Top Munich Walking Tours

When a market is 200 years old, you know it must be good. On this small-group tour, your local guide leads you through Munich’s timeless Viktualienmarkt, held daily since 1807 (barring Sundays). Explore the history of this city mainstay, get the downlow on the market’s vendors, and sit down to some of the city’s best street food—drinks included—just like the locals do.

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.

Swap Munich for a full-day semi-private tour to Mozart’s birthplace and the filming location of “The Sound of Music”—Salzburg, Austria. Instead of encountering traffic, relax on a scenic train trip showcasing alpine landscapes. In Salzburg, a guide helps you explore highlights including Mirabell Palace and Gardens, Salzburg Cathedral, and Fortress Hohensalzburg. Enjoy lunch at an authentic 17th century Austrian restaurant off the beaten path.

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.

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.

Discover the beauty of the Bavarian countryside on this full-day coach tour from Munich, visiting the iconic Neuschwanstein and Linderhof castles. Learn about King Ludwig II and his architectural masterpieces, with the flexibility to choose admission to one or both castles (entrance fees not included). Enjoy a hassle-free journey with stunning views and expert commentary along the way.

Discover elegant Salzburg—historic birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart—on a day trip from Radius Tours Office and make your way with the group to the train, heading to Salzburg, Austria. Relax on the comfortable train ride to Salzburg, take a guided tour of city attractions like Domkirche Cathedral and the Festung Hohensalzburg fortress, then enjoy hours of independent time to explore. Soak up Austrian history, sample local delicacies, and snap photos of the city set against the striking backdrop of the Alps.

Discover beautiful and historic Nuremberg on this full-day rail tour from Munich. Relax on the comfortable train ride to Nuremberg, enjoy free time for lunch, and take a guided tour of the former Nazi Rally Grounds. Soak up German history, sample local delicacies, and snap photos of the medieval and gothic accents that decorate this modern city.

Leave the stress of organizing to someone else on this guided group tour around Munich Residenz Museum. Renowned for its architecture and ornate interiors, follow a local guide who will highlight the key areas and provide fascinating insights into Bavarian royalty as you explore over 100 grand rooms. There will be plenty of time for questions and a snoop in the gift shop at the end.

Explore Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site on this half-day tour from Munich. Travel by train from Munich to Dachau with a guide, and visit the former concentration camp. During your guided tour, gain insight into the brutality of the Nazi regime and learn of the 42,000 innocent prisoners who lost their lives there. Explore the history of the Third Reich in the visitors' center, and read of the camp’s historical context from the prisoners’ perspective.

Feast your way around Munich’s Christmas markets and benefit from having a guide to show you where to find the city’s best festive eats with this small-group guided food tour. Exploring the markets with a guide eliminates the need to do any research and means you discover lots of hidden gems along the way, including a medieval-inspired market and stalls in the courtyard of a Bavarian Palace.

Take a private tour of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, the first Nazi concentration camp, on a half-day trip from Munich. Led by an officially certified English-speaking private guide, the tour covers sites like the camp’s original administration headquarters, roll-call square, reconstructed barracks, the ‘Arbeit macht frei’ gateway, religious memorials, and the crematoriums. You will not only learn about the history of the camp, but also how the victims from over 30 different countries are remembered today. You'll hear stories about Dachau’s former prisoners and have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about the aspects of Dachau that interest you most. The guide will meet you at your centrally located Munich hotel or at the Munich train station (Hauptbahnhof) and you will proceed together by train to Dachau. All transport costs are covered in the tour price. Please note: children age 13 and under are not allowed by the memorial site to participate in tours of Dachau.

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.

Ideal for beer lovers, explore Munich’s beer culture with ease on this small-group or private half-day tour. Meet your local guide, then go from famous Bavarian beer hall to famous Bavarian beer hall, sampling a range of brews including Oktoberfest beer tasters, and platters of authentic German fare such as regional dips, Bretzel, and cheese and meat platters. Enjoy lagers on the street—a German tradition—and dive into Munich’s infamous bar quarter.

If you have half a day to sightsee in Munich, maximize your time and explore the city with a private guide. This fully customizable half-day tour is designed around you. After booking, you'll answer a brief questionnaire about your interests, then you'll hear from a likeminded host to create the itinerary. Routes focus on Munich old town, the English Garden, the beer gardens, and more.

Discover the history of Munich through its glorious dead on this guided small-group tour of the Alter Sudfriedhof (Old South Cemetery). Dating back to 1563, the Alter Sudfriedhof is the final resting place of some of the city's most prominent historical figures. As you take in its serene ambience, you'll unearth stories of the lives (and deaths) of the people who helped to shape modern-day Munich, as well as tales of the macabre including: the Plague, torture and execution, political revolts, WWII, tragic accidents, and more. Yes, we even have a few ghost stories to share along the way as well. After your visit to the land of the dead, celebrate life and live deliciously with a stroll through the trendy Glockenbachviertel neighbourhood. Pass by lively cafes and boutiques before visiting the city's best chocolate shop where you will indulge is a hot drinking chocolate of the gods.

Explore beyond the city with ease on this day trip from Munich to Neuschwanstein Castle. Travel by luxury coach and take in the scenery of Bavaria as you make your way to the castle. Back in Munich, enjoy a short walking tour, including the Christmas Markets and other city highlights.

Delve into Munich's culinary culture with a Bavarian food tour that celebrates traditional flavors. Start your day with a hearty breakfast of Weißwurst paired with locally brewed wheat beer, setting the tone for a delightful gastronomic adventure. Visit a local butcher to sample freshly baked Leberkäse, then explore Viktualienmarkt where a shared cheese and charcuterie platter awaits, complemented by medieval wine. Witness the art of dough preparation and enjoy a warm Munich specialty before concluding your journey with a surprise dessert of imperial origins. - Enjoy a traditional Bavarian breakfast with Weißwurst and wheat beer - Taste freshly baked Leberkäse at a local butcher - Discover Viktualienmarkt with a cheese and charcuterie platter - Savor a surprise dessert that boasts imperial heritage

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.

Get the most out of your time in Füssen by ticking off two key attractions in a day. After a hassle-free pickup, ride with ease to the fairytale architectural wonder of Neuschwanstein Castle—one of Germany’s most visited castles. Instead of being held up waiting for tickets, enjoy the perk of skip-the-line admission. Then, after Neuschwanstein, the trip also showcases the pretty village of Oberammergau.

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.

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.

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.

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!