Top Munich Half-day Tours

Gain insight into the Holocaust of World War II on this half-day tour of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site from Munich. Travel by train and bus to the memorial site, and take a guided tour of the compound, a place of memorial and education dedicated to the thousands who were imprisoned and lost their lives there between 1933 and 1945. Learn how Dachau provided a model for all Nazi camps, and see the exhibitions and memorials, together with the reconstructed barracks and cells, as your guide provides illuminating, informative and sensitive commentary.

Get a dose of Bavaria's iconic beer culture with this food and beer tour in Munich. Home of Oktoberfest and a collection of famous beer halls and beer gardens, Bavaria's beautiful capital invites visitors from around the globe with its promise of fun and camaraderie. Partner with a savvy guide for an insider look at this tradition of imbibing. You’ll hit local haunts and enjoy Bavarian nibbles in the company of fellow beer aficionados.

Get to know the best of Munich on this guided bike tour. Learn the history of this popular city, along with fascinating stories and facts, while riding around its wide open parks, elegant plazas, meandering riverbanks and winding, medieval alleyways. This tour includes stops at gathering spots like Marienplatz, Königsplatz, the Odeonsplatz and much more. Ride through Englischer Garten, Europe’s largest city park and stop at the Chinese Tower beer garden for a beverage.

Explore Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site on this half-day tour from Munich. Travel by train from Munich to Dachau with a guide, and visit the former concentration camp. During your guided tour, gain insight into the brutality of the Nazi regime and learn of the 42,000 innocent prisoners who lost their lives there. Explore the history of the Third Reich in the visitors' center, and read of the camp’s historical context from the prisoners’ perspective.

Gain insight into Munich’s dark past with a moving half-day tour of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, including transport by train from Munich. Take a guided tour of the camp’s cells, barracks and gas chamber, learn about Dachau’s role as Germany’s first concentration camp and read prisoners' stories of the atrocities carried out under the Nazi regime. You’ll also have the opportunity to pay your respects at the poignant memorial site and watch an emotional documentary about the camp.

See Munich’s night lights come to life, plus enjoy dinner at the famous watering hole Hofbräuhaus, on this private sightseeing tour. Munich is the capital of Bavaria and one of Germany’s most popular destinations. Start with a tour of the city’s popular squares, monuments, fountains, and buildings while they are illuminated for the evening. Then enjoy dinner and a show at Hofbräuhaus before traveling to the top of the Olympic Tower for a spectacular panoramic view of the city and a farewell drink.

Tour the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site during an informative visit with a small group. Travel by train from central Munich and walk the grounds with a guide to learn about the 12-year history and operations of the first Nazi concentration camp—established by Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich. Your guide details the brutal system of oppression at Dachau during World War II and the suffering experienced by its prisoners.

See Munich in a fun new way: via Segway. After learning how to ride a Segway, zoom through the attractive Bavarian city. Learn about the history of Munich from the guide while seeing such sites as Odeonsplatz, Hofgarten, Victory Gate, Leopoldstraße, the Maximilianeum and the Peace Angel, among others. This tour is a great way to rest your cobblestone-weary feet!

Raise a glass to Bavarian beer with an evening of beer tasting in Munich! Follow your guide, a fellow beer lover, on a 3.5-hour tour of the city’s beer halls and breweries. Go behind-the-scenes with a tour of one of Munich’s historic breweries, learn about Bavaria’s famous purity law and see the beer-brewing process in action. Then, pay a visit to the famous Hofbräuhaus beer hall, where you can sample a refreshing Weissbier (Wheat Beer) or order a ‘mass’ – a whole liter of beer!

See a more modern side of Munich’s historic center on this evening beer and food tour. Soak up sights from the Hofbrauhaus beer hall to the Alter Hof palace and the Michael Jackson Memorial as you enjoy three 1-pint (500-millilter) bottles of beer from very different breweries, with street food, pub classics, and even ice cream. Numbers are capped at 15 travelers for a more intimate experience.

Take a deep dive into the world of Munich food—from hearty Bavarian classics to contemporary fusion ice cream—on this small-group tour with a foodie guide. Enjoy tastings at seven different stops, including sausages, beer, cakes, pastries, and dumplings, and explore the Viktualienmarkt food market and beyond. Numbers are capped at just 10 travelers for a more intimate experience.

Soccer fans will delight in this morning sightseeing tour through Munich followed by a guided visit to Allianz Arena, home stadium for FC Bayern Munich! On this 3.5-hour tour, you’ll accompany an expert guide on an hour-long bus ride through Munich’s most vibrant neighborhoods, passing landmarks like Konigsplatz, the Theatiner Church and the Bavarian National Museum. Finish at Allianz Arena, where you’ll explore the stadium and stop at the FC Fan Club Shop.

While visiting Munich for Oktoberfest, or to experience its popular beer culture any time of the year, take this guided, 3-hour, behind-the-scenes brewery tour. Visit several Munich breweries to see their beer-making facilities, including the fermenting tanks and malting towers. Meet master brewers and learn about the history of brewing lager. Then enjoy a fresh Bavarian pretzel with a glass of beer.

Discover Munich with a private guide, exploring the enchanting Old Town squares and hearing the city's history. During a walking tour, you'll learn about landmarks such as the Glockenspiel, Munich Hofbräuhaus, and the Royal Residence, and hear tales of wartime history. Find out fun facts about the beer purity law and the annual Oktoberfest, and enjoy photo stops aplenty as you walk your way around the city. The tour is led by a private guide, and the meeting point and start time can be chosen by you.

Cover more ground in less time on this 3-hour Segway tour of Munich’s Old Town. Ideal for those with limited time, this tour allows you to explore Munich on a state-of-the-art, self-balancing Segway. It’ll take no time at all to get acquainted with the simple controls of your Segway, suitable for both adults and children over 15. Glide past the English Garden, Odeonplatz, and Deutsches Museum, stopping intermittently to capture photographs and listen to commentary. Small-group tour, limited to 10 people.      

You’ll join one of our local Munich hosts to explore the city that’s immersed in the dreamy Bavarian culture. Wander through the Altstadt (Old Town) or the Englischer Garten. Stop by Hofbräuhaus or a leafy beer garden and feast on pretzels bought from the market just a few steps away. Watch the animated clock in Marienplatz play out its legendary Glockenspiel while your host shares tips on the best places to visit while in Munich. 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 who 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.

Discover Munich’s historic landmarks, architectural gems, and WWII sites on a tour tailor-made for history buffs. Get to know the city with a private guide and enjoy a personalized itinerary tailored to your interests. Explore the atmospheric neighborhoods; see sites such as Nymphenburg Palace, the Residenz, and St. Peter's Church; and get a local perspective on the city.

See more of Munich than might be possible on foot on a small-group bike tour of the city’s top landmarks and hidden gems, including Max-Joseph-Platz square, Field Marshals’ Hall, and a beer garden loved by locals. In addition to navigating, your guide provides little-known facts and stories about the city’s history and culture, as well as inside recommendations for the duration of your trip.

Bavaria is world famous for its beer and this private 3-hour tour of Munich offers the perfect introduction. Enjoy a walking tour of Munich’s Old Town, browse the stalls at the Viktualienmarkt Food Market, then learn all about Bavaria’s beer-making heritage at the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum. Finish your visit with an expert-led beer tasting, accompanied by a platter of traditional Bavarian foods.

See the sights of Munich with your own private guide for a group of up to eight people, and enjoy a pickup direct from your accommodation. The 3-hour tour takes in all of the Bavarian city's showpiece sights including the Royal Residence, Marienplatz, and the Ohel Jakob Synagogue, along with commentary about the history of each landmark. Finish up near the Viktualienmarkt food market -- a perfect setting for a Bavarian lunch.

Gain insight into the rise of Nazism during this 5-hour educational walking tour in Munich. Learn about the ascension of the Third Reich, starting with its first meeting at Munich's famous Hofbräuhaus to the failed power grab at the Feldherrnhalle. Have lunch at the Hofbräuhaus, one of Hitler's favorite restaurants (own expense). Listen to your guide's informative commentary about the dark chapter in the city's history while visiting landmarks like the Hofgarten and Königsplatz. This tour includes a moderate amount of walking.

Go behind the scenes at one of the largest and most successful film studios in Europe. During your 1-hour tour of the Bavaria Filmstadt (Film City), located just outside of Munich, see props from classic movies such as "The Neverending Story," "Das Boot" and "Asterix and Obelix vs. Cesar." Plus, you can star in your own film under the instruction of a professional director! A guided city tour of Munich’s top sights is also included.

Visit Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, the first permanent concentration camp to be built by the Nazi Party, on this 6-hour tour from Munich. Travel by train from the Bavarian capital to Dachau, where you'll learn about the camp’s prisoners, gain insight into life under Nazi rule, and visit the visitors' center, reconstructed barracks, gas chambers and other rooms.

Your guide will meet you in lobby of your hotel before whisking you away to the magnificent palace of Nymphenburg where you will spend an unforgettable half day in one of the most beautiful of Europe’s palaces. As you walk through stunning baroque interior your guide will cover the fascinatingly history of the Wittelsbach royal family in an age of glory, war and betrayal. You will also learn about daily court life from aristocratic flirting to the daily grind of the servants. Outside the palace there are the beautiful park gardens to explore with their four famous pleasure palaces such as the Amalienburg hunting lodge with its mini hall of mirrors or the Badenburg, the royal 18th century swimming pool. Afterwards there is the option of riding a Venetian gondola for a romantic ride down the garden’s main canal. Finally you will be taken back to your hotel or you can join your guide in a local beer garden to cool off.