Things to do in Bavaria, Germany: The Best Tours

March 29, 2022 Karren Gelb

Anthem: Bayernhymne  (German) "Hymn of Bavaria"
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1. Small Group Munich Christmas Market Tour with Wine Tasting

LUDWIG BECK - Kaufhaus der Sinne, Marienplatz 11, 80331 München, Germany BlackBook Tours
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

This is the perfect Christmas tour for holiday enthusiasts and mulled wine lovers. You will experience Munich's best Christmas markets the way the locals do it - drinking a hot cup of wine and browsing through festive merchant stalls. Discover the history and traditions of an alpine Christmas and visit some of the city's must-see attractions along the way.

Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Professional Guide

Exclusions: Subway fare, Tips/Gratuities for your guide

Reviewed By peter_77709

We loved this tour! Katrina, our guide, really brought the beer culture and history to life! You will learn a lot of unusual local drinking customs that tourists never see. You will definitely go home in a good mood! ;)

2. 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!

3. Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castle Private Tour from Munich

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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!

4. 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.

5. 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".

6. Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castle Day Trip from Munich

Sonnenstraße 1, 80331 München, Germany Mentor Reisen e.K.
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Drive with an airconditioned, comfortable coach from Munich and visit the famous and fabulous castles built by the fairytale King Ludwig II. These unique buildings in the midst of the Bavarian alpine landscape will definitely fascinate you. The first stop of our tour will take you to Schloss Linderhof, the smallest castle of the Bavarian king. It’s up to you to decide whether you choose to have a guided tour through the castle, have a walk around the beautifully landscaped grounds or simply enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and get excited by the marvellous scenery. We will then continue our tour to Hohenschwangau. Our stay there will offer you ample time to both try out the famous Bavarian cuisine in a restaurant and visit the castle of Neuschwanstein as well. You can decide in the morning on departure in the coach whether you want to see one or both castles from the inside with a guided tour and accordingly buy the tickets from our tour guide in cash.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Parking Fees, Live-Guide englisch on the coach, organisation of the tickets for the castles (skip the line)

Exclusions: No food and beverage at the coach and restaurants., entrance fees for both castles (25 Euro/adult, 5 Euro/children until 18 years)), No hotel pickup

Reviewed By ndandelion

The drive was super smooth and the whole tour of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof was amazing and so beautiful. Despite how freezing cold it was, it was def worth freezing my fingers and toes lol. When we went, there was snow and it really felt like you stepped into the world of Narnia and felt like we were in a complete different realm. Our tour guide was super fun and experienced and her knowledge behind the history of the castles and Bavaria was super intersting and you just want to listen to everything she says. Loved it til the very end.

7. Munich's Highlights 3-hour Segway Tour

Artur-Kutscher-Platz 2A, 80802 München, Germany Seg-to-rent Segway Tours
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Enjoy a 3-hour tour in Munich and comfortably discover the Bavarian state capital on a Segway. There is a lot to see in Munich from surfing on the Eisbach to the magnificent shopping street Maximilianstraße. Before your tour begins, you will have an introduction to riding the Segway.

Inclusions: Segway Tour, Tourguide, Helmet, Wet Poncho in the case of Segway, Segway instructions

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Reviewed By Tourist765269

We had our team builder here and had so much fun!! Not everyone got comfortable with the Segway's and Paula was so patient and helpful. A few had been to Munich before and had never seen some of the sights we saw that day. Really appreciate such a great experience!! Would definitely go again.

8. Small-Group Munich City and Oktoberfest Tour Including Reserved Oktoberfest Tent Table

Fish's Fountain, Marienplatz 8, 80331 München, Germany Bavarian Day Tours
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Join this 7-hour tour and learn about the history of Munich and the Oktoberfest before enjoying a wonderful afternoon with a guaranteed seat in one of the major beer tents at the Munich Oktoberfest.

Inclusions: 90-minute city tour of Munich, Tour of Oktoberfest grounds, Afternoon seat in major beer tent (4 hrs), 2 liters of beer and 1/2 chicken

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities (small tips recommended to Oktoberfest servers), Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By Joan A

From other reviews I've read about this company, the clients consisted of small groups or families and all were very satisfied. If you happen to be a group of 8, think twice about using this tour company. We were crammed into a 9 seater Ford van with a make-shift sound system consisting of a speaker tied to the back of a headrest. Between the one speaker and the road noise from the van, any narrative given could barely be heard by anyone except for the 2 passengers in the front seat. The actual castle tours of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof were great (tours were conducted by castle staff), but we were all very disappointed in the transportation provided and the inability to hear any narrative. I gave a 3 star rating because the castles were worth the trip. It was the getting to and from them that was the issue.

9. Munich Viktualienmarkt and Beyond Small-Group Food Tasting Tour

LUDWIG BECK - Kaufhaus der Sinne, Marienplatz 11, 80331 München, Germany Fork & Walk Tours Munich
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Our Munich Food Tour dive head first into this unique food scene by sampling classic hearty dishes, delicious Bavarian spreads, exquisite homemade cakes and, of course the item that put our city on the map - BEER! A Munich Food Tour that goes beyond the classics: We want our guests to to experience Munich like a local by providing you with a range of flavour experiences, such as traditional fare like sausages, beer and fresh baked goods, as well as the new direction of Munich's modern gastronomy - featuring more international and fusion foods. Starting from the famous Viktualienmarkt Food Market, we take you on a journey through its famous food stalls, tasting some authentic local dishes, unique meats, and uncovering some unusual but tasty flavours at a fusion ice cream stand. We will also delve into the side-streets of Munich to go deeper into its neighbourhoods by foot, making stops in traditional and trendy restaurants, as well as a quaint Viennese style cafe.

Inclusions: 7 x Stations with over 9 different tastings, Lunch, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages, Bavarian Beer, Local Munich Tastings

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Reviewed By SwissNikki2222

From the beginning, also the making of the reservation, everything was perfect. The tour amazing, the food wonderful and the guide very sympathetic and knew the answer to all our questions.

10. Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Castle Small-Group Coach Day Trip from Munich

Gray Line Munich DAYTRIPS, Karlspl. 21, 80335 München, Germany Gray Line SIGHTseeing Munich
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On this tour, you will not only experience the two royal castles Neuschwanstein and Linderhof, as well as the idyllic village Oberammergau, but you will feel like a king! In a small group of up to 24 guests, you can enjoy personalized service aboard a luxurious, air-conditioned long-distance coach. Relax in the comfortable seats and enjoy the view through the large panoramic windows. On board you will also find free snacks and drinks and free Wi-Fi. At the castles, you skip the queues at the cash registers with our "Skip-the-Line" service and immerse yourself in the fairytale world of King Ludwig II. Entries for the castles are already included in the ticket price. After the visit of Neuschwanstein Castle, we continue to Oberammergau, which has become world famous for its Passion Play. Here you can buy some authentic souvenirs and gifts for your loved ones or just enjoy the unique atmosphere. After that we are heading to Linderhof Castle.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned luxury coach, Live onboard commentary with English and German only, Free onboard Wi-Fi, Skip-the-Line Service, Snacks, Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Coffee and/or Tea

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

Reviewed By xmmacross

Booked to go on the tour on 29/10/2020. Arrived at the meeting point at 08:00 to be early and there was nobody to meet us. We waited to see if others would turn up for the tour but at 08:30 (departure time) we called the office to be told that they had no record of a tour taking place on that day. Still waiting for a refund.

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