What to do and see in Upper Bavaria, Bavaria: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

October 3, 2021 Kaleigh Reichenbach

Discover the best top things to do in Upper Bavaria, Germany including Private Eagle's Nest & The Hills are Alive, Lowest Price (for an excellent) Munich Private Tour, Private 3-hour city tour of Munich with driver/guide with Hotel pick up, Private Mini Van Tour to Neuschwanstein Castle, Linderhof, Ettal & Oberammergau, Private Dachau Concentration Camp Tour , EXCLUSiVE MUNiCH & Surroundings ALL-IN-ONE Culture, Nature and History Tour, Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site And Third Reich Day Tour From Munich, Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castle Private Tour from Munich, Guided Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour with Train from Munich, Dachau Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Munich By Train .
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1. Private Eagle's Nest & The Hills are Alive

Salzburg Private Tours
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Explore Salzburg and its beautiful surroundings on the traces of the world famous musical “The Sound of Music” and visit the historical Eagle’s Nest in the Bavarian Alps. Your private guide will take you on this 8 hour private excursion showing you the City of Salzburg, the Eagle’s Nest, the Austrian Lake District and all the “Sound of Music locations that really interest you. This luxury, personalized tour is designed to give you the flexibility to pick and choose the venues, including where to go for lunch (own expense)

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Entrance fees

Reviewed By 692stacyp

We requested Carlos for the Sound of Music Tour. The luxury Mercedes Van top notch. Carlos was very personable, professional, and his history/knowledge created a day we will remember the rest of our lives. We toured every Sound of Music sight-every step/stop memorable. He surprised us by driving to Berchtesgaden, where we hiked in the snow amazing! Our final Sound of Music point, where “The Hills Were Alive” I twirled-magical! Final surprise Red Bull Hangar7 and AC Schnitzer BMW Race Team HQ. Thank you Carlos for the time of our lives! Salzburg Private Tours-the ONLY way to go!

2. Lowest Price (for an excellent) Munich Private Tour

Marienplatz 18, 80331 München, Germany Big Hat Tours
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The lowest price private tour in Munich. Curt's tours are passionate, often humorous and always exciting. Standing before the famous buildings of Munich you'll see historic films and pictures on the iPad and hear the history behind these well-known places. Curt is a native of the US and has been living in Munich for over ten years.

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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!.

3. Private 3-hour city tour of Munich with driver/guide with Hotel pick up

Tour Travel & More Germany
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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

4. Private Mini Van Tour to Neuschwanstein Castle, Linderhof, Ettal & Oberammergau

Bus Bavaria Neuschwanstein Castle Tours
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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

5. Private Dachau Concentration Camp Tour

Marienplatz 18, 80331 München, Germany Big Hat Tours
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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. EXCLUSiVE MUNiCH & Surroundings ALL-IN-ONE Culture, Nature and History Tour

Sightseeing Bavaria Exclusive
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TRAVEL*SAFE & WITH CONFIDENCE: MORE ABOUT OUR COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS IN "Additional Info"! Make the most of your day: experience the cultural riches of the city of MUNICH as well as the breathtaking LAKE DISTRICT. Immerse yourself in history: visit historical sites in Munich and/or the DACHAU CONCENTRATION CAMP. Let Stefan, your guide, take care of all the details to make the tour smooth and easy for you. This MY*GUiDE Tour offers you all the mentioned PLUS: + Perfect balance of culture, history & nature – no need to choose, you can have it all in one day! + Possibility to customize details & length of the tour (7 or 10 hrs) + Professional all-round-care, always at your fingertips but never intrusive + Option to go off the beaten track, get insider tips on local highlights > Know that your day tour is planned & conducted by a friendly and experienced expert tour guide. > Enjoy the perfect symbiosis of travelling in relaxed comfort and fully leveraging your precious vacation time.

Inclusions: Private full day tour (only your group is participating), Drive in comfortable new Volkswagen Minivan (a/c), Wi-Fi on board, Licensed, friendly and passionate guide with over 20 years of work experience, Guided tours at all mentioned places (at Dachau Concentration Camp: Audio guide), Duration: 7.5 or 9.5 hours, Botteled water, No hidden costs!, COVID-19 SAFE

Exclusions: Entrance fees, if desired. (Dachau Concentration Camp: Free admission!), Food, Gratuities

Reviewed By TravelforLifeUSA

Absolute Best Experience while in Europe! After much research, my family booked this tour with Stefan before we left the United States. You never know quite what to expect doing this, but I am SO GLAD we did! Even before the date of the tour, we received communication from Stefan concerning our itinerary and what to expect. Stefan arrived ahead of time at our hotel in Munich, and greeted us with a huge smile, extremely clean automobile, and fresh, cold water for all! He was so open to creating an experience that would fulfill our wishes. Our goal was to not only see Neuschwanstein, but also the local, surrounding communities, traditions, and food. Stefan really delivered! His personal knowledge of the area was incredible. We were able to see Oberammergau, the location of the beautiful Passion Play, as well as the stunning frescos in the village. Stefan also took us to the majestic Ettal Monastery, as well as Wieskirche, the Pilgrimage Church of Wies, all while viewing the gorgeous Alps in the distance. As if this weren't enough to fulfill our day, we headed to Neuschwanstein Castle, Hohenschwangau Castle, and the surrounding village. It was all so amazing, that our family will never forget the experience! Stefan shared his beautiful home country, while allowing us to select what we would like to experience the most! I wanted to have a picnic this day, near the castle, as a memory we would have forever. Ultimately, Stefan made it happen! We had a wonderful bottle of wine, glasses for all, and Stefan produced local delicacies that we had never had. It was such an amazing closure to a beautiful adventure in Bavaria. As we headed back to our hotel in Munich, Stefan filled the car with polkas, singing, and great, lasting cheer that has sustained us through these trying times of no travel with COVID. We miss our travels, and we will most definitely return to more tours and adventures with Stefan! Thank you for such wonderful memories!

7. Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site And Third Reich Day Tour From Munich

Marienplatz, München, Germany Alun Evans Personal Tour Guiding Munich
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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!

8. Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castle Private Tour from Munich

Special Private Tours
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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

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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!

9. Guided Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour with Train from Munich

Marienplatz, München, Germany Alun Evans Personal Tour Guiding Munich
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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.

10. Dachau Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Munich By Train

Marienplatz 15, 80331 München, Germany In Their Shoes Dachau Memorial Tours
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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

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Reviewed By galaxycvr

This place still have those vibes what people went thorugh in those challanging years and era. Do not miss the video show to get lasting impact in your minds to learn the lession, " WHAT NOT TO DO".

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