The 12 Best Bavarian Alps & Zugspitze Tours

1.Berchtesgaden and Eagle’s Nest Day Tour from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,077 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $76Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Munich to Berchtesgaden, then take a mountain bus and elevator to Eagle’s Nest. Guides such as Ursula, Johnny, Beatrix, and Courtney add historical context. Allow for the extra €35 site fee, lunch, brisk walking, and possible weather closures.

“This was by far the best tour we took in Germany. Our only regret was not wearing our hiking shoes for better traction walking up the hillside. Beatrix was our guide and did a wonderful job recreating and telling us the history of Eagles Nest. Even if you are not interested in Hitler's get away, which he did not like, The views of the Alps from the top of the mountain was well worth the trip.”

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2.Berchtesgaden and Eagle’s Nest Day Trip from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 797 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Travel from Munich to Eagle's Nest, the Obersalzberg Documentation Center, and Berchtesgaden with an English-speaking guide. Expect a 10.5-hour day, a comfortable coach, mountain views from 1,834 meters, Nazi-era history, and a 32 euro cash fee for the special bus and lift.

“Excellent experience. Marie was very knowledgeable and friendly. Driver was lovely too. Very well organised.”

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3.Zugspitze Mountain Van Tour with Garmisch Town

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

Travel from Munich in a comfortable van with a small English-speaking group, then ride the cable car to 2,962-meter Zugspitze. Guides such as Mario, Tom, Daniel, and Armin are praised for clear local insight. You’ll also have time for Eibsee, the mountain facilities, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

“What a day. Mario was excellent!!!! If you are in Munich, Zugspitze is a must and Pure Bavarian Tours is definitely the company to go with. Bravo!!!”

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4.Berchtesgaden Foothills and Obersalzberg

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 419 reviews · 10 hours · from $80

Travel from Munich by comfortable coach to Obersalzberg and the Kehlsteinhaus, known as Eagle’s Nest. A live English guide such as Ursula, Elisabeth, or Lotte explains the Bavarian Alps and Nazi-era sites. In poor weather, the tour visits Berchtesgaden salt mine instead. The Eagle’s Nest bus and lift cost an extra €35.

“Even if it rained and Eagle's Nest was unreachable, we still had a wonderful and exciting alternative trip to the salt mines.”

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5.Tour of Germany’s Highest Peak Zugspitze

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 214 reviews · from $148

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Munich to Zugspitze with a live English or German guide, then ride the modern cable car to 2,963 meters. Enjoy Alpine views, restaurants, glacial ice, and seasonal bobsledding before descending by historic cogwheel train. Guides such as Sven, Elizabeth, and Arnoud are known for clear instructions and warm, lively commentary.

“The tour is well organized and very fun. We could have used more time at the mountain. Elizabeth the guide was great!”

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6.Königssee Day Trip with Boat Ride and Salt Mine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · 10 hours · from $87

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Munich to Berchtesgaden and Königssee with a live German or English guide. Ride a miner’s slide, cross an underground lake on a wooden raft, then cruise to St. Bartholomä for the famous lake echo. Guides such as Hanae, Jhonny, Jaclyn, and Monika have earned special praise for clear explanations and warm help.

“Jhonny was awesome as our tour guide. Many important explanations about main places. Very organized, make our time application to be very objective, but at the same time having time do have plenty of fun!”

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7.Neuschwanstein Castle Private Tour from Garmisch-Partenkirchen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $590Top rated

Start with hotel or train-station pickup in Garmisch-Partenkirchen at 8:30 a.m. Ride in an air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz V-Class to Neuschwanstein for an advance-entry guided visit, then choose from Oberammergau, Ettal Abbey, or a summer luge stop. Guides may include Jake, Rose, Lucas, Caroline, David, or Jim.

“We had a great day with David who was informative, easy going and fun- the castle was amazing and the trip gives a nice tour of the area that we would not have seen otherwise- recommend !”

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8.Eagle’s Nest-Berchtesgaden-Obersalzberg Private Half Day WWII Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Tom Lewis or Sharon through Obersalzberg’s WWII sites. Visit the bunkers, Berghof ruins, former Nazi leadership residences, and Eagle’s Nest when open from mid-May through October. The tour runs about four hours, starts and ends in Berchtesgaden, and suits families and history-minded visitors.

“Tom Lewis was tremendous! Friendly and engaging. We love the tour and strongly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.”

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9.Berchtesgaden-Obersalzberg Private Half Day WWII Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours with guide Tom Lewis touring Obersalzberg by private vehicle and on foot. Visit an original bunker section, see the former homes of Göring and Speer, and walk to the wooded ruins of Hitler’s Berghof. The tour starts and ends in Berchtesgaden, not Salzburg or Munich.

“Tom was very knowledgable and it was obvious he has lived in the area for quite some time and gotten to know the area and history thoroughly. He was kind enough to pick us up at the bus station before our tour and drop us off at a location for lunch at the end of the tour. Definitely a 5 star experience that I would recommend to anyone.”

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10.Berchtesgaden: Via Ferrata Beginner Tour of Schützensteig

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15 reviews · 4 hours · from $104

Learn via ferrata basics on Berchtesgaden’s Schützensteig with a German- or English-speaking guide such as Lukas, Christoph, Helmut, or Willi. You’ll practice belaying, climbing, and resting while clipped to the route, with views of green hills, blue lakes, and high peaks. The route suits fit beginners comfortable with heights.

“Es hat mir am Anfang etwas Überwindung gekostet, aber schon auf dem Weg zum Klettersteig hatten wir angenehme Gespräche mit den Guides Lukas und Christoph, dass ich auch keine Scheu gehabt hätte zu sagen ich schaffe es nicht. Ich finde das auch sehr wichtig, dass einem vermittelt wird, nicht dem Gruppenzwang folgen zu müssen! Mein Fazit: ich hab mich rundum wohl gefühlt, es war ein tolles Erlebnis das ich bestimmt wiederholen werde. Dankeschön”

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11.Eagle’s Nest Berchtesgaden Private Full Day WWII Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Spend about seven hours with Tom of Discover Eagle’s Nest Tours, exploring Obersalzberg, the Berghof ruins, bunker remains, and the Eagle’s Nest when open. The private tour runs from Berchtesgaden for up to six people, with transport in an air-conditioned vehicle and detailed historical commentary.

“Tom was amazing! Very knowledgeable and showed us a lot of amazing sites. Would recommended this tour to all my friends.”

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12.Sightseeing flight Zugspitze Neuschwanstein Castle Alps Munich Augsburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $767

Join ALPEN AIR for a 1-hour-45-minute to 1-hour-50-minute flight from Augsburg over Munich, Chiemsee, the northern Alps, Zugspitze, Neuschwanstein Castle, and Bavaria’s lake country. Pilot Moritz Reuter is known for calm flying, local commentary, and a personal approach. The aircraft carries no more than four people, giving you broad window views.

“This is the second time I have made the Neuschwanstein sightseeing flight with Alpenair – and I am overwhelmed again. From the beginning you feel perfectly looked after there. The entire organization is simply top – warm, reliable and absolutely professional. Safety is a top priority here and professionalism is truly lived. At the airport you will be warmly welcomed by the pilot and immediately feel comfortable.”

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