Open city tours

City tours in Dachau – experience history, art, and nature.

Discover during a varied City tour in Dachau the most famous sights in the historic old town. Exciting stories from over 1,200 years of city history are entertainingly presented.

Few kilometers from Munich, Dachau is the ideal destination for a Trip from Munich or a special Day trip in the Munich surroundings.

Ob Old Town Tour, Thematic tour or individual group tour – our experienced guides will show you Dachau according to your wishes and interests.

Discover Dachau with guided tours - select and book your appointment now

Our offer is aimed at individual guests or small groups. Prices and registration can be found in the event details. 

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HISTORICAL | 4/18 | 11 AM | Book now

Artist Trail Etzenhausen | April 19th, 2 PM | Book now

HISTORICAL EVENTS | May 2, 2:00 PM | Book now

Notice for new residents: Next new resident tour on 04/26/2026 at 2 PM 

The town of Dachau cordially invites its new citizens to get to know their new hometown better on an approximately 1.5-hour guided tour of the old town. Admission free upon presentation of the new citizen voucher (excluding palace entrance).

Registration at 08131/75286 or tourismus@dachau.de

Book a city tour on your preferred date

Didn't find a suitable date on our open guided tours or want to book your own group? Then book your city tour flexibly at your desired date. Experience Dachau and its surroundings with the expert guidance of our experienced tour guides. Choose from a diverse range of themes and design your tour according to your interests. ✔ Individual date selection ✔ Ideal for groups, companies & private occasions ✔ Various themed tours can be booked Inquire now without obligation and secure your desired date

Further city tours and themed tours in Dachau

Museum and gallery tours

Guided tours of the Dachau Picture Gallery or the Dachau District Museum are organized by the Dachau Galleries and Museums Association.

"Dahoam is Dahoam" guided tours of the BR series

The successful Bavarian daily „Dahoam is Dahoam“ of Bayerischer Rundfunk is being filmed in Dachau.
Information on guided tours of the film site and the date of the annual open day can be found here:

Guided tours of churches in the district of Dachau

Guided tours on a voluntary donation basis, bookable via the respective parish association.
Current information on church tours in the district of Dachau can be found here:

How much do you know about Dachau?

Discover Culture and History in the Munich Surroundings! Day Trip to Dachau – a Real Gem Secret place inside Upper Bavaria, easily accessible by public transport. 

For a trip to the old town of Dachau, public transport from Munich is recommended. From Munich, you can easily take the S2 train to Dachau station. Bus 719 will take you from the station forecourt to Dachau's old town (Rathaus stop).

Start your day here with a visit to Dachau Castle and the adjoining Hofgarten. Enjoy peace and far-reaching views over Munich, sometimes even to the Alpine chain. Afterwards, a tour of the old town with the flexible and free audio tour is recommended.

Conference and seminar locations in Dachau

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