The 15 Best Munich Tours & Day Trips

1.Third Reich & WWII Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,181 reviews · 2.5 hours - 165 minutes · from $31Our pick

Walk through Munich with an English- or German-speaking guide such as Michael, Steve, Alex, Josh, or Danielle. Follow Hitler’s rise from early party meetings at the Hofbräuhaus to the failed Beer Hall Putsch, visit Königsplatz, and learn about the White Rose resistance. Expect a serious, story-led tour, frequent stops, and outdoor walking in all weather.

“Excellent. Would highly recommend. Michael, our guide, was very knowledgeable and a likeable fellow. The tour was informative and interesting.”

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2.Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour from Munich by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,637 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $64

Travel from Munich to Dachau by local train and bus, then spend about three hours at the memorial with a guide such as Nick, Nicola, Jake, or Patricia. You’ll see the gate, former barracks, cells, guard buildings, exhibition center, and memorials. The subject is heavy, but the tour gives clear historical context and handles the site with care.

“This tour was incredible. The detail and the areas we were shown was above and beyond my expectations. It was powerful and meaningful and our tour guide was knowledgeable and respectful and attentive. An absolute must do for any history lover that is visiting Germany.”

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3.Third Reich Walking Tour Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,291 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Follow an English-speaking Radius Tours guide through Munich’s Nazi-era landmarks, from Königsplatz and Odeonsplatz to Hofbräuhaus, the Old Town Hall, and Marienplatz. Expect a serious, well-paced outdoor tour with photos, questions, and stories about Hitler’s rise, Nazi propaganda, resistance, and the people who suffered under the regime.

“Our guide, Michael, was extremely knowledgeable and shared generously with our group. He answered questions openly and honestly, as uncomfortable as some may have been. Would highly recommend.”

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4.Munich Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: 1-Day or 2-Day Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,161 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $27

Choose a 24 or 48-hour Munich bus ticket covering the City, Nymphenburg Olympic Park, and Schwabing routes. You can ride all three, hop off at major sights, and use multilingual audio commentary. Onboard hosts speak several languages, and guides such as Aileen and Josh have added a friendly touch on some departures.

“Excellent with three routes and on time departures. We could sit on all routes!”

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5.From Munich: Dachau Memorial Site Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,723 reviews · 5 hours · from $49

Travel from Munich to Dachau Memorial Site by public train and bus on a five-hour English tour. Guides such as Aileen, Thomas, Alex, and Stephanie explain the camp’s history with care, then lead you through the museum, barracks, cells, and former gas chambers. The afternoon departure is usually quieter.

“A well organised and informative trip.Alex was a brilliant guide”

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6.From Munich: Dachau Memorial Site Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,526 reviews · 5 hours · from $62

Travel from Munich to Dachau by train and local bus, then spend about three hours at the memorial with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see the barracks, prison, crematorium, museum, and documentary cinema. Guides such as Nick, Patricia, Jake, and Ian explain the site with care, while leaving some time for quiet reflection.

“This was an incredibly moving experience and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Germany. Patricia was an amazing guide! She quickly and efficiently got us to and from Dachau, was great at communicating where and when we needed to be somewhere, and did a fantastic job at pacing within the memorial site. I felt like she cared deeply about the subject matter, which is so important during such a heavy experience. If you get Patricia as your guide, you’ll be in good hands!”

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7.Old Town & Viktualienmarkt City Walk in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,304 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $23

Walk central Munich with a German-speaking guide such as Emanuela or Alexandra, hearing stories about the city as you visit Marienplatz, Frauenkirche, the Theatine Church, Hofbräuhaus, Odeonsplatz, and Viktualienmarkt. The tour is short, wheelchair accessible, and best suited to German speakers who want a lively introduction before exploring on their own.

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8.Night Watchman Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,092 reviews · 1.5 hours

Walk Munich’s old town after dark with a costumed night watchman who mixes local legends, medieval customs, church lore, and dry humor. You’ll visit St. Peter’s, the Altes Rathaus, Alter Hof, Frauenkirche, and the Theatine Church. Tours run in German or English, with private groups available.

“Der Tourguide hat es super gemacht. Viel Wissenswertes mit Witz und Charme gezeigt.”

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9.City Bus Tour & FC Bayern Munich Allianz Arena Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,071 reviews · 5 hours · from $60

See Munich’s main sights by bus, pass the Bayern training center, then tour Allianz Arena with an English or German guide. You get about an hour for the FC Bayern Museum and shop before visiting the pitch, locker room, press room, and player benches. Guides including Melanie, Adrian, and Rainer have led past tours.

“We liked a lot the tour guides and the place. Very good organization, Absolutely worth the price! Great experience!”

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10.Munich Ghosts and Spirits Evening Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,900 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60Top rated

At 7 p.m., follow guides such as Erica, Julia, Hannah-Maria, or Hugo from Marienplatz through Munich’s haunted old center. Hear tales of witches, vampires, executions, Nazi-era ghosts, and devilish bargains while enjoying three alcoholic shots. The walk lasts about two to two and a half hours and returns to the starting point.

“Hugo was a fantastic guide. He was knowledgeable and inclusive with all the members of the group. Hugo had a great sense of humor and was able to bring life to the stories.”

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11.Munich 3-Hour Guided Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,731 reviews · 3h 30m · from $40

Cover Munich’s major sights by bike in a 210-minute guided ride with English or German commentary. You’ll pass Marienplatz, Hofbräuhaus, Maximilianstrasse, Königsplatz, the Pinakothek der Moderne, Schwabing, and the English Garden, with a beer garden stop near the Isar. Guides such as Gabriella, Peter, Wolfgang, and Steffi are known for friendly, adaptable storytelling.

“Great trip around Munich with a lunch stop in the English Garden. Interesting details about the history of Munich from our super guide, Steffi. We really enjoyed it.”

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12.Bavarian Beer and Food Evening Tour in Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,575 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $87

Spend about three and a half hours walking central Munich with a local guide, tasting Bavarian beer, visiting the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum, seeing Hofbräuhaus, and finishing with a traditional meal at Hackerhaus. Guides such as Patrick, Sam, Mike, Leon, and Jeremy have been praised for their humor and local knowledge.

“There’s a reason this is one of the most highly rated, popular tours in Munich. This was the highlight of our week traveling Germany for the beer lovers in the group. Really could not recommend this tour enough. It is well worth the cost!!!! Don’t think twice, book it!”

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13.From Munich: Dachau Memorial Site Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,406 reviews · from $51

Travel from Munich’s Marienplatz to Dachau by train and bus with an English-speaking guide. Spend about four hours at the Memorial Site, seeing the Jourhaus, Appellplatz, Bunker, barracks, and Barrack X. Guides such as Sam, Adam, Marcin, and Keith are praised for clear, sensitive explanations.

“easy pick up point only criticism would be local but was ridiculously overcrowded both ways otherwise great day out”

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14.Munich Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,287 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Walk Munich’s historic center with an English-speaking Radius Tours guide in a group of up to 25. In about two hours, you’ll see Stachus, Frauenkirche, Marienplatz, the Glockenspiel, Viktualienmarkt, St. Peter’s Church, the former royal residences, and Odeonsplatz, with time for local food and beer tips.

“Anna was exceptionally informative and entertaining. Descriptive and funny and clearly loves her job.”

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15.Night Watchman Torch Tour in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,280 reviews · 2 hours · from $22Best value

Meet your German-speaking night watchman beneath the Spielzeugmuseum tower at Marienplatz. Over two hours, walk Munich’s dark lanes and historic center while hearing ghost stories, medieval city customs, and the old watchman’s duties. Guides including Franz and Beda bring the past to life. The route is wheelchair accessible, but children under 12 cannot join.

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