Top Munich Culture - page 5

As Versailles is to France, so is Munich’s Residenz to Germany. A royal palace from 1508 to 1918, it’s the largest city palace in the country, filled with extravagant (and sometimes hidden) rooms, crowns and jewels, piles of wealth, and centuries of scandals, stories, and secrets. With a private guide, you’ll get the most out of this fascinating experience, a true only-in-Munich adventure.

See so much more than on the train when you book this small-group sightseeing transfer from Munich to Prague—or upgrade to the private option, with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation. Your guide shows you the highlights of medieval Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Plzen (Pilsen), home of the original Pilsner beer, and Karlstejn Castle with its Gothic turrets. Please note: Entrance fees are at your own expense.

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.

This private tour is an ideal way to expand your knowledge of the Third Reich and Berlin’s World War II history. Led by a guide with over a decade of experience leading Third Reich tours, you can get a shortcut to must-see locations—such as the sites of book burnings, mass rallies, assassination attempts, and Hitler’s famous speeches. You can also visit an important memorial site and places damaged during World War II.

Swap the bad selfies for vacation photos that you’ll want to keep, thanks to this private photo shoot in Munich. Suitable for individuals, couples, friends, or families—this bespoke photography experience is tailored to your group's needs. Walk around the city with an award-winning photographer and pose for photos outside the city’s most beautiful backdrops, such as the Nationaltheater area, Odeonsplatz, and the Eisbach river.

With its pedestrian-only streets and historic buildings, Munich old town is best explored on foot. This private, half-day walking tour is a chance to see it with an insider guide, who can share stories and places many visitors miss. Included BMW Museum tickets save you potentially long waits, too, ensuring you have plenty of time to discover its fascinating exhibits—and the BMV Welt exhibition center—on your own.

Skip the awkward walking tours and explore Munich's historic city centre with a local guide in your pocket—literally. Using your smartphone, you’ll follow your guide’s voice from the famous Hofbräuhaus to Holnstein Palace and beyond. Stop, skip, and fast-forward as you please, getting a deep dive into a dozen city hotspots on your own time with a private tour experience.

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.

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.

Travel by train from Munich to Nuremberg and spend a day seeing the historical city’s highlights with a private guide. With a flexible itinerary that’s tailored to your interests, the full-day sightseeing tour takes in two of Nuremberg’s must-visit sites: the walled medieval Old Town and the former Nazi party rally grounds. Admire stunning gothic architecture, and then learn about Nuremberg during the days of the Third Reich (Nazi Germany) while visiting the Imperial Castle, St Lawrence Church, Luitpold Arena, Congress Hall and more. A visit to the Nuremberg Trials Courthouse is also possible on this tour. The tour price includes first class regional train tickets. For an additional fee, taking the ICE train is also possible.

To get intimate with Munich, you’ll need a local guide—and with this flexible tour, there’s an option that fits your schedule. From two hours to six hours, you’ll get a private, guided adventure around Old Town, opting to spend time discovering Frauenkirche, Theatine Church and Residenz, too. Regardless of your itinerary, you’ll level up your trip with local insight and, hopefully, fall in love with this Bavarian capital.

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.

See Munich your way with this private and personalized guided tour. To ensure you get the most out of your day, a questionnaire is sent to you prior to the tour. You’ll then be matched with a like-minded tour guide who can design a special custom itinerary to suit your interests. Potential spots to visit include the Marienplatz, the Old Town, the English Garden, and the Hofbräuhaus beer hall.

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.

Swap Munich for a visit to the beautiful Austrian city of Salzburg. No need to worry about doing any planning—a full itinerary is organized for you, so you can tick off a mixture of historical sights, filming locations from “The Sound of Music”, and places linked to Mozart. As well as private luxurious car transfers, enjoy a walking tour to explore Old Town sights such as Salzburg Cathedral and Mozartplatz.

Get the most out of your time in Munich and learn about the city’s Jewish history with this convenient tour that includes skip-the-line entry at the Jewish Museum and a tour of the city’s Old Town highlights—such as St. Jacob’s Square, Ohel Synagogue, and Marienplatz. Different tour durations are available, so you can choose a package that works for you, with the option to choose a service with transfers too.

Get an insider’s look at the capital city of Bavaria on a private 2- to 3-hour tour. Covering a wide array of topics - including history, architecture, and food - the Munich excursion is the perfect option for solo travelers or friend groups with a variety of interests. Join your top rated guide on an adventure to taste traditional food at Viktualienmarkt, explore the Baroque Asam Church, and visit the world-famous Hofbrauhaus Munchen beerhouse.

Discover Munich’s historic landmarks, architectural gems, and WWII sites on a tour tailor-made for history buffs. Get to know the city with a private guide and enjoy a personalized itinerary tailored to your interests. Explore the atmospheric neighborhoods; see sites such as Nymphenburg Palace, the Residenz, and St. Peter's Church; and get a local perspective on the city.

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.

Get a feel for all that Munich has to offer on a short walking tour of the city’s highlights, including the Clock Tower, Theatine Church, Max-Joseph-Square, and the royal brewery. In addition to navigating, your guide offers historical information rarely heard by visitors, from stories about Munich’s famous residents to haunting narratives of World War II. The tour departs from a convenient central meeting location.

See some of Munich’s top attractions and discover its days of Third Reich rule on this private, guided, 2-hour walking tour around the city’s Old Town. Learn about the history of Munich as well as the Third Reich’s rise to power here. This tour features visits to historic landmarks like Marienplatz, Frauenkirche and the Viktualienmarkt. Then explore those sites associated with Adolf Hitler, the leader of the Nazi party, like the building where he first joined the Nazis, the former headquarters of the Gestapo and much more.

Sauna in Europe is a cultural experience most Americans are simply not accustomed to so let us teach you the etiquette and nuances associated with Europe's best kept secret. Our day tour includes towels, salt scrubs, orientation tour, and more. Upon arriving at the Krystal Therme your guide will walk you through the spa showing you each secluded resting area, sauna, and whirlpool while explaining Aufguss and the methods of relaxation associated with it. The entire goal of the experience being to remove the stress of travel and creating a comforting and safe experience.

See Germany’s Romantic Road on a private day trip from Munich and discover its showpiece sights with ease. With your own private guide for a group of up to seven people, you’ll travel to Harburg Castle, Dinkelsbühl, and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, hearing about the history of the culture-rich route as you go. Free time to sightsee, shop, and explore is included at each stop.

INCLUDING SKIP-THE-LINE TICKETS for Neuschwanstein castle - EVEN AT SHORT NOTICE! With this unique excursion, the 3 world-famous Royal castles NEUSCHWANSTEIN, LINDERHOF and HOHENSCHWANGAU can be visited comfortably and with the privileged SKIP-THE-LINE entry in just one day! Your personal professional & friendly guide will ensure that you reach your pre-booked castle tours on time - and of course he will provide you with historical & up-to-date information about all visited places in an entertaining way. In addition, enjoy the ride in our new and luxurious Mercedes- and Volkswagen Minivans through one of the most beautiful landscapes in Germany: Let yourself be impressed by high alpine sceneries as well as by the lovely foothill landscape with its numerous lakes and colorful medieval alpine towns. By booking the Option "XXL-Time credit" you also have the opportunity to visit more Bavarian top attractions, such as the Passion Play village Oberammergau, Ettal Monastery, stately villas on lake Starnberg or one of the magnificent baroque churches.