Day Trips & Excursions in Munich

Witness the fairy tale castles of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof, created by Germany's 19th-century King Ludwig II, on a day trip from Munich. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, admire Bavaria's magnificent scenery as you journey to Linderhof, Ludwig's rococo-style hunting lodge and last home. Join an optional interior tour and then continue to Neuschwanstein, a picture book clutch of turrets and chambers that inspired Disney's Sleeping Beauty castle. Enjoy free time in nearby Hohenschwangau village for lunch and to explore Neuschwanstein's grounds, and take an optional castle tour. Entrance fees not included.

Get to know the Bavarian city of Regensburg, the only authentically preserved large medieval city in Germany, on this full-day rail trip from Munich. Enjoy a guided walking tour of this UNESCO World Heritage site and its Old Town district. See the Old Stone Bridge, crossing the Danube River; the Regensburg Cathedral, a twin-spired Gothic landmark; and the historic Wurstkuchl, the oldest sausage kitchen in the world, to name a few. Then enjoy ample free time to explore the town at leisure. Round-trip train ticket and Regensburg city map included.

Visit Munich and Rothenburg ob der Tauber on a day trip from Frankfurt, and discover these must-see Bavarian towns through a mix of guided walks and free time. During your morning in Munich, you'll visit the legendary Hofbräuhaus and soak up the history that abounds in Marienplatz. Spend the afternoon in Rothenburg, strolling through the medieval streets and learning about the town from your guide.

Escape to the islands of Herreninsel and Fraueninsel in the Chiemsee, Bavaria's largest lake, on this full-day rail trip from Munich. Enjoy a guided tour of the stunning Herrenchiemsee Palace, modeled after the Palace of Versailles and one of King Ludwig II's homes on Herreninsel Island. Then explore the historic Fraueninsel Island, whose origins date back 1,300 years, at leisure. Round-trip train ticket included. Castle admission and boat rides additional.

Visit three of Bavaria's most beguiling castles on a private day trip from Munich. Formerly the castles of the eccentric King Ludwig II, Neuschwanstein, Hohenschwangau, and Linderhof are loved by visitors around the world for their fairy tale architecture and mountain settings. Explore them with your own private guide, enjoy coffee breaks to break up the history, and travel in comfort by luxury vehicle.

Discover medieval history in Bavaria on this 10-hour small-group day tour to Herrenchiemsee Palace and Park from Munich. Visit the Church of St Marinus and Anianus and the historic town of Wasserburg am Inn with a guide. Admire the pastel-colored houses, pretty bay windows and imposing battlements for which the town is famous, and gain insight into its medieval heritage. Then, cruise over Lake Chiemsee to Herrenchiemsee Palace and Park to explore by horse-drawn carriage. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to eight people.

Add a bit of legend and enchantment to your German vacation with a full-day trip to Neuschwanstein and Linderhof from Munich. Relax for the scenic coach ride through the Bavarian Alps, then spend hours exploring the former royal residences, sources of inspiration for modern fairy tales like Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty. In your small group, tour the castle's opulent halls, unique spaces and the incredible kitchens. Conclude with free time in the charming village of Oberammergau.

Discover top attractions in Bavaria's bustling capital city on this Munich day trip from Frankfurt. Travel through Munich by double-decker bus and admire the Cathedral of Our Blessed Lady, the Old Town Hall, the Marienplatz and the famous Hofbrauhaus beer hall. Pass popular museums and galleries, and listen as your guide shares insight into Munich's thriving Arts scene. See the pretty English Garden and marvel at Baroque architecture at Nymphenburg Palace. Enjoy free time to sightsee further or browse the shops at your leisure, and perhaps sample traditional Bavarian beer!

Spend the day exploring Munich's enchanted surroundings with your own private guide and vehicle. Visit the popular sights of the Ettal Monastery, the village of Oberammergau, the opulent Linderhof Palace, and finish the day with a guided tour of the famous Neuschwanstein Castle. Discover the rich history of Bavaria and get insider tips from your informative guide during this private tour.

Visit Herrenchiemsee Palace, modeled after the Palace of Versailles by King Ludwig II, on this guided, full-day tour from Munich. Escape to an island in Lake Chiemsee, Bavaria's largest lake, for a tour of the king's final and most expensive castle (entrance fee not included). Then continue by boat to the Benedictine abbey of Frauenwörth, located in the beautiful, unspoiled landscape at the edge of the Bavarian Alps on Fraueninsel Island.

Admire the countryside, castles and villages of Germany's Romantic Road on a day trip from Munich. Enjoy a coach drive along the iconic Road, a famously picturesque route through Bavaria's mountains and forests. Stop at 11th-century Harburg Castle, one of Germany's oldest fortifications, and continue to Rothenburg, a beautifully preserved medieval town of cobbled lanes, squares, and half-timbered houses. See top attractions such as the Renaissance-era Town Hall and St Jakob's Church, enjoy free time to wander, have lunch (own expense), and browse the famous year-round Christmas shop.

Travel from Munich to Bavaria's Neuschwanstein Castle on this day trip that includes round-trip transportation by train. Often known as Germany's "Cinderella castle," Neuschwanstein was actually the inspiration for a different Disney story, the "˜Sleeping Beauty' castle at Disneyland. Take a guided tour of the castle, and hear stories about the "Mad" King Ludwig II, who commissioned it. The entrance fee is not included, but skip-the-line access is, so you won't wait in the main admission queue.

Discover the castles and scenery of Bavaria with a day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle, Oberammergau village, and Linderhof Palace. After leaving Munich, you'll first spend time in Oberammergau to explore the village streets and shop for souvenirs. Travel onward to Linderhof Palace for a visit at your own expense, then continue along the Romantic Road to Neuschwanstein Castle for a tour with a prebooked entry ticket.

Explore Munich and take a trip to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site on this guided, full-day tour from Frankfurt. First, visit the first Nazi concentration camp in Germany. Then, after lunch, see many of Munich's top sights, including Cathedral of Our Blessed Lady (Frauenkirche), Hofbräuhaus am Platzl beer hall, Old Town Hall at Marienplatz, and visit the famous watering hole Hofbräuhaus on a comprehensive city tour.

Explore Munich and take a trip to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site on this private, full-day sightseeing tour. Begin with a guided tour of Munich  - the capital of Bavaria and one of Germany's most-visited destinations - during which you'll enjoy personalized attention from a dedicated guide while visiting top sites such as Marienplatz, the Deutsches Museum and Hofbräuhaus. Then take a trip to Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, the first Nazi concentration camp in Germany. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Munich is included, but entrance fees and meals are at your own expense.

Tailor your trip to Neuschwanstein Castle by adding on either a Hohenschwangau Castle tour, a Lake Alpsee bike ride, or a hike to the village of Schwangau. Perfect for family and friends who are traveling together but don't have the same interests, this day trip from Munich offers an experience that everyone can enjoy. After your choice of morning excursion, you'll regroup for a tour of Neuschwanstein, learning about eccentric King Ludwig II as you explore.

Lose yourself in the fairy-tale world of Neuschwanstein Castle, the real-life inspiration for Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle, on this full-day tour from Munich, led by a Spanish-speaking guide. Soak up the scenery on a 2-hour train ride through the Bavarian Alps; admire views of Neuschwanstein Castle, Hohenschwangau Castle and Lake Alpsee; then, set out on 20-minute hike or horse-drawn carriage ride (own expense) to the mountaintop castle. Finally, enjoy skip-the-line entrance to Neuschwanstein Castle and learn more about Ludwig II, the ‘Mad King’ as you visit the Throne Room and royal quarters.

Check out the grand Herrenchiemsee Castle on a private day trip from Munich. After traveling to the banks of Lake Chiemsee, you'll cruise across the water to Herrenchiemsee Island where the sprawling castle estate is set. Switch to a horse-drawn carriage to travel in style to the gates, then head inside for your tour and a lunch break. In the afternoon, you'll have time to spend on the neighboring lake island of Frauenchiemsee before your return to Munich.