Private tour in Munich Stephen W
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Stephen W.
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I have a passion for the subject I talk about, which has led me to do primary history research into specific areas of the Second World War, which I started 35 years ago. I specialise in providing English language Second World War tours in southern Germany, which I do full time. The two specific areas I tend to focus on are: •Third Reich Munich - I have the largest photo archive of all Third Reich sites in Munich and conduct general tours of a few hours through to specialist all-day tours for PhD students, the Royal Air Force and so on. •Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial site - I have been an official guide for 20 years. I have met with many people connected with the camp over the years, survivors and liberators. I also provide tours to all the hidden related sites in the surrounding area. I am the only guide in southern Germany who provides this service. I have spoken to many people with a connection to this period of history, such as many of ex-prisoners and the soldiers who liberated Dachau before they passed away. I often took them back through the camp site many years later and talked to them about the specifics of what they saw and what happened back then. Despite these events happening over half a century ago, they shaped modern Europe and there are lessons to be learnt, so I feel that that it is an important subject to talk about. I also occasionally undertake more specialist private tours for real history buffs, historians and authors or perhaps sons or daughters of camp survivors to lesser known sites such as Kaufering or Moosburg, for example. If you have a specific request, please get in touch and I will see if I can tailor something to your needs. I am friendly and encourage questions and discussion. So whether you have only a basic understanding of the topic or already have a depth of knowledge on the subject, come on a tour with me. Official Licensed Dachau Memorial guide of 20 years Primary WW2-related history research of 35 years The most complete record of the Battle of Britain in existence in Kent and Sussex. An extensive photo archive of hundreds of Third Reich sites in the Munich area.
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Unlike other Dachau tours, which are a 3-hour tour of the Memorial site, which understandably is the initial main point of interest and reflection, this tour goes into far greater detail - tour for the WW2-history buff. This tour covers the whole Dachau area from the WW2 perspective. We will undertake a detailed tour of the Dachau Memorial site. You will also see areas that 99. 9% of the Dachau visitors do not see, Dachau Old town, where I will point out the site of the Dachau uprising , the cafe where the SS used to meet the local girls and so on. Also in the area is the largely forgotten mass grave on the edge of town, SS firing ranges and we talk about how the two US divisions entered the area in 1945 and more. This is the most comprehensive WW2 Dachau tour available by one of the longer standing Dachau guides. I will mee you at your hotel reception. Please note you will need a hire car for this tour, or be fit if you want to walk the area.
Steve was amazing!! His knowledge of ww2 and the Dachu area was phenomenal , he brought us to places that you wouldn't normally get a chance to see , and opened our eyes to parts of history we had no idea about . We would recommended spending the day with Steve , Great Tour and perspective from a great guy.
Our Dachau tour with Steve was an 11-hour day and exceeded my expectations of what I would see, learn and experience. We did an extended tour and got to immerse into more of the history of the area beyond just the camp. Steve's knowledge was extensive and I walked away with a great understanding of this piece of history. Anyone who wants a more in-depth tour will not be disappointed in being guided by Steve. He met us at our hotel and even escorted us to a restaurant in town at the end of the day.
Steve was outstanding. Very knowledgeable and accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with him
It is hard to describe the emotions of the tour. Intertwined with the horror and history of the camp, Stephen showed us the town of Dachau which really added to the trip. We also were able to see the cemetery of the unknown victims which is out of the way, though definitely worth the walk.
The Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial sites and many unseen sites by other visitors with a WW2/Camp connection in the surrounding area.
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This tour is only suitable for those 1. That have access to a hire car. Or 2. They are used to a lot of walking. Expect to cover about 10km over the day.
Munich, Bavaria, Germany
ByGuide: Your hotel reception in the Munich area. If you want to meet at another point please message me.
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