Top Bavaria Cultural Tours - page 2

Easily reach the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site with this guided tour from Munich, which includes train travel. Walk the grounds of Dachau with a guide to teach you about the history and operations of the first Nazi concentration camp—established by Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich. Your guide details the brutal system of oppression at Dachau during World War II and the suffering experienced by its prisoners.

See more of Munich than you ever could on foot during this private guided bike tour. Pedal along an easy route, which leads past key sights, such as King's Square, the English Garden, and Eisbach Wave. Take breaks to rest your legs, including one at a beer garden, where you’ll have the option to order a beer or snack (own expense).

Delve into Munich’s dark past and the birth of the Nazi ideology on a revealing city walking tour. Led by a 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.

Learn facts about the UNESCO World Heritage Site city of Augsburg that you won’t find in most guidebooks on this guided walking tour. Roam historic streets listening to tales of the House of Fugger’s impact on the city, gaze up at the Renaissance architecture of the town hall, wander along the intricately crafted Lech canals, and much more.

Dachau was the first concentration camp the Nazis opened in 1933, and in these troubled times, its lessons have never been more relevant. Join a certified guide who has listened to the stories of many survivors over the years during this half-day tour for richer insights than you'd achieve if exploring independently. This tour includes entrance fees and transfers from Munich by train and shuttle bus with access to Wi-Fi.

This early start, small-group half-day tour offers a deeper and more contextual visit to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site. With an early start from Munich, you arrive ahead of larger crowds for a calmer and more focused experience. Led exclusively by guides certified directly by the memorial, you explore key areas of the former camp through accurate historical explanation, personal stories, and space for reflection. After the memorial visit, the tour continues into Dachau’s historic old town—an important but often overlooked part of understanding the site’s wider context. Here, you learn about the town’s medieval roots, artistic heritage, and how the community has confronted its past since 1945. A relaxed lunch break in a local restaurant offers time to decompress and reflect before returning to Munich. Designed for travelers seeking a respectful and thoughtful experience, this tour provides a more complete understanding of Dachau as both a memorial and a living town.

During our tour we will talk about both the light and dark pages of German history. We will learn about the history of Bavaria from the Roman beginnings of the city, through 700 years during which it was ruled by one powerful family, the Wittelsbachs, to the unification of Germany by Bismarck in the 19th century. We will see the places where Nazism was born, but also those where Joseph Ratzinger, the future Pope Benedict XVI, worked while still an archbishop. During the morning tour we will also see the Glockenspiel - a show of knightly figure fights in the city’s carillon. Take a walk with us and get to know a city that combines like no other seemingly contradictory fields: history and motoring, art and technology, entrepreneurship and a specific lifestyle of Munich people, which is a mixture of self-confidence, freedom and cheerfulness. Perhaps all these contradictions are seamlessly united by what is most important to Munich people… beer!

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.

Getting from Munich to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest (Kehlsteinhaus) by public transport makes for a long day trip. Avoid stressing about connections or the hassle of arranging a rental car, and take this relaxing tour instead. Explore the Dokumentation Obersalzberg museum and Eagle's Nest at your expense, and stop at the alpine town of Berchtesgaden. A special bus and lift then take you up to the Kehlsteinhaus at an altitude of 1,834m where you will be rewarded with spectacular views. Note: The tour operates in all weather. If snow, ice, or fog blocks bus access, guests spend more time at the documentation center and Berchtesgaden.

Join this skip-the-line tour of Neuschwanstein, the fairy-tale Bavarian castle that inspired Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom. Admire the opulent rooms built by King Ludwig II, learn about its fascinating history, and soak up the mountainous surroundings that featured in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. As an extra perk, the tour includes a visit to Marienbrücke and horse-drawn carriage ride (if operating).

Oktoberfest is known for being the world’s biggest beer festival, which means it can be tricky to avoid the crowds and find a good place to sit. With this tour, enjoy the perks of having reserved seating in a tent, as well as beer and food included. As you explore the festival grounds with a guide, hear stories about the history of Oktoberfest, and get lots of useful tips too.

Oktoberfest is a dizzying whirlwind that’s attended by millions of visitors each year—and this tour makes exploring it stress-free and accessible. Meet your guide in central Munich and head to the Theresienwiese festival grounds. Tour the grounds to learn about the event’s history before heading to one of the famous beer halls. Sit at your reserved table, and enjoy beers and lunch all while you soak up the one-of-a-kind ambiance.

Soccer fans—this one’s for you. Start your day with a sightseeing bus tour of Munich, which ends up at the home of FC Bayern Munich—the Allianz Arena. No need to worry about reading up on the club's history as the trip includes a guided stadium tour with behind-the-scenes access to the trophy room as well as a visit to the on-site shop.

Save time waiting in long queues and guarantee admission to Nymphenburg Palace with a skip-the-line ticket. Once inside, a knowledgeable guide will show you and a group of like-minded travelers around its beautiful grounds, grand architecture, and rich interiors. You’ll learn fun facts and hear cultural anecdotes, with plenty of time for questions.

Munich is an ideal jumping-off point for day trips along Bavaria’s famed Romantic Road. But escaping the city usually requires negotiating a stressful car rental. Instead, leave the driving to someone else during this full-day sightseeing tour, so you're free to admire the scenery. In just one day, you can explore Harburg Castle (admission tickets own expense) and the picture-perfect medieval town of Rothenburg.

Add a bit of legend and enchantment to your German vacation with a full-day trip to the UNESCO-listed castles of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof from Munich. Relax for the scenic drive through the Bavarian Alps, then spend hours exploring both of the former royal residences. Conclude with free time in the charming village of Oberammergau.

Visit Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, the first permanent concentration camp to be built by the Nazi Party, on this 6-hour tour from Munich. Travel by train from the Bavarian capital to Dachau, where you'll learn about the camp’s prisoners, gain insight into life under Nazi rule, and visit the visitors' center, reconstructed barracks, gas chambers and other rooms.

Visit the must-see sights of Nuremberg on a walking tour with an expert private guide at your side! This private sightseeing tour offers a flexible itinerary that’s tailored to your interests. Explore Nuremberg’s medieval Old Town to see attractions like the Beautiful Fountain, the Imperial Castle courtyards, and St Lawrence Church, one of the most beautiful Gothic churches in Germany. Then visit the Nuremberg Nazi party rally grounds or the courthouse where the Nuremberg war-crime trials took place and learn about the city during the days of the Third Reich (Nazi Germany) while seeing sites like the Congress Hall of the Nazi Party and Luitpold Arena. Please note that with the two-hour tour option it is normally only possible to see one area: the old town or rally grounds or courthouse. With the three-hour option you can visit two out of the three main areas. With the 4-hour options it is possible to to have an overview of all three areas or a more in depth look at two out of three.

Combine Nuremberg’s beautiful Old Town sights with a visit to the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds (Reichsparteitagsgelände) on this must-do 4-hour English-language tour. While exploring the medieval city by foot, seeing top sites like the marketplace (Hauptmarkt), Schöner Brünnen (Beautiful Fountain) and the Imperial Castle courtyards. Your expert guide will share the stories behind the history of this fascinating city. Take a break for lunch (at own expense) in the market, then spend time exploring the Nazi party rally grounds. Learn about the city during the days of the Third Reich (Nazi Germany) and hear about the infamous Nuremberg Rallies while visiting sites like the Congress Hall and Luitpold Arena. The area still contains some of the largest Third Reich ruins left in the world. Your guide will show you historical photos so you can see how the rally grounds have changed over time. All public transportation costs to and from the rally grounds are included in the tour price!

Discover the fairy tale castles of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof, created by Germany’s 19th-century King Ludwig II, on a hassle-free, full-day trip from Munich. Let someone else take on the driving while you relax and admire Bavaria's magnificent scenery on route to the UNESCO World Heritage sites. At Linderhof, Ludwig’s rococo-style hunting lodge and last home, join an optional interior tour and enjoy free time to explore at your own pace. Then, continue to Neuschwanstein, a picture-book clutch of turrets and chambers that inspired Disney’s "Sleeping Beauty" castle.

Visit the historical sites of the Third Reich in Nuremberg with this private half-day tour. You’ll relax with round-trip transport direct from your Nuremberg hotel, and travel with a driver-guide to hear the history behind the Nuremberg Palace of Justice, the Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds, and the Zeppelinfeld. Note that entry fees are payable at your own expense.

Wind through soaring peaks to the picturesque mountain village of Hallstatt—then explore the beautiful lake-side city of Salzburg—on a full-day, private tour that puts Austrian highlights within day-tripping distance of Munich. With a professional driver to handle the winding roads, you can focus on the scenery and culture. And unlike group tours with a fixed schedule, this one lets you spend the day at your own pace.

How did justice rise from Nuremberg’s darkest chapter? Explore the Old Town, Courtroom 600 with tickets, and WWII Rally Grounds with a Licensed Guide. Flexible options included. HIGHLIGHTS: - Discover Nuremberg’s Old Town with a 5-Star Expert-Guide - Visit Courtroom 600 and see where modern justice changed forever - See St. Sebald Church, Frauenkirche, and Schöner Brunnen - Uncover Nazi propaganda at Rally Grounds (in the 5-hour option only) - Ride VGN public transport with tickets included for a smooth visit Trace Nuremberg’s story from medieval Free Imperial City to the birthplace of modern international law on a Private Walking Tour with a Licensed Guide. See Old Town icons, travel by public transport, and receive tickets to Courtroom 600 for a self-guided audio tour.

Explore Munich’s old town on this private walking tour through the beautiful Bavarian capital. Starting at the Isar Gate, your guide will take you to some of the most fascinating places, including the beer hall where Hitler held his first public speech. As you explore, you’ll learn about the strongholds of religion, brewing traditions, and centuries-old German legends. Download the tour itinerary to your device for turn-by-turn navigation.