Garmisch-Partenkirchen Tours, Tickets, Activities & Things To Do

Experience the best of Bavarian beer culture with this all-inclusive Oktoberfest tour and table reservation. Beat the queues and enjoy skip-the-line entry into the festival with a guide. Explore the historic Theresienwiese and gain insight into Bavaria’s rich brewing heritage, then take your seat inside one of the Oktoberfest tents. Savor a traditional Bavarian lunch and swill as many steins of beer as you wish! Afterward — when the party ramps up — drink and dance into the evening as Bavarian music fills the tent. Book early to avoid disappointment!

Discover mystery and beauty in the heart of Bavaria on this private full-day Neuschwanstein Castle tour. Head past the entry queues and go straight inside Neuschwanstein Castle with a guide to begin exploring. Admire the 19th-century fortress’ Romanesque architecture and gain insight into the life of King Ludwig II of Bavaria — one of the castle’s most famous residents. Explore the pretty Bavarian village of Oberammergau and learn of its rich heritage, then visit Ettal Abbey before heading back to your hotel in comfort.

Explore the spectacular German Alps on this private day tour of Zugspitze Mountain and Partnach Gorge from Munich. Delve deep into the Alps with a private guide and ascend the summit of Zugspitze Mountain. From your vantage point on the mountaintop, admire fine views over the German and Austrian peaks. Listen as a private guide sheds light on the region’s World War II history and explore the resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen — home to the 1936 Winter Olympics. Delve deep into the mighty Partnach Gorge and visit the pretty village of Partenkirchen.

Explore the entrance to the Bavarian Alps and summit Germany’s tallest mountain on this private day tour of Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Zugspitze Mountain. Take the cable car to the peak of Zugspitze Mountain with a guide and enjoy spectacular views over the foothills of the Bavarian Alps. Cross the Austro-German border at the top, then take the cable car onward to the mighty glacier. Back on terra firma in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, explore the pretty village with a private guide and immerse yourself in Bavaria’s rich history and culture.

Discover the magnificent castles of the Alps on this guided, full-day, small-group tour in Bavaria, Germany. Explore King Ludwig II's Linderhof Palace (additional cost) and its surrounding park, one of the most artistic properties of the 19th century. Then visit the famous Neuschwanstein Castle, a 19th-century Romanesque Revival palace. Enjoy included skip-the-line entry for the location that served as the inspiration for Disney's 'Sleeping Beauty' castle. Pickup and drop-off from the town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen provided.

Savor the flavors of Bavaria and enjoy an evening of food and fun on this private 6-hour brewery day tour in the Alps. Follow a private guide on a sightseeing tour through 12th-century Murnau and gain insight into the Alpine town’s rich history. Along the way, taste a few of the local beers and sample the flavors the residents love. Then, visit a local brewery and learn about the region’s brewing heritage during your guided tour. Following more tastings, receive your official Brewmeister's certificate then enjoy a traditional Bavarian meal.

Partenkirchen is home to some of Bavaria’s best chocolatiers and this private half-day tour is tailor-made for those with a sweet tooth! First, explore the historic mountain town on a walking tour, then get hands-on with a chocolate-making workshop and indulge in delicious homemade chocolates.

Enjoy 5 nights at Hotel Turmwirt (3*Superior) in Oberammergau including buffet breakfast and a trip up to Laber mountain by cable car. Set out on your own and visit nearby Christmas markets in Garmisch, Murnau, Bad Tölz, Innsbruck or Munich and enjoy the Christmas time or New Year's in Oberammergau. The hotel is located in Oberammergau in Upper Bavaria in the beautiful region of Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Delve into Bavaria and explore life in Nazi Germany on this 6-hour hunt for Nazi gold from Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Follow a guide in search of Nazi loot left in the Bavarian hills at the end of World War II. Explore Mittenwald, where Colonel Franz Wilhelm Pfeiffer initially took delivery of the haul. Then, head into the Karwendel Mountains — where he hid the bounty from view. Follow winding paths taken by workers stashing the gold, then head on to Garmisch-Partenkirchen and find out what happened after the stolen haul was rediscovered.

Take a horse-drawn carriage through the beautiful Bavarian ski town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Begin the 3-hour tour with a visit to the famous Chocolatier Amelie before heading to your carriage. Get cozy with blankets, hot cocoa, and mulled wine as you set out on our 2-hour carriage tour through the winter wonderland. Listen to stories from your guide about World War II, the Roman Road, and the 1936 Olympics.

Explore the iconic city of Innsbruck and discover one of the brightest jewels in Austria’s crown on this 6-hour Swarovski Crystal World tour from Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Visit Swarovski Crystal World and Museum with a guide and marvel at the shimmering, twinkling treasures within. Afterward, hit the sightseeing trail of Innsbruck, and gain insight into centuries of European history and heritage. Finish your tour with a visit to 16th-century Ambras Castle — widely considered among the Tyrol’s top tourist attractions — and admire beautiful paintings and impressive battle armor from a bygone era.

Discover hidden gems and festive spirit beneath the Austrian Alps on this private 6-hour Innsbruck Christmas Market and Swarovski Crystal World tour from Innsbruck. Hit the shops and boutiques of Innsbruck with a guide and visit the famous Swarovski Crystal World, home to shimmering jewels of all shapes and sizes. Browse for gifts among the stalls at Innsbruck’s Christmas Market, where arts and crafts, mulled wine, traditional jewelry, and festive fun can be found.  Then, take in top attractions including the Goldenes Dachl, Hofkirche and St James’ Church.

Discover two of Bavaria’s most beautiful castles on this full-day small-group tour. During summer, the tour explores the Linderhof Palace, with its blooming gardens, as well as the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle, which Walt Disney based Cinderella’s castle after. During the winter months, enjoy tours of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau Castles, both dreamt up by Ludwig II. Learn about Bavaria’s enchanting history from your informative guide as you tour each complex.