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Dachau Concentration Camp: Half-Day Tour from Munich by Train
Dachau Concentration Camp: Half-Day Tour from Munich by Train★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (919)5hYou travel by train from central Munich to Dachau with a licensed guide and a group of no more than 18 people. The five-hour tour covers the camp's layout, the Nazi rise to power, Dachau's role as the model for all other camps, prisoner registration, the SS training facility, and the liberation in 1945. You return to Munich by 2pm with transport and the guide included in the price.Is it for me?Book this if you're in Munich and want to understand Dachau's history with a guide who knows it deeply, without arranging transport or navigating the site alone — the small group size and fixed schedule mean you get a thorough, unhurried five hours with someone who can answer the questions that matter.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfrom€ 45View ›
Neuschwanstein Castle Day Trip & Bike Tour from Munich
Neuschwanstein Castle Day Trip & Bike Tour from Munich★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (759)11hYou’ll pedal through Bavarian fields beneath mountain peaks, swim or rest by an alpine lake, share laughter over lunch at a local brewery, then hike or bus up for skip-the-line entry into Neuschwanstein Castle—with an expert guide making every moment feel easy (and fun). This isn’t just sightseeing; it’s feeling Bavaria under your skin.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 75View ›
Salzburg and Lake District Day Tour from Munich
Salzburg and Lake District Day Tour from Munich★★★★★★★★★★ 4.12 (734)11hA day tour from Munich to Salzburg and the Lake District with a live English-speaking guide, air-conditioned coach transport, and a city map highlighting top sights. The tour includes an orientation walk through Salzburg's old town, free time to explore independently, and a scenic drive past Lakes Chiemsee, Wolfgang, and Mondsee—with an optional boat ride across Lake Wolfgang in summer (April–October) or a visit to the Christmas market there in winter (November 18–December 18). The full day runs 11 hours, departing Munich at 8:30am and returning in the evening.Is it for me?This tour suits anyone traveling from Munich without a car who wants to see Salzburg and the Alpine lakes in a single day without building the itinerary themselves. The shared coach and fixed schedule mean the day holds together—transport, timing and the main sights are arranged—but the 2.5 to 3 hours of free time in Salzburg is yours to spend as you choose, whether that's lingering in one place or covering ground on foot.Free cancellation-15%Kids −50%from€ 65View ›
Munich: City Walking Tour with Third Reich & Viktualienmarkt Food
Munich: City Walking Tour with Third Reich & Viktualienmarkt Food★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (637)3h 15mYou’ll walk through Munich’s heart with a local guide, hear raw stories at historic spots like Odeonsplatz, taste Bavarian specialties at Viktualienmarkt for lunch, and learn small tricks for getting around or ordering beer like you belong here. Expect laughter, honest moments, and a real sense of place by the end.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefrom€ 26View ›
Munich: WWII & Third Reich Walking Tour with History Stops
Munich: WWII & Third Reich Walking Tour with History Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (607)2h 45mYou’ll walk Munich’s streets with a local guide who brings WWII history alive through real stories at places like Königsplatz and Hofbräuhaus. Hear about resistance movements right where they began and see photos from the era as you stand in those same spots. Expect honest conversation and moments that stick with you long after.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 29View ›
Munich: WWII Sites & Dachau Memorial Full-Day Tour
Munich: WWII Sites & Dachau Memorial Full-Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.70 (591)8h 30mYou’ll stand where history happened—from Dachau’s silent grounds to Munich’s busy squares—guided by locals who share real stories and small details you won’t find in books. Expect honest moments: reading names aloud, noticing everyday life around heavy places, feeling both silence and laughter along the way.Free cancellationfrom€ 87View ›
Nuremberg Day Trip from Munich: Medieval Castle & Nazi History
Nuremberg Day Trip from Munich: Medieval Castle & Nazi History★★★★★★★★★★ 4.41 (581)8h 30mThis guided day trip from Munich takes you by train to Nuremberg for a walking tour of the medieval Old Town, Imperial Castle and Church of St Sebald, followed by a visit to the Nazi Rally Grounds where Hitler's architect Albert Speer began building the "Temple of the Third Reich." Your English-speaking guide covers the city's rise through the Renaissance and its confrontation with darker chapters of history, all within a single 8.5-hour outing that includes the return train journey.Is it for me?At 8.5 hours door-to-door, this trip fills a full day but leaves your evening free—the train gets you back to Munich by late afternoon. It's built for someone arriving in Bavaria who wants to see Nuremberg's complete arc without renting a car or piecing together connections; the guide and the train handle the logistics, so you focus on what you're standing in front of.Free cancellationKids −30%from€ 79View ›
Munich Private Walking Tour: Landmarks & Hidden Gems
Munich Private Walking Tour: Landmarks & Hidden Gems★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (549)2h–6hA private walking tour of Munich led by a local guide who builds the itinerary around your interests after you book. You'll visit landmarks like Marienplatz, Frauenkirche and the English Garden, or pivot toward hidden beer gardens and quiet cafés—the guide reaches out to plan it with you before the day starts. Durations range from two to six hours; pickup from central accommodation is included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Munich's main landmarks and hidden corners without deciding the route yourself—the guide does that work after learning what matters to you, so the day unfolds around your actual interests instead of a fixed script.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −40%from€ 96View ›
Munich Small-Group Bike Tour: English Garden and Medieval Plazas
Munich Small-Group Bike Tour: English Garden and Medieval Plazas★★★★★★★★★★ 4.70 (539)3hA small-group bike tour of Munich with a local English-speaking guide covers the English Garden, Odeonsplatz, King's Square, the Eisbach Wave and the Chinese Tower beer garden over three hours. The tour starts and ends at Müller's Public Bath, includes a bicycle and a weather-dependent stop at one of the world's second-largest beer gardens, and follows the city's network of dedicated bike paths. Minimum height is 160cm (5ft 3"); the refreshment stop may not happen on rainy days.Is it for me?Choose this tour for your first or second day to experience Munich's parks, plazas, riverbanks and beer gardens by bike, moving through the city's hidden cycle paths and medieval streets with a local guide.Free cancellationfrom€ 45View ›
Nuremberg Old Town & Nazi Rally Grounds Walking Tour
Nuremberg Old Town & Nazi Rally Grounds Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.58 (538)4hYou’ll walk through Nuremberg’s medieval heart with a local guide, touch the wishing ring at Schöner Brunnen, share lunch at Hauptmarkt, and then stand among the stark remains of the Nazi Rally Grounds. Expect moments that linger long after — both light and heavy.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −35%from€ 37View ›
Munich: Viktualienmarkt Food Tour with 20+ Tastings & Lunch
Munich: Viktualienmarkt Food Tour with 20+ Tastings & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (467)3h–4hYou start at Marienplatz, then spend the morning and early afternoon moving through Munich's Viktualienmarkt with a local food guide, stopping at over 20 stalls and restaurants for tastings, snacks, and a full lunch. Drinks are included, and you'll eat at places that have been feeding Munich for centuries. Plan for a full stomach and bring something to carry leftovers.Is it for me?Right for food-focused travelers who want to eat like a Munich local without planning multiple stops themselves — the guide handles the route and the vendors know what's coming. Expect to spend several hours on your feet in the market, eating continuously, which is exactly what makes fitting 20+ tastings and lunch into one tour possible.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefrom€ 135View ›
Munich: Beer Tour with Brewery Stops & Historic Squares
Munich: Beer Tour with Brewery Stops & Historic Squares★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (416)3h 20mYou’ll walk Munich’s storied streets with a local guide, sample 1.5 litres of classic Bavarian beer, peek into historic breweries like Löwenbräu, and end your night swapping laughs in King’s Square. Expect real stories, good company, and that warm feeling only Munich can give you after dark.Free cancellationfrom€ 37View ›
Munich Old Town Food Tour: 10+ Bavarian Specialties & Beers
Munich Old Town Food Tour: 10+ Bavarian Specialties & Beers★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (397)3h 30mThis is a 3.5-hour walking food tour through Munich's Old Town led by a live English-speaking guide, stopping at historic beer halls, a local market, and traditional restaurants to taste Bavarian specialties and beers. The tour includes 10+ tastings—pretzels, weisswurst, Leberkäse, local cheeses, charcuterie, Rostbratwurst, pork knuckle sandwich, and a traditional dessert—plus a beer paddle with three Munich brews and artisanal honey wine. The itinerary and menu may shift based on vendor availability and weather, and the tour involves a fair amount of walking, so comfortable shoes matter.Is it for me?Book the small group option if you want to move at a steady pace with other food travelers and hear stories from a guide who knows the vendors; choose the private tour if you'd rather set your own rhythm and ask questions without a schedule pressing. The Oktoberfest option swaps the regular menu for Oktoberfest-themed dishes and beers, so pick that one if the festival season matters to your trip.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfrom€ 100View ›
Neuschwanstein Castle: Skip-the-Line & Marienbrücke from Füssen
Neuschwanstein Castle: Skip-the-Line & Marienbrücke from Füssen★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (395)3hYou're picked up in Füssen, driven to Marienbrücke for the classic castle view, then guided through Neuschwanstein's interior with an audio guide in your language. A horse carriage carries you back down to the village, and you return to your hotel without arranging tickets, transport or timing yourself. The skip-the-line entry and fixed schedule are what compress a full castle visit into a single morning or afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Neuschwanstein without arranging tickets, queues, or transport logistics yourself — the fixed schedule and included skip-the-line access are what make a full castle visit fit into a single outing from Füssen.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickKids −47%from€ 64View ›
Neuschwanstein Castle Tour from Füssen: Skip the Line & Horse Carriage
Neuschwanstein Castle Tour from Füssen: Skip the Line & Horse Carriage★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (361)3h 10mYou arrive at Hohenschwangau, skip the ticket line with pre-arranged entry, ride the shuttle to Mary's Bridge for the classic castle view, walk through the interior with a guide who knows Ludwig II's story, and descend by horse carriage. The whole experience takes about three hours and includes everything except your own transport to the meeting point—no surprises at the gate, no waiting, no guessing whether tickets will sell out.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Neuschwanstein without spending hours in a ticket queue and prefer a small-group pace with a knowledgeable guide—the skip-the-line service and fixed schedule are what make a three-hour visit possible instead of a half-day lost to waiting.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickKids −47%from€ 64View ›
Beer Bike Munich: 4-Hour City Tour & Chinese Tower Garden
Beer Bike Munich: 4-Hour City Tour & Chinese Tower Garden★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (322)4hYou ride four hours through Munich's center on an easy bike tour that covers Königsplatz, the English Garden, the Eisbach surfers, Marienplatz, and a dozen other landmarks, with a stop at the Chinese Tower beer garden for traditional food and a stein of local beer. Bike, helmet, and lunch are included; the guide handles the route and the history.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Munich's main sights without renting a car or navigating public transport—the bike covers more ground than walking and the guide handles both the route and the history. The four hours include a proper lunch break, so you're not pedaling on an empty stomach.Free cancellationKids −25%from€ 40View ›
Munich: Oktoberfest City Walk & Beer Tent Table Reservation
Munich: Oktoberfest City Walk & Beer Tent Table Reservation★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (276)7hYou’ll walk Munich’s lively streets with a local guide, taste the market’s flavors, then skip the stress with a reserved table inside an Oktoberfest beer tent—plus two liters of Bavarian beer and half a roast chicken included. Expect laughter, new friends, and little moments you’ll remember long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 199View ›
Munich: Bike Tour & Beer Garden Stop 2.5 Hours
Munich: Bike Tour & Beer Garden Stop 2.5 Hours★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (268)2h 30mYou pedal through Munich's Old Town, Odeonsplatz, the Hofgarten, and into the English Garden, stopping at the Chinese Tower Beer Garden around 4pm where you can order food and drinks. Your guide handles the route and the stories—Wittelsbacher history, the Residenz, the river surfers—while you focus on the ride. The bike, helmet, and 150 minutes of navigation are all arranged; you just show up at Marienplatz at 3:55pm.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Munich's main landmarks—Old Town, Odeonsplatz, the Hofgarten, the English Garden—without planning the route yourself or navigating traffic. The 4pm start and 150-minute length mean you finish as the beer gardens fill up for the evening, so you can stay and soak in the atmosphere if you want.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefrom€ 39View ›
Private Munich Old Town Walking Tour: Marienplatz & Hofbräuhaus
Private Munich Old Town Walking Tour: Marienplatz & Hofbräuhaus★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (266)2hA private two-hour walking tour through Munich's old town with a live English-speaking guide, covering 1.5 km of medieval streets, royal history, Nazi-era sites and Bavarian traditions. The guide meets you at the Isar Gate, walks at a comfortable pace through ten stops including Marienplatz, the Frauenkirche and the world-famous Hofbräuhaus, and finishes with insider tips for restaurants and further sights. The route is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Two hours leaves room for lunch or shopping afterward, so book this if you're in Munich for a day or a free afternoon and want the city's core stories without losing the rest of your schedule to a longer tour. The private format means you move at your own pace and skip the waiting that comes with groups.Free cancellationLikely to sell outTop ratedfrom · per group€ 130View ›
Munich Oktoberfest: Hofbräu Tent & 2L Beer with Reserved Seating
Munich Oktoberfest: Hofbräu Tent & 2L Beer with Reserved Seating★★★★★★★★★★ 4.59 (257)7hYou arrive at the tour office at 10am, walk the Oktoberfest grounds with a guide who explains the festival's history, then sit down at noon in the Hofbräu-Festzelt with a reserved table, 2 litres of beer, roast chicken, and gingerbread hearts included. The afternoon is yours to spend in the tent — no entry lines, no seat hunting, no separate food or drink transactions. Runs late September through early October.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the entry-line stress and seat-hunting chaos — the reserved table and paid food and drink mean you arrive at noon and the party is already yours. It's built for people who want the full Oktoberfest experience without figuring out the logistics.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickfrom€ 200View ›
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