Top Munich Christmas Tours

Munich:Christmas Market Hopping with Sightseeing Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Neuschwanstein Castle and Munich Christmas Market Tour

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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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.

Romantic Road Rothenburg and Harburg Castle Day Tour from Munich

11 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Christmas Markets Food Tour in Munich

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Uncover the magic of Munich with a private walking tour designed exclusively for you. Say goodbye to the generic tours and embark on a fully customized adventure with a local host who knows Munich inside and out. Whether you're interested in Munich's history, culture, or hidden gems, your guide will curate a one-of-a-kind experience tailored to your interests. After booking, complete a short online personalization form to share your preferences, ensuring every detail of your tour aligns with your passions and pace.

Munich Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems

2 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Travel from Munich to Bavaria’s Neuschwanstein Castle on this day trip that includes round-trip transportation by train. Often known as Germany’s "Cinderella castle," Neuschwanstein was actually the inspiration for a different Disney story, the ‘Sleeping Beauty’ castle at Disneyland. Take a guided tour of the castle, and hear stories about the "Mad" King Ludwig II, who commissioned it. The entrance fee is not included, but skip-the-line access is, so you won’t wait in the main admission queue.

Neuschwanstein Castle Tour from Munich

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Few places do Christmas better than Munich—and this small-group tour offers the perfect way to explore its Christmas markets like a local, savoring seasonal treats and browsing charming merchant stalls. Learn about alpine Christmas traditions while visiting iconic attractions, including Marienplatz, Odeonsplatz, and the Residenz courtyard. End your evening at Theresienwiese, home to Munich’s largest and most unique Christmas market. This tour is run by a local, multi award-winning Munich company and lasts 3 to 4 hours.

Original Munich Christmas Market Tour with Festive Wine and Food

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore Munich's enchanting Christmas markets on this guided tour that takes you through the heart of the city's festive spirit. Stroll through illuminated streets, savor the delightful aroma of mulled wine, and enjoy the warmth of a hot drink as you navigate the markets. Receive a special souvenir to remember your experience and enjoy a sweet surprise to satisfy your cravings. This small group tour, perfect for locals and visitors alike, offers fascinating insights into Munich's Christmas traditions from knowledgeable locals. Enjoy approximately 2.5 hours of festive exploration, starting and finishing at Marienplatz. - Discover Munich's magical Christmas markets in a small group - Enjoy a hot drink and a sweet surprise during the tour - Immerse yourself in local traditions and stories about the holiday season - Tour duration: approximately 2.5 hours covering 4.5 km

Munich Christmas Market Hopping Guided Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

Eagle's Nest and Berchtesgaden Day Tour from Munich

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Tour to Neuschwanstein Castle from Munich

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

Munich Christmas Market Food Tour with Tastings

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

The "Arbeit Mach Frei" ("work will set you free") gate.

Dachau Private Tour with Licensed Guide by Train from Munich

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Gain a deeper understanding of the Holocaust than you might pass over if visiting the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial solo on this private tour. Be picked up from your hotel or meet your guide at Munich Central Station, then travel by train to the former camp. Listen to stories from individual survivors as you learn about the camp's history, and ask as many questions as you like along the way.

Private Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour from Munich

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Munich's Highlights 3-hour Segway Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Beer & Beyond: Munich Beer Tour

3 hours 20 minutesFree Cancellation

Get more out of the festive season in Germany by venturing further afield from Munich and visiting the renowned Christmas markets of Nuremberg and Regensburg in a day. To save you the hassle of traveling on crowded local buses, this trip includes private transport in a luxurious Mercedes vehicle. Also, as it’s a private trip, you can enjoy a more personalized service as your guide shows you each market’s highlights.

Private Nuremberg & Regensburg Christmas Markets Tour from Munich

9 hours 30 minutes to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Salzburg, Austria's Lake District, and iconic "The Sound of Music" locations with ease thanks to this day trip from Munich. Have a chance to explore Salzburg’s landmarks independently, including film locations. In high season, opt for a St. Gilgen boat trip (additional charge); in winter, experience a festive event at the lake. Then, complete your journey with a Lake Mondsee visit before returning to Munich

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Salzburg and Lake District Day Tour from Munich

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Make sure you don’t miss any of Munich’s Christmas market highlights by going on a private guided walking tour. Along the way, hear stories about ancient traditions and learn fun facts about German festive rituals that you probably wouldn’t discover if exploring alone. The tour takes place near Munich Town Hall in München-Altstadt-Lehel and is the perfect way to discover the market's best bits without having to do any research.

Munich Christmas Market Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Munich Christmas Market Private Walking Tour with Local Guide

2 hoursFree Cancellation

The real-life inspiration for Cinderella’s castle stands high on a hillside in Bavaria. On this private tour, you’ll head in style to Neuschwanstein Castle, with skip-the-line tickets in hand. After exploring this fairytale world, opt for a horse-dawn sleigh ride or the chance to wander a classic Christmas market. Your guide will be at your side to enrich and customize your day—and fill it with more romance than you can imagine.

Private Neuschwanstein Romantic Winter Tour with Tickets included

9 hours 30 minutes to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

This unique private tour lets you experience the magic of pre-Christmas Munich in a special way : alongside your professional and even Christmas-attuned guide, who can always take your personal wishes into account, you will see the most beautiful Christmas markets in Munich and learn about their history and Bavarian traditions. You will particularly like the romantic "insider tips" that can be easily reached with our minivan away from the hustle and bustle of the old town - of course also with expert explanations of Munich's "normal" sights. So enjoy this contemplative, eventful, informative & comfortable pre-Christmas day, and you will find : You can't get in the mood for the festivities like this!

Private tour of Munich's most beautiful Christmas markets

Private tour of Munich's most beautiful Christmas markets

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Once again, Bavaria is where it all began! Discover the origins of Christmas markets, candy canes, Christmas trees, and even the surprising connection between Bavaria, Santa Claus, and Coca-Cola. Immerse yourself in Bavarian holiday traditions as you cozy your way through Munich’s old town on a tour filled with Christmas spirit… and, of course, plenty of included festive drinks. Explore the city’s most iconic and atmospheric winter markets — from the historic Christkindlmarkt at Marienplatz to the enchanting Medieval Market and the alternatively vibrant Tollwood Festival. We will visit 5-6 stunning and individual Christmas markets in the heart of the city. Along the way, enjoy warming drinks, delicious Bavarian treats, and the sparkling magic of Munich in one of its most festive seasons. ** ALSO: Check out our Group Christmas Dinner happening on Christmas Day (Dec. 25th)**

Munich Christmas Market Tour

2 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Track game on Christmas Markets in Munich

2 hoursFree Cancellation

*****2024 SALZBURG CHRISTMAS MARKETS: FROM 21 NOVEMBER***** Who doesn’t love the ROMANTIC FLAIR of Christmas markets? This exclusive excursion to the most beautiful Salzburg Christmas markets will enchant you. Especially in the Advent season, both the narrow streets and the magnificent baroque squares at the Residenz, the Cathedral and the Festival Houses unfold their special charm. Not only Christmas will inspire you, but also the expert explanations of your guide about the many Salzburg sights - including the SOUND OF MUSIC filming locations - such as Hellbrunn Palace, where not only the famous 'Gazebo', but also the most festive Christmas market on the Austrian side is located. All these wonderful impressions reach their climax after crossing the border in our new comfortable VW Business van in BERCHTESGADEN. Even at this indescribably atmospheric Christmas market (open from 26 Nov) you are in the best hands of your Christmal-loving professional guide Stefan - there is no better way to get in the mood for the holidays! Photo Credit under "Additional Info"

Christmas Markets : Salzburg and Berchtesgaden Tour from Munich

9 hours 30 minutes to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

Tour to Neuschwanstein Castle from Munich

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What are people saying about Munich

Gustavo_H, Oct 2026

Great view, great guide!

A must see and definitely worth it! The entire drive from start to finish is scenic. City views to countryside views of mountains. The castle is stunning inside and outside. Plenty of pictures and videos to take. A real breath of fresh air outside the city. Our guide Charlie was a perfect fit. Very informative and a great sense of humor. Felt like a trip with a friend not a guide.

Munich Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems

Leonard_N, Oct 2026

Vanessa a wonderful Munich tour guide

Vanessa was such a knowledgeable and fun guide to be with for a wonderful tour of Munich - she was so flexible, accommodating as well as made the day totally fun while seeing wonderful places and getting good background and hidden gems of Munich . We would highly recommend to any travelers looking for a great experience .

Dachau Private Tour with Licensed Guide by Train from Munich

Elaine_S, Aug 2026

Everyone who has the...

Everyone who has the chance to do so needs to visit a concentration camp site. It is truly a moving and emotional experience. In order to keep history from repeating itself, it’s important to educate ourselves and learn from the historical mistakes of the past. While it may be painful, it’s vital that we never forget these moments of man’s inhumanity to man. Jason, our guide, was knowledgeable and respectful, and he navigated the transportation schedule vsngeseith ease.

Beer & Beyond: Munich Beer Tour

Zola_F, Aug 2026

Ask for Sam!

Our Beer & Beyond Munich Beer Tour was absolutely fantastic! 🍺🇩🇪 There were just four of us—my husband, me, and two great friends who joined us here in Munich for an incredible vacation experience. We decided to take the tour because we wanted to learn more about Munich’s breweries, beer culture, and history, and WOW… Sam was an absolute wealth of knowledge! From the fascinating history and stories to the great conversations over delicious beers and food, this was such a fun and memorable experience. Sam made the entire tour enjoyable, informative, and relaxed. If you’re visiting Munich and considering the Beer & Beyond tour, I absolutely recommend it—and ask for Sam! He is the BEST tour guide! 🍻❤️

Private Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour from Munich

Deirdre_S, Jul 2026

Great Private Tour

Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He gave us a great overview on the ride to Dachau so that he could focus on specifics while on site. He also gave us time to explore on our own as well. Of course this is a very emotional tour so he allowed us time to simply "be" with the experience. He did a great job keeping us away from the large group tours so we could hear him and ask questions as needed. I highly recommend this private tour.

Neuschwanstein Castle and Munich Christmas Market Tour

Lorena_C, Jan 2026

Perfect tour guide and itinerary

Tour guide (sorry forgot the name but the one born in the Philippines too) was genuinely friendly and accommodating. I love it that he started the tour by getting to know us and us getting to know the other participants as well. It was a small effort but truly shows how he wanted to connect with us and how he wanted us to have a really good experience. We didn’t feel rushed. We had maximised our time outside and inside the castle. The walking tour was also very informative. Definitely recommends Mike’s Bike Tours when you visit Munich!

Munich Christmas Market Food Tour with Tastings

April_S, Dec 2025

Munich at Christmas

The tour with Patrick was a perfect introduction to the Christmas markets in Munich. The food options were delicious and plentiful. He was very knowledgeable about local history, particularly of the architecture. He was good with my children, even getting the one in a bad mood to come out of his shell. The pace was perfect.

Original Munich Christmas Market Tour with Festive Wine and Food

SueAnn_W, Dec 2025

Victoria: Leading You to the Best Glühwein Experiences

We just returned from our Germany Christmas Markets trip and one of the highlights was this tour in Munich. Victoria was an outstanding tour guide! She has a down to earth personality and ensured that everyone on the tour felt comfortable enjoying their time to the fullest. She is a Texan expat now residing in Germany with her husband & family so her English and German language skills are excellent. Victoria took us to several Glühwein [“glow-wine”] stalls that we would've never tried on our own. First up was a Rosé gluhwein with cherries . . . a hit! We stopped afterwards for a bite of Schupfnudeln [German gnocchi or potato noodles]. From Marienplatz, we walked to the Christmas Village at the Munich Residenz Palace for our second stop. At this location, we enjoyed a bratwurst and a Glühbier [mulled beer]. Although I was a huge fan, the group was split on the mulled beer with others opting for the apfel-zimt fruchtglühweine [apple-cinnamon fruit mulled wine] instead. If you're not a mulled wine fan at this point, beer is an option and readily available at this stand. :) From this location, we walked to the Medieval Christmas Market nearby and enjoyed some traditional gingerbread (it was more a cake like consistency) at this third spot. We then took the subway and made our way to Wintertollwood Festival, which is located at Theresienweisse, the Oktoberfest grounds. This was our last stop on the tour and we tried gluhwein with mead. It was definitely unique and tasted smooth. The last snack was a raclette [top layer of melted cheese scraped off onto a slice of bread]. All in all, this is a great tour for an overview of the Christmas Markets and if you want to try a few variations of gluhwein. By the way, if you want to keep any of the gluhwein mugs, you have give your tour guide the pfand [deposit] to cover the cost. I kept two mugs as souvenirs!

Christmas Markets Food Tour in Munich

Michael_D, Dec 2025

Christmas Market Tour

LEON where did you home from… Wow … you immersed our group with so much knowledge, history and more history, great tips and an AMAZING tour of the Christmas Markets and varied foods & drinks. Thank you for truly caring for each guest and their safety. Your enthusiasm, positive energy and genuinely making the afternoon pure fun was so appreciated. An experience I truly recommend while in Munich !!! Michael from Philadelphia USA feeling wonderful. Thank you again !!!