Our most recommended things to do in Bavaria

From Munich: Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Full-Day Trip

1. From Munich: Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Full-Day Trip

Travel to the magnificent castles of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof. Enjoy a delicious lunch in Hohenschwangau (not included) and take a small detour through the picturesque town of Oberammergau. Choose to buy your castle tickets on the bus on the day or to buy them in advance as part of the day trip. Board an air-conditioned bus and set off to discover the castles of Bavaria. First, visit the fairy-tale Linderhof Palace, the only castle that Ludwig II lived to see completed. Explore the castle and its grounds with your guide. Then, head to the quaint town of Oberammergau for photos and shopping. Next, stop at Hohenschwangau Castle, Ludwig's childhood home, for lunch (not included) before moving on to Neuschwanstein Castle, nestled in the foothills of the Alps. Admire one of the most impressive sights in Germany and immerse yourself in the fairy-tale world of Ludwig II for the afternoon.

Nuremberg: City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train

2. Nuremberg: City Tour with the Bimmelbahn Train

Explore the historic city of Nuremberg on board a picturesque tourist train. Enjoy a ride through the city center, departing from the main Market Square. Pass by the Schöner Brunnen, a beautiful 19-meter high gold fountain.  Next, drive by the Maxbrücke Bridge, St. Lawrence Church, the Hospital of the Holy Spirit and the Imperial Castle, one of Europe's most important medieval fortifications. Enjoy panoramic views of all the sites visited from the comfort of your train seat.  In addition, learn more about the history of the city and uncover its secrets and legends from your informative audio-guide. During this tour you will be able to see all of the city's highlights in just 40 minutes and afterwards can explore the city on your own.

Passau: Adventure Cruise on the Swarovski ship

3. Passau: Adventure Cruise on the Swarovski ship

Unvergessliche Fahrt mit dem Kristallschiff– Exclusively made with Swarovski Crystals Kommen Sie an Bord eines eindrucksvollen Erlebnisschiffes: Auf dieser etwa zweistündigen Rundfahrt von Passau nach Kasten, Obernzell und zurück werden Sie von der Magie des Wassers verzaubert! In unserem unvergleichlichen Kristallschiff erleben Sie die faszinierende Welt der Nixe Isa in einem glitzernden Traum aus Wasser und Kristall! Lassen Sie sich von einmaligen Attraktionen an Bord begeistern, wie z.B. Kristallwasserspielen, Neptuns Reich, Wassertheater und weiteren Kristall- und Wassersehenswürdigkeiten. Im Kristallschiff sind rund eine Million Swarovski-Kristalle verbaut. Spannende Informationen erhalten Sie über den Bordlautsprecher.

Augsburg: Walking Tour with Fuggerei and Golden Hall Entry

4. Augsburg: Walking Tour with Fuggerei and Golden Hall Entry

Explore Augsburg's rich history on a guided walking tour of its main attractions. Visit the Golden Hall in the town hall and the Fuggerei — the world's oldest social settlement — and stop by many UNESO World Heritage Sites. Learn about the city's famous personalities, including Mozart and Brecht. Stroll through the city center and the charming streets of the old town. Pass by several UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Lech canals and magnificent fountains, including the ornate 16th-century Augustus Fountain. Explore the city and the traces of its famous personalities, such as the Fugger family — a German upper bourgeois family that was historically a prominent group of European bankers – as well as Mozart, whose father was born in Augsburg, and Brecht.

Regensburg: Guided City Walking Tour with Stone Bridge

5. Regensburg: Guided City Walking Tour with Stone Bridge

Immerse yourself in Regensburg on this guided walking tour taking you to all the key sights. Witness the city's iconic Stone Bridge, Porta Praetoria, the Cathedral of St. Peter, and its Old Town Hall while learning all about its history from your local guide. Meet in the centre of town at the famous Rathausplatz and get ready to explore the scenic city. Stroll through wide squares and pleasant narrow streets as you encounter the city's historic buildings. Suck up 2000 years worth of history as you go to the Stone Bridge, the ciy's quintessential landmark. Marvel at the Porta Praetoria, be wowed by the Cathedral, and pause at the Old Town Hall. Learn about other sights like patrician houses and dynasty towers as you get to know Regensburg.

Würzburg: City Tour via the Bimmelbahn Train

6. Würzburg: City Tour via the Bimmelbahn Train

Explore the historic city of Würzburg on a picturesque sightseeing train. Enjoy a ride through the city center, departing from the Würzburg Residence. Pass the Cathedral, travel along the river Main, and see Marienberg Castle. Enjoy panoramic views of the sights from the comfort of your seat. In addition, learn more about the history of the city and uncover its secrets and legends from your informative audio-guide. During this tour, you will be able to see all of the city's highlights in just 40 minutes and afterwards, explore the city at your own pace.

Bamberg: Guided Walking Tour

7. Bamberg: Guided Walking Tour

Explore Bamberg and see more than 2,400 historic buildings, picturesque winding streets, and medieval churches that make the town a work of art. Bamberg was awarded its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993 – and not without reason. Enjoy a walking tour of the town and experience the successful combination of impressive architecture and Baroque town houses for yourself. See just how unique Bamberg is on an extensive tour. Feel the magic of the past as you stroll through the town and admire the Cathedral, churches, and monasteries as well as beautiful bridges, narrow streets, wide squares, half-timbered houses, and Baroque facades. See the Old Court, the New Residenz, the Rose Garden, and “Little Venice.”

LEGOLAND® Deutschland Resort: Admission Ticket

8. LEGOLAND® Deutschland Resort: Admission Ticket

Are you ready for the longest Halloween ever? The LEGOLAND® Monster Party awaits you as of 30 September with loads of mystery, merriments and 6 extra-long Spooky Saturdays full of Halloween atmosphere. Be prepared for scary 4D film fun, cool surprises and more. Look forward to mysterious delights and extra-long spooky hours with late opening until 8 pm on Saturdays! Follow our fantastically decorated Trail of Spooks and discover loads of enchanted pumpkins, friendly ghosts and rattling skeletons! Do you dare to knock at the door of Pimpinella's House of Spooks and call out for "trick or treat"? And how do you end a Monster Party in style? With an extra-long Saturday of Halloween fun and a fantastic firework show! Spend the day at LEGOLAND® Deutschland in Günzburg. LEGOLAND Deutschland offers over 57 million LEGO bricks, fun rides, events, shows, and attractions. Discover the latest theme world, LEGO® MYTHICA, the largest expansion of the park, featuring a new roller coaster and cool new attractions. Through the magical portal to LEGO MYTHICA you'll enter a world full of mythical fantasy creatures. Meet Maximus the Sky Lion, one of the lead guardians of the new world, and Bobs, a small, colorful, flying unicorn. Go head over heels on the new winged coaster, try the new Fire and Ice Towers to experience free-fall drops while spinning, whiz through a knight's castle on a fire-breathing dragon, and plunge down a waterfall at the jungle expedition.Explore the many lands LEGOLAND® has to offer. See famous German landmarks in MINILAND, become a captain on the harbor tour, play pilot on the airport carousel, or go on a safari in a LEGO jeep. These and many other thrills await on your trip to LEGOLAND®.

Passau: Floating City Highlights Tour on the Danube and Inn

9. Passau: Floating City Highlights Tour on the Danube and Inn

Float through Passau on a sightseeing cruise along the Danube, Inn, and IIz rivers. Admire colorful Italian architecture and spot highlights like St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Oberhaus Fortress, and Veste Niederhaus. Learn about the area with onboard commentary. Hope on board and immediately start enjoying unforgettable views of Passau. Discover the Italian flair of colorful facades and intricate architecture. See St. Stephen's Cathedral as you cruise along the estuary of the Danube, Inn, and Ilz. Snap photos of the Oberhaus and Niederhaus from the water as you listen to insider information about the city and its history over the onboard loudspeakers. Enjoy a cup of coffee, cool drinks, cake, and more, available to purchase directly on board.

Nuremberg: Old Town Guided Walking Tour

10. Nuremberg: Old Town Guided Walking Tour

The prosperous city of Nuremberg provided the ideal basis for an active cultural and intellectual life, as well as a lively arts scene. Even today, numerous buildings, monuments and artworks still reflect the city's former importance. Your guide will provide information and insights on the churches, castle, and fountains you see, as well as on the city itself, past and present. You will also visit the Main Market Square.

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The guide was very friendly and curious, well informed and interesting. The pacing of the tour is excellent and you get the feeling there is no rush, there is always time to ask questions. We live in Munich and have visited a couple of places on the tour before , but the guide has given a new light on these by drawing you into the rich history. Highly recommended for both tourists and locals !

This tour was excellent. Marcin is not only very knowledgeable about the site, it is clear that he remains invested in continuing to learn more about it from every perspective. It is a long day at the site, so be prepared to walk and stand a great deal.

Easy to find the start of the tour, tour guide was superb, friendly and very informative. Very passionate and enthusiastic with his knowledge. Allowed us to ask questions and made everyone feel welcome. Good group size as well. Cannot fault.

This was an excellent tour as a single traveller I met a lot of other travelers and enjoyed hearing about the history of the Munich beer halls and breweries. Liam was a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide.

Interesting tour, our guide was quite knowledgeable. Very sad place to visit but at same time, important to remember those that were lost here.