9 Bavarian Alps Tours from Munich, Compared

1.Zugspitze Mountain Van Tour with Garmisch Town

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

Travel from Munich in a small group of up to eight, with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide. Ride a cable car to Zugspitze, Germany’s 2,962-meter summit, then explore the mountain and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Guides such as Mario, Tom, Daniel and Armin have led the trip. The €72 mountain ticket and lunch are extra.

“I loved everything about it. Mario was amazing and very informative and gave us suggestions on the shops and were to eat or go in Garmisch and the Zugspitze. We were able to venture on our own and meet him back at the time he provided. I highly recommend this tour. It was only 8 of us.”

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2.Neuschwanstein Castle by Bus with Alpine Bike Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 217 reviews · from $90

This 11-hour English-language trip pairs a luxury coach ride from Munich with a guided Alpine bike outing, free time by a lake, and a visit to Neuschwanstein if you buy a separate ticket. You can also choose Hohenschwangau Castle instead. Guides named Tyler, David, Nazar, Iris, and Karina have led the tour, though your guide will depend on the date.

“We had a really fun day and i met interesting people. Guides were fun and had the expertize needed. Thank you!”

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3.MY*GUiDE EXCLUSiVE Neuschwanstein Castle Tour INCL. TiCKETS and ALPiNE COASTER from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes to 11 hours (approx.) · from $714Top rated

Travel from Munich in a private Mercedes or VW minivan with a licensed guide, then visit Neuschwanstein with skip-the-line tickets. Depending on your chosen tour length and the day’s conditions, you can add the Alpine Coaster, Oberammergau, Wieskirche, Linderhof, Ettal Abbey or Plansee. Guides include Stefan, Karl, Christian, Armin and Maria, but your assigned guide may vary.

“Great tour with Alpine Coaster and Neuschwanstein. The day was perfectly timed. Our teenagers loved the alpine coaster.”

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

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

Start at 8:45 am in Garmisch-Partenkirchen for a private guided day that pairs a cable car ride to Zugspitze’s summit and glacier with a walk along Partenkirchen’s Ludwigstrasse. Guides such as Jake, Jim, and Susan tailor the day to the weather and your group. Cable car tickets and chocolate samples are included; lunch is not.

“This is the second time that we got Jake to be our guide, the first being 6 years ago. Jake was again a fantastic guide; obliging, unassuming and very knowledgable. He planned a perfect day for us, enthralled with a “story” for everything, and we especially appreciated that he made a special effort to successfully engage our two teenage children. Jake was a very safe driver and his vehicle was very comfortable and super clean. We will definitely want Jake to be our guide when we are in the region again, and we will highly recommend him to anyone looking for a expert guide of Zugspitz and the Garmisch Partenkirchen…”

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5.E-Bike or Mountain Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 10 reviews · 9 hours · from $21Best value

Pick up an e-bike or mountain bike at Bike Füssen and spend up to nine hours exploring Füssen and the Allgäu at your own pace. The rental includes the bike, not food or drinks. English and German are spoken, and private or small-group options are available.

“Chris was a very nice guy and the bikes were perfect.”

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6.A Private Zugspitze Mountain Tour and Pretzel Making Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $832

Leave central Munich at 8:30 am with a private English-speaking guide, ride the cable car to Zugspitze, walk through Garmisch-Partenkirchen and twist three pretzels at Zum Bauer. Guides on past tours have included Jake and Christof. The day ends with an included train ticket back to central Munich, not a hotel drop-off.

“This is an absolutely stunning location with breathtaking views. You. can challenge yourself with some climbing & feel like a kid with sledding. Our guide Chris was wonderful.”

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7.Exclusive private Vantour to Germany’s Highest Mountain Zugspitze

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $773

This 8 to 9 hour private tour from Munich pairs a cable-car ride to Zugspitze with time at the summit, glacier and highest beer garden in Germany, then a walk along Partenkirchen’s Ludwigstrasse. Your guide drives your group in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Guides include Lauro, whose warm, adaptable approach is a highlight for some guests.

“The view at the top was amazing!! Our guide Lauro was so friendly and really catered everything perfectly to what we wanted to do! We got to really experience old bavaria on top of the tour and felt comfortable the entire time. Really seemless experience and a fun time! I would recommend this to anyone who wants to really see the real bavaria!”

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8.Mountain Top Photo Session

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet photographer Drew James Benson at Eckbauerbahn in Garmisch-Partenkirchen for a private mountain-top photo session. The roughly 2.5-hour outing includes return cable-car fare for two adults and three children, plus 50 edited digital images. It suits family portraits, couples, proposals, and senior portraits.

“Drew was absolutely phenomenal to work with! He helped capture a surprise engagement at Neuschwanstein Castle and took engagement photos in the surrounding area afterwards. Drew had such high energy and was open to any and every idea we wanted! He was laid back and fun to work with, very quick turn around with pictures, and made the experience very easy for a couple traveling from the United States.”

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9.MY * GUiDE EXCLUSiVE PANORAMA alpine tour to INNSBRUCK (/ Swarovski) from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $720

This private 9.5 to 11-hour trip pairs Innsbruck’s Golden Roof and guided old-town walk with Alpine lakes, mountain roads and optional stops at Swarovski Crystal Worlds and the Nordkette cable cars. You travel by air-conditioned minivan with a licensed guide; Thomas and Armin are among the guides named by past participants.

“Thomas was a GREAT guide So personable and knowledgeable Took us to some beautiful spots on the way to Innsbruck and back . This is a MUST DO tour !!”

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