Top Munich Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

First time in Munich? Take in the best bits of the Bavarian capital on this 2-hour walking tour of Munich’s Old Town. Admire architectural wonders like the Old Town Hall, St Peter’s Church and the Munich Residenz; stroll through the lively Viktualienmarkt; and see the world-famous Hofbräuhaus beer hall. Accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll have ample opportunities to learn more about Munich’s history, cultural heritage and beer-brewing legacy, while walking between the central squares of Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz.

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.

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.

Swap the rigid itineraries of typical tours with a hop-on hop-off bus through the heart of Munich. Use your ticket to disembark at designated stops along the way, or stay on board to see landmarks like Olympic Park and Nymphenburg Palace from the comfort of your seat. With three tours to choose from, this bus pass allows you to maximize your time in Munich.

See Munich through the eyes of a local, with a guide who is native to the city. This half-day tour puts the spotlight on the city's character through commentary about Munich's history, and cultural experiences like a Bavarian food and beer tasting. Even better: The experience is capped at just 15 people per group for a more intimate and sociable tour.

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.

Make the most of your time in Munich on this group walking tour of the city's top sights. Follow your guide through historic neighborhoods, famous streets, and landmarks including Odeonsplatz, where the 1923 Beer Hall Putsch unfolded. Along the way, hear fascinating stories and local insights that bring Munich's history to life. It's the perfect introduction to the city, helping you see and understand more than you would exploring alone.

Further your understanding of WWII history with this early-morning group trip to the Dachau Memorial Site. After arriving at the former concentration camp, one of the first the Nazi's set up, join your guide as they share stories of the people who were sent here. As the tour is in the morning, the site tends to be a little quieter.

Get a shortcut to the best local eateries in Munich on this small-group food tasting tour. Led by a local guide, set off to sample delicious Bavarian specialities, including pretzels, weisswurst, and artisanal cheeses. Enjoy visits to local markets, beer halls, and hidden restaurants. As you explore and eat, ask your guide about life in Bavaria's capital city, and gain insight you'd miss if exploring alone. Plus, alongside sampling delicious food, go beyond the guidebooks to discover hidden gems.

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!

Delve into Munich’s dark past and the birth of the Nazi ideology on a revealing city walking tour. Led by a guide, discover the sites that provided backdrops to Adolf Hitler and his followers as they set about founding the Third Reich, giving Munich its title as the ‘Capital of the Nazi Movement.’ See beer-halls where Nazi brown shirts first gathered, buildings from where Hitler delivered speeches, and memorials to opposers of the movement.

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.

Explore Munich’s old town on this private walking tour through the beautiful Bavarian capital. Starting at the Isar Gate, your guide will take you to some of the most fascinating places, including the beer hall where Hitler held his first public speech. As you explore, you’ll learn about the strongholds of religion, brewing traditions, and centuries-old German legends. Download the tour itinerary to your device for turn-by-turn navigation.

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).

Go beyond Munich and get a taste of Bavaria on this full-day, group trip to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles. After meeting your group in central Munich, relax knowing the logistics and activities are all sorted for you, meaning you can fully immerse yourself in the experience. Enjoy an itinerary that includes guided tours at both castles, as well as free time at the village of Oberammergau.

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.

Hop in the saddle for a half-day bike tour of Munich, and discover the charms of the Bavarian capital as you explore it on two wheels. With a local guide, pedal past major landmarks such as Odeonsplatz with its Italianate architecture and the landscaped English Garden. Hear fun facts about life in the city as you go, and enjoy an hour-long stop at the Chinese Tower beer garden for food and drink (own expense).

Spirits, monsters, and ghosts run amok in Munich—or so you’ll discover on this spooky tour. Following your local guide, you’ll hear scary stories and wild tales of the city’s dark side, from shameful secrets to evil pasts to inexplicable terrors, executions, and even miracles. Make a few stops to gain some "liquid courage" as you discover the spooky side of town.

Get important context into Munich’s WWII history that you might miss if exploring independently on this Third Reich history walking tour. Follow your guide as you learn how the Bavarian capital served as a center for the Nazi Party during WWII, and hear stories of Hitler’s rallies and the White Rose resistance movement. Along the way, visit key sites like Königsplatz, Feldherrnhalle, the Hofgarten, and the Hofbräuhaus beer hall.

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.

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.

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.

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.