of the world’s largest beer festival in the biggest tent at the fest, the Hofbrau Tent. This 6-hour experience begins with a short guided walking tour through Munich and the Oktoberfest grounds explaining the history of the festival and its traditions, followed by four hours at a reserved table in the Hofbrau Tent with unlimited food and drinks, dancing, and live music.
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