Munich Train Tours: the 12 Best Rides

1.Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour from Munich by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,637 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $64Our pick

Travel from Munich to Dachau by local train and bus with an English-speaking guide such as Nick, Nicola, Jake, or Patricia. Spend about three hours at the memorial site, seeing the gate, exhibition, barracks, cells, guard houses, and memorials. Bring water and snacks, as no refreshments are sold inside.

“My Guide was knowledgeable and informative. He made sure everyone in the group was where we needed to be and we had plenty of time to explore parts of the site on our after before heading back.”

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2.Salzburg Sightseeing Day Trip from Munich by Rail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,125 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $95

Travel from Munich to Salzburg by train with a guide such as Markus, Maxine, Susan, or Christian. Walk the historic center, see cathedral and fortress sights, hear Mozart and Sound of Music stories, then enjoy about three hours on your own.

“Thomas was knowledgeable as a guide and very helpful. After seeing some interesting sites we had time on our own to have lunch and then coffee and cake at 3 PM.”

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3.Salzburg Day Trip by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,547 reviews · 9h 30m · from $93

Travel from Munich to Salzburg with an English-speaking guide such as Maxine, Christian, Elisabeth, or Nick. See Mozart’s city, Mirabell Gardens, the cathedral, old-town lanes, and Sound of Music locations, then use three free hours for the fortress, food, museums, or shopping.

“Very well organized with good train and bus transport included. Elisabeth was very good spent time on train giving info then walked us about Salzburg showing sights and many food and shopping tips. great time.”

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4.Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Tour with Train from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 955 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $56Best value

Travel from Marienplatz to Dachau by train and bus with a guide such as Jessie, Michael, Aileen, or Mat. Spend about three and a half hours at the memorial, seeing the barracks, cells, gas chamber, museum, and English documentary. The 1:15 pm departure is quieter.

“Our tour guide Michael was exceptional. His breadth of knowledge of the history of the Dachau Concentration Camp and WWII, including pre and post war, was presented in a most informative and totally relatable manner and with great historical perspective. I would highly recommend this tour and if you are lucky enough to have Michael as your guide, it would be well worth your while.”

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5.Guided Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site Tour with Train from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 920 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $90Top rated

Travel from Marienplatz to Dachau by train and bus with licensed guide Alun Evans. Spend about three hours at the memorial, covering the barracks, crematorium, gas chamber area, bunker, museum, and camp history, with time to explore the exhibition alone.

“This is a difficult look at a horrible time in our history, and Alun was a perfect guide through Dachau. He is extremely well informed and professional. This was a very emotional and educational tour, but it's one that every single person should experience.”

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6.Dachau Small-Group Half-Day Tour from Munich By Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 811 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $60

Travel from Munich’s Marienplatz to Dachau by train and bus with a licensed guide, then spend about five hours studying the memorial site, camp system, liberation, and postwar history. Guides such as James and Samuel add clear explanations and respectful context. The tour is limited to 20 people.

“James was an amazing tour guide! He had so much great information & was great in answering all our questions!”

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7.Nuremberg Guided Day Trip from Munich by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 546 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Travel from Munich to Nuremberg by regional express train for a guided day of medieval streets, Gothic churches, the Imperial Castle, and the former Nazi Rally Grounds. Guides such as Paul, Jason, Sarah, and Elisabeth have led especially strong outings, but the pace and free time can vary.

“What could have been a tough tour in the old town, with getting up to the castle, was a great pace for all, with plenty of options to see what anyone who comes to Nuremberg wants to see.”

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8.Nuremberg Day Trip by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 357 reviews · 9 hours · from $93

Travel from Munich to Nuremberg with an English-speaking guide such as Paul, Elizabeth, or Achim. Walk the medieval old town, see churches, bridges, markets, and castle views, then take a guided tour of the Nazi Party rally grounds. Expect a full, history-heavy day with plenty of walking.

“Paul our guide was very knowledgable. He made our day out a very good experience”

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9.Dachau Concentration Camp Private Tour by Train from Munich

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

Meet a private guide at your Munich hotel or Hauptbahnhof, then take the train and bus to Dachau. Spend about three hours at the memorial, museum, crematorium, barracks, and gatehouse. Guides such as Lucia, Nick, Jason, and Achim provide historical context and careful personal guidance.

“This tour was sobering and humbling. We took our teenage sons (one has been already) and he was just as powerful the second time. Must do while in Munich.”

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10.Herrenchiemsee Palace and Fraueninsel Rail Trip from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $81

Travel from Munich to Chiemsee by train, small steam railway, and boat, then tour Herrenchiemsee Palace and Fraueninsel with a guide such as Stephanie, Maxine, Michelle, or Susanne. Expect a full nine-and-a-half-hour day, extra fees for the palace and boat, and plenty of walking.

“Worth the trip - good experience of the steam railway to reach the harbor to take the boat ride to the island.”

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11.Salzburg History & Food Private Tour with Munich train add-on

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $120

Spend about seven hours exploring Salzburg with a private guide such as Annabelle, tasting schnitzel, Salzburger Nockerln, Sacher Torte, and Austrian beer while seeing Mozart’s birthplace, the cathedral, fortress, and Old Town. Check the rail add-on carefully, since train tickets are described inconsistently.

“This is an amazing tour. Annabelle provided not only awesome food but a wonderful history tour of the city. Don’t miss this opportunity.”

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12.Nuremberg Private Guided Tour from Munich by Rail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $474

Travel from Munich to Nuremberg by train with a private English-speaking guide such as Jason, Susanne, Paul, or Nick. Shape the day around medieval sights, the Imperial Castle, the Nuremberg Trials, and Nazi Party Rally Grounds, with hotel pickup available.

“Having experienced countless guided tours around the world, I must say that our recent tour with Nick stands out as nothing short of exceptional. Nick’s deep knowledge of the historical landmarks, coupled with a passion for storytelling, brought each site to life in a truly captivating way. Nick ,seamlessly blended humor, insight, and an unwavering enthusiasm, creating an unforgettable journey for our group. His attention to detail, impeccable timing, and genuine warmth made the entire experience not just informative, but genuinely enjoyable. If you're seeking a tour guide who goes above and beyond, Nick is undoubtedly the one to choose. Our exploration was elevated to an extraordinary level...”

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