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Get acquainted with Munich the easy way on a fun, flexible hop-on hop-off city bus tour. Choose a 24-hour Express Tour to check out Munich’s main highlights or a 24-hour or 48-hour Grand Tour ticket to widen your sightseeing net. Either way, settle aboard an open-top double-decker bus, listen to the enlightening onboard commentary, and enjoy panoramic views of sites such as the Marienplatz, Hofbrauhaus, Viktualienmarkt and more. Hop off at the stops that interest you, explore on foot and then re-board the bus at any stop you wish.

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.

Get to know the best of Munich on this guided, 4-hour bike tour. Learn the history of this popular city, along with fascinating stories and facts, while riding around its open parks, elegant plazas, meandering riverbanks and winding, medieval alleyways. This tour includes stops at gathering spots like Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz, plus Englischer Garten for a break at the Chinese Tower beer garden. Upgrade to a 5-hour tour and see Königsplatz, or a 7-hour tour to visit Olympiapark, BMW Welt and Nymphenburg Palace. Use of a bike and helmet included.

Hop in the saddle for a half-day bike tour of Munich, and discover the charms of the Bavarian capital as you explore it on two wheels. With a local guide, you’ll pedal past landmarks such as Odeonsplatz with its Italianate architecture and the landscaped English Garden. Hear fun facts about life in the city as you go, and enjoy an hour-long stop at the Chinese Tower beer garden for food and drink (own expense).

First time in Munich? Take in the best bits of the Bavarian capital on this 2-hour walking tour of Munich’s Old Town. Admire architectural wonders like the Old Town Hall, St Peter’s Church and the Munich Residenz; stroll through the lively Viktualienmarkt; and see the world-famous Hofbräuhaus beer hall. Accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll have ample opportunities to learn more about Munich’s history, cultural heritage and beer-brewing legacy, while walking between the central squares of Marienplatz and Odeonsplatz.

Marvel at Munich’s monuments, parks, and famous beer halls on a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Combine the ease of a tour with the flexibility of independent travel and see the city sights at your own pace with a 24- or 48-hour pass. Choose from multiple routes that pass all the city’s most popular attractions including the Nymphenburg Palace, Odeonsplatz, and Olympic Park. Listen to the on-board audio commentary or jump off to explore the English Garden, stroll around lively Marienplatz, or enjoy a beer (own expense) at the legendary Hofbräuhaus beer hall.

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!

Wind through Munich’s bustling neighborhoods and parks on a fun and educational Segway tour! On the self-balancing device, you’ll follow an expert guide through pristine gardens and vibrant markets, past famous residences and some of the city’s great museums. Along the way, take pictures, stop at favorite sites, and hear fascinating facts and stories about this contemporary city with ancient roots.

Discover elegant Salzburg—historic birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart—on a day trip from Munich. Relax on the comfortable train ride to Salzburg, take a guided tour of city attractions like Domkirche Cathedral and the Festung Hohensalzburg fortress, then enjoy hours of independent time to explore. Soak up Austrian history, sample local delicacies, and snap photos of the city set against the striking backdrop of the Alps.

Experience the sights and sounds of Munich like never before on this guided, 1.5-hour, small-group Segway tour. See some of Munich’s most fascinating attractions, like the English Garden, a large public park in the center of the city; the Munich Beer Gardens and the Chinese Tower; the Isar Riverbank; exclusive Herzogpark and much more. Guided Segway training plus the use of a helmet are included. Dress in weather-appropriate clothes with flat, closed-toed shoes.

Delve into Munich’s dark past and the birth of the Nazi ideology on a revealing 2.5-hour city walking tour. Led by a knowledgeable guide, discover the sites that provided backdrops to Adolf Hitler and his followers as they set about founding the Third Reich, giving Munich its title as the ‘Capital of the Nazi Movement.’ See beer-halls where Nazi brown shirts first gathered, buildings from where Hitler delivered speeches, and memorials to opposers of the movement, all as your guide charts the events that saw Hitler take power in 1933.

Learn about how Munich became the birthplace of the Nazi Party and what happened there during WW2 on this comprehensive walking tour. By going on a walking tour, you’ll be able to access places that can’t be reached by car or bus. A private tour means a more personalized experience, and you’ll be able to ask questions along the way. Explore key sites associated with WW2 and discover important historical information about the origins and activities of the Nazi Party.

Gain insight into the Third Reich's rise to power and visit Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site on this full-day Munich combo tour. Travel to Dachau, the first Nazi concentration camp in Germany, and explore the memorial site with a guide. Then, learn about the history of Nazi Germany during World War II, and see some of the buildings associated with Adolf Hitler on a walking tour. Round-trip transportation from Munich to Dachau is included.

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.

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.      

Uncover the dark side of Munich’s history on this 2.5-hour Third Reich walking tour. Learn how the Bavarian capital served as an important center for the Nazi Party during WWII and hear stories of Hitler’s rallies and The White Rose resistance movement. Along the way, visit key sites like Königsplatz, Feldherrnhalle, the Hofgarten and the famous Hofbräuhaus beer hall.

See some of Munich’s top attractions and discover its days of Third Reich rule on this private, guided, 2-hour walking tour around the city’s Old Town. Learn about the history of Munich as well as the Third Reich’s rise to power here. This tour features visits to historic landmarks like Marienplatz, Frauenkirche and the Viktualienmarkt. Then explore those sites associated with Adolf Hitler, the leader of the Nazi party, like the building where he first joined the Nazis, the former headquarters of the Gestapo and much more.

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.

Immerse yourself in Salzburg, sights from the ‘The Sound of Music’ movie and Austria’s Lake District on a day trip from Munich. Absorb the beautiful Lower Bavarian Alps as you journey south to Salzburg, and enjoy free time to explore its churches, squares and filming locations from the ‘Sound of Music’ movie independently. Continue through the Lake District toward the postcard-pretty town of St Wolfgang, and ogle the glorious mountain scenery on an optional boat trip on Lake Wolfgang. Lastly, return to Munich via gorgeous Lake Mondsee, where several scenes from the ‘Sound of Music’ movie were filmed.

Delve into the dark history of Munich on this fascinating historical and archeological tour, expertly researched by a British archaeologist. Instead of ghost stories and mysteries, find out about gruesome tales of real-life events that happened in the city, such as witch trials, burial rites, and The Black Death. It’s a fascinating way to find out about information that would take hours to research. Highlights include seeing armor, ancient architecture, and trying a medieval beer.

Enhance your experience of Munich’s Old Town on a private 2-hour walking tour, designed for first-time visitors seeking a personalized experience. Tick off highlights such as Marienplatz, the Cathedral of Our Blessed Lady (Frauenkirche), and Victuals Market (Viktualienmarkt), where you’ll browse stalls selling Bavarian delights. Plus, you’ll visit the famous Hofbräuhaus beer hall and have the chance to customize your itinerary according to your interests.

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.

Join Munich Night Bike Tour for breathtaking views, brews, and a cruise around town. We focus on smaller roads and alleys normally off-limits to bicyclists, and use these less-traveled paths to visit the best neighborhoods for local nightlife. We will start just before sunset and cruise along the Isar River, where we will take in the city's river-island beach culture and inviting Alpine waters. From the vantage point of parliament house hill, we'll watch the sunset over the city, then make our way to one of Munich's famous family-run beer gardens. You can try bratz, pretzels, beer, and other local specialties as we explain "Gemütlichkeit", the feeling of comfort and ease that the locals so often seek. This is true Munich!

Witness the fairy tale castles of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof, created by Germany’s 19th-century King Ludwig II, on a day trip from Munich. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, admire Bavaria's magnificent scenery as you journey to Linderhof, Ludwig’s rococo-style hunting lodge and last home. Join an optional interior tour and then continue to Neuschwanstein, a picture book clutch of turrets and chambers that inspired Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle. Enjoy free time in nearby Hohenschwangau village for lunch and to explore Neuschwanstein’s grounds, and take an optional castle tour. Entrance fees not included.