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Munich’s historic streets and Bavarian charm can be tricky to explore without a local’s insight. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments and museums while learning about the city’s history and culture. Please note that museum visits are not included. If you would like to visit a museum inside, you will need to contact us in advance, and a supplement will apply depending on the selected museum. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your preferences, ensuring you see the places you truly want to experience. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour offers insider knowledge, hidden gems, and a deeper connection to Munich.

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.

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.

Munich can traditionally be visited excellently with a rickshaw, as the most beautiful sights and the English Garden can be easily reached. The City Guides are intensively trained, always in a good mood and also respond to individual requests. Enjoyment made easy!

Take all the hassles out of exploring Nymphenburg Palace with this flexible tour. You’ll certainly get skip-the-line tickets into the castle, guaranteeing you save time and energy—but you can also opt for round-trip transport from Munich. If you like, you can also add on The Museum of Man and Nature, turning your day into a worry-free, only-in-Bavaria adventure.

Gain insight into Munich’s dark past with a moving half-day tour of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, including transport by train from Munich. Take a guided tour of the camp’s cells, barracks and gas chamber, learn about Dachau’s role as Germany’s first concentration camp and read prisoners' stories of the atrocities carried out under the Nazi regime. You’ll also have the opportunity to pay your respects at the poignant memorial site and watch an emotional documentary about the camp.

The Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds is a museum that sits on the site that was once used for Hitler’s propaganda rallies. If you’d like to hear in-depth background information about World War II, then a private tour is an ideal option. Save hours of research time, have someone to show you around exhibits, and benefit from having exclusive access to your guide for questions.

Taste your way through Munich—and discover hidden gems you’d likely miss on your own—on this small-group walking tour. Follow your guide as you head to sample Bavarian classics including Leberkassemmel, Krapfen, and German beer. Along the way, learn about the city’s rich history and architecture, asking plenty of questions. With dinner, lunch, and alcoholic beverages included, you can enjoy a more seamless experience.

Hop in the saddle for a half-day bike tour of Munich, and discover the charms of the Bavarian capital as you explore it on two wheels. With a local guide, pedal past major landmarks such as Odeonsplatz with its Italianate architecture and the landscaped English Garden. Hear fun facts about life in the city as you go, and enjoy an hour-long stop at the Chinese Tower beer garden for food and drink (own expense).

Plan an easy landing in Munich with this private transfer from Munich International Airport to your city center hotel. Your English-speaking chauffeur monitors your flight and meets you at the arrival lounge. Travel comfortably in a Mercedes-Benz E-Class or similar vehicle for up to three passengers. This service is ideal for families, with available infant seats, and offers a smooth start to your visit, including during Oktoberfest season.

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.

See Neuschwanstein Castle’s fairytale turrets and Linderhof Castle, inspired by Versailles, on this convenient day trip from Munich, with snacks and soft drinks on board. It’s almost impossible to see both castles in a day on public transport, but this tour delivers, with a stop at a viewpoint to capture the perfect Neuschwanstein photo too. A live guide tells fascinating tales of Mad King Ludwig and so much more. Between May 1 and October 15th, the Venus Grotto at Linderhof is also included.

Take in the best bits of Munich Old Town by booking your place on this group electric bike tour. In the company of a local guide, pedal past top landmarks and learn about the city's history, from the times of kings and queens to the origins of the Nazi party and beyond. You even stop at an authentic Munich beer garden, where you can purchase authentic Bavarian beer. Explore backstreets and bustling avenues while learning about the culture and history of Bavaria’s capital.

Arrive in Munich without the stress with this private transfer service from Munich Airport by spacious van. You’ll meet your personal driver in the airport arrivals hall, and then relax on the journey to your hotel or private accommodation in Munich. Relax on the journey, and arrive feeling refreshed and ready for vacation or work.

Enjoy Oktoberfest in Munich during this full-day experience that includes a Munich city tour and a guaranteed spot inside a tent. Beginning with a 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 receive two liters of beer and chicken.

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.

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.

Combine city sightseeing with a scenic stroll in the park on this 2-hour walking tour of Munich. Admire landmarks like the Frauenkirche cathedral, the Glockenspiel and the City Palace; hear stories of the Third Reich in Munich as you walk through Odeonsplatz; and browse the stalls of the lively Viktualien market. After taking a peek at the legendary Hofbräuhaus beer hall, head to the tranquil English Garden, one of Europe’s largest urban parks, to watch the surfers along the Eisbach river.

Explore Nuremberg’s medieval walled Old Town on a 2-hour walking tour in English. Steeped in antiquity, the city has been at the forefront of pivotal eras throughout Germany’s history. With a past that harks back to the Holy Roman Empire, Nuremberg was also the cradle of the German Renaissance and an important location of the Third Reich (Nazi Germany). Learn the history and see a collection of the city’s must-visit sites, like St Lawrence Church, St Sebald Church, Albrecht Dürer Platz, the Imperial Castle courtyards and Nuremberg Hauptmarkt (marketplace). You'll also get suggestions on what to do in the city and the best places to get the famous Nuremberg sausages and amber lager (Rotbier)!

Learn everything you need to know about Augsburg on this classic city tour. You will encounter big names such as Mozart, Brecht and Fugger. This highlight tour takes you to the Fugger houses in Maximilianstraße, the Fuggerei donated in 1521, the magnificent full Renaissance town hall and the idyllic old craftsman town with the Lech canals. The Augsburg Water Management System has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2019. Selected objects such as the Lech Canals and the Augustus Fountain on Rathausplatz are used to introduce the topic. Entrance fees Fuggerei and Römerlager/Brechthaus (from May 2026 : Golden Hall in Augsburg Town Hall) are included in the price. Optional and free of charge : Sound amplifier system elysium®. Own smartphone with headphones and internet connection - that's all you need. Price per person : 18,00€ plus handling fee 1,00€

Get a dose of Bavaria's iconic beer culture with this food and beer tour in Munich. Home of Oktoberfest and a collection of famous beer halls and beer gardens, Bavaria's beautiful capital invites visitors from around the globe with its promise of fun and camaraderie. Partner with a savvy guide for an insider look at this tradition of imbibing. You’ll hit local haunts and enjoy Bavarian nibbles in the company of fellow beer aficionados.

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).

Travel through the beautiful Bavarian countryside, with its mountains and villages, in a modern, air-conditioned coach to two of King Ludwig II's famous royal castles, the family castle of Hohenschwangau and the fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein. These magnificent buildings, now UNESCO World Heritage Sites, can be visited on a guided tour in English (entrance fees not included). Accompanied by a professional English-speaking tour guide, this day will be an unforgettable experience where you don't have to worry about anything. You will also have free time between the optional castle tours to go to a restaurant, buy souvenirs, and visit the famous Marien bridge (weather permitting).

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.