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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.

Take a deep dive into the world of Bavarian food—from hearty classics to contemporary fusion ice cream—on this small-group tour with a foodie guide. Enjoy tastings at several different stops, including sausages, beer, and freshly baked goods, and explore the Viktualienmarkt food market and beyond.

Visit the Eagle’s Nest in Berchtesgaden, Adolf Hitler’s famous mountaintop retreat, on this day trip from Munich. Travel by air-conditioned coach through Bavaria’s lush mountainscapes, and ride a bus and elevator to the lodge, 6,148 feet (1,834 meters) up Mt. Kehlstein. See where Hitler entertained dignitaries, view the hall where weddings and conferences were staged, and explore the terrace to admire the spectacular Alpine views—vistas that Hitler, ironically, found challenging due to his vertigo. Enjoy time for lunch (own expense) and the option to visit the Nazi Documentation Center Museum.

Soak up the holiday spirit on a half-day tour of Munich's Christmas markets. With more than 20 holiday markets across the city, follow a guide through Munich's Old Town to explore the city's festive offerings, including Christkindlmarkt in Marienplatz. Shop for handmade Bavarian gifts, sip on included "glühwein" (mulled wine), and try Lebkuchen, the gingerbread cookie that has been a local Christmas staple since the 14th century, along with many other local snacks.

Many travelers skim the surface of cities they visit—seeing the sights and moving on. Connect with the true Munich on this private custom walking tour with a local. Tell them your wish-list, and let them bring the city alive, as a friend would. Get directions, cultural tips, and restaurant suggestions; discover off-the-radar sights, and get a meaningful take on the city that helps you get more from your stay.

Spend the day exploring Munich’s enchanted surroundings with your own private guide and vehicle. Visit the popular sights of the Ettal Monastery, the village of Oberammergau, the opulent Linderhof Palace, and the famous Neuschwanstein Castle (entrance fees extra). Discover the rich history of Bavaria and get insider tips from your informative guide during this private tour.

Dachau was the first Nazi-established concentration camp in Germany, and its dark name lingers on in world history. On this private tour, you’ll take a comfortable ride to the well-preserved camp, walking back into the still-visible past. Your personal guide will take you through the prisoner’s quarters, the disinfection barracks, the crematorium, and more, deepening your understanding of this tragic time in history—an experience you’ll likely never forget.

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.

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.

Eat your way around Bavaria without leaving Munich on this tantalising 2-hour tasting tour. Immerse yourself in local life as you visit Munich’s historic Viktualienmarkt and follow your guide around the colorful stalls. Along the way, tuck into Bavaria’s famous sausages, regional cheeses and freshly baked breads, or sample exotic fruits and delicious sweet pastries.

Discover Munich’s most delicious highlights—and learn more about its traditional delicacies, as well as its modern dining scene—on this indulgent private walking tour. Before lunch, meet your guide at central Marienplatz, and come with an appetite: enjoy generous samplings throughout the tour. Browse Viktualienmarkt stalls, try classic weisswurst, sip Bavarian beer, and finish with a sweet Viennese treat.

Visit Neuschwanstein Castle, Ettal Abbey and the forest-ringed village of Oberammergau in one easy day trip from Munich. After leaving your city hotel, travel with your own private driver-guide into the heart of Bavaria where fairytale castles and picturesque villages beckon. Prebooked skip-the-line tickets are included to save you time at the admission desks, and you discover the history of each site through commentary from your guide.

This Nuremberg walking tour takes you to places bus tours can’t reach. As you follow a Nuremberg native guide between key landmarks, learn fascinating insights about the city’s history that you’d miss on solo explorations. The tour route passes Old Town Unpacked such as the Hauptmarkt, Nuremberg Castle, and the Albrecht Dürer House, with plenty of top photo opportunities along the way.

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!

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.

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.

Pair beer with history on this evening walking tour of Munich, and discover the city's best beer gardens with the help of a local guide. This small-group tour limited to six people, includes beer at your first stop and introduces you to the history, culture, and sights of the beloved Bavarian city. Food and additional drinks are at your own expense.

Discover the highlights of Munich on this group Segway tour, where you’ll glide through the city while visiting its top landmarks. With a guide leading the way, see more in less time as you whizz past the King’s Square, Adolf Hitler’s Munich apartment, and the luxury shopping street, Maximilianeum Strasse. Combining history with sightseeing, this tour is perfect for covering more ground in less time while picking up facts you won’t find in guidebooks.

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).

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.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a fairytale town on the Romantic Road. Make the most of your time in this charming setting by going on a private walking tour. Opting for a private tour means direct access to your guide for questions along the way, and the possibility to customize your experience. Visit Rothenburg’s top sights including the Medieval Crime Museum, Flat Square, The Town Walls, Rothenburg Town Hall, and the Church of St. James.

Discover some of Bavaria’s most prized landmarks and dramatic scenery—and venture beyond Munich city limits—on this full-day, private tour. In the morning, meet your guide at your accommodation, hop aboard a comfortable vehicle, and head to the fairytale-like Neuschwanstein Castle. After touring its interior, continue to Highline179, a 374-foot-high (114-meter) suspension bridge. Finally, visit the picturesque village of Oberammergau, site of the famed Passion Play, before returning to Munich.

Visit the famous Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak, on this guided, full-day trip with road transfers from Munich. Take a cable car to the summit of Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain at 2,962 meters (9,718 feet) above sea level, for breathtaking views of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, then ride the cogwheel train back down.

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.