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The 15 Best Private Tours in Munich

37 tours  ·  from $55

A guide to yourselves, a pace of your own and usually a car. The 15 below cover the city, the castles and the memorial, priced per group where the operator sells it that way.

Munich Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems - Starting at Marienplatz and the Fischbrunnen
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Munich Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems

1.Munich Private Tour with a Local – Highlights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 469 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $112Our pick

Explore Munich with a private local host such as Anna, Phillip, Naveen, or Esper. Your 2 to 6-hour walk can focus on history, food, architecture, family interests, or less-visited areas, with hotel pickup available and public transport added when useful.

“Phillip was fantastic, his knowledge of history and architecture made the understanding rich. He also gave us a number of tips for things to see and restaurants to try. The best guide of the ten tours we took!”

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Mike's Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Private Tour from Munich - Neuschwanstein requires planning and stamina
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Mike’s Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Private Tour from Munich

2.Mike’s Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Private Tour from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $816

Spend 8 to 11 hours with a private English or German-speaking guide such as Alex, Sigmund, Nicolas, or Mike. Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle from Munich to Neuschwanstein, Linderhof, Ettal, Oberammergau, and Plansee, with time for Austrian lunch and optional alpine coaster fun.

“Great trip. Loved all of it. So much to see. Needed more time. So will have to return. Views are to due for. Need your walking legs”

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Dachau Concentration Camp Private Tour by Train from Munich - From Munich Hauptbahnhof to the memorial site
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Dachau Concentration Camp Private Tour by Train from Munich

3.Dachau Concentration Camp Private Tour by Train from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $266

Meet your private guide at your Munich hotel or Hauptbahnhof, then take the train and bus to Dachau. Guides such as Lucia, Nick, Jason, Lucy, and Achim explain the camp’s history with care before giving you time to visit the museum and documentary. The tour lasts about 4 to 5 hours.

“Our tour guide Nick was exceptionally informative and knowledgeable about Dachau and German history in general. He was able to point out things we would have never seen or known on our own. Highly recommend this tour and Nick as our guide.”

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Fall in Love with Munich in a Private Old Town Walking Tour - Dürnbräugasse and the oldest tavern story
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Fall in Love with Munich in a Private Old Town Walking Tour

4.Fall in Love with Munich in a Private Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk Munich’s Old Town privately with Victoria of Key to Munich. In two hours, you’ll connect Isartor, Hofbräuhaus, Frauenkirche, and Marienplatz with stories about medieval trade, royal power, beer, World War II, local legends, food, and daily life.

“We visited 4 countries over 12 days and took 10 tours. This Munich Old Town tour with Victoria was our favorite! She is very knowledgeable and is passionate about Munich...which comes through in her presentation and explanations. Victoria is very friendly and was accommodating to our needs and requests. Highly recommend!”

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Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Luxury Private Tour from Munich - Neuschwanstein: the famous first impression
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Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Luxury Private Tour from Munich

5.Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Luxury Private Tour from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · from $680

Travel from Munich by private luxury vehicle to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof, with castle admission, hotel pickup, and a flexible guide. Aiman and Spendi are praised for smooth timing, strong local knowledge, and thoughtful stops in Füssen, Austria, Oberammergau, and Ettal.

“It was a great experience, sites and views points that were tailored to our needs and interests. Aiman is a great guide and we highly recommend this tour.”

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Neuschwanstein Castle, Ettal Abbey and Oberammergau Private Tour from Munich - Ettal Abbey is beautiful, brief, and dependent on your guide
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Neuschwanstein Castle, Ettal Abbey and Oberammergau Private Tour from Munich

6.Neuschwanstein Castle, Ettal Abbey and Oberammergau Private Tour from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $596

Travel by private minivan from Munich to Neuschwanstein Castle, Oberammergau, and Ettal Abbey with a guide such as David, Martin, Paul, or Lucas. Expect skip-the-line castle entry, a Marienbrücke photo stop, free time for lunch, and a small private group of up to seven.

“Super fun day, our tour guide David was fantastic! His knowledge of history was unparalleled and we felt this made the excursion that much better! Highly recommend this tour and especially David our guide.”

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Munich in the 3rd Reich and WW2 private walking tour - The Beer Hall Putsch and Munich’s political theater
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Munich in the 3rd Reich and WW2 private walking tour

7.Munich in the 3rd Reich and WW2 private walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk from Isartor to Odeonsplatz with guides such as Taff Simon, Kevin, or Joanne, tracing Munich’s role in the Nazi rise, the Beer Hall Putsch, Kristallnacht, wartime bombing, and the city’s 1945 fall. Expect photos, props, discussion, and a possible beer-hall break.

“Highly recommend! Taff was an amazing and very engaging guide. It was well worth the cost to have a private tour and be able to stop and ask more questions, my family loved this experience.”

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Private Tour to Neuschwanstein Castle & Linderhof from Munich - Oberammergau and the painted houses
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Private Tour to Neuschwanstein Castle & Linderhof from Munich

8.Private Tour to Neuschwanstein Castle & Linderhof from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $654

Spend about nine and a half hours touring Bavaria’s royal castles from Munich. Your private group gets hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, skip-the-line tickets for Neuschwanstein and Linderhof, and an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Sandro, Martin, Julia, and Bruce are praised for history, timing, and personal help.

“Bruce was extremely informative guide His US & German background provides insightful perspectives of the tour & German culture”

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Half Day Private Tour Linderhof Castle & Oberammergau incl Ettal - Oberammergau, painted houses, and time for lunch
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Half Day Private Tour Linderhof Castle & Oberammergau incl Ettal

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 119 reviews

Travel from Munich with a private guide to Linderhof Palace, Oberammergau, and Ettal Abbey. Expect scenic Bavarian roads, palace gardens, village shopping, live commentary, and a flexible day for up to eight people. Confirm the exact itinerary before booking, as some details also mention Neuschwanstein and cycling.

“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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Neuschwanstein Castle Skip-the-Line Private Tour for Groups - Inside Neuschwanstein, the castle story comes alive
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Neuschwanstein Castle Skip-the-Line Private Tour for Groups

10.Neuschwanstein Castle Skip-the-Line Private Tour for Groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $392

Leave Munich at 8:30 a.m. with a private guide and air-conditioned bus for Neuschwanstein Castle, Marienbrücke, Wieskirche, and Oberammergau. Your guide handles castle tickets, while you enjoy rural scenery, a horse carriage ride, and free time for lunch. Amir is one guide named in guest feedback.

“Nous avons passé une excellente journée. Le planning a été parfaitement respecté. Cette excursion est hautement recommandable.”

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Paul's Private Tour in Munich old City - Frauenkirche, beer gardens, and Viktualienmarkt
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Paul’s Private Tour in Munich old City

11.Paul’s Private Tour in Munich old City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · from $127

Join Paul’s private Munich old-town tour for about two hours with a guide such as John, Martin, Genny, Sybille, or Freya. Walk from Karlstor through Marienplatz, Viktualienmarkt, the Residenz, Odeonsplatz, and Viscardigasse while shaping the route around your interests.

“Our private walking tour in the old city with Sybille was most informative and gave us many ideas for filling our days in Munich. The weather was blue skies and sunny, making photos wonderful. The pedestrian streets were crowded with the lovely weather. Sybille showed us some of her favorite places and best eats in the city.”

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Munich : Private Walking Tour with A Guide (Private tour) - Starting in Munich with a route that fits you
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Munich : Private Walking Tour with A Guide (Private tour)

12.Private Walking Tour with A Guide (Private tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $55Best value

Explore Munich with a private guide in English, French, or Spanish. Your route can focus on Old Town churches, the Rathaus, Bavarian culture, WWII history, the English Garden, or local food. Guides such as Phillip, Anna, Verena, and Roberto tailor the pace and share practical city tips.

“Roberto was an amazing guide! We really enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to everyone that comes to Munich!”

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Private Transfer from Munich Airport to Munich City by Luxury Van - Why the meet-and-greet service helps
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Private Transfer from Munich Airport to Munich City by Luxury Van

13.Private Transfer from Munich Airport to Munich City by Luxury Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · 35 minutes (approx.) · from $118

Arrange a private ride from Munich Airport to your Munich hotel in a Mercedes Benz V Class or similar van. Your English-speaking chauffeur waits in the arrivals hall with a name sign, tracks flight delays, helps with luggage, and provides bottled water. Up to six people can share one booking.

“Driver Nizar was very punctual, attentive, and safe. Would highly recommend this service to anyone needing pickup from the airport.”

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Private Munich Rickshaw City Tour and English Garden - Marienplatz gives you the proper Munich opening
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Private Munich Rickshaw City Tour and English Garden

14.Private Munich Rickshaw City Tour and English Garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Ride privately through Munich with guides such as Andre, Andy, or Michael, visiting Marienplatz, the English Garden, Residenz, Hofbräuhaus, and more. You get a compact city overview, personal commentary, and almost no walking, though the open-air ride depends on good weather.

“We arrived in the morning and this was a wonderful way to see the city. Our guide was incredibly informative and friendly. I would highly recommend.”

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Romantic Road Exclusive Private Tour from Munich to Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Donauwörth offers a quick first taste
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Romantic Road Exclusive Private Tour from Munich to Rothenburg ob der Tauber

15.Romantic Road Exclusive Private Tour from Munich to Rothenburg ob der Tauber

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes to 11 hours (approx.) · from $856

Travel privately from Munich to Rothenburg ob der Tauber in a comfortable Mercedes or VW minivan with guides such as Karl, Thomas, Maria, Armin, or Stefan. Visit Harburg, Nördlingen, Dinkelsbühl, and Rothenburg, with optional castle and Nuremberg stops.

“Rothenberg and Dinkesbuhl were beautiful. Armin was awesome. Took great care of us. Provided lots of valuable information about our stops as well as Bavarian culture in general. Highly recommend”

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