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This experience offers a calmer, more thoughtful way to explore Neuschwanstein Castle—far from the pace of large tourist coach tours. With a maximum of just 10–12 guests per guide, the day feels personal, relaxed, and genuinely immersive. You’ll travel by scenic regional train rather than buses, turning the journey itself into part of the experience as your guide shares insight into Bavarian culture, countryside life, and the story of King Ludwig II. Your castle entry ticket is included and pre-booked, ensuring a smooth, stress-free visit with an entry time that fits naturally into the day’s flow. Instead of rushing from place to place, the tour prioritizes curated viewpoints, meaningful storytelling, and time to take in the landscape that inspired one of the world’s most famous castles. Designed for travelers who value depth over speed, this tour offers a premium small-group experience that feels more like exploring with a knowledgeable local than following a typical tour.

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.

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.

Discover Munich with a private guide, exploring the enchanting Old Town squares and hearing the city's history. During a walking tour, you'll learn about landmarks such as the Glockenspiel, Munich Hofbräuhaus, and the Royal Residence, and hear tales of wartime history. Find out fun facts about the beer purity law and the annual Oktoberfest, and enjoy photo stops aplenty as you walk your way around the city. The tour is led by a private guide, and the meeting point and start time can be chosen by you.

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.

See Munich in a fun new way: via Segway. After learning how to ride a Segway, zoom through the attractive Bavarian city. Learn about the history of Munich from the guide while seeing such sites as Odeonsplatz, Hofgarten, Victory Gate, Leopoldstraße, the Maximilianeum and the Peace Angel, among others. This tour is a great way to rest your cobblestone-weary feet!

Get to know the best of Munich on this guided bike tour. Learn the history of this popular city, along with fascinating stories and facts, while riding around its wide open parks, elegant plazas, meandering riverbanks and winding, medieval alleyways. This tour includes stops at gathering spots like Marienplatz, Königsplatz, the Odeonsplatz and much more. Ride through Englischer Garten, Europe’s largest city park and stop at the Chinese Tower beer garden for a beverage.

Learn about how Munich became the birthplace of the Nazi Party and what happened there during WW2 on this comprehensive walking tour. By going on a walking tour, you’ll be able to access places that can’t be reached by car or bus. A private tour means a more personalized experience, and you’ll be able to ask questions along the way. Explore key sites associated with WW2 and discover important historical information about the origins and activities of the Nazi Party.

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.

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.

Get acquainted with Munich the easy way on a fun, flexible hop-on hop-off city bus tour. Choose a 24-hour Express Tour to check out Munich’s main highlights or a 24-hour or 48-hour Grand Tour ticket to widen your sightseeing net. Either way, settle aboard an open-top double-decker bus, listen to the enlightening onboard commentary, and enjoy panoramic views of sites such as the Marienplatz, Hofbrauhaus, Viktualienmarkt and more. Hop off at the stops that interest you, explore on foot and then re-board the bus at any stop you wish.

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.

Experience Munich's Bavarian beer culture at its finest with this all-inclusive Oktoberfest tour. Save precious vacation time with prebooked entry and enter the world’s most famous beer festival with a local guide leading the way. Stroll through historic Theresienwiese to learn about Bavaria’s centuries-old brewing traditions, then settle in at your reserved table to enjoy a traditional Bavarian lunch along with unlimited steins of beer. As the atmosphere builds, join the celebration with live Bavarian music, dancing, and nonstop festival energy.

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.

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.

Experience Bavaria's most iconic royal castles without the hassle of planning transport, parking, or tickets yourself. Travel through spectacular Alpine scenery from Munich before exploring Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau with the flexibility to join optional guided castle visits. With free time to enjoy the surrounding village and viewpoints, this is an effortless way to discover King Ludwig II's extraordinary legacy.

Discover the fairytale world of King Ludwig II on this full-day excursion from Munich to the Bavarian Alps. Travel comfortably by coach to the picturesque village of Hohenschwangau, home to two of Germany’s most iconic castles: Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau. With a later departure at 9:30 AM, this tour offers a relaxed start to your day while still allowing ample time to explore the royal highlights. Visit Neuschwanstein Castle, the world-famous inspiration for Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. Just below lies Hohenschwangau Castle, the childhood residence of King Ludwig II. Guests have the opportunity to tour the castle and learn about the fascinating history of the Bavarian royal family. A true highlight of the day is the Marienbrücke (Mary’s Bridge), where you can enjoy the most famous panoramic view of Neuschwanstein Castle set against dramatic mountain landscapes. This tour is ideal for guests who want to fully experience both castles.

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.

Raise a glass to Bavarian beer with an evening of beer tasting in Munich! Follow your guide, a fellow beer lover, on a 3.5-hour tour of the city’s beer halls and breweries. Go behind-the-scenes with a tour of one of Munich’s historic breweries, learn about Bavaria’s famous purity law and see the beer-brewing process in action. Then, pay a visit to the famous Hofbräuhaus beer hall, where you can sample a refreshing Weissbier (Wheat Beer) or order a ‘mass’ – a whole liter of beer!

Leave Munich behind and discover Königssee, and the highlights of the Obersalzberg and Berchtesgaden area with a private tour guide. The excursion offers a personalized experience without the rush of a standard sightseeing tour, making it easy to explore the area with private, luxury transportation and historical commentary. Let yourself be enchanted by the historic town of Berchtesgaden and enjoy a boat trip across the Königssee to St. Bartholomä. In Obersalzberg you can learn more about the history of the 3rd Reich and you can also visit the 1,828 m high Eagles Nest (open from the beginning of May to the end of October; in winter or also visit the salt mine in Berchtesgaden). Another highlight is the Roßfeld panoramic road with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, Salzburg and the Eagles Nest, before the excursion ends back in Munich.

Exploring Bavaria from Munich without a car can be tricky. This private sightseeing tour takes care of the logistics, so you can fully immerse yourself in the day's activities without worrying about getting there and back. Enjoy an itinerary that includes two palaces, Linderhof Castle and Neuschwanstein Castle, and the village of Oberammergau.

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).

Acknowledge Germany’s sobering history on a tour of Dachau Concentration Camp. During your tour, gain insight into the Third Reich’s regime and brutality, as well as the 42,000 people who lost their lives within its bounds. Booking a private tour ensures you can process and pay respects in solitude, as well as ask questions at any point.

This private Munich tour is a great way to discover the city’s top landmarks, without putting in hours of research time. Join a guide on a walking tour around the Old Town so you can tick off lots of key sights, including Marienplatz, the New Town Hall, and St. Peter’s Church.