Best Tours and Day Trips from Munich

The capital of the German state of Bavaria is known for being one of the cities with the best quality of life in the world, but it also has an important cultural and tourist load that takes the form of guided tours and excursions like these:

Munich is the third largest city in Germany and as such it is logical that it will play an important role in the Second World War. To this day, Munich retains many vestiges of what was one of the darkest eras in history; all of them are reviewed in the Third Reich guided tour through the center of Munich.

This is a three-hour guided walking tour in which an expert guide shows you mythical places in the city of Munich that were very significant during this historical period. Some of them are:

Marienplatz

It is the starting point of the tour and is where the guide will explain an overview of how Nazism settled in these and other cities. Near this square you will see several monuments commemorating the victims of the Third Reich.

Fuhrer Building

This is the "Leader's Building". A building built expressly for Hitler of great historical importance.

Platz der Opfer des Nationalsozialismu (Square of the Victims of the National Socialism)

It is the Square of the victims of National Socialism. Near this square there are also monuments that, in addition to honoring the victims, extol the work of the German resistance movements.

Ehrentempel

Temples of Honor, built by the Nazis in 1935; today only the remains remain.

Haus der Kunst

It is the House of Art. One of the few buildings built by the Nazis still standing since the city of Munich was mostly destroyed during World War II.

Information of interest

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You are passionate about history and want to know more about this historical period and the influence it had on the city.

If you are looking for a general tour of Munich where you won't miss anything, this is a good option. During the tour, your guide will take you to the most important places in the city and tell you the history of each of them without focusing on a specific historical period.

The tour lasts two hours, is on foot and is available in English and Spanish. It is designed for about 25 travelers at most; this way you get the most out of the guide's explanations. A tip: don't hesitate to ask your guide anything you want to know about the city, its customs and the best places to eat or store during your visit.

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If you have little time available and what you are looking for is to make the most of it by seeing the most important places in Munich but without giving up some explanations with which you will get a more specialized and complete vision of the city.

In Munich, bicycles are a very popular means of transportation and a very practical way to get around the city and cover longer distances. This Munich bike tour includes bike rental and the services of a specialized guide who will lead the group through the most important sights of Munich while explaining about them.

The tour lasts approximately three hours, and when you book online, you can choose to do the tour in English, Spanish or German. The best thing about this bike tour in Munich is that it allows you to see places farther away than you would normally see on a walking tour such as the famous beer garden of the Chinese Tower.

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You want to tour Munich in a different way and get some exercise while combining green spaces with urban monuments.

Inevitably, the history of Germany will always be linked to one of the darkest periods of humanity: Nazism. Today, there are several concentration camps that have been converted into museums and are a tribute to the memory of the victims. One of these camps is Dachau, which can be seen on a guided tour of the Dachau concentration camp from Munich.

The experience includes transportation and the services of a professional guide who accompanies you on the visit of the camp, something very necessary to put into context everything you are going to see there. The transportation is adapted for wheelchair users and the minimum age for this tour is 14 years old. You can do the tour in English or Spanish.

After a train ride of about 35 minutes from Munich (when you book online you will receive in your email the tour voucher and information about the meeting point in the center of Munich), you will arrive at the Dachau camp.

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If you are interested in the historical period of World War II. You can learn more about the details of this guided tour by reading this article about the Dachau concentration camp tour from Munich.

If you've seen "The Sound of Music", the Austrian city of Salzburg on the German border is sure to arouse your curiosity. It is located two hours from Munich and you can get there and back in one day with an organized guided tour. The day trip to Salzburg from Munich is available in English and Spanish.

The first thing you have to do is to make your reservation online by choosing the day you want to take the tour. You will receive a voucher in your email as a receipt of the activity and information about the time you have to come on the chosen day to meet your guide at the central train station in Munich where your trip will start.

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If you are one of those who want to make the most of your trip to get to know other cities. Salzburg is a beautiful and charming city that will fascinate culture lovers.

If you want to have a contrast to the city of Munich during your trip, this day trip to Rothemburg and Harburg is the perfect choice for you. On it you will see the so-called "romantic route of Germany" full of castles, mountains and villages. The beauty of these landscapes is ideal for a day trip and with an organized excursion you will make the most of the time and have the explanations of an expert guide.

An hour and a half from Munich by road is the city of Harburg and at the same distance from this stop (another hour and a half drive) is Rothemburg. By booking this tour online you will make this trip in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle from which you can admire the fabulous sceneryalong the way. All along the way you will be accompanied by a guide in the language of your choice when booking.

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If you are a lover of scenery and fancy a day of disconnection and tranquility away from the big city of Munich.

Germany is famous for its fairytale castles; two of the most important can be seen with this organized tour to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof. Using only one day and departing from Munich in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, you will not only see these castles, but also the beautiful scenery that surrounds them.

The tour includes round-trip transportation from Munich and the services of a multilingual guide, but not the entrance fees to both castles or lunch, which will be paid by the traveler.

These two castles were built by Ludwig II and each of them has something special. Linderhof was built as a hunting lodge and has a Moorish pavilion inside. Neuschwanstein, meanwhile, is said to have inspired Disney's famous Sleeping Beauty castle and has a magnificent viewpoint.

You will like this activity if

If you are a lover of fairy tales and medieval stories and if, in addition, you are curious about the Bavarian landscapes that you will see during the tour.

In addition to touring Munich on foot, a great way to get a feel for the city is by taking a Munich Hop On Hop Off bus tour. It's comfortable, easy, and allows you to get a general overview of the city and then delve into each of its neighborhoods on your own.

One of the most popular excursions from Munich is to Neuschwanstein Castle, a medieval fantasy that I recommend you not to miss. You can read more about this experience here: How to Visit Neuschwanstein Castle.

And finally, I recommend reading more about the Dachau Concentration Camp tours before booking this tour, as you will know all the details about this terrible yet impressive place and why it is a must visit on your trip to Munich.