Things to do in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria: The Best Cultural Tours

April 28, 2022 Russell Mellin

South of Garmisch-Partenkirchen on the Austrian border lies Germany's highest mountain, Zugspitze, rising nearly 10,000 feet and offering gorgeous glacier-top skiing. The towns of Garmisch and Partenkirchen used to be separate, but were merged for the 1936 Winter Olympics. With almost 75 miles of downhill runs of all difficulty levels, Zugspitze also has 68 miles of cross-country trails, a terrain park and Germany's first superpipe. It's super cool to say you were skiing in Garmisch, so be sure to spread the word upon your return.
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1. Neuschwanstein Castle and Brewery Tour from Garmisch-Partenkirchen

All Things Garmisch - Day Tours
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Neuschwanstein Castle is wrapped in mystery and beauty. The former dream of the Wittlesbach king, Ludwig II, the castle is not only gorgeous but the perfect place to explore the mystery of Ludwig's untimely demise and begin to learn the Bavarian Beer Culture. After a 'skip the line' entrance into Neuschwanstein castle the your guide will bring you to the village of Murnau where you will visit the Griesbräu brewery for your tour of the brewery given by the brewmeister himself. An obscene amount of sample beers and beer schnapps await along with your very own "Brewery Certificate." Once the brewery tour is concluded we make our way to the Murnau train station for a short train ride back into the city of Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour, Alcoholic Beverages, Dinner, Bottled water, Our "Coronavirus Safety Standard of Travel" on all vehicles and guides

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch, Gratuities, Hotel drop-off

Reviewed By 779jennb

Highly recommend! So much more than just a chocolate making class. We drank, cut up, learned some much really was a blast. Good with great people.

2. Garmisch-Partenkirchen Walking Tour

82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany All Things Garmisch - Day Tours
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen is an amazing place! This merged city sits at the heart of a historical European trade route of the Middle Ages causing an unbelievably unique and blended history. In more modern times, the influence of the Nazi party and the atmosphere of the American occupation in the late ’40s has radically impacted the attitude and culture of this valley paradise. This tour provides fantastic insight into the history, art, architecture, dining, and people of this sublime Alpine city.

Inclusions: Local guide, Beverages, Private tour, Alcoholic Beverages, Our "Coronavirus Safety Standard of Travel" on all vehicles and guides

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By 779jennb

Highly recommend! So much more than just a chocolate making class. We drank, cut up, learned some much really was a blast. Good with great people.

3. Naked in Bavaria - A Day at the Sauna

Bahnhofstraße 31, 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany All Things Garmisch - Day Tours
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This is the most unique tour ever! An opportunity to get naked in Bavaria. The Kristall Trimini is beautiful and the perfect place to relax and recoup from the hassle of travel yet is really fun and exciting! Who has ever been able to say they have been naked in the Alps!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Four hour entrance card into the Therme, Private transportation, Our "Coronavirus Safety Standard of Travel" on all vehicles and guides

Exclusions: Snacks, Dinner

Reviewed By 779jennb

Highly recommend! So much more than just a chocolate making class. We drank, cut up, learned some much really was a blast. Good with great people.

4. NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE TOUR from GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN

Neuschwanstein Castle Tours by Taxi Chris Edwards
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BOOK FOR ONLY ONE PERSON! THE VIATOR TICKET WILL COVER 1-5 PEOPLE! Hello, I have been taking Tours to Neuschwanstein and the other places for 15 years, I actually lived in Oberammergau for 15 years I don´t think that there are many native speaking English Tour Guides with more experience of Oberammergau than myself, I lived there as a waiter and Bar Landlord for 15 years with 3 Passion Play Seasons. Unlike some Tour Guides I try to sort myth from legend, the Passion Play was not because Oberammergau was spared the horror of the Plague in 1633, quite the opposite, it was devastated. I hope to see you very soon! Regards, Chris Edwards LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO TAKE A BUS!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Free WIFI on board!, No food, but I supply chilled soft drinks and Bottled Water, not a lot of choice, but free!

Exclusions: The tickets to the Castle /entry fees are not included as I can´t know how many will take the Tour!, Meals are normally taken near the Castle to save time and make use of the time available before entering the Castle.

Reviewed By MickiW226

We were so happy that we decided to book the full day Castle Tours with Chris Edwards. He picked us up at our hotel and spent a full day showing us the area, followed by arranging tours to both Neuschwanstein and Linderhoff castles. He reserved our English speaking tour for both castles in advance, making our wait time during the busy summer season much quicker, and maximized our time. Chris’s knowledge of the area and its history provided a great introduction to not only the castles, but southern Germany and Austria. Chis was very personable, and when he learned of our interest in WWII, tailored our travel to show us some local buildings and homes that were important during that time. I highly recommend Taxi Chris Edwards Neuschwanstein Castle Tours if you are looking for personal service, flexibility to your needs, and an informative guide who has lived in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen area for over 30 years.

5. A Full Day Private Tour of Neuschwanstein Castle from Garmisch-Partenkirchen

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Neuschwanstein castle is beautiful but currently suffering from over tourism. Huge bus tours dominate the landscape with crowds and lines everywhere. Our guides are licensed to go around the long ticketing line and know the ways to move around the crowds making your experience fun and relaxing. Plus, we LOVE telling all the history and stories associated with Ludwig II, Bavaria, Oktoberfest, Germany, and more. Our business has been in operation for over nine years taking people to Neuschwanstein castle and we are currently the highest ranked guide service for southern Bavaria on Trip Advisor so we know how to provide you with a wonderful day!

Inclusions: Transportation, Parking Fees, Tours, skip the line entry into Neuschwanstein castle, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Our "Coronavirus Safety Standard of Travel" on all vehicles and guides

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By 779jennb

Highly recommend! So much more than just a chocolate making class. We drank, cut up, learned some much really was a blast. Good with great people.

6. Private Mercedes Van With A/C 10 Hour Tour Of Tyrol From Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Neuschwanstein Castle Tours by Taxi Chris Edwards

THIS IS A PRIVATE GROUP BOOKING! ONE VIATOR TICKET IS GOOD FOR 1-5 PEOPLE! Hello future guests and friends, This is a wonderful opportunity to see the beautiful scenery of Tyrol, you can stay as long as you want at locations but this is a circular route and we have to get back at sometime. There are 3 main attractions, a Medieval Castle, Innsbruck old town with the famous Golden Roof and a Crystal Gals Factory at Swarovski, something to please everybody. Even If the weather plays up will will have a wonderful Tour, Guaranteed! I have been doing Tours for over 15 years, have lived in the area for 40 years and love to show my new friends why I choose to live here. Come and join me on a great trip that as far as I know nobody else offers from Garmisch-Partenkirchen? I hope to see you all very soon, Chris Edwards

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Parking Fees, I provide Cola and Bottle Water etc, in a cooled box, not a lot of choice, but Free!, My vehicle has Free WIFI, just ask for the code and Link up!

Exclusions: Food and entry tickets to Castles etc are not included, simply because I do not know which attractions you will choose to visit, it is your Tour, which covers about 80-90 Miles!

Reviewed By k06220701

Our guide, Chris Edwards, was very personable, informative, and approached his job with enthusiasm. In the limited amount of time we had, we saw as much as possible and learned a great deal. I highly recommend, especially if you want to pack as much as possible into a single day.

7. PRIVATE TOUR OF THE GAP AREA AND TYROL STARTING IN Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Neuschwanstein Castle Tours by Taxi Chris Edwards

THE VIATOR TICKET IS GOOD FOR 1-5 PEOPLE! This Tour is specially designed for those who don´t want to climb up or down 300 steps or get crushed at Neuschwanstein by the crowds. WE DO NOT VISIT NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE! This is a leisurely Tour with no great distances between the attractions but lots to see in a relaxed manner, no standing in queues, more time for sightseeing and photos. This Tour can be booked at short notice, but at least a day is recommended, nobody else as far as I know offers this alternative of a Tour of both LINDERHOF PALACE, OBERAMMERGAU, GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN and TYROL? I hope to see you very soon! Best Regards, Chris Edwards PS! I am a Fully Licenced and Insured Taxi Company for Germany and the EU. ``LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO TAKE A BUS!´´ Or wait for hours in a Queue!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, I provide a small selection of Cola or Bottled Water from a cooled box, not a lot of choice but Free!, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By k06220701

Our guide, Chris Edwards, was very personable, informative, and approached his job with enthusiasm. In the limited amount of time we had, we saw as much as possible and learned a great deal. I highly recommend, especially if you want to pack as much as possible into a single day.

8. Mercedes Minivan Tour To Innsbruck And Swarovski Crystal Factory From Garm-part

Ganter Presse & Buch im Bahnhof Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bahnhofstraße 31, 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany Neuschwanstein Castle Tours by Taxi Chris Edwards

THIS IS A PRIVATE GROUP TOUR AND THE PRICE IS FOR 1-5 PEOPLE! SO PLEASE, ONLY BOOK FOR ONE PERSON! THE TOUR IS CARRIED OUT WITH A MERCEDES VIANO WITH LEATHER SEATS AND A/C. This is a Full Day Tour , about 10 hours of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Mittenwald, Seefeld, Innsbruck and Swarovski Crystal World. There are many opportunities for Photographs and to take in the views of the Mountains. This is a great opportunity to visit famous towns in Bavaria and In Tyrol in nearby Austria. I have lived in this area for nearly 40 years, I am a Native English speaker and I have been taking people on my Tours for about 15 years. Tyrol has an abundance of family friendly activities, we might even get to see a Silver Mine or an Upside Down House! Please book early to avoid disappointment, I do all my Tours myself. I hope to see you all in the very near future, Best Regards, Chris Edwards ``LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO TAKE A BUS!´´

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, I provide cooled drinks like Cola or Bottled Water in a cool box, not a lot of choices, but Free!, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Food is not included and neither are entry tickets to the Crystal World or any Museums etc, I simply cannot know how many will take the Tour, it is a Group Price!

Reviewed By k06220701

Our guide, Chris Edwards, was very personable, informative, and approached his job with enthusiasm. In the limited amount of time we had, we saw as much as possible and learned a great deal. I highly recommend, especially if you want to pack as much as possible into a single day.

9. King Ludwig Castle Tour And Transfer To Munich Airport From Garmisch-Partenkir

Neuschwanstein Castle Tours by Taxi Chris Edwards

INSTEAD OF JUST A BORING TRAVEL DAY TO THE AIRPORT, WHY NOT GET IN A COMPLETE CASTLE TOUR AND THEN DRIVE TO YOUR AIRPORT? THE PRICE HERE IS FOR MUNICH AIRPORT, OTHER AIRPORTS OR CITIES, JUST ASK! You can travel even onto Zurich, Innsbruck or even Passau for a Cruise ship, or anywhere else , I am very flexible and obviously costs will vary as destinations change due to Tolls and Distances involved etc. The price is for 1-5 People with normal luggage. Still fairly priced compared to Tours and Transfers with Prices per Person or extra charges for children! I hope to be of service, Chris Edwards PS, Native English speaker with 40 years experience of living and working in Bavaria, 15 of them as a Fully Licenced Mobile Tour Guide. I also had the Privilege to live and work in Oberammergau for 15 years, I know the real story of the Passion Play, most just know the Myths. I hope to see you very soon! Chris Edwards

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, I provide cold drinks like Coke or Fanta and Bottled water chilled cool box, not a great choice, but free! box,, WiFi on board

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Reviewed By k06220701

Our guide, Chris Edwards, was very personable, informative, and approached his job with enthusiasm. In the limited amount of time we had, we saw as much as possible and learned a great deal. I highly recommend, especially if you want to pack as much as possible into a single day.

10. PRIVATE TOUR to NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE from Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Ganter Presse & Buch im Bahnhof Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bahnhofstraße 31, 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany Neuschwanstein Castle Tours by Taxi Chris Edwards

PERFECT FOR SINGLES, NO SURCHARGES FOR CHILDREN UNDER 18, FOR 3 OR MORE PEOPLE SEE MY OTHER TOUR FOR 1-5 ADULTS! As a native English speaking person who has lived here for 40 years and lived in Oberammergau for 3 Passion Plays, I know the Real History of the Passion Play, not the rose coloured glasses version. I know the History of the area. I have been the Landlord of various Pubs and Bars in both Oberammergau and Garmisch-Partenkirchen and know the locals very well, I have even worked for World Famous figures from the Passion Play. I have been doing these Tours for over 15 years. I do not hassle anybody to buy souvenirs, I just take you to the shops that are honest and have woodcarving in their DNA, there is a 1000 year tradition of Oberammergau and Woodcarving. I do not even hassle anybody for Reviews, that is why I have so few compared to many others. I do not charge for extra hours or for Children, ``Kids´´ under 18 always travel for FREE! Regards, Chris Edwards

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, I bring along Water and Soda in a cooling box which you are free to choose from, but don´t forget to have a good breakfast, it is a long day, and you have to buy your own food!, My vehicle has Free WIFI, just ask for the code to link up.

Exclusions: It is very simple, you have your tastes and a 09.00am start gives you time for a good breakfast. You have time to eat at the Castle at Neuschwanstein, you will not starve., I do not include entry tickets to the Castles, I do not know how many are going to go inside them!

Reviewed By k06220701

Our guide, Chris Edwards, was very personable, informative, and approached his job with enthusiasm. In the limited amount of time we had, we saw as much as possible and learned a great deal. I highly recommend, especially if you want to pack as much as possible into a single day.

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