The 15 Best Bavarian Alps Tours & Day Trips

1.From Munich: Zugspitze Mountain Van Tour with Garmisch Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 653 reviews · 9 hours · from $147Our pick

Travel from Munich in a comfortable van with an English-speaking guide such as Mario, Tom, Daniel, or Armin. Ride a cable car to Zugspitze at 2,962 meters, cross into Austria without a passport, visit Eibsee and Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and return by cable car or cogwheel train. The €72 mountain ticket and lunch cost extra.

“Tom was an amazing guide and driver. We appreciated how informative he was and talking with him throughout the day. Even when the weather forecast is not the best, do not skip this opportunity!”

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2.From Munich: Tour of Germany’s Highest Peak Zugspitze

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 214 reviews · from $148

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Munich to Zugspitze with a live English or German guide. Ride the modern cable car up, enjoy views across four countries, try included bobsledding when conditions allow, then return by historic cogwheel train. Guides such as Sven, Elizabeth and Arnoud are known for clear instructions and lively commentary.

“The tour guide arnoud was fun and i had alot of information and i really enjoyed in this trip, totally recommended”

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3.From Munich: Herrenchiemsee Palace and Boat Trip Day-Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 129 reviews · 9h 30m · from $69

Travel from Munich by train, old-fashioned lake train, and boat to Chiemsee’s Herreninsel and Fraueninsel. An English-speaking guide such as Connie, Michelle, or Jeremy leads the day, explains King Ludwig II’s Versailles-inspired palace, and helps with the many transfers. Expect beautiful views, free time, and a full 570-minute outing.

“It was incredible from beginning to end. Very welled planned and our guide Petra was very knowledgeable and awesome!! Definitely a must!!”

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4.Half Day Private Tour Linderhof Castle & Oberammergau incl Ettal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 119 reviews

This six-hour private tour from Munich visits Linderhof Palace, Oberammergau, and Ettal Abbey with a professional guide and live commentary. Expect scenic Bavarian roads, palace gardens, traditional village streets, and a short abbey stop. Confirm the exact itinerary before booking, since some tour details also describe Neuschwanstein and a bike option.

“Had an amazing time with this tour group! My tour was with Craig from Munich city, then Brad and Maaike hope i have spelled this right. The options and instruction as to what is available for the passengers are well explained, and well thought out for us. I took the scenic bike ride around the town didn't get to swim, but would have loved to, sadly I missed that line in the description re: a swim-stop, with the lunch and then the walk up to the New-Swanstone Castle : The bus ride was comfortable, and you really get the sense that the tour guides are there for you, and look…”

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5.Lenggries: Guided Rafting Adventure on the Isar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 48 reviews · 3h 30m · from $76

You’ll raft 11 km of the Isar from Lenggries to Bad Tölz with a German- or English-speaking guide. Expect a 15-minute safety briefing, about two hours on the river, gentle waves, and the Isarburg rapid. Wetsuit, helmet, life jacket, changing rooms, lockers, and return transport are included.

“Great rafting trip with exceptional guide. Team was well organised, professional and had logistics down to a science. Will be back next season.”

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6.Canyoning Allgäu – Starzlachklamm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $142Top rated

In Starzlachklamm near Blaichach, you’ll rappel beside waterfalls, climb through a narrow gorge, take optional jumps, and finish with a huge waterslide. Certified guides such as Daniel, Tom, Jens, and Jacob lead beginners at a careful pace. The 3.5-hour tour includes equipment and photos, but you drive yourself from the station to the gorge.

“We did the canyonig as a family with my kids that are 20, 19, and 17 years old, and it was a great experience, it has adventure, adrenaline, and it is fun. The guides are wonderful and they assist you with whatever you need , if you like adventure and sports and are in good health condition I really recommend it🤩”

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7.Starzlach Gorge: Beginners Canyoning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 hours · from $140

Spend four hours canyoning through Starzlach Gorge in the Allgaeu with a German- or English-speaking guide. You will learn rope techniques, climb, jump, rappel, and finish on an 18-meter slide. Guides including Thomas, Carina, Andy, and Noah are praised for calm instruction and careful safety checks.

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8.Allgäu: Starzlachklamm Canyoneering Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26 reviews · from $124

Meet your English or German-speaking guide at Canyoning Station Allgäu in Blaichbach. After a 20-minute climb and safety briefing, you will rappel through waterfalls, jump up to 4 meters, scramble through narrow passages, and finish with an 18-meter water slide. Equipment and tour photos are included.

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9.Lenggries: Tandem Paragliding Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 1h 30m · from $235

Meet your state-certified pilot at Brauneck cable car station, ride up to the launch point, and run a few steps into flight above the Isar Valley. Guides including Magnus, Stefan, Ben, and Stephan offer English, German, or Spanish support. The 90-minute outing includes equipment and insurance, while the cable car ride and optional video cost extra.

“Me and my sister both did a Tandem. One of the best things to ever do and some of the best to do it with.”

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10.Private Tour to Zugspitze with Cable Car-Tix, Lake Eibsee & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $799

Sepp, The Bavarian Guide, takes you from your Munich hotel into the Alps in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll ride the Zugspitze cable car, eat a traditional German lunch with one drink at Panorama Lounge 2962, stop in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and enjoy included snacks, soft drinks, beer, or prosecco. The trip lasts about 6 to 7 hours.

“When doing this tour, ask for Sepp!!!!! Great tour and a great way to see the Alps! The drive was enjoyable, he had food, snacks and drinks for us. What an amazing way to experience Germany”

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11.Rafting on the Isar

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $87

Spend about three hours rafting 12 km from Lenggries toward Bad Tölz. A professional guide covers safety and paddle technique before you face calm water and level 3 rapids. Helmets and life jackets are provided, and you can choose your comfort level on the more demanding sections. Finish back at the Lenggries camp.

“Guida simpatica, disponibile, preparata e coinvolgente. Percorso facilenper tutti, nonostante fosse pubblicizzato con “media difficoltà”.”

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12.A Private Day Tour of Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the Zugspitze Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $527

You’ll spend about six to seven hours with a private guide exploring Zugspitze by cable car, then Partenkirchen’s Ludwigstrasse and a local chocolate shop. Guides including Jake, Jim, and Susan tailor the day to weather, arrival delays, families, and interests. Cable-car tickets and chocolate samples are included; lunch is not.

“Our guide, Jake, from all things Garmisch, was amazing. We had a great day, and his knowledge of history is unbelievable. We had perfect weather too. Such a memorable day. We are so glad we booked this tour.”

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13.Private: Mount ZUGSPITZE & SNOW Much More – Deluxe Tour from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 9 hours to 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $752

Travel privately from Munich to Germany’s highest peak in a leather-seat Mercedes or Volkswagen minivan. Your guide, including Stefan, Karl, or Christian, can adjust the day around Zugspitze, Eibsee, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Oberammergau, Linderhof, and other Bavarian sights. Mountain rail tickets, meals, and optional attractions cost extra.

“Christian was easy to communicate, showed up on time to our VRBO in a lovely van with a booster seat and water. He made wonderful recommendations. We were able to visit the Zugspitze, Eibsee, Oberammergau, an alpine slide, and Linderhof. It was a perfect day tailored for the 4 of us!”

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14.Canyoning Starzlachklamm – Level 2 tour in the Allgäu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119

You’ll work through Starzlachklamm with a state-certified guide, using slides, jumps, rappels, and waterfalls to reach the tour’s 18-meter final slide. Level 2 is one step above beginner, with good equipment, thick wetsuits, free photos, and groups capped at 14. Guides such as Noah, Marco, Jens, and Eric have led recent trips.

“This was an amazing tour. The guides were professional and awesome. We ended up doing a canyon near Hirschegg, Austria with colder water and higher jumps and it was pretty exhilarating. Each drop was scalable for those who didn’t want to jump and there was a little walk in the middle to warm up. The guides took photos along the way. 10/10 would recommend.”

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15.Snowshoe hike in the Allgäu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3h 30m · from $57

Start at Skiparadies Grasgehren for a 15-minute safety briefing, then spend three hours on snowshoes near Riedberger Horn. Your German-speaking guide chooses a route to suit the group, from rolling high ground to steeper climbs. Snowshoes, poles, gaiters, and a hot drink are included. Guide Fabian has been praised for his friendly, flexible approach.

“Such a wonderful guide supportive and flexible we were delayed arriving due to an accident and diversion on the motorway. Incredibly scenery.”

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