Location: Munich
Top Things to do in Munich
10 Cultural Tours in Munich That You Shouldn't Miss
Munich exudes Bavarian charm. Beer fanatics should head immediately to the Hofbräuhaus, a hops heaven that’s been churning out the good stuff since 1589. The drinking is downright legendary during Oktoberfest, a celebration of local beers and German specialty foods. Emulate world-class athletes at the Olympiapark, where skating on the Olympic ice rink will make you feel like a champion. The promenade of Marienplatz is perfect for people watching and gawking at the Glockenspiele of City Hall.
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1. Private Mini Van Tour to Neuschwanstein Castle, Linderhof, Ettal & Oberammergau
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
SKIP THE LINE TICKETS TO THE CASTLES. We pre-purchase these way in advance and you simply pay the guide back on the day of the tour. WE HAVE TICKETS ALREADY SO PLS DO NOT PURCHASE THESE ON YOUR OWN. Hotel Pickup at 8.30am anywhere in Munich City. Visit a unique Bavarian Catholic Church in Ettal. Enjoy the picturesque village of Oberammergau, famous for its Passion Play. Optional - Ride the Longest All Weather Alpine Coaster Ride in Oberammergau (this activity is optional and can only be done if Linderhof visit is cut short). Walk the Gardens of the Linderhof Palace or participate in a tour if the Alpine slide is not for you. Savor Austrian Beer & Schnitzel beside a pristine lake in Austria. Option to swim in the lake weather permitting. Hike up a gorge to get to the Neuschwastine castle. We have prebooked your tickets and have a 4.25pm entry time. Amazing photo opportunities throughout the day. Local experienced guide and driver Enjoy a five star experience without any hassles.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Professional photographer guide, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By withatravelersfoot
No words necessary for this one... I was for so long trying to visit this Castle and this citythat when I finally got there, I think I even cried ... it was super emotional for me, the only experience in the beautiful town. there is much to do there, apart from the obvious visit to the splendid castle of Neuschwanstein there is also another castle in front the Hohenschwangau Castle, a lake( Alpsee) where you can go cayaking, walk through the splendid forest, many restaurants, museum (Museum der bayerischen Konige), in short there are many things to entertain all the family. I know that I will repeat this adventure again I only stayed one day because I went by bus from Munich and had to return at the end of the afternoon
2. Munich Segway Tour
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Enjoy a fun and easy way to travel through Munich's best sites, stopping every few hundred meters to soak them in, hear fascinating anecdotes, take pictures, and discuss the city's rich history. Your knowledgeable native English-speaking guide will also explain present-day facts and lifestyle facets about Munich while being available to answer your questions. You’ll have a great time as you glide by the sights and everyone - and we mean everyone - stops to take a look at us!
Inclusions: Use of Segway, Helmet, Free wifi and luggage storage in our shop
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By JennHolt
If this is your first time at Oktoberfest and/or you are a small group the Munich Oktoberfest Tour with Beer Hall Table Reservations tour is for you! This was our first trip to Oktoberfest and we were feeling a little intimidated trying to figure out how it all worked. This tour was the solution. We received a tour of the grounds and learned all about the history of Oktoberfest and each tent, made new friends and felt comfortable enough the come back alone the next day. This is a really fun tour.
3. From Munich: VIP Daytour to Salzburg by train in a small group
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
You'll learn about Mozart, and many other personalities from this Wonderful city. We visit many places from the movie Sound of music with songs from the movie. I sing three (sometimes more) songs from the movie for you. The second part of my tour contains a shopping tour, if you like. Besides it, you may have the boat trip (for 1:30 hour) and see more from the region. My tours have a maximum of 15 people and I work through with the group, if wanted. I lead my tours in person. I rare cases (of health or other major problems) a substitute with same skills will be provided.
Inclusions: City Map, Professional guide, I give you one original Mozartkugel (Schokolade) per person
Exclusions: Entrance fees vary depending on the day of the tour and will be charged before the tour begin, Boat Entrance Ticket
Reviewed By Mariana B
We did an excellent tour with our guide Paul. We are glad that we did it. He is an excellent knowledgeable guide, very caring and a lovely person. We visited St. Peter's Church, Platzl an der Orlandostrasse, Bayerische Staatsoper, U-Bahn to Odeonsplatz etc with him. He was very nice to us during our entire visit, patience as a guide should be, explaining history of each place along with some fun. If we ever visit Munich again, we shall hire Paul. Highly recommended.
4. Paul's Private Tour Munich Art and History
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Writing novels inspires me through the fitting and exciting view of history. This is an outdoor tour. We are not going inside museums. Dukes, Generals and kings surround a career of fighting, weddings and the love to the arts. In this tour I bring the participants closer to the sponsors of art and culture in the country and give a first impression of contemporary art in the city of Munich. Reserve a seat for my popular Welcome Tour through Munich. Visit places like Viktualienmarkt hearing about our comediants, Isartorplatz, Red Riding Hood fountain, the royal residence. I tell exciting stories about Munich and its history and you get exclusive tips for your stay and shopping in Munich. The tour progress depends on the group and it is not a marathon. We walk comfortably through the planned course and no one will experience unanswered questions here.
Inclusions: Professional guide
Exclusions: Entrance fees vary depending on the day of the tour and will be charged before the tour begin, Gratuities
Reviewed By Mariana B
We did an excellent tour with our guide Paul. We are glad that we did it. He is an excellent knowledgeable guide, very caring and a lovely person. We visited St. Peter's Church, Platzl an der Orlandostrasse, Bayerische Staatsoper, U-Bahn to Odeonsplatz etc with him. He was very nice to us during our entire visit, patience as a guide should be, explaining history of each place along with some fun. If we ever visit Munich again, we shall hire Paul. Highly recommended.
5. Private Dachau Concentration Camp Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Curt's tours of Dachau have been called, "riveting" and "sobering". Dachau survivors themselves have honored him by taking his tours and he communicates the history of the camp and its horrors with comprehensive research and intimate detail. Your tour to Dachau is given with sensitivity and scholarship. Curt will lead you through original structures including the bunker, crematorium and gas chamber and help you experience Dachau through the eyes of the SS, the prisoners, the town people and the American liberators. Curt Milburn has completed course work offered by the Dachau Memorial Site and is a fully licensed and certified Dachau Guide. He is also a native of the US and has been touring in Munich for over ten years.
Inclusions: Tour Guide
Exclusions: An XXL Partner Ticket (€15,90). This includes a short train ride to Dachau and a 10-minute bus ride.
Reviewed By leobrookesnietzsche
After taking Curts great city tour, I deceided to take his third reich tour as well. He was really able to communicate the depths of the third reich in a way that I had never expierenced before. The tour was augmented by the use of images and videos of the destruction of the second world war and the Hitler and other majior Nazis standing right where we stood. This tour was really able to give me an understanding of how the holocaust came about, something I had never really been able to wrap my head around. Curt took extra time giving us a custom made tour by leading us to different areas based on our specific interests. In addition, he shared stories from holocaust survivors he personally knows. I can only suggest Curts tour as it not only showed me the sights of this dark time, but also taught me a great deal!.
6. Private 3-hour city tour of Munich with driver/guide with Hotel pick up
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Munich is known for its beautiful parks, many museums, and beautiful palaces. Make the best of your time in the city and discover the 3rd biggest city of Germany with your local guide, comfortable in your private vehicle.
Inclusions: Private driver/guide for 3 hours, Private pick up and drop off inside Munich
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance fees
7. Private And Personalized Experience: See Munich With A Local
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
There's so much to experience in Munich and while you couldn't possibly see it all in a few hours, you could have fun trying with one of our hosts! And you don't have to worry about time constraints because your host will create a personalized experience according to your schedule. Whether you have 2 hours, half a day or a full 8 hours to explore, we’ll match your pace and vibe. Wander through the open square that is Marienplatz, chill out in The Englischer Garten or stop by Hofbräuhaus or a leafy beer garden. The choice is yours! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
Inclusions: 2, 4, 6 or 8 hours with your host - Pick your preferred duration when booking!, A private and personalized experience , Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs, Gratuities (optional)
Reviewed By ElizabethF182
Booking a walking tour with City Unscripted was without question the best decision ever and would definitely repeat this tour experience! Stefano is an amazing guide, who adapts the tour to fit the audience's interests/questions, while also offering insights into/fascinating facts about the iconic buildings, rich culture and history of the region, the communities, the traditions, how to utilize the transportation systems, and suggestions for creating your own wonderful memories of Munich, etc. If you want to experience Munich, not just wander the tourist locations, may you be so fortunate as to have Stefano as your guide!
8. Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site And Third Reich Day Tour From Munich
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5.0 based on 60 reviews
Join this full-day, small-group tour that combines a visit to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site and a Third Reich walking tour of Munich. First, visit Dachau, the first Nazi concentration camp in Germany. Tour it with a licensed professional guide, and listen to the stories of how it served for a model of all the other camps that came after it. Then, return to Munich to learn about its association with the Nazi party, and get insight into this dark chapter of Germany's past. PLEASE NOTE CHILDREN UNDER 14 ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE TOURS
Inclusions: Professional guide, Transportation costs
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By Michael_Jimmy
Alun is an awesome tour guide!...very friendly and knowledgeable. His perspective/insight of Dachau from its conception to its liberation was very informative...plenty of time to explore the museum and grounds,to reflect/process the tragedy of what happened there. Round trip transportation from Marienplatz was smooth!
9. Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castle Private Tour from Munich
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 47 reviews
Enjoy the Bavarian heartland, with Skip the Line service. You don't have to worry about ticket reservations or queues or taking the wrong turn. Just relax and enjoy an unforgettable day full of history and fun. Our tour includes a visit to the Fairytale Castle "Neuschwanstein Castle" and "Linderhof Palace" with the picturesque village of Oberammergau with a passionate professional local guide. Come as a tourist and leave as a friend
Inclusions: Local taxes, Professional Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan/private vehicle, Shuttle bus to Mary´s Bridge (as long as the bus is operating and the bridge is open), Tickets for Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castles
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By VeteranTrvlr
Wonderful tour by a knowledgeable guide before the castle tour! He had obviously done his research and was able to add more, and more historically accurate, details. Lots of "fun" facts, too (I had no idea what BMW stood for or why the logo looks looks like it does. I do now!). He knows all the best spots for pictures and the best times to get them in before the next tour groups arrive. Skipping the line for the castle tour tickets was a real plus. Highly recommend!
10. Guided Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour with Train from Munich
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 248 reviews
Take a 5-hour tour to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, a place of reflection and education dedicated to the estimated 42,000 prisoners that lost their lives there. Take the train from Munich towards Dachau, which is located 10 miles outside of Munich and only a short journey away. PLEASE NOTE CHILDREN UNDER 14 ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE TOURS.
Inclusions: Memorial Licensed Guide, Transportation costs for duration of tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By 792zack
Alun was very knowledgable and friendly, due to COVID I was the only person on the tour, to my benefit I could ask any number of questions and Alun would have the answers to hand. If you are thinking a taking any tours around Munich and surrounding areas, get in touch with Alun.
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