The 10 Best Rail Tours in Bavaria, Germany

Combine a half day of enjoying Munich’s finest beers with the rich history of Munich. Start your day with a traditional Weisswurst Frühstück and then take a stroll through the old town of Munich with a special focus on history and the legends of Munich. You will see the Glockenspiel, Marienplatz, Odeonsplatz and many of Munich's most important churches. Additionally, visit the famous Hofbräuhaus and optionally, a private tour of the Bier and Oktoberfest Museum. As you visit the most famous sites of the city, you’ll also be treated to sampling the best beer in the most famous “Wirtschaften” in Munich.

Inclusions: Professional, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Public Transportation Day pass, if necessary, Up to 3 liters of beer per person

Exclusions: Food, Snacks, Water, Entrance fees, if applicable

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

Discovering local foods is the most important part of travelling. And we bring that same philosophy to our version of the must-do Salzburg Day-Trip from Munich. Start our journey with a tranquil two-hour train ride from Munich main station, as we speed along past Alpine landscapes and beautiful Bavarian lakes. Once we arrive at Salzburg main station, your expert guide will lead you through this quaint city to the cobblestoned streets of the Old Town. Apart from taking in the history of the city and marvelling at breathtaking mountain top views, we will stuff you full of all the must-eat foods Salzburg has to offer from authentic Austrian schnitzel and beer, to the famous Sacher Tort and delectable Salzburger Nockerln dessert. We will also give you plenty of time to visit the famous sites in Salzburg too, including, Fortress Hohensalzburg, Mozart's Birth House, Salzburg Cathedral, the local shopping streets, and much more, before your guide takes you back to Munich Hauptbahnhof.

Inclusions: Authentic Austrian Schnitzel, Salzburger Nockerln and Sacher Tort, Sample Local Austrian Beer, Return train ticket from Munich to Salzburg and back, Small-group Salzburg day tour from Munich, Guided tour of Salzburg, incl Mozart's Birth House, Fortress Hohensalzburg, Cathedral, Sacher Hotel, Additional time to explore Salzburg at your own pace

Exclusions: Gratuities, Admission to Mozart's Birth House

Part of what makes this region so unique is the number of small family run brewpubs that dot the countryside. This particular area is blessed with great rural scenery which passes through some pretty small villages. During the 9-Hours Brewing Heartland Hiking Experience in Germany, you'll experience a part of Bavaria rarely seen by tourists as you hike the 10 miles through the heart of this brewing paradise. The brewpubs are from another time, simple but of great value. Regional specialties like Geräuchertes (smoked ham) go perfectly with the the very much local brews, often served via gravity dispense by the brewer himself. These are beers you're not going to find back home and they'll have you pining for them once back there. -Please not the Sunday departure follows a different route in a slightly different area and hence takes in different breweries and is about half the distance. This option is also possible on Saturday.

Inclusions: Transportation to and from hike via public transportation. , Guided 10-mile hike (shorter version available) through an area fondly called Franconian Tuscany.

Exclusions: We will be stopping a number of small rural brewpubs and all food and beverages are at your own expense., Food at brewpubs is also at your own expense.

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

Dachau is one of the most well preserved camps in all of Europe and a visit to a camp should be on every travelers itinerary. Dachau was the first camp set up in NAZI Germany, was the model for all other camps and was the only camp running for the entire 12 years of the Third Reich. This authorized full tour of the Dachau Memorial is a half day tour traveling via train from Munich at 9:30 and arriving back approximately 14:30. Your guide will not only explain in detail the horrors of the camp system but the plight of the various victims that suffered under this brutal system of murder and oppression, the rise of the NAZI party and many other events that took place throughout the 3rd Reich and World War 2. As we are a small independent company we go above and beyond to give our guests a memorable experience. Due to Covid-19 I have limited the group size to 6 guests as this is the maximum I'm aloud to guide through the museum.

Inclusions: Fully licensed professional guide, Public transport costs to and from the memorial site

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Take a private tour of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, the first Nazi concentration camp, on a half-day trip from Munich. Led by a certified private guide, the tour covers sites like the camp’s original administration headquarters and the ‘Arbeit macht frei’ gateway. You will not only learn about the history of the camp but also how the victims are remembered today. You'll hear stories about Dachau’s former prisoners and, as the commentary can be tailored to suit you, you'll have the opportunity to learn about the aspects of Dachau that interest you most. The guide will meet you at your centrally located Munich hotel and you will poceed by train to Dachau. All transport costs are covered in the tour price. Please note: children age 13 and under are not allowed to participate in tours of Dachau.

Inclusions: Private guide, Train tickets from Munich to Dachau

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Venture out of Munich by local transport for a comprehensive tour through the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site. An authorized guide will show you the many remaining historic buildings, and give you the story of what happened in this terrible place between 1933 and 1945. Today, the former Nazi concentration camp is a place of memory, pilgrimage and education, and makes for an illuminating day trip from Munich. Please note: the Dachau Memorial Site does not permit children under 14 to attend this tour.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Return transportation between Munich and the Memorial site on local train and bus

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Get a deeper understanding of the darkest part of Germany's history during this half-day tour of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site. With a guide, travel from Munich to the camp by train. Take a tour of the cells, barracks, and gas chamber as you learn about Munich's role in the development of the Nazi Party. Pay your respects at the memorial site, and watch a moving documentary about the camp. Children under the age of 14 are not allowed on the tour.

Inclusions: Local guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Travel by train from Munich to Nuremberg and spend a day seeing the historical city’s highlights with a private guide. With a flexible itinerary that’s tailored to your interests, the full-day sightseeing tour takes in two of Nuremberg’s must-visit sites: the medieval Old Town and Nazi party rally grounds. Admire stunning architecture, and then learn about Nuremberg during the days of the Third Reich (Nazi Germany) while visiting the Imperial Castle, Luitpold Arena, Congress Hall and more. A visit to the Nuremberg Trials Courthouse is also possible.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private guide, Round-trip train transport

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance fee Documentation Center (approx. 5,00 euros), Food and drinks